ACE-Personal-Trainer by ACE Fitness Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

A blood pressure cuff that is too large will_______ blood pressure, and one that is too small will
______ blood pressure.

A. Overestimate/underestimate B. Underestimate/underestimate C. Underestimate/overestimate D. Overestimate/overestimate

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

You have been focusing on improving your client's balance for the last two months. Which of the following
would be the MOST effective squat progression to further challenge balance while maintaining compliance to
her exercise program?

A. Modify squats to a narrow parallel foot position. B. Fix visual focus on a wall at eye level. C. Lower the position of the dumbbells to the sides of the body. D. Increase the verbal feedback from the trainer.

Correct Answer: B

Question 3

Which gland secretes hormones that increase oxygen uptake, increase heat production, and affect many
metabolic functions'?

A. Pituitary B. Thyroid C. Adrenal D. Hypothalamus

Correct Answer: B

Question 4

A personal trainer administers a shoulder pull stabilization screen to a new client and notices that the scapula
stays tucked and strong during the screen. However, there is a significant amount of rotation from the trunk
during the screen. Based upon this information, what is the suspected compensation and what would be an
exercise to help correct the problem?

A. Lack of core stability: reverse crunches B. Lack of core stability: plank C. Lack of core mobility: side plank D. Lack of core mobility: standing cable rotation

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

What advice should an ACE certified Personal Trainer give to outdoor boot camp participants in order to
remain safe as the temperatures decrease and wind chills Increase?

A. Wear clothing made of cotton, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and reduce fluid intake. B. Wear several layers of clothing, avoid synthetic materials, and drink ample amounts of warm fluids. C. Wear several layers of clothing, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and drink plenty of water. D. Keep the head covered, choose clothing that blocks the wind and reduce fluid Intake.

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

Your client has experienced several lapses in his training regimen. How would you proceed?

A. Explain to your client that his workout is probably not the right one for him and that another workout
program will likely help prevent lapses. B. Explain to your client that lapses are normal, and help him find strategies to anticipate and manage
future lapses. C. Explain to your client that it is extremely important to stay on track and to avoid lapses at all costs. D. Explain to your client that lapses happen and are usually the reason for lack of success in most people's
exercise efforts.

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

What is an appropriate exercise for strengthening spinal muscles for a client with spinal osteoporosis?

A. Alternating quadruped (bird dog) B. Abdominal crunches with thoracic flexion C. Pilates roll-up D. Barbell bent-over rows

Correct Answer: A

Question 8

During the first week in a private club, a new ACE certified Personal Trainer comes across some client files
sitting on a desk that a former trainer left behind after leaving the club. How should the new personal trainer
deal with these files?

A. Contact the clients for future training and continuation of workouts B. Contact the previous trainer and obtain permission to contact former clients. C. Take the files to a direct supervisor D. Destroy the files.

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

Which client would be classified in the moderate-risk category by an American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) risk stratification assessment?

A. 30-year-old male who is active and occasionally smokes B. 30-year-old female who is active and has an HDL cholesterol level of 60 mg/dL C. 46-year-old male who is moderately active and has arthritic knees D. 56-year-old female who is sedentary and obese

Correct Answer: B

Question 10

During a recent training session, Louise indicates that she is experiencing some knee discomfort. What action
should the personal trainer take to address Louise's concern?

A. Evaluate her technique on lower body exercises and modify her cardiovascular training as needed. B. Advise Louise to apply ice to her knee after exercise and recommend an anti-inflammatory medication. C. Stop all lower body strength training and increase cardiovascular training. D. Refer Louise to a physical therapist and ask her to stop exercising.

Correct Answer: D

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