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ACE Fitness ACE-Personal-Trainer Dumps

American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) Questions and Answers

Question 1

Based on the three-site Jackson and Pollock protocol for estimating body fat in women, which of the following skin fold site locations is CORRECT?

Options:

A.

A horizontal fold on the thigh midway between the hip and knee joint

B.

A vertical fold on the posterior mid-line of the triceps, midway between the acromion and

olecranon processes

C.

A diagonal fold on the chest, 1/3 the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple

D.

A vertical fold of the abdominal 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus

Question 2

What enables a client to successfully deal with high-risk situations that may reduce adherence?

Options:

A.

Skill level

B.

Self-efficacy

C.

Extrinsic motivation

D.

Goals

Question 3

Which of the following is the CORRECT definition of muscle spindles?

Options:

A.

Fibers in muscle tissue that, when developed, take on a striated appearance

B.

Fibers in muscle tissue that sense contractile force and cause the muscle to relax

C.

Fibers in muscle tissue that protect the muscle in response to pressure

D.

Fibers in muscle tissue that, when activated, cause a muscle to contract

Question 4

During a bend and lift screen of a client, the personal trainer notes that the ankles of the client collapse inward and the feet turn outward. Which muscles should the personal trainer suspect are weak?

Options:

A.

Lateral gastrocnemius, soleus. and peroneals

B.

Medial gastrocnemius, gracilis, sartorius. and tibialis group

C.

Tensor fascia latae. gluteus medius. and tibialis group

D.

Tensor fascia latae. gluteus medius. and peroneals

Question 5

You are approached by an athlete who asks you to review his sports conditioning program. He appears to have difficulty maintaining good form and body alignment during deceleration phases of movement. Which of the following training modalities might you suggest as a program modification to help correct this problem?

Options:

A.

Static balance

B.

Dynamic balance

C.

Coordination

D.

Power

Question 6

A client with a blood pressure of 124/94 mm Hg would be considered:

Options:

A.

To have normal blood pressure due to the systolic value.

B.

To have normal blood pressure due to the diastolic value.

C.

Hypertensive due to the systolic value.

D.

Hypertensive due to the diastolic value.

Question 7

When training a client in a home gym, it is necessary for the personal trainer to do which of the following?

Options:

A.

Carry equipment repair tools to do on the spot repairs as needed.

B.

Avoid using any of the client's personal equipment.

C.

Phone equipment manufacturer(s) as repairs are needed.

D.

Inspect all home equipment prior to each session.

Question 8

Which of the following Is a negative aspect of plyometric exercises?

Options:

A.

Non-applicability to athletic performance

B.

Reduced venous return to exercising muscles

C.

Immediate and sustained muscle soreness

D.

Increased stress on joints and tendons

Question 9

Which of the following would be considered a possible internal barrier to exercise adherence?

Options:

A.

Lack of support from the client's spouse

B.

Demanding work schedule involving frequent out-of-town travel

C.

Belief that it will be too difficult to achieve a weight loss goal

D.

Living 20 miles (32 km) away from the health club

Question 10

When the body is in the anatomical position, flexion and extension occur in which of the following planes?

Options:

A.

Frontal

B.

Sagittal

C.

Transverse

D.

Coronal

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of free weights over machines?

Options:

A.

Unrestricted movement patterns

B.

Rotary resistance

C.

Accommodation to resistance

D.

Provides quicker results

Question 12

Which verbal response would encourage a client to continue talking and allow for more exploration?

Options:

A.

Mirroring

B.

Probing

C.

Attending

D.

Listening

Question 13

What is the recommended spotting position for a squat?

Options:

A.

Behind the client, prepared to put arms around the client's upper torso

B.

Beside the client, prepared to grab the bar

C.

In front of the client, prepared grab the bar

D.

A position with full view of the client's technique

Question 14

After two months of training, a client reports having trouble adhering to the personal trainer's recommendations. What actions could the personal trainer take at this time to motivate the client?

Options:

A.

Identify sources of social support and barriers to adherence, and create reward systems.

B.

Increase the intensity of cardio-respiratory exercise to stimulate the client's metabolism and produce faster results.

C.

Suggest the client vary the routine by incorporating load training emphasizing muscular force production.

D.

Recommend the client take a planned break in the fitness routine to promote rest and recovery.

Question 15

You have been training your client at sea level for two years. His goal for the summer is to go hiking in a mountainous region with an elevation of greater than 10.000 feet (3.050 m). To help him prepare, you modify his training program and explain to him that the MOST immediate response he could experience at this altitude is which of the following?

Options:

A.

Pulmonary edema

B.

Increased blood volume

C.

Decreased hydration levels

D.

Increased respiratory rate

Question 16

After completing a fitness evaluation for one of your clients, you leave it In an office tray for the head trainer to review. This is inappropriate because:

Options:

A.

Someone could access and alter the data.

B.

The fitness evaluation is not in a secure location.

C.

Fitness evaluations should not be reviewed by the head trainer

D.

Clients may not have access to their training records.

Question 17

A long-time client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has attended a diabetes self-management course and has been cleared by a physician to exercise. The client tests glucose levels before and after each workout. The personal trainer should encourage the client to do which of the following?

Options:

A.

Inject insulin into the muscle the client anticipates working as this will speed the reaction of glucose absorption into cells.

B.

Limit fluid intake before, during, and after the workout to prevent hyponatremia.

C.

Avoid exercise if blood glucose levels are less than 300 mg/dL and ketosis is present before exercise.

D.

Exercise at the same time every day and ingest additional carbohydrates if glucose levels are less than 100 mg/dL.

Question 18

When leaching the squat exercise, which of the following techniques is considered MOST appropriate?

Options:

A.

Pushing upward through the balls of the feet

B.

Torso and tibia are parallel in the squat position

C.

Knees shift forward beyond the toes

D.

Hips drop deeper than shoulders in the squat

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a process goal?

Options:

A.

Lose 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) after two weeks of training

B.

Work out four days per week for the next month.

C.

Add 5% to each lift after one month.

D.

Decrease resting blood pressure after one month.

Question 20

In the first three months of training with a client, a personal trainer has tried a variety of teaching methods. The client loves to read educational materials and will say. "This motion feels right." Which learning styles is the client expressing a preference for?

Options:

A.

Athletic and visual

B.

Kinesthetic and auditory

C.

Auditory and demonstrative

D.

Visual and kinesthetic

Question 21

What body position projects self-confidence?

Options:

A.

Having rigid posture

B.

Having arms crossed

C.

Being stooped forward

D.

Being open and well-balanced

Question 22

Overuse injuries are generally caused by which of the following'?

Options:

A.

Infrequent high-intensity exercise or sports activity

B.

Exercise that Involves repetitive stress and poor body mechanics

C.

Interval training with insufficient rest periods during a given workout

D.

Strength training with insufficient rest periods during a given workout

Question 23

What would be an appropriate posting on an ACE certified Personal Trainer's professional social media homepage?

Options:

A.

"Check out this new research article about five-finger shoes."

B.

''Try out this great diet supplement to lose a quick five pounds."

C.

"Congrats to my client Mary who finally lost those last 10 pounds!"

D.

"Job hunting ready to move on Please contact me with any opportunities."

Question 24

An ACE certified Personal Trainer is educating a client on how to read a food label. On the label, there are 260 calories per serving, with three servings per package. There are 15 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of fat in each serving size. How many calories from fat are in the entire package?

Options:

A.

90

B.

120

C.

200

D.

270

Question 25

When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client's activity preferences?

Options:

A.

Administer movement and performance screens and assessments.

B.

Describe different types of physical activity and write an exercise program.

C.

Discuss the client's lifestyle and schedule constraints.

D.

Discuss the client's medical and physical activity histories and personal habits.

Question 26

After four weeks of program participation, a client's motivation is starting to decrease. The ACE certified Personal Trainer should:

Options:

A.

Encourage the client to exercise as close to home or work as possible.

B.

Schedule training sessions at the same time each day.

C.

Encourage the client to find an exercise partner.

D.

Help the client avoid high-risk strength-training exercises.

Question 27

During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta blocker. Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?

Options:

A.

Decreased heart rate

B.

Decreased sweat response

C.

Increased heart rate

D.

Increased sweat response

Question 28

Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is an avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport?

Options:

A.

Bend and lift

B.

Hurdle step

C.

Shoulder push stabilization

D.

Thoracic spine mobility

Question 29

An ACE certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is deconditioned with poor flexibility and muscle imbalances while performing tasks of stability and mobility. Which preparatory sequence would be BEST for the client?

Options:

A.

Dynamic stretches and static stretches

B.

Myofascial release and dynamic stretches

C.

Myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and static stretches

D.

Myofascial release, warm-up, and static stretches

Question 30

What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?

Options:

A.

Increases heart rate recovery time

B.

Produces an elevated heart rate

C.

Decreases heart rate recovery time

D.

Produces a lower heart rate

Question 31

What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?

Options:

A.

Give two slow breaths followed by five chest compressions to establish breathing.

B.

Immediately activate EMS and assess the entire body for any broken bones or skin lacerations.

C.

Ask staff and members if anyone knows the identity of the person.

D.

Determine whether or not the person is responsive by gently tapping or shaking the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"

Question 32

According to the transtheoretlcal model of behavioral change, during which stage is it MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to discuss the chance for relapse?

Options:

A.

Preparation

B.

Action

C.

Maintenance

D.

Contemplation

Question 33

Which is the MOST effective systematic method of teaching a skill?

Options:

A.

Explanation, demonstration, and execution

B.

Explanation, performance, and association

C.

Multisensory input, performance, and association

D.

Multisensory input, demonstration, and execution

Question 34

A new client reports a history of chest tightness with physical exertion. What is the ACE certified Personal Trainer's MOST appropriate response?

Options:

A.

Perform a maximal bicycle ergometer exercise test to assess the chest tightness before beginning any program.

B.

Perform a submaximal bicycle ergometer exercise test to assess the chest tightness.

C.

Require that the client obtain medical clearance from a physician before beginning any program.

D.

Design a slowly progressing exercise regimen.

Question 35

A client wants to work on chest muscles by using an exercise learned in a group exercise class. While standing and holding 2-lb (1 kg) dumbbells with shoulders abducted and externally rotated and elbows flexed, the client demonstrates the exercise by horizontally adducting and horizontally abducting the shoulders. What should an ACE certified Personal Trainers response be?

Options:

A.

"This exercise does not activate the pectoralis major muscles."

B.

"This Is a great exercise tor the pectoralis major and rhomboid muscles Let's include it In your program."

C.

"This exercise uses the chest, but there are more effective exercises that I can show you."

D.

"This exercise is contramdicated for everyone because it places the shoulders in abduction and external rotation."

Question 36

A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health. What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?

Options:

A.

Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.

B.

Refer them back to a dietitian for a revised dietary plan.

C.

Add a day of mind-body activity to the program.

D.

Indicate that they will start losing weight in the next few weeks.

Question 37

When is positive reinforcement MOST effective?

Options:

A.

When it is accompanied by a brief compliment

B.

When It Is repeated twice

C.

When it is given to a group of people

D.

When it provides specific information

Question 38

A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for migraine headaches. Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic exercise intensity?

Options:

A.

Heart rate monitor

B.

Karvonen formula (HR reserve)

C.

Age-predicted heart rate

D.

Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)

Question 39

Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?

Options:

A.

Neutral spine

B.

Lordosis

C.

Scoliosis

D.

Kyphosis

Question 40

Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?

Options:

A.

USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

B.

Food nutrition label

C.

DASH eating plan

D.

Recommended Daily Allowances

Question 41

To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body weight) and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior to Initiating the lift?

Options:

A.

Brace the inner core/trunk muscles.

B.

Center the hips and laterally balance the load.

C.

Co-contract the agonist and antagonistic muscles of the hips and thighs.

D.

Establish a balanced anterior/posterior position of the knees relative to the hips.