ACE Certification Exam Questions and
Answers13
What pre-participation screening tool was designed with the PRIMARY goal of reducing
unnecessary barriers to exercise? - ANSWERS-Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for
Everyone (PAR-Q+)
An ACE CPT is developing a program for a client in their third micro cycle of periodized training
program. The program consists of alternating days of exercise at the following workloads:
1: 180lb x 4 reps
2: 180lbs x 4 reps
3: 180lbs x 4 reps - ANSWERS-Linear Periodization (ch. 11)
Which of the following best identifies the major muscles concentrically contracting during the
UPWARD phase of a push up? - ANSWERS-Pectoralis major and triceps brachii (ch. 9)
ACE CPT is incorporating supersets into a client's program. What would be the most appropriate
to include in the program?
A. bench press followed by a 30-60 sec rest period before completing a second heavier set
B. Adding repetitions on the second and third set of squats with a 30-60sec rest between sets
C. Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods
D. Performing walking lunges until muscle overload is achieved without rest periods - ANSWERS-
Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods (ch. 9)
, What best describes the double-progression muscular-training protocol? - ANSWERS-After being
able to complete 15 leg presses with 100lbs, increase the weight by 5% to 105lbs, drop the reps
to 12 and continue with this weight until able to complete 15 reps (ch. 9)
A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is WITHIN
the scope of practice? - ANSWERS-Provide the client with Dietary Guidelines for Americans (ch.
1)
During a recent treadmill training sessions, an ACE CPT client severely strained their hamstrings
and missed three days of work. Which of the following forms would be MOST important for the
client to have signed to bar them from recovering money from the injury?
A. Agreement to participate
B. Waiver
C. Informed Consent
D. Heath-history form - ANSWERS-Waiver (ch. 16)
A client has travelled to the mountains for a ski vacation and reports experiencing signs and
symptoms of altitude sickness. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate for the client
to become accustomed to exercising at a higher altitude?
A. Continue training as normal
B. Prolonged warm-up and cool-down
C. Run a race in advance
D. Train with an altitude mask - ANSWERS-Prolonged warm-up and cool-down (ch. 8)
You are working with a client who has recently met their long-term weight-loss goal. The client
posts on social media about the success with a before and after photo. Which of the following is
the MOST appropriate way for the personal trainer to use this post for marketing purposes?
Answers13
What pre-participation screening tool was designed with the PRIMARY goal of reducing
unnecessary barriers to exercise? - ANSWERS-Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for
Everyone (PAR-Q+)
An ACE CPT is developing a program for a client in their third micro cycle of periodized training
program. The program consists of alternating days of exercise at the following workloads:
1: 180lb x 4 reps
2: 180lbs x 4 reps
3: 180lbs x 4 reps - ANSWERS-Linear Periodization (ch. 11)
Which of the following best identifies the major muscles concentrically contracting during the
UPWARD phase of a push up? - ANSWERS-Pectoralis major and triceps brachii (ch. 9)
ACE CPT is incorporating supersets into a client's program. What would be the most appropriate
to include in the program?
A. bench press followed by a 30-60 sec rest period before completing a second heavier set
B. Adding repetitions on the second and third set of squats with a 30-60sec rest between sets
C. Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods
D. Performing walking lunges until muscle overload is achieved without rest periods - ANSWERS-
Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods (ch. 9)
, What best describes the double-progression muscular-training protocol? - ANSWERS-After being
able to complete 15 leg presses with 100lbs, increase the weight by 5% to 105lbs, drop the reps
to 12 and continue with this weight until able to complete 15 reps (ch. 9)
A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is WITHIN
the scope of practice? - ANSWERS-Provide the client with Dietary Guidelines for Americans (ch.
1)
During a recent treadmill training sessions, an ACE CPT client severely strained their hamstrings
and missed three days of work. Which of the following forms would be MOST important for the
client to have signed to bar them from recovering money from the injury?
A. Agreement to participate
B. Waiver
C. Informed Consent
D. Heath-history form - ANSWERS-Waiver (ch. 16)
A client has travelled to the mountains for a ski vacation and reports experiencing signs and
symptoms of altitude sickness. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate for the client
to become accustomed to exercising at a higher altitude?
A. Continue training as normal
B. Prolonged warm-up and cool-down
C. Run a race in advance
D. Train with an altitude mask - ANSWERS-Prolonged warm-up and cool-down (ch. 8)
You are working with a client who has recently met their long-term weight-loss goal. The client
posts on social media about the success with a before and after photo. Which of the following is
the MOST appropriate way for the personal trainer to use this post for marketing purposes?
