REVISED ISSA Final Exam
1. For a skinfold body composition assessment, what
sites are used for the three-site body density method
for females?: Ω Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
2. The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what
special population?-
: Ω Youth
3. What is the term for blood circulation within the
heart and lungs?: Ω Pul- monary circulation
4. What does the S in SMART goals stand for?: Ω specific
5. Which term describes movement toward the midline
of the body?: Ω Adduc- tion
6. According to the CDC, what is the definition of
sanitizing?: Ω Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to
bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
7. According to the American Heart Association, what is
considered a 'nor- mal' blood pressure?: Ω 110/80 mm
Hg
8. What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the
element of reactive training?: Ω The ability to react and
change body position with maximum rate of force production
,9. What is the condition of low blood pressure
measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less?: Ω Hypotension
10.Which principle of fitness states that a training
program must be specific for an individual's goals and
desired adaptations?: Ω Principle of specificity
11.In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping
the plan of action is part of which technique?: Ω
Summarizing
12.According to the CDC, what is the definition of
cleaning?: Ω Removing dirt and impurities from a surface
with a detergent and water
13.Which body composition measurement utilizes
calipers?: Ω Skinfold mea- surements
14.Which client form allows clients to understand and
accept any and all risks associated with beginning an
exercise program?: Ω Liability waiver
15.When attracting new clients, which of the following
is the most effective way for a trainer to find new
prospects?: Ω Hire an advertising firm
16.Which of the following is a common site to
measure the pulse in hu- mans?: Ω Radial artery
,17.Which advanced training technique is described as
completing one set of an exercise until failure before
immediately lowering the weight and continuing the
set until failure again?: Ω Drop sets
18.Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used
for clients with high blood pressure?: Ω 162 - (0.7 x age)
19.Which relatively common chronic health condition
is characterized by bronchial spasms that make it
difficult to breathe effectively?: Ω Asthma
20.Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action
is responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness
(DOMS)?: Ω Eccentric
21.Which type of neuron sends information from the
central nervous system to the muscles to generate
movement?: Ω Efferent neuron
22.What is the average bodyfat percentage for females?:
Ω 25 to 31 percent
23.Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in
nature?: Ω Zones 4 and 5
24.What is the purpose of a business plan?: Ω To outline
how a business will be operated
, 25.What term represents the six anatomical locations of
predictable move- ment patterns where movement
dysfunctions can be detected?: Ω Kinetic chain
checkpoints
26.In marketing, what is the definition of a "target
market?": Ω The particular group(s) of consumers that a
product or service targets
27.During the overhead squat assessment, which of the
following muscles may likely be overactive (tight) if the
arms fall forward?: Ω Latissimus dorsi
28.Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA
Code of Ethics for a fitness professional?: Ω Use their
best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for
each client.
29.In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends
a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate ATP for future
energy needs?: Ω Creatine phosphate (CP)
30.What type of fitness training can affect the
hormone erythropoietin (EPO)?: Ω Altitude training
31.What is defined as the amount of force that can be
created by a muscle or group of muscles?: Ω Strength
1. For a skinfold body composition assessment, what
sites are used for the three-site body density method
for females?: Ω Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
2. The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what
special population?-
: Ω Youth
3. What is the term for blood circulation within the
heart and lungs?: Ω Pul- monary circulation
4. What does the S in SMART goals stand for?: Ω specific
5. Which term describes movement toward the midline
of the body?: Ω Adduc- tion
6. According to the CDC, what is the definition of
sanitizing?: Ω Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to
bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
7. According to the American Heart Association, what is
considered a 'nor- mal' blood pressure?: Ω 110/80 mm
Hg
8. What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the
element of reactive training?: Ω The ability to react and
change body position with maximum rate of force production
,9. What is the condition of low blood pressure
measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less?: Ω Hypotension
10.Which principle of fitness states that a training
program must be specific for an individual's goals and
desired adaptations?: Ω Principle of specificity
11.In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping
the plan of action is part of which technique?: Ω
Summarizing
12.According to the CDC, what is the definition of
cleaning?: Ω Removing dirt and impurities from a surface
with a detergent and water
13.Which body composition measurement utilizes
calipers?: Ω Skinfold mea- surements
14.Which client form allows clients to understand and
accept any and all risks associated with beginning an
exercise program?: Ω Liability waiver
15.When attracting new clients, which of the following
is the most effective way for a trainer to find new
prospects?: Ω Hire an advertising firm
16.Which of the following is a common site to
measure the pulse in hu- mans?: Ω Radial artery
,17.Which advanced training technique is described as
completing one set of an exercise until failure before
immediately lowering the weight and continuing the
set until failure again?: Ω Drop sets
18.Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used
for clients with high blood pressure?: Ω 162 - (0.7 x age)
19.Which relatively common chronic health condition
is characterized by bronchial spasms that make it
difficult to breathe effectively?: Ω Asthma
20.Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action
is responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness
(DOMS)?: Ω Eccentric
21.Which type of neuron sends information from the
central nervous system to the muscles to generate
movement?: Ω Efferent neuron
22.What is the average bodyfat percentage for females?:
Ω 25 to 31 percent
23.Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in
nature?: Ω Zones 4 and 5
24.What is the purpose of a business plan?: Ω To outline
how a business will be operated
, 25.What term represents the six anatomical locations of
predictable move- ment patterns where movement
dysfunctions can be detected?: Ω Kinetic chain
checkpoints
26.In marketing, what is the definition of a "target
market?": Ω The particular group(s) of consumers that a
product or service targets
27.During the overhead squat assessment, which of the
following muscles may likely be overactive (tight) if the
arms fall forward?: Ω Latissimus dorsi
28.Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA
Code of Ethics for a fitness professional?: Ω Use their
best judgment when selecting and progressing exercises for
each client.
29.In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends
a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate ATP for future
energy needs?: Ω Creatine phosphate (CP)
30.What type of fitness training can affect the
hormone erythropoietin (EPO)?: Ω Altitude training
31.What is defined as the amount of force that can be
created by a muscle or group of muscles?: Ω Strength
