ACE Practice Exam 2, Complete Verified
Solution 100%
Which of the following provides the BEST assessment of muscular strength?
1 RM bench-press test
Client: 47-year-old male
Physician clearance: Yes
Medical/health concerns: Smokes 25+ cigarettes per day
Blood pressure: 136/87 mmHg
Family history: Father had a heart attack at age 63
Past activity level: Wrestled and threw shot put in high school
Current activity level: Walks dog at a leisurely pace, 20 minutes a day
Main fitness goals: To improve strength and stamina and feel more fit
Given the information above, what is the client's "total score" for atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease using the ACSM risk factor thresholds?
+3
Which of the following assessments would be MOST appropriate for gathering
baseline data to help improve the cardiorespiratory exercise program design for a
new client who currently runs recreationally for 20 to 35 minutes, three to four
days per week?
Submaximal talk test for VT1
Which response would be MOST appropriate for a client who arrives at a
personal-training session wearing flip-flops and loose clothing?
Tell the client that the training session will have to be rescheduled
A client who you have been working with two days a week for six months is
looking for a change in his routine. His motivation is lacking during training
sessions and he is starting to complain that the cost of his training sessions is
too much. What is the BEST recommendation to help boost this client's
motivation and adherence?
Suggest that the client try your small-group training sessions
Which of the following scenarios qualifies as a serious HIPAA Violation?
The trainer stores files behind the front desk for easy access.
According to the glycemic index (GI), which of the following foods is considered
a low-GI food?
All Bran® cereal
Which of the following is a SMART goal?
, "I will lose 10 pounds for my brother's wedding in 3 months by running 3 days per week
for 30-45 minutes and doing circuit training 2 days per week for 60 minutes."
You begin working with a new client who prefers to train outdoors. She wants to
begin running, so you locate a local trail where you are legally able to train with
her. What is the BEST precaution to take when venturing out on this new trail with
her for the first time?
Encourage the client to walk the trail the first time to learn the terrain and begin building
fitness for running
Progressing to a three-zone cardiorespiratory training program with intensities
performed below VT1, from VT1 to just below VT2, and at VT2 and above would
be warranted for which of the following clients?
53-year-old female runner who runs 4-6 days per week and wants to qualify for the
Boston Marathon
A personal trainer appropriately progresses a client's workout to include barbell
squats to increase the intensity of her leg workouts. The trainer spots her
correctly as she completes the first two sets with ease. During the third set, the
trainer is distracted by a fellow trainer who enters the weight room. During this
distraction, the client loses balance momentarily, and has to drop the weight
behind her. She immediately complains of back spasms. In this situation, for
which act is the trainer MOST liable?
Negligence resulting from an act of omission
Your client has hit a plateau in her workouts. Upon further review of her exercise
records, you notice that she has been averaging only two workouts per week over
the last four weeks. What would be the MOST appropriate course of action to help
address her workout plateau?
Increase the frequency of training to three times per week
Which of the following is MOST important to the development of a good client-
trainer relationship?
Development of trust between client and trainer
What are the three sites to measure when conducting a body-composition
assessment using the Jackson and Pollock three-site skinfold equation for
women?
Triceps, thigh, suprailium
Which of the following would be WITHIN the scope of practice for personal
trainers?
Explaining foods and meal-preparation methods that a client can select at home and at
restaurants to decrease saturated fat intake
A 58-year-old client you have been working with for several months tells you that
she just completed a bone mineral density (BMD) scan and was diagnosed with
osteopenia. Her physician has given her a medical release to exercise as
tolerated to improve bone density and general fitness. Her exercise program
currently consists of swimming (30 minutes; 3 days per week), walking (30
minutes; 2 days per week), and resistance training (2 sets of 12-15 repetitions
performed 2 days per week for all major muscle groups). Which program
modification would be MOST important to implement at this time?
Solution 100%
Which of the following provides the BEST assessment of muscular strength?
1 RM bench-press test
Client: 47-year-old male
Physician clearance: Yes
Medical/health concerns: Smokes 25+ cigarettes per day
Blood pressure: 136/87 mmHg
Family history: Father had a heart attack at age 63
Past activity level: Wrestled and threw shot put in high school
Current activity level: Walks dog at a leisurely pace, 20 minutes a day
Main fitness goals: To improve strength and stamina and feel more fit
Given the information above, what is the client's "total score" for atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease using the ACSM risk factor thresholds?
+3
Which of the following assessments would be MOST appropriate for gathering
baseline data to help improve the cardiorespiratory exercise program design for a
new client who currently runs recreationally for 20 to 35 minutes, three to four
days per week?
Submaximal talk test for VT1
Which response would be MOST appropriate for a client who arrives at a
personal-training session wearing flip-flops and loose clothing?
Tell the client that the training session will have to be rescheduled
A client who you have been working with two days a week for six months is
looking for a change in his routine. His motivation is lacking during training
sessions and he is starting to complain that the cost of his training sessions is
too much. What is the BEST recommendation to help boost this client's
motivation and adherence?
Suggest that the client try your small-group training sessions
Which of the following scenarios qualifies as a serious HIPAA Violation?
The trainer stores files behind the front desk for easy access.
According to the glycemic index (GI), which of the following foods is considered
a low-GI food?
All Bran® cereal
Which of the following is a SMART goal?
, "I will lose 10 pounds for my brother's wedding in 3 months by running 3 days per week
for 30-45 minutes and doing circuit training 2 days per week for 60 minutes."
You begin working with a new client who prefers to train outdoors. She wants to
begin running, so you locate a local trail where you are legally able to train with
her. What is the BEST precaution to take when venturing out on this new trail with
her for the first time?
Encourage the client to walk the trail the first time to learn the terrain and begin building
fitness for running
Progressing to a three-zone cardiorespiratory training program with intensities
performed below VT1, from VT1 to just below VT2, and at VT2 and above would
be warranted for which of the following clients?
53-year-old female runner who runs 4-6 days per week and wants to qualify for the
Boston Marathon
A personal trainer appropriately progresses a client's workout to include barbell
squats to increase the intensity of her leg workouts. The trainer spots her
correctly as she completes the first two sets with ease. During the third set, the
trainer is distracted by a fellow trainer who enters the weight room. During this
distraction, the client loses balance momentarily, and has to drop the weight
behind her. She immediately complains of back spasms. In this situation, for
which act is the trainer MOST liable?
Negligence resulting from an act of omission
Your client has hit a plateau in her workouts. Upon further review of her exercise
records, you notice that she has been averaging only two workouts per week over
the last four weeks. What would be the MOST appropriate course of action to help
address her workout plateau?
Increase the frequency of training to three times per week
Which of the following is MOST important to the development of a good client-
trainer relationship?
Development of trust between client and trainer
What are the three sites to measure when conducting a body-composition
assessment using the Jackson and Pollock three-site skinfold equation for
women?
Triceps, thigh, suprailium
Which of the following would be WITHIN the scope of practice for personal
trainers?
Explaining foods and meal-preparation methods that a client can select at home and at
restaurants to decrease saturated fat intake
A 58-year-old client you have been working with for several months tells you that
she just completed a bone mineral density (BMD) scan and was diagnosed with
osteopenia. Her physician has given her a medical release to exercise as
tolerated to improve bone density and general fitness. Her exercise program
currently consists of swimming (30 minutes; 3 days per week), walking (30
minutes; 2 days per week), and resistance training (2 sets of 12-15 repetitions
performed 2 days per week for all major muscle groups). Which program
modification would be MOST important to implement at this time?
