Prep U ACSM EP-C Exam Practice, 392
Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete
Solution, Updated 2024/2025.
Longitudinal Muscle
A muscle that produces low force and has a high contractile rate is classified as a _________
Dorsiflexion; talus
The ankle's most stable position is in ______ due to the overall shape of the ______
Moderate Risk
During the pre-participation screening your client is determined to have 4 risk factors. This is considered
to be:
Contraindication
A reason or rationale NOT to perform exercise or testing
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
If difficulties are encountered in calculating percentage VO2max for prescribing exercise intensity in
cases of cardiac disease, the EP-C should instead consider
flexion; extension
A posterior pelvic tilt produces lumbar _____ and an anterior pelvic tilt produces lumbar _____
transverse plane
Pronation of the radioulnar joint occurs in:
Sagittal plane; flexion/extension
The facet joints of the lumbar spine are oriented in the _____ which primarily allows _____ motions
Supraliac
Which of the following utilizes a DIAGONAL fold when assessing body composition via skinfold calipers
Unable to externally rotate the shoulder joint past 60 degrees
While supine, your client performs ROM on the shoulder joint. She displays tightness in the infraspinatus
and teres minor. You were led to this conclusion because the client was:
Cardiac Output
Defined as the volume of blood being pumped by the heart in a minute
,Sagittal
Explanation:
Hyperlordosis is an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine that would be viewed in the sagittal
plane. Pg 98
Deviations in which plane are referred to as hyperlordosis:
4 compartments of the lower limb
1. Superficial posterior compartment (i.e. posterior tibial compartment on PrepU) (gastrocnemius,
soleus, plantaris)
2. Deep posterior compartment (posterior tibialis, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus)
3. Lateral compartment -- outside of the leg (peroneus longus, peroneus brevis)
4. Anterior compartment (anterior tibialis, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus.
1, 2, 3 are plantarflexion
4 is dorsiflexion
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding exercise testing and pregnant women?
Submaximal exercise testing is more appropriate, however rarely indicated.
Aerobic Exercise Training
Which of the following has the greatest effect on the reduction of blood pressure
Kinesiology
The study of the mechanics of human movement is called:
Dyslipidemia
Total 200 mg/dL or HDL <40 mg/dL or LDL >130 mg/dL
horizontal abduction
What joint action of the shoulder is performed during a reverse cable fly or a reverse dumbbell fly
extension; sagittal
Concentric contraction of the triceps brachii muscle causes _____ in the _____ plane
Total peripheral resistance may drop slightly
During graded exercise, which of the following occurs due to large muscle vasodilation?
Conduct a familiarization period of no less than two weeks.
Which of the following is a recommended procedure for administering a 1-RM strength test?
Narrow the base of support
To manipulate the intensity and increase the challenge of balance-related training, you should:
,Decreased body weight
For most clients, a positive effect of consistent energy deficit is:
100% fruit juice
Which of the following counts as part of the fruit group:
The correlation between obesity and increased chronic disease risk
One of the MOST important reasons for assessment of your client's body composition is:
Color your plate
Which of the following is a key recommendation of the 2010 USDA dietary guidelines
gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus
(Of these 4 muscles the Prep U course only requires the gluteus maximus for the answer to this
specific question, but its worth knowing all 4 of the muscles are responsible for the action of hip
extension)
Which of the following is responsible for hip extension:
Terminate the assessment
You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the
speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first
several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm
Hg. You should:
Refrain from drinking any caffeinated beverages 30 minutes prior to the assessment.
You are ready to proceed with scheduling a fitness assessment with your client tomorrow. To get the
most accurate heart rate response, you instruct your client to:
Arteriovenous oxygen difference
Which of the following cardiac variables will increase as a result of regular aerobic training at a
submaximal effort?
Oriented toward the ceiling.
During the supine rotational stretch, it is important to have the abdomen:
Joint pain is minimal
Individuals with arthritis should ideally stretch when:
The MOST important reasons for maintaining collaborative relationships with health care
professionals
optimize client outcomes and identify risk factors
, Jumps in place
Which of the following is MOST appropriate for a novice athlete starting plyometric training
Modifying the order of exercises
To accomplish progressive overload, increase the intensity and/or volume by increasing resistance,
increasing the number of sets/reps exercises, or:
Benefit; risk
Pre-participation health screenings during initial client consultation help the EP-C to maximize ______
and minimize _______ risk
What would be a good target heart rate range for a moderately trained female, age 42, with a resting
heart rate of 60?
143 to 154 bpm
Explanation:
Moderately trained individuals may find that 70% to 80% VO2max provides a sufficient training stimulus.
p. 403
1:10
What is the recommended work-to-rest ratio when performing depth jumps:
lactate
A proper cool-down allows the body to help remove
Terminate the Assessment
You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the
speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first
several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm
HG. You should:
Plyometric training
Which of the following provides ideal stress on the bone to promote adaptations in the bone:
Which of the following assesses anaerobic capacity?
300-yard shuttle run
Explanation:
Anaerobic capacity can be assessed with 300-yard shuttlerun and the line drill. p 501
Altering rest intervals
To accomplish progressive overload, increase the intensity and/or volume by increasing resistance,
increasing the number of sets/reps/exercises, or:
Various modes and components of exercise are safe under appropriate supervision
Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete
Solution, Updated 2024/2025.
Longitudinal Muscle
A muscle that produces low force and has a high contractile rate is classified as a _________
Dorsiflexion; talus
The ankle's most stable position is in ______ due to the overall shape of the ______
Moderate Risk
During the pre-participation screening your client is determined to have 4 risk factors. This is considered
to be:
Contraindication
A reason or rationale NOT to perform exercise or testing
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
If difficulties are encountered in calculating percentage VO2max for prescribing exercise intensity in
cases of cardiac disease, the EP-C should instead consider
flexion; extension
A posterior pelvic tilt produces lumbar _____ and an anterior pelvic tilt produces lumbar _____
transverse plane
Pronation of the radioulnar joint occurs in:
Sagittal plane; flexion/extension
The facet joints of the lumbar spine are oriented in the _____ which primarily allows _____ motions
Supraliac
Which of the following utilizes a DIAGONAL fold when assessing body composition via skinfold calipers
Unable to externally rotate the shoulder joint past 60 degrees
While supine, your client performs ROM on the shoulder joint. She displays tightness in the infraspinatus
and teres minor. You were led to this conclusion because the client was:
Cardiac Output
Defined as the volume of blood being pumped by the heart in a minute
,Sagittal
Explanation:
Hyperlordosis is an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine that would be viewed in the sagittal
plane. Pg 98
Deviations in which plane are referred to as hyperlordosis:
4 compartments of the lower limb
1. Superficial posterior compartment (i.e. posterior tibial compartment on PrepU) (gastrocnemius,
soleus, plantaris)
2. Deep posterior compartment (posterior tibialis, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus)
3. Lateral compartment -- outside of the leg (peroneus longus, peroneus brevis)
4. Anterior compartment (anterior tibialis, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus.
1, 2, 3 are plantarflexion
4 is dorsiflexion
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding exercise testing and pregnant women?
Submaximal exercise testing is more appropriate, however rarely indicated.
Aerobic Exercise Training
Which of the following has the greatest effect on the reduction of blood pressure
Kinesiology
The study of the mechanics of human movement is called:
Dyslipidemia
Total 200 mg/dL or HDL <40 mg/dL or LDL >130 mg/dL
horizontal abduction
What joint action of the shoulder is performed during a reverse cable fly or a reverse dumbbell fly
extension; sagittal
Concentric contraction of the triceps brachii muscle causes _____ in the _____ plane
Total peripheral resistance may drop slightly
During graded exercise, which of the following occurs due to large muscle vasodilation?
Conduct a familiarization period of no less than two weeks.
Which of the following is a recommended procedure for administering a 1-RM strength test?
Narrow the base of support
To manipulate the intensity and increase the challenge of balance-related training, you should:
,Decreased body weight
For most clients, a positive effect of consistent energy deficit is:
100% fruit juice
Which of the following counts as part of the fruit group:
The correlation between obesity and increased chronic disease risk
One of the MOST important reasons for assessment of your client's body composition is:
Color your plate
Which of the following is a key recommendation of the 2010 USDA dietary guidelines
gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus
(Of these 4 muscles the Prep U course only requires the gluteus maximus for the answer to this
specific question, but its worth knowing all 4 of the muscles are responsible for the action of hip
extension)
Which of the following is responsible for hip extension:
Terminate the assessment
You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the
speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first
several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm
Hg. You should:
Refrain from drinking any caffeinated beverages 30 minutes prior to the assessment.
You are ready to proceed with scheduling a fitness assessment with your client tomorrow. To get the
most accurate heart rate response, you instruct your client to:
Arteriovenous oxygen difference
Which of the following cardiac variables will increase as a result of regular aerobic training at a
submaximal effort?
Oriented toward the ceiling.
During the supine rotational stretch, it is important to have the abdomen:
Joint pain is minimal
Individuals with arthritis should ideally stretch when:
The MOST important reasons for maintaining collaborative relationships with health care
professionals
optimize client outcomes and identify risk factors
, Jumps in place
Which of the following is MOST appropriate for a novice athlete starting plyometric training
Modifying the order of exercises
To accomplish progressive overload, increase the intensity and/or volume by increasing resistance,
increasing the number of sets/reps exercises, or:
Benefit; risk
Pre-participation health screenings during initial client consultation help the EP-C to maximize ______
and minimize _______ risk
What would be a good target heart rate range for a moderately trained female, age 42, with a resting
heart rate of 60?
143 to 154 bpm
Explanation:
Moderately trained individuals may find that 70% to 80% VO2max provides a sufficient training stimulus.
p. 403
1:10
What is the recommended work-to-rest ratio when performing depth jumps:
lactate
A proper cool-down allows the body to help remove
Terminate the Assessment
You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the
speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first
several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm
HG. You should:
Plyometric training
Which of the following provides ideal stress on the bone to promote adaptations in the bone:
Which of the following assesses anaerobic capacity?
300-yard shuttle run
Explanation:
Anaerobic capacity can be assessed with 300-yard shuttlerun and the line drill. p 501
Altering rest intervals
To accomplish progressive overload, increase the intensity and/or volume by increasing resistance,
increasing the number of sets/reps/exercises, or:
Various modes and components of exercise are safe under appropriate supervision
