ISSA FINAL EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site
body density method for females? - ANSWER: Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - ANSWER:
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - ANSWER:
Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - ANSWER: specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - ANSWER:
Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - ANSWER: Cleaning and
killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood
pressure? - ANSWER: 110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
ANSWER: The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force
production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? -
ANSWER: Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER: Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - ANSWER: Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER: Removing dirt
and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER: Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER: Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a
trainer to find new prospects? - ANSWER: Hire an advertising firm
, Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? -
ANSWER: Radial artery
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? - ANSWER: Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure? - ANSWER: 162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial
spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER: Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset
muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER: Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the
muscles to generate movement? - ANSWER: Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER: 25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER: Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER: To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement
patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected? - ANSWER: Kinetic chain
checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER: The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be
overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - ANSWER: Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness
professional? - ANSWER: Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing
exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to
regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER: Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER: Altitude training
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site
body density method for females? - ANSWER: Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - ANSWER:
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - ANSWER:
Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - ANSWER: specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - ANSWER:
Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - ANSWER: Cleaning and
killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood
pressure? - ANSWER: 110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
ANSWER: The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force
production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? -
ANSWER: Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER: Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - ANSWER: Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER: Removing dirt
and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER: Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks
associated with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER: Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a
trainer to find new prospects? - ANSWER: Hire an advertising firm
, Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? -
ANSWER: Radial artery
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? - ANSWER: Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure? - ANSWER: 162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial
spasms that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER: Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset
muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER: Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the
muscles to generate movement? - ANSWER: Efferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER: 25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER: Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER: To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement
patterns where movement dysfunctions can be detected? - ANSWER: Kinetic chain
checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER: The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be
overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - ANSWER: Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness
professional? - ANSWER: Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing
exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to
regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER: Creatine phosphate (CP)
What type of fitness training can affect the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)? -
ANSWER: Altitude training
