TSAC-F: PRACTICE TEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1RM. Which of the following
cardiovascular responses is most likely to occur?
A) decrease in arteriole blood flow
B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
C) increase in blood flow throughout the body - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) increase in blood flow to
working muscles
A military recruit became faint while standing at attention for an extended period of time. Which of the
following cardiovascular actions contribute to this situation?
A) increased cardiac output
B) decreased end diastolic volume of the heart
C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C)
isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
Which of the following test sequences is the most appropriate?
A) push-up endurance test, beep test, vertical jump
B) 300 meter run, T-drill, 1RM bench press
C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) 1RM bench press, 30
meter sprint, 1.5 mile run
Which of the following can aid with hydration and provide an ergogenic benefit prior to a training
activity?
A) whey protein
B) caffeine
C) chocolate milk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) caffeine
Which of the following assessment scores is below standard for a 24 female seeking to successfully
complete requirements at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center?
,A) agility run - 18.55 sec
B) 1.5 mi (2.4 km ) run - 13,20 min
C) % body fat - 19.5 % - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) % body fat - 19.5 %
Which of the following cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working tissues?
A) maximal oxygen consumption (VO2)
B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
C) maximal heart rate (MHR) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) eggs
A Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator has a group of tactical athletes perform self-myofascial
release with foam rollers prior to a training session. Which of the following tissues are the primary focus
of this technique?
A) myofibrils
B) epimysium
C) tendon - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) epimysium
Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) preactivity screening
The members of a Mountain Search and Rescue unit load out with a 20 kg (44 lb) pack and 5 kg (11 lb) of
personal gear. When designing their training program to enhance load carriage, which of the following
factors are most important?
A) load and speed
, B) load and distance
C) load and frequency - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) load and distance
A firefighter weighing 200 lb (91 kg) consumes 3,500 calories per day comprised of 1.4 g/kg of protein
and 6 g/kg of carbohydrates. What percentage of the calories is comprised of fat?
A) 18%
B) 23%
C) 28% - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) 18%
A tactical athlete is participating in a structured running program and is currently using the following
program, Long, slow distance running, 3x/wk for 30 minutes at @ 70-75% APMHR. Which of the
following is appropriate for the next week to reduce risk of overtraining?
A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
B) increase training volume by no greater than 20% per week
C) increase both volume and intensity by 10% - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) increase training
intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
The most important thing a TSAC-F can do to help a tactical officer suspected of experiencing an eating
disorder is to
A) closely monitor body mass and body composition changes
B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional counseling
C) use positive reinforcement techniques to strengthen the client's self image - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional
counseling
A 202.5 lb (92 kg) warfighter with 29% bodyfat reports having issues maintaining the unit standard for
road marches. Results of a recent physical assessment were as follows, • VO2max 52 ml/kg/min • 2mi
run 13.45 minutes • back squat 3RM 375 lb (170kg) What is contributing most to the poor load carriage
performance?
A) body fat %
B) lower body strength
C) VO2 max - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) body fat %
ANSWERS
A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1RM. Which of the following
cardiovascular responses is most likely to occur?
A) decrease in arteriole blood flow
B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
C) increase in blood flow throughout the body - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) increase in blood flow to
working muscles
A military recruit became faint while standing at attention for an extended period of time. Which of the
following cardiovascular actions contribute to this situation?
A) increased cardiac output
B) decreased end diastolic volume of the heart
C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C)
isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
Which of the following test sequences is the most appropriate?
A) push-up endurance test, beep test, vertical jump
B) 300 meter run, T-drill, 1RM bench press
C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) 1RM bench press, 30
meter sprint, 1.5 mile run
Which of the following can aid with hydration and provide an ergogenic benefit prior to a training
activity?
A) whey protein
B) caffeine
C) chocolate milk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) caffeine
Which of the following assessment scores is below standard for a 24 female seeking to successfully
complete requirements at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center?
,A) agility run - 18.55 sec
B) 1.5 mi (2.4 km ) run - 13,20 min
C) % body fat - 19.5 % - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) % body fat - 19.5 %
Which of the following cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working tissues?
A) maximal oxygen consumption (VO2)
B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
C) maximal heart rate (MHR) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) eggs
A Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator has a group of tactical athletes perform self-myofascial
release with foam rollers prior to a training session. Which of the following tissues are the primary focus
of this technique?
A) myofibrils
B) epimysium
C) tendon - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) epimysium
Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) preactivity screening
The members of a Mountain Search and Rescue unit load out with a 20 kg (44 lb) pack and 5 kg (11 lb) of
personal gear. When designing their training program to enhance load carriage, which of the following
factors are most important?
A) load and speed
, B) load and distance
C) load and frequency - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) load and distance
A firefighter weighing 200 lb (91 kg) consumes 3,500 calories per day comprised of 1.4 g/kg of protein
and 6 g/kg of carbohydrates. What percentage of the calories is comprised of fat?
A) 18%
B) 23%
C) 28% - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) 18%
A tactical athlete is participating in a structured running program and is currently using the following
program, Long, slow distance running, 3x/wk for 30 minutes at @ 70-75% APMHR. Which of the
following is appropriate for the next week to reduce risk of overtraining?
A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
B) increase training volume by no greater than 20% per week
C) increase both volume and intensity by 10% - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) increase training
intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
The most important thing a TSAC-F can do to help a tactical officer suspected of experiencing an eating
disorder is to
A) closely monitor body mass and body composition changes
B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional counseling
C) use positive reinforcement techniques to strengthen the client's self image - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional
counseling
A 202.5 lb (92 kg) warfighter with 29% bodyfat reports having issues maintaining the unit standard for
road marches. Results of a recent physical assessment were as follows, • VO2max 52 ml/kg/min • 2mi
run 13.45 minutes • back squat 3RM 375 lb (170kg) What is contributing most to the poor load carriage
performance?
A) body fat %
B) lower body strength
C) VO2 max - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) body fat %
