TSAC-F: Practice Test Questions With Complete Solutions
A 190 lb (86.18 kg) fire fighter needs to lose weight to meet
department standards. What is the appropriate recommendation
for protein intake in order to retain muscle mass when restricting
calories and training?
A) 190 g
B) 245 g
C) 112 g Correct Answers A) 190 g
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 Answers A) body fat %
A 22 year-old male with a resting heart rate of 66 beats per
minute is prescribed an exercise intensity of 70%. Using the
Karvonen method, what is this person's target heart rate?
A) 132 beats per minute
B) 139 beats per minute
C) 158 beats per minute Correct Answers A) 132 beats per
minute
A 43 year-old male tactical athlete reports chest pain and pain in
the right arm occasionally while on patrol. Which of the
,following is the most appropriate action for the TSAC
facilitator?
A) request a medical clearance
B) conduct a preactivity health screening
C) request the individual sign a general waiver or release
Correct Answers A) request a medical clearance
A 95kg (209.44lb) police officer has the following performance
testing profile:
Deadlift 3RM - 200kg (440.92lb), Vertical Jump - 30.48cm (12
in), 2mi (3.22km) Run - 13,30, 1-min Push Ups - 65, 1-min Sit
Ups - 70
Which of the following training schemes is most important?
A) Upper body resistance training at 85-100% 1RM, 3-5
days/week
B) Lower body resistance and ballistic exercises at 20-70%
1RM, 1-3 days/week
C) Long, slow distance training at approximately 70% VO2max
for 30-60min, 1-2 days/week Correct Answers B) Lower body
resistance and ballistic exercises at 20-70% 1RM, 1-3 days/week
A female tactical athlete is seeking an alternative to resistance
training that would aid in increasing bone density. Which of the
following would most likely elicit the greatest increase in bone
mineral density"?
A) walking lunges with a 22 lb (10 kg) vest
B) rowing machine
C) jumping rope Correct Answers A) walking lunges with a 22
lb (10 kg) vest
,A firefighter loses 4 pounds (1.8 kg) during a training season. At
least how much fluid should they drink to replace the fluid lost
as sweat?
A) 115 fl oz (3.4 L)
B) 45 fl oz (1.3 L)
C) 80 fl oz (2.4 L) Correct Answers B) 45 fl oz (1.3 L)
A firefighter recruit is seeking to improve performance on the 20
m fire hose drag. According to the principle of specificity, which
of the following exercises would be most appropriate?
A) one-arm dumbbell rows
B) weighted sled pull
C) barbell push-press Correct Answers B) weighted sled pull
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 Answers A) 18%
A law enforcement cadet wants to improve her vertical jump. A
TSAC-F should recommend training exercises to increase which
of the following?
A) quadriceps strength
B) calf strength
C) reactive strength Correct Answers B) calf strength
, 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 Answers C) isometric contraction of leg muscles
constricting capillary flow
A police officer has been cleared for physical training to
tolerance following an injury to the biceps brachii. Which of the
following exercises would be contraindicated during the repair
phase?
A) barbell front squat
B) single-arm Arnold press
C) suspension pistol squat Correct Answers B) single-arm
Arnold press
A police recruit, with no prior weight training experience, is
expected to jump over an obstacle while training at the academy.
When designing a training program for the recruit, which of the
following factors would be the most appropriate for exercise
selection?
A) power
B) speed
C strength Correct Answers A) power
A Special Forces operative is consuming 2500 kilocalories per
day. Her daily caloric intake consists of 344 grams of
carbohydrates, 83 grams of fat, and 94 grams of protein. What
percent of her diet is comprised of fat?
A 190 lb (86.18 kg) fire fighter needs to lose weight to meet
department standards. What is the appropriate recommendation
for protein intake in order to retain muscle mass when restricting
calories and training?
A) 190 g
B) 245 g
C) 112 g Correct Answers A) 190 g
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 Answers A) body fat %
A 22 year-old male with a resting heart rate of 66 beats per
minute is prescribed an exercise intensity of 70%. Using the
Karvonen method, what is this person's target heart rate?
A) 132 beats per minute
B) 139 beats per minute
C) 158 beats per minute Correct Answers A) 132 beats per
minute
A 43 year-old male tactical athlete reports chest pain and pain in
the right arm occasionally while on patrol. Which of the
,following is the most appropriate action for the TSAC
facilitator?
A) request a medical clearance
B) conduct a preactivity health screening
C) request the individual sign a general waiver or release
Correct Answers A) request a medical clearance
A 95kg (209.44lb) police officer has the following performance
testing profile:
Deadlift 3RM - 200kg (440.92lb), Vertical Jump - 30.48cm (12
in), 2mi (3.22km) Run - 13,30, 1-min Push Ups - 65, 1-min Sit
Ups - 70
Which of the following training schemes is most important?
A) Upper body resistance training at 85-100% 1RM, 3-5
days/week
B) Lower body resistance and ballistic exercises at 20-70%
1RM, 1-3 days/week
C) Long, slow distance training at approximately 70% VO2max
for 30-60min, 1-2 days/week Correct Answers B) Lower body
resistance and ballistic exercises at 20-70% 1RM, 1-3 days/week
A female tactical athlete is seeking an alternative to resistance
training that would aid in increasing bone density. Which of the
following would most likely elicit the greatest increase in bone
mineral density"?
A) walking lunges with a 22 lb (10 kg) vest
B) rowing machine
C) jumping rope Correct Answers A) walking lunges with a 22
lb (10 kg) vest
,A firefighter loses 4 pounds (1.8 kg) during a training season. At
least how much fluid should they drink to replace the fluid lost
as sweat?
A) 115 fl oz (3.4 L)
B) 45 fl oz (1.3 L)
C) 80 fl oz (2.4 L) Correct Answers B) 45 fl oz (1.3 L)
A firefighter recruit is seeking to improve performance on the 20
m fire hose drag. According to the principle of specificity, which
of the following exercises would be most appropriate?
A) one-arm dumbbell rows
B) weighted sled pull
C) barbell push-press Correct Answers B) weighted sled pull
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 Answers A) 18%
A law enforcement cadet wants to improve her vertical jump. A
TSAC-F should recommend training exercises to increase which
of the following?
A) quadriceps strength
B) calf strength
C) reactive strength Correct Answers B) calf strength
, 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 Answers C) isometric contraction of leg muscles
constricting capillary flow
A police officer has been cleared for physical training to
tolerance following an injury to the biceps brachii. Which of the
following exercises would be contraindicated during the repair
phase?
A) barbell front squat
B) single-arm Arnold press
C) suspension pistol squat Correct Answers B) single-arm
Arnold press
A police recruit, with no prior weight training experience, is
expected to jump over an obstacle while training at the academy.
When designing a training program for the recruit, which of the
following factors would be the most appropriate for exercise
selection?
A) power
B) speed
C strength Correct Answers A) power
A Special Forces operative is consuming 2500 kilocalories per
day. Her daily caloric intake consists of 344 grams of
carbohydrates, 83 grams of fat, and 94 grams of protein. What
percent of her diet is comprised of fat?
