Free Practice Questions for ACSM 010-111 Exam

Question 1

What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?

ADeath of cardiac tissue

BAccumulation of plaque

CHardening of the arteries

DWidening of the arteries

Correct Answer: C. Hardening of the arteries

Question 2

What is the order of "normal" electrical conduction of the heart?

ASA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

BAV Node, SA Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

CAV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers, SA Node

DSA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Purkinje Fibers, Bundle Branches

Correct Answer: A. SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

Question 3

Which of the following circumference sites are used to compute a waist-to-hip ratio?

AAbdomen, suprailiac

BMidaxillary, hips/thigh

CWaist, buttocks/hips

DMidaxillary, suprailiac

Correct Answer: C. Waist, buttocks/hips

Question 4

A Certified Personal Trainer is overheard discussing body composition information about a specific high profile client with his friends. Which law concerning the safety and security of private records has the Certified Personal Trainer violated?

AHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

BHealth and Fitness Privacy Act (HAFPA)

CFederal Fitness Information Privacy Act (FFIPA)

DFederal Accountability of Health Professionals Act (FAHPA)

Correct Answer: A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Question 5

Case study: A new client who has been resistance training for 6 months, comes to you with a goal of increasing muscular size. Following health appraisal and fitness testing including a modified 1 RM test, you design a program to meet the client's goal. Which of the following regimens best defines an appropriate plan to achieve this client's goal?

A4-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 85% 1 RM

B1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions at 75% 1 RM

C4-6 sets of 10-15 repetitions at 60% 1 RM

D1-3 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 60% 1 RM

Correct Answer: A. 4-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 85% 1 RM

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the symptoms that occur at 24-48 hours after a single bout of intensive exercise?

ADelayed onset muscle strain.

BAcute onset muscle strain.

CDelayed onset muscle soreness.

DAcute onset muscle soreness.

Correct Answer: C. Delayed onset muscle soreness.

Question 7

During the eccentric phase, what is the primary muscle group involved in standing trunk flexion?

AIliopsoas

BRectus Abdominis

CErector Spinae

DBiceps Femoris

Correct Answer: C. Erector Spinae

Question 8

One purpose of the pre-participation health screening is to ______.

Aeliminate the risk of a sudden cardiac event during exercise

Bestablish a relationship with the client's health care provider

Cidentify clients in need of physician clearance

Ddiagnose orthopedic conditions

Correct Answer: C. identify clients in need of physician clearance

Question 9

What is the correct spotting technique for the barbell flat bench press?

AKeep your hands on the client's elbows.

BKeep both hands on the bar at all times.

CKeep your hands close to the bar without touching it.

DHands held at your sides in a ready position, with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle.

Correct Answer: C. Keep your hands close to the bar without touching it.

Question 10

General guidelines to follow when prescribing resistance training exercise to the client with arthritis include which of the following?

Aregimens with a frequency of 2-3 days per week

Bintensities that never exceed body weight

Cregimens with a frequency of no more than once per week

Dmachine (as opposed to free weight) modes only

Correct Answer: A. regimens with a frequency of 2-3 days per week

Question 11

What is the exercise response to acute cigarette smoking?

ARespiration rate increases; blood pressure response to exercise decreases

BLikelihood of coronary artery spasm increases; blood pressure response to decreases

CHeart rate increases; likelihood of coronary artery spasm increases

DLikelihood of coronary artery spasm decreases; blood pressure response to exercise increases

Correct Answer: C. Heart rate increases; likelihood of coronary artery spasm increases

Question 12

What change may occur between heart rate and blood pressure as a result of chronic exercise?

AResting heart rate and resting blood pressure are reduced.

BResting heart rate reduces, but resting blood pressure stays the same.

CMaximal heart rate increases but maximal blood pressure stays the same.

DResting heart rate and resting blood pressure stay the same, but maximal heart rate and maximal blood pressure are reduced.

Correct Answer: A. Resting heart rate and resting blood pressure are reduced.

Question 13

Which of the following occurs when walking or running up an incline?

AGreater flexibility of the soleus

BLesser force of action from the gluteus maximus

CLesser force of action of the knee extensors

DLesser flexibility of the plantar flexors

Correct Answer: A. Greater flexibility of the soleus

Question 14

What is the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendation regarding frequency to increase cardiorespiratory fitness?

AOne to two days per week

BTwo to three days per week

CThree to five days per week

DFour to six days per week

Correct Answer: C. Three to five days per week

Question 15

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) includes questions regarding ______.

Alow density lipoproteins

Bcurrent fitness levels

Cpresence of chest pain and dizziness

Dfamily history of heart disease

Correct Answer: C. presence of chest pain and dizziness