Free Practice Questions for ACSM 030-444 Exam

Question 1

Which of the following is not a feature of the metabolic syndrome?

ADyslipidemia (low HDL-C, elevated triglycerides).

BOsteoporosis.

CInsulin resistance.

DElevated blood pressure.

Correct Answer: B. Osteoporosis.

Question 2

The P wave on the ECG can be

ANegative

BPositive

CIsoelectric

DEither positive or negative

Correct Answer: D. Either positive or negative

Question 3

Which of the following situations indicates progression to independent and unsupervised exercise for a client after CABG surgery in an outpatient program?

AThe client exhibits mild cardiac symptoms of angina, occurring intermittently during exercise and sometimes at home while reading.

BThe client has a functional capacity of greater than 8 MET with hemodynamic responses appropriate to this level of exercise.

CThe client is noncompliant with smoking cessation and weight loss intervention programs.

DThe client is unable to palpate HR, deliver RPEs, or maintain steady workload intensity during activity.

Correct Answer: B. The client has a functional capacity of greater than 8 MET with hemodynamic responses appropriate to this level of exercise.

Question 4

All of the following are helpful suggestions for an athlete trying to gain weight EXCEPT

AIncrease portion sizes at meals.

BEat more high-calorie foods (e.g., candy bars, soft drinks).

CEat one extra meal per day.

DSnack on energy- and nutrient-dense foods (e.g., fig bars, nuts and dried fruit).

Correct Answer: B. Eat more high-calorie foods (e.g., candy bars, soft drinks).

Question 5

Stroke volume is defined as

AThe product of cardiac output and total peripheral resistance.

BThe difference between EDV and ESV.

CThe product of preload and HR.

DThe product of cardiac output and arteriovenous oxygen difference.

Correct Answer: B. The difference between EDV and ESV.

Question 6

In developing an emergency plan, program administrators must take into account all of the following factors EXCEPT

AType of flooring.

BType of electrical wiring.

CVentilation, temperature, and humidity.

DTypes of exercise equipment.

Correct Answer: D. Types of exercise equipment.

Question 7

Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for bone formation?

AVitamin A .

BVitamin D .

CVitamin E .

DVitamin K .

Correct Answer: B. Vitamin D .

Question 8

The definition of cardiorespiratory fitness is

AThe maximal force that a muscle or muscle group can generate in a single effort.

BThe coordinated capacity of the heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, and tissue metabolic systems to take in, deliver, and use oxygen.

CThe ability to sustain a held maximal force or to continue repeated sub maximal contractions.

DThe functional ROM about a joint.

Correct Answer: B. The coordinated capacity of the heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, and tissue metabolic systems to take in, deliver, and use oxygen.

Question 9

What is the fitness instructor's primary responsibility in conducting an exercise test?

AMaintaining a safe environment by not putting the client in danger.

BMaking sure that the data collected are accurate.

CCompleting the test.

DEncouragement and support.

Correct Answer: A. Maintaining a safe environment by not putting the client in danger.

Question 10

Which type of financial analysis would be appropriate for a not-for-profit program that wishes to determine the amount of revenue from program fees needed so that no other sources of revenue are required to meet the program's expenses?

ABreak-down analysis.

BBreak-even analysis.

CProfitability analysis.

DMargin analysis.

Correct Answer: B. Break-even analysis.

Question 11

All of the following are examples of aerobic exercise modalities EXCEPT

AWeight training.

BWalking.

CBicycling.

DStair climbing.

Correct Answer: A. Weight training.

Question 12

Which of the following cardiovascular variables does NOT increase as a result of chronic exercise while performing a single bout of maximal exercise?

AMaximal HR.

BMaximal cardiac output.

CMaximal SV.

DMaximal oxygen consumption.

Correct Answer: A. Maximal HR.

Question 13

During mild to moderate exercise, pulmonary ventilation increases primarily as a result of increased

ATidal volume.

BBreathing frequency.

CVital capacity.

DTotal lung volume.

Correct Answer: A. Tidal volume.

Question 14

Which of the following is considered to be a "balland-socket" joint?

AAnkle.

BElbow.

CKnee.

DHip.

Correct Answer: D. Hip.

Question 15

Slapping of the foot during heel strike and increased knee and hip flexion during swing are characteristic of

AWeakness in the gluteus medius and minimus.

BWeakness in the quadriceps femoris.

CWeakness in the plantarflexors.

DWeakness in the dorsiflexors.

Correct Answer: D. Weakness in the dorsiflexors.