American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) (ACE-Personal-Trainer) Free Practice Test

Question 1

At the end of a 35-year-old client's warm-up on the indoor track, the client trips and falls. Embarrassed, the
client gets up abruptly, shakes their ankle a few times, and reports being okay. The client is limping but wants
to continue the workout. What should the personal trainer do NEXT?

A. Ask again if the client is okay, but recognize that the personal trainer can be held liable if the client does
not get a physician's clearance for the next appointment.

B. Ask again if the client is okay, but know that the assumption of risk form will provide protection if the
client is injured.

C. Ensure the safety of the client by changing the workout to non-weight bearing activity. Tell the client
that, in the event of pain or swelling later, they probably sprained the ankle and should take
anti-inflammatory medication and apply ice.

D. Ensure the safety of the client by stopping the workout and providing first aid as needed. Complete an
incident report noting any facts related to the incident.

Correct Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the following motions should be avoided when designing an exercise program for an individual with
a history of shoulder dislocation?

A. Adduction and depression of the scapula

B. Internal rotation and flexion of the glenohumeral joint

C. Abduction and elevation of the scapula

D. External rotation and abduction of the glenohumeral joint

Correct Answer: B

Question 3

A person is considered to have systolic hypertension if he or she:

A. Has systolic pressure greater than 110 mm Hg at any time.

B. Often experiences dizziness after standing quickly from a supine position.

C. Has a resting systolic pressure greater than 160 mm Hg.

D. Experiences headaches during high intensity exercise.

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

Maria is experiencing pain around her knee when she runs for more than 20 minutes. This began three weeks
ago, so she decides to ask you for advice. What should you do?

A. Give a few suggestions to try before she consults a physician.

B. Suggest Maria perform high-repetition, low-weight leg extension exercises to strengthen her quads.

C. Listen to her problem, document her symptoms, and refer her to a physician.

D. Advise the client to consult with a personal trainer who is more experienced with runners.

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

Tightness in which of the following muscles would MOST likely contribute to chronic lower back problems?

A. Iliopsoas

B. Transverse abdominus

C. Gluteus maximus

D. Latissimus dorsi

Correct Answer: A

Question 6

When is the MOST appropriate time to collect data about personal, behavioral, and environmental factors?

A. During the behavioral change skills phase

B. During the rapport building phase

C. During the information gathering phase

D. During the goal-setting phase

Correct Answer: C

Question 7

On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a change in
mental status, and shallow breathing. What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?

A. Heat exhaustion

B. Hypothermia

C. Heat stroke

D. Heat syncope

Correct Answer: A

Question 8

When spotting a client performing a supine bench press, the ACE certified Personal Trainer should stand
behind the client and place his or her palms in which of the following positions?

A. Facing downward outside of the client's hands

B. Facing downward between the client's hands

C. Facing upward between the client's hands

D. In an alternate grip between the client's hands

Correct Answer: C

Question 9

The increased hydration of intervertebral disks during sleep and the subsequent swelling of the disks upon
waking have significant implications for the flexibility of the spine. When should spinal flexibility be
performed to reduce the risk of injury to the disks?

A. Within one hour of rising

B. Before rising

C. Immediately after rising

D. Later in the day

Correct Answer: C

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