Practice Test 1

Question 1

Which of the following refers to a resting heart rate (RHR) that is less than 60 beats per minute?

Answer 1

Sinus Bradycardia

Question 2

Which of the following techniques would provide the MOST accurate true resting heart rate (RHR)?

Answer 2

Measuring in the morning before rising from bed.

Question 3

Which of the following behaviors displayed by an ACE Certified Personal Trainer would most likely indicate they are bored or anxious to leave?

• Feet pointed toward door, repeatedly looking at a clock
• Crossed Arms
• Use of a barrier such as a backpack
• Cracking knuckles

Question 4

Which of the following exercises be most effective to include for a client who is working to improve their balance?

• Standing with a wide base of support
• Standing with a narrow base of support
• Decreasing the range of motion of the activity
• Increasing the range of motion of the activity

Question 5

Which of the following motivational interviewing components allows the trust between the ACE Certified Personal Trainer and a client to be honest and well-deserved?

• Acceptance
• Collaboration
• Compassion
• Evocation

Question 6

During an outdoor training session, a client begins to show signs of heat exhaustion. Which of the following is the best immediate action?

• Move to a cool ventilated area
• Ask the client if they wish to continue
• Decrease the intensity of the workout
• Notify the emergency contact listed on the client’s health history form