ACSM 010-111 ACSM Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

What is the primary muscle group involved in trunk flexion while standing during the eccentric phase of the movement?

AIliopsoas

BRectus Abdominis

CErector Spinae

DBiceps Femoris

Answer : C

Question 2

What is an action of the hamstring muscles?

AHip flexion

BHip extension

CPlantar flexion

DKnee extension

Answer : B

Question 3

Which of the following is also known as the Trunk Flexion Test?

ASit-and-reach test.

BCurl-up test for muscular endurance.

CSit-up test for muscular endurance.

DAny test that requires clients to touch their toes.

Answer : A

Question 4

What does waist to hip ratio assess?

AFrame size

BWeight relative to height

CDistribution of body weight

DThe amount of subcutaneous fat

Answer : C

Question 5

A 35 year old male client has a goal of completing a sprint distance triathlon. The Certified Personal Trainer prescribes an exercise regimen of swimming 2 days per week, running 3 days per week, and bicycling 2 days per week. What training principle is being used?

AReversibility

BOverload

CProgression

DSpecificity

Answer : D

Question 6

Client pre-participation screening procedures should be _____.

Avalid and include fitness testing at the first meeting

Bpre-approved by a physician and cost effective

Cvalid, cost effective and time efficient

Dpre-approved by a physician and include fitness testing at the first meeting

Answer : C

Question 7

A client who wants to strengthen muscles of the chest must perform exercises such as the bench press and dumbbell flys as opposed to lat pull down and dumbbell rows. Which of the following principles of training best describes this principle?

AOverload

BSpecificity

CProgression

DGoal setting

Answer : B

ACSM certified Personal Trainer 010-111 ACSM Exam Practice Test