ACSM 010-111 ACSM Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following is true about energy contents?

Afat = 9 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, water = 0 kcal/gram

Bcarbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

Cwater = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

Dprotein = 9 kcal/gram, fat = 4 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 4 kcal/gram

Answer : C

Question 2

What muscle extends the forearm?

ASupinator teres

BPronator teres

CBiceps brachii

DTriceps brachii

Answer : D

Question 3

What changes occur during exercise following cigarette smoking?

ARespiration rate is suppressed.

BBlood pressure response is suppresed.

CHeart rate response is exaggerated.

DSympathetic activity is inhibited.

Answer : C

Question 4

Muscular balance in a resistance training session may be achieved by alternating ______.

Abench press and supine flys

Bleg extensions and leg curls

Cseated cable rows and lat pulldowns

Dpushups and tricep extensions

Answer : B

Question 5

What is the term used to describe the body's ability to utilize oxygen during exercise?

ALactate threshold

BAnaerobic threshold

CAnaerobic capacity

DOxygen consumption

Answer : D

Question 6

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

Answer : A

Question 7

What acute cardiovascular responses accompany the transition from sitting to walking?

AIncrease in heart rate, decrease in stroke volume

BIncrease in stroke volume, decrease in systolic blood pressure

CIncrease in cardiac output, and arteriovenous oxygen difference

DIncrease in diastolic blood pressure and heart rate

Answer : C

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