ACSM 020-222 ACEP Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

During calibration of a treadmill, the belt length was found to be 5.5 m. It took 1 minute and 40 seconds for the belt to travel 20 revolutions. What is the treadmill speed?

A4 m/min.

B66 m/min.

C79 m/min.

D110 m/min.

Answer : B

Question 2

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.

Answer : A

Question 3

Which of the following would most appropriately assess a previously sedentary, 40- yearold female client's muscular strength?

AUsing a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform biceps curls to fatigue.

BHolding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue.

CPerforming modified curl-ups to fatigue.

DU sing a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of biceps curls to fatigue.

Answer : A

Question 4

Exercise clothing

ACreates an important fashion statement.

BShould be bright so that you are easily seen in an aerobics class.

CHas only one rule: be comfortable.

DMust be safe and performs appropriately, like the exercise equipment.

Answer : D

Question 5

The clinical exercise physiologist shares a responsibility to

AImplement measures to stop disease.

BMake patients look healthy.

CImplement preventive measures to reduce the risk of medical emergencies.

DDevelop a plan to reduce the physical demands of exercise testing.

Answer : C

Question 6

Emergency procedures and safety include which of the following?

AInjury prevention.

BBasic principles for exercise training.

CMetabolic injuries.

DEmergency consequences.

Answer : A

Question 7

What action should you take for a 55-year-old client who has three risk factors for heart disease and complains of fatigue on exertion?

AConduct a submaximal stress test without the presence of a physician.

BConduct a maximal diagnostic stress test in the presence of a physician.

CUse a questionnaire to evaluate activity, and do not conduct a test.

DStart the client exercising slowly, and test after 6 weeks.

Answer : B

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist 020-222 ACEP Exam Questions