ACSM 030-444 Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

Blood leaving the heart to be oxygenated in the lungs must first pass through the right atrium and ventricle. Through which valve does blood flow when moving from the right atrium to the right ventricle?

ABicuspid valve.

BTricuspid valve.

CPulmonic valve.

DAortic valve.

Answer : B

Question 2

Prevention strategies of staff and clients must include

AFollowing the rules.

BKeeping the facility clean.

CHiring good front-desk staff.

DDeveloping clever, unique programs.

Answer : A

Question 3

The MINIMAL duration of exercise necessary to achieve improvements in health for deconditioned individuals is

A20 minutes continuously.

B30 minutes continuously.

CMultiple sessions of more than 10 minutes in duration throughout the day.

DTwo sessions of 20 minutes throughout the day.

Answer : C

Question 4

Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training is FALSE?

AThe number of repetitions to volitional fatigue will vary inversely with resistance.

BIt is necessary to determine the 1- RM to establish training intensity.

CExercise to volitional fatigue is not dangerous from a musculoskeletal standpoint provided that good exercise form is maintained.

DExercise intensity should be similar for males and females.

Answer : B

Question 5

Low back pain occurs most commonly in the lumbar region, because

AThe lumbar vertebrae are the least mobile.

BThe lumbar disks are subject to the most pressure.

CThe lumbar vertebrae support much of the body weight.

DAll of the above.

Answer : D

Question 6

Which of the following describes a normal postexercise blood pressure (BP) response?

AElevated systolic and diastolic values compared to preparticipation values.

BProgressive decline in SBP.

CProgressive increase in SBP.

DExaggerated decrease in DBP.

Answer : B

Question 7

The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be

A40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week.

B50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.

C40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.

D50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week

Answer : B

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist 030-444 Exam Questions