ACSM 030-444 Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following criteria would NOT classify a client as having "increased risk"?

ASigns and/or symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease.

BSigns and/or symptoms of metabolic disease.

CTwo or more major risk factors for CAD .

DMale older than 40 years with a history of clinical depression.

Answer : D

Question 2

Cardiac muscle action potentials are longer in duration than those of skeletal muscle. The longer action potential does not allow the muscle to

ATwitch.

BUndergo summation.

CHave tetanus.

DSummarize.

Answer : C

Question 3

During exercise of increasing intensity, the SV of normal adults

AContinues to increase throughout the duration of exercise up to Vo2max.

BRemains relatively stable during submaximal exercise of greater than approximately 50% of Vo2max.

CWill continue to increase and then level off just before the achievement of Vo2max.

DNone of the above.

Answer : B

Question 4

Which of the following statements true regarding exercise leadership is FALSE?

AThe exercise leader should be fit enough to exercise with any of his or her participants.

BMost people are not bored by exercise and can easily find time to participate in an exercise program.

CThe exercise leader should adjust the exercise intensity based on individual differences in fitness.

DPeriodic fitness assessment may provide evidence of improvement in fitness for some participants.

Answer : B

Question 5

Cardiac output is a function of heart rate and stroke volume. In children, why is heart rate higher at rest and during exercise?

ABecause in children, stroke volume is directly related to how much left ventricular stiffness reduces diastolic filling.

BBecause in children, cardiac output is regulated more by peripheral resistance than Vo2max by any other variable.

CBecause children typically have a lower stroke volume compared to adults.

DBecause children typically have a more elevated peripheral resistance compared to adults.

Answer : C

Question 6

The chemical energy that is directly converted to do work is

AATP.

BCreatine phosphate.

CBeta oxidation of fatty acids.

DAll of the above.

Answer : A

Question 7

Which of the following would be the best recommendation for exercise training in a hot and humid, outdoor environment?

AWait for approximately 2 weeks to become acclimated to the heat before exercising.

BUse a mode of activity that would increase heat loss by convection (e.g., bicycling, running).

CReduce the exercise intensity.

DIncrease evaporative cooling by wiping away Sweat that forms on the body.

Answer : C

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist 030-444 Exam Questions