ACSM 030-444 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

A target HR equivalent to 85% of HRR for a 25year-old male with a resting HR of 75 bpm would be equal to

A195 bpm.

B166 bpm.

C177 bpm.

D102 bpm.

Answer : C

Question 2

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements about underwater weighing is TRUE?

AIt can divide the body into bone, muscle, and fat components.

BIt assumes standard densities for bone, muscle, and fat.

CIt can divide the body into visceral and subcutaneous fat components.

DIt is a direct method of assessing body composition.

Answer : B

Question 4

A limitation of psychological theories is

AThey do not reinforce behavior.

BThey leave out important elements (e.g., sociocultural factors).

CThey make too many assumptions.

DThey cannot evaluate programs.

Answer : B

Question 5

In an effort to improve flexibility, the ACSM recommends

AProprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

BBallistic stretching.

CThe plough and hurdler's stretches.

DStatic stretches held for 10 to 30 seconds per repetition.

Answer : D

Question 6

A common measure to assist in the evaluation of body fat distribution is

AHeight/weight charts.

BTotal body weight.

CWHR.

DTotal body water.

Answer : C

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an absolute contraindication to exercise testing?

AUnstable angina

BPsychosis.

CSuspected myocarditis.

DModerate valvular heart disease.

Answer : D

ACSM 030-444 ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist Exam Practice Test