Free ACE Fitness ACE-Personal-Trainer Exam Questions

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Question 1

A seated leg press involves which action during the concentric phase of the prime movers?

A : Hip extension and knee extension

B : Hip extension and knee flexion

C : Hip flexion and Knee extension

D : Hip flexion and Knee flexion

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of free weights over machines?

A : Unrestricted movement patterns

B : Rotary resistance

C : Accommodation to resistance

D : Provides quicker results

Answer: A

Question 3

An individual with an anterior pelvic tilt would MOST likely be tight in which muscle group?

A : Hamstrings

B : Gluteus maximus

C : Rectus abdominis

D : Hip flexors

Answer: D

Question 4

To test the cardiorespiratory fitness of a new client who Is 80 years old, a personal trainer chooses to administer a five-minute treadmill test. The personal trainer is looking at the client's heart rate and is also using RPE to determine the client's output. Two minutes into the test, the client shares that the effort exerted is a "17" on the RPE scale, and the client indicates being short of breath. Based upon this information, what would be the BEST course of action for the personal trainer to take at this time?

A : Terminate the assessment and monitor the client closely.

B : Terminate the assessment and try again in a few minutes after the client has had a chance to rest.

C : Lower the level of resistance and continue the assessment for the remainder of the five minutes.

D : Lower the amount of time on the assessment and record the data.

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following changes are typical responses to aerobic training?

A : Decreased stroke volume, decreased resting heart rate, and increased diastolic blood

B : pressure Decreased stroke volume, resting heart rate, and diastolic blood pressure

C : Increased stroke volume, decreased resting heart rate, and increased cardiac output

D : Increased stroke volume, resting heart rate, and cardiac output

Answer: D

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Total 276 Questions | Updated On: Jun 16, 2026

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