Passit4sure.030-333_160,Q&A ACSM 030-333 ACSM Exercise Specialist Exam

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Number: 030-333
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Time Limit: 120 min
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ACSM 030-333
ACSM Exercise Specialist Exam

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Exam A
QUESTION 1
Which of the following statements regarding warm-up is FALSE?
A. Muscle blood flow is increased as a result of warm-up.
B. Peripheral vasodilation occurs as a result of warm-up.
C. Peripheral vasoconstriction occurs as a result of warm-up.
D. Between 5 and 10 minutes should be allotted for a warm-up period.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 2
Which of the following statements regarding cooldown is FALSE?
A. The emphasis should be large muscle activity performed at a low to moderate intensity.
B. Increasing venous return should be a priority during cool-down.
C. The potential for improving flexibility may be improved during cool-down as compared with warm-up.
D. Between 1 and 2 minutes are recommended for an adequate cool-down.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 3
All of the following are examples of aerobic exercise modalities EXCEPT

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A. Weight training.
B. Walking.
C. Bicycling.
D. Stair climbing.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION 4
A target HR equivalent to 85% of HRR for a 25year-old male with a resting HR of 75
bpm would be equal to
A. 195 bpm.
B. 166 bpm.
C. 177 bpm.
D. 102 bpm.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 5
The appropriate exercise HR for an individual on -blocking medication would generally
be
A. 75% of HRR.
B. 30 bpm above the standing resting HR.
C. 40% of HRR.
D. (220 - age) X 0.85.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION 6
The recommended cardiorespiratory exercise training goal for apparently healthy individuals should be
A. 15 minutes, six times per week, at 90% of HRR.
B. 30 minutes, three times per week, at 85% of HRR.
C. 60 minutes, three times per week, at 85% of HRR.
D. 30 minutes of weight training, three times per week, at 60% of HRR.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 7
In an effort to improve flexibility, the ACSM recommends
A. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.
B. Ballistic stretching.
C. The plough and hurdler's stretches.
D. Static stretches held for 10 to 30 seconds per repetition.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 8
An appropriate exercise for improving the strength of the low back muscles are
A. Straight leg lifts.
B. Parallel squats.
C. Spinal extension exercises.
D. Sit-ups with feet anchored.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 9
Which of the following statements true regarding exercise leadership is FALSE?
A. The exercise leader should be fit enough to exercise with any of his or her participants.
B. Most people are not bored by exercise and can easily find time to participate in an exercise program.
C. The exercise leader should adjust the exercise intensity based on individual differences in fitness.
D. Periodic fitness assessment may provide evidence of improvement in fitness for some participants.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 10
Which of the following statements regarding exercise for the elderly is FALSE?
A. A decrease in maximal HR is responsible for reductions in the maximal oxygen consumption as we age.
B. A loss of fat-free mass is responsible for the decrease in muscular strength as we age.
C. The ACSM recommends a cardiorespiratory training intensity of 50% to 70% of HRR for older adults.
D. Resistance exercise training is not recommended for older adults.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 11
Which of the following medications have been shown to be most effective in preventing or reversing
exercise-induced asthma?
A. 2-Agonists.
B. -Blockers.
C. Diuretics.
D. Aspirin.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION 12
The exercise leader or health/fitness instructor should modify exercise sessions for participants with
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A. Shortening the cool-down to less than 5 minutes.
B. Eliminating resistance training completely.
C. Prolonging the cool-down.
D. Implementing high-intensity (>85% of HRR), short-duration intervals.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 13
Normal values for fasting blood sugar are
A. Greater than 140 mg/dL.
B. Between 60 and 140 mg/dL.
C. Less than 60 mg/dL.
D. Between 200 and 400 mg/dL.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 14
The goal for the obese exercise participant should be to
A. Sweat as much as possible.
B. Exercise at 85% of HRR.
C. Perform resistance exercise three to five times per week.
D. Expend 300 to 500 calories per exercise session.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 15
Which of the following statements regarding exercise for persons with controlled cardiovascular disease is
TRUE?
A. Resistance exercise training is dangerous and should be avoided.
B. A physician-supervised exercise test is not necessary to establish exercise intensity.
C. Anginal pain is normal during exercise, and participants should be pushed through the pain.
D. Exercise intensity should be set at an HR of 10 bpm less than the level at which signs/symptoms were
evidenced during an exercise test.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 16
All of the following factors are important to consider when determining exercise intensity
EXCEPT
A. An individual's level of fitness.
B. The risk of cardiovascular or orthopedic injury.
C. Any previous history participating in organized sports.
D. Individual preference and exercise objectives.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 17
When determining the intensity level, the RPE is a better indicator than percentage of maximal HR for all of
the following groups EXCEPT
A. Individuals on -blockers.
B. Aerobic classes that involve excessive arm movement.
C. Individuals older than 65 years.
D. Individuals involved in high-intensity exercise.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 18
Using the original Borg scale, it is recommended that the exercise intensity elicit an RPE within the range of
A. 8 to 12.
B. 12 to 16.
C. 14 to 18.
D. 6 to 10.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 19
The MINIMAL duration of exercise necessary to achieve improvements in health for deconditioned
individuals is
A. 20 minutes continuously.
B. 30 minutes continuously.
C. Multiple sessions of more than 10 minutes in duration throughout the day.
D. Two sessions of 20 minutes throughout the day.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 20
Which of the following is a method of strength and power training that involves an eccentric loading of
muscles and tendons followed immediately by an explosive concentric contraction?
A. Super sets.
B. Split routines.
C. Plyometrics.
D. Periodization.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 21
The safety of resistance exercise is dependent on all of the following except
A. Having a personal trainer.
B. Proper breathing.
C. Speed of movement.
D. Body mechanics.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION 22
The recommended muscular strength and endurance training program for apparently healthy individuals
should be
A. One set of 8 to 12 reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 2 days per week.
B. Two sets of six to eight reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 2 days per week.
C. One set of 8 to 12 reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 4 to 5 days per week.
D. Two sets of six to eight reps, 8 to 10 separate exercises, 4 days per week, and alternating days for legs
and upper body.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION 23
Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training is FALSE?
A. The number of repetitions to volitional fatigue will vary inversely with resistance.
B. It is necessary to determine the 1- RM to establish training intensity.
C. Exercise to volitional fatigue is not dangerous from a musculoskeletal standpoint provided that good
exercise form is maintained.
D. Exercise intensity should be similar for males and females.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 24
The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be
A. 40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week.
B. 50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.
C. 40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week.
D. 50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 25
Osteoporosis is more prevalent in
A. Women who have never been pregnant.
B. African-American women.
C. Women who are involved in activities that place stress on the wrists, hips, or lum bosacral region.
D. Postmenopausal women.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 26
The eating habits of an athlete involved in long distance running should differ from those of a sedentary
individual of the same body weight in what way?
A. The athlete should reduce fat intake to 10% of total calories.
B. The athlete should increase protein intake to threefold the RDA.
C. The athlete should have a greater intake of grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean sources of protein.
D. There should be no change in calories.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 27
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible (e.g., it will pass through the digestive system without
being absorbed). The NCEP ATPIII guidelines recommend that soluble (viscous) fiber be included in the
diet for the prevention and treatment of elevated blood lipid concentrations.
Sources of soluble (viscous) fibers include
A. Fruits, beans, and oats.
B. Meat and dairy foods.
C. Wheat bran and whole wheat products.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION 28
The BMI is calculated using which of the following formulas?
A. Weight/hip circumference.
B. Weight/height2.
C. Height/weight2.
D. Hip circumference/height.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 29
A common measure to assist in the evaluation of body fat distribution is
A. Height/weight charts.
B. Total body weight.
C. WHR.
D. Total body water.
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION 30
Carbohydrate, protein, and fat provide which of the following amounts of energy (kcal/g)?
A. 2, 4, and 6, respectively.
B. 4, 6, and 8, respectively.
C. 6, 8, and 9, respectively.
D. 4, 4, and 9, respectively.
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION 31
If total daily caloric consumption is 2,400 kcal and the total fat in that diet is 30%, how many grams of fat
per day would be consumed?
A. 80.
B. 70.
C. 90.
D. 75.
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION 32
When the body consumes more calories than it uses, the condition is called
A. Ketogenesis.
B. Positive caloric balance.
C. Positive electrolyte balance.
D. Negative energy balance.
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION 33
Diets high in saturated fat can lead to elevations in blood ______ concentration, which may increase risk of
heart disease. Optimal concentrations of this blood lipoprotein are___
A. Very LDL-C, <120 mg/dL.
B. LDL-C, <125 mg/dL.
C. HDL-C, >30 mg/dL.
D. LDL-C, <100 mg/dL.
Correct Answer: D
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