ACSM ACSM Certifications 010-111 Questions & Answers

• Question 291:

  What is the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendation regarding frequency to increase cardiorespiratory fitness?

  A. One to two days per week

  B. Two to three days per week

  C. Three to five days per week

  D. Four to six days per week

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 292:

  What is the variability for any given age, when estimating a client's age-predicted maximum heart rate?

  A. 2 to 4 beats per minute

  B. 10 to 12 beats per minute

  C. 18 to 20 beats per minute

  D. 22 to 24 beats per minute

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 293:

  Approximately how long is the initial conditioning phase of a cardiovascular training program?

  A. Four weeks

  B. Eight weeks

  C. Twelve weeks

  D. Sixteen weeks

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 294:

  As a response to a progressive resistance training program, which of the following demonstrates the predominant contribution to an increase in cross-sectional area of a muscle?

  A. atrophy and possibly hypertrophy

  B. hyperplasia and possibly hypertrophy

  C. atrophy and possibly hyperplasia

  D. hypertrophy and possibly hyperplasia

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 295:

  What is an appropriate precaution and/or modification for exercising in higher ambient temperatures?

  A. Take salt tablets.

  B. Drink eight ounces of water once per hour.

  C. Select proper loose fitting, lightweight clothing.

  D. Train in clothes designed to trap and hold body heat.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 296:

  What is the intensity recommendation for the initial conditioning stage of a cardiovascular program?

  A. 10% to 20% of heart rate reserve

  B. 20% to 30% of heart rate reserve

  C. 40% to 60% of heart rate reserve

  D. 60% to 85% of heart rate reserve

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 297:

  Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in the supine position after the first trimester?

  A. obstruction of arterial blood flow

  B. risk of orthostatic hypotension due to obstructed venous return

  C. obstruction of the diaphragm

  D. risk of decreased oxygen consumption due to pressure on the uterus

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 298:

  Under which of the following circumstances would you expect to see the highest rise in blood lactate?

  A. During maximal exercise lasting between 60 and 180 seconds in the untrained client

  B. Prior to treadmill walking in the cardiac patient

  C. During maximal exercise lasting between 60 and 180 seconds in the athlete

  D. After moderate intensity cycling exercise in the client with Type 2 diabetes

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 299:

  Typical movements in the weight room such as a biceps curl using free weights and leg press actions using a machine are best described as ____________ muscle actions.

  A. plyometric

  B. isokinetic

  C. ballistic

  D. isotonic

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 300:

  The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following exercises?

  A. lat pulldown

  B. flat bench press

  C. lateral raise

  D. incline bench press

  Correct Answer: A