ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam Questions and Answers

QUESTION: 26

During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck, and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing. Which of the following precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?

Have the client sit and rest for five minutes, and then take the client's blood pressure.
initiate CPR because the client is clearly having a heart attack.
Have the client stop all activity and contact EMS.
Remove any shoulder and arm exercises to rule out nerve impingement.

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 27

Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?

USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Food nutrition label
DASH eating plan
Recommended Daily Allowances

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 28

Which of the following are the MOST recommended guidelines for fluid intake prior, during, and after exercise?

- Thirty minutes prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).
- Every 20-30 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).
- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.
- One hour prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).
- Every 5-10 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).
-After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.
-Two hours prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).
- Every 10-20 minutes during exercise drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).
- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.
- Two hours prior to exercise, drink 1.000-1.200 mL (34-40 oz).
- Every 10-20 minutes during exercise, drink 400-600 mL (14-20 oz).
- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 29

A client wishes to improve their fitness in preparation for the upcoming soccer season During the past season, the client developed a mild case of patellofemoral syndrome that was corrected through physical therapy. To help the client prepare for the upcoming season and to decrease their risk of patellofemoral issues, which of the following would be MOST important to include in a training program?

Eccentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve deceleration
Eccentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve deceleration
Concentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve acceleration
Concentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve acceleration

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 30

Which is one key component of a SMART goal?

That it be special
That It be meaningful
That it be reliable
That it be time-bound

Answer(s): C

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ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam (page: 6)
ACE Fitness American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT)
Updated on: 12-Feb-2026