ACE Fitness ACE-Personal-Trainer Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Exam Code/Number: ACE-Personal-Trainer
Exam Name/Title: American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT)
Certification Provider: ACE Fitness
Corresponding Certification: ACE Fitness Certification

Exam Questions: 275
Updated On: Jun 06, 2026

Question #1

You are approached by an athlete who asks you to review his sports conditioning program. He appears to have
difficulty maintaining good form and body alignment during deceleration phases of movement. Which of the
following training modalities might you suggest as a program modification to help correct this problem?

A. Dynamic balance

B. Coordination

C. Power

D. Static balance

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B,D Vote an answer

Question #2

While assessing your new client's preferences and expectations, which verbal communication technique would
you utilize to BEST gather information from your client?

A. Matching responses

B. Informing responses

C. Probing responses

D. Minimal encouragers

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #3

The following nutritional information is given on the label of a food package:
Serving Size: 1
Amount per serving: 1
Calories: 390
Protein 25 g
Total carbohydrate: 50 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium 390 mg
What percentage of the calories is derived from carbohydrates?

A. 15%

B. 38%

C. 51%

D. 62%

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #4

Which of the following positions is correct when taking a client's blood pressure?

A. The client stands with both feet flat on the floor. And the left arm rests on a flat surface with the elbow
flexed.

B. The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the right arm is extended at the side.

C. The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the left arm rests perfectly straight on a table.

D. The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the left arm rests on a table with the elbow
slightly flexed.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #5

A potential client has the following vital statistics:
*Sex: Male
*Age; 42
*Weight: 220 lbs (99.8 kgs)
*Height: 5'10" (1.78 meters)
*Activity status: sedentary
*Resting BP: 130/85 mm Hg
*Resting HR: 85
*No family history of heart disease
*Nonsmoker
According to the ACSM guidelines, what should a personal trainer do?

A. Recommend he begin a moderate intensity exercise program.

B. Refer him to a doctor for medical clearance.

C. Refer him to a mental health practitioner.

D. Refer him to a registered dietitian.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #6

A new client who stands 5'5" (165 cm) tall and weighs 325 lbs (147 kg) Is interested In losing weight and
would like a full physiological assessment including body composition assessment. Which body composition
and body size assessments will be the MOST accurate and appropriate for this client?

A. Near-infrared interactance (NIR), girth measurements, and body mass index

B. Skinfold measurements, girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

C. Whole-body air displacement plethysmography (ADP), girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

D. Biolectric impedance analysis (BIA), girth measurements, and body mass index

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #7

Which of the following is the MOST

A. Determining maximum performance potential in an individual

B. Assessing improvements in an individual over time

C. Diagnosing health conditions that require a physician referral

D. Comparing individual fitness levels to established norms

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #8

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the scope of practice of personal trainers who have gained
extensive knowledge about the effects and contraindications of supplements through reading and continuing
education?

A. They can serve as resources for clients who are interested in learning about supplements and their
effects.

B. They can recommend and sell supplements as long as they have documentation of the effects and
contraindications.

C. They should use this knowledge only for their own benefits and not share it with any of their clients.

D. They can recommend specific supplements to interested clients as long as they do not sell supplements.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #9

A personal trainer has begun working at a new fitness facility where the personal training manager strongly
encourages selling nutritional supplements in combination with personal training sessions. What is an
appropriate position for the ACE personal trainer?

A. Tell the facility that the personal trainer is not comfortable with this practice.

B. Advise clients against these products because research has identified better products.

C. Ensure the facility has adequate liability insurance coverage for the personal trainer.

D. Agree to sell the products because the commission is a great addition to a training income

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #10

What advice should an ACE certified Personal Trainer give to outdoor boot camp participants in order to
remain safe as the temperatures decrease and wind chills Increase?

A. Wear several layers of clothing, avoid synthetic materials, and drink ample amounts of warm fluids.

B. Wear clothing made of cotton, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and reduce fluid intake.

C. Wear several layers of clothing, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and drink plenty of water.

D. Keep the head covered, choose clothing that blocks the wind and reduce fluid Intake.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #11

During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal Trainer measures a 15
mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the workload is increased. What should the trainer
do?

A. Reduce the intensity and continue the test.

B. Measure again at the next stage.

C. Nothing this is an expected response to graded exercise.

D. Immediately terminate the test.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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