ACE CPT Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

Question 1

Proper use of stability balls allows for________.

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increases in strength and stability of the core muscles when used in place of a bench, chair or floor.. Stability balls should be inspected first for any damage, tears or worn spots.  Plus, it should be fully inflated.

Question 2

When a muscle shortens to move a weight, the isotonic contraction is known as ________.

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concentric. For example, when lifting a dumbbell in a bicep curl, the upward motion is when the brachialis and the biceps branch shorten as the forearm is pulled up with the weight.

Question 3

When performing a Static Postural Assessment on your client, you determine that your client has a slight posterior pelvic tilt. This means that the line of symmetry is ________.

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Tilted Posteriorly. With a posterior pelvic tilt, the line of symmetry is tilted posteriorly, creating a posterior tilt.

Question 4

Zone 1 for Target Heart Rate is known as the ________zone.

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recovery. In Zone 1, an individual's target heart rate should be at 40-65% of his or her maximum heart rate.

Question 5

Dan is a new client whom you are meeting with for the first time today. He will most likely be evaluating you as a trainer through both your verbal and non-verbal communication. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Dan?

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Rapport Stage. When you are first meeting a client and verbal and non-verbal communication are extremely important to consider, you are in the rapport stage.

Question 6

The American Heart Association defines obesity as

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A and B. Be aware of this when taking your client's measurements as they may be at risk for various health issues.

Question 7

Before performing an exercise test on your client, you must first identify any indications or contraindications when determining any risk factors. Indications are best defined as:

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A valid reason to use certain tests, medications or procedures. Determining any risk factors is important so that you do not place your client in an unsafe environment.  You must identify these risk factors before performing an exercise test.

Question 8

When checking a client's heart rate, what is a commonly palpated site?

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Carotid artery. The pulse can only be felt on arteries, and the most common sites are the carotid artery in the neck and the radial artery on the thumb side of the inside of the wrist.

Question 9

What are the correct units of measurement for calculating body mass index (BMI)?

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Weight (kg)/Height (m). BMI is a ratio of weight to height, or weight/height. You must make sure to first convert height to meters and weight to kilograms.

Question 10

On whom should you use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

A member who is unconscious, not breathing and doesn't have a palpable pulse.. An AED should only be used if the person is unconscious, not breathing and has no palpable pulse.

ACE CPT Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

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