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Free ACSM 030-444 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 4

Questions 31

Which of the following statements regarding exercise for persons with controlled cardiovascular disease is TRUE?

Options:
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.

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Questions 32

When determining the intensity level, the RPE is a better indicator than percentage of maximal HR for all of the following groups EXCEPT

Options:
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.

Questions 33

All of the following are special considerations inprescribing exercise for the client with arthritis EXCEPT

Options:
A.

The possible need to splint painful joints forprotection.

B.

Periods of acute inflammation result in decreased pain and joint stiffness.

C.

The possibility of gait abnormalities as compensation for pain or stiffness.

D.

The need to avoid exercise of warm, swollenjoints.

Questions 34

Which of the following foods would be in the group recommended to comprise most of the daily energy intake according to the Food Guide Pyramid?

Options:
A.

Oranges.

B.

Yogurt.

C.

Pasta.

D.

Olive oil.

Questions 35

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?

Options:
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.

Questions 36

The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be

Options:
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

Questions 37

The process of risk stratification often is used for the criteria for clinical exercise rehabilitation program admission. Which of the following statements about risk stratification is NOT correct?

Options:
A.

Risk stratification can be modeled after the criteria published by the AACVPR.

B.

Risk stratification can be useful for participant entry criteria, exercise testing guidelines, ECG monitoring, and supervision guidelines.

C.

Risk stratification can be tied to insurance reimbursement.

D.

Risk stratification often is used to determine the intensity of prescribed exercise.

Questions 38

When the body consumes more calories than it uses, the condition is called

Options:
A.

Ketogenesis.

B.

Positive caloric balance.

C.

Positive electrolyte balance.

D.

Negative energy balance.

Questions 39

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?

Options:
A.

80.

B.

70.

C.

90.

D.

75.

Questions 40

Which of the following diseases is NOT typically associated with obesity?

Options:
A.

Diabetes.

B.

Skin cancer.

C.

Coronary artery disease.

D.

Colon cancer.

Exam Code: 030-444
Certification Provider: ACSM
Exam Name: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Last Update: Jul 9, 2025
Questions: 160

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