acsm 010-111 practice test
ACSM certified Personal Trainer
Last exam update: Nov 27 ,2025
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Question 1
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
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A.
It acts as a pacemaker.
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B.
To pump blood through the heart.
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C.
Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium.
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D.
Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium.
Question 2
What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction?
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A.
Myofibril
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B.
Sarcomere
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C.
Myosin
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D.
Sarcolemma
Question 3
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
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A.
Right ventricle
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B.
Left ventricle
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C.
Right atrium
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D.
Left atrium
Question 4
What is the natural curve in the lumbar region of the spine?
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A.
Kyphotic curve
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B.
Scoliotic curve
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C.
Lordotic curve
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D.
Myotic curve
Question 5
Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the significant
formation of what by-product?
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A.
Pyruvic Acid
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B.
Phosphoric Acid
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C.
Citric Acid
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D.
Lactic Acid
Question 6
The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due to
increases in _____.
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A.
Muscle fiber cross-sectional diameter.
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B.
Muscle fiber number.
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C.
Connective tissue thickness.
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D.
Hydration state of the muscle.
Question 7
Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following
muscle groups?
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A.
Hamstrings
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B.
Gastrocnemius
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C.
Brachioradialis
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D.
Quadriceps femoris
Question 8
What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a hypertensive
individual?
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A.
Both systolic and diastolic pressures will increase.
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B.
Both systolic and diastolic pressures will decrease.
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C.
Systolic will increase, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
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D.
Systolic will decrease, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
Question 9
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic exercise?
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A.
Exponentially
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B.
Linearly
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C.
Curvilinearly
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D.
Inversely
Question 10
Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to
overtraining?
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A.
One intensive day followed by three easy days.
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B.
One long day followed by three shorter duration days.
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C.
Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day.
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D.
A medium intensive day followed by two easy days.
Question 11
What feature is unique to skeletal muscle as compared to cardiac muscle?
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A.
Absence of striations
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B.
Presence of branching
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C.
Requires nervous system stimulation
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D.
Presence of intercalated disks
Question 12
What is the correct path of blood flow through the chambers of the heart?
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A.
Left ventricle; left atrium; right atrium; right ventricle.
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B.
Right ventricle; right atrium; left atrium; left ventricle.
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C.
Left atrium; right atrium; left ventricle; right ventricle.
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D.
Right atrium; right ventricle; left atrium; left ventricle.
Question 13
What respiratory muscles can cause forceful expiration?
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A.
External intercostals
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B.
Pectoralis minor
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C.
Sternocleidomastoid
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D.
Internal intercostals
Question 14
Which of the following occurs when walking or running up an incline?
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A.
Greater flexibility of the soleus
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B.
Lesser force of action from the gluteus maximus
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C.
Lesser force of action of the knee extensors
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D.
Lesser flexibility of the plantar flexors
Question 15
What two muscles, along with the supraspinatus and infraspinatus, make up the rotator cuff?
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A.
Teres minor and scalenus
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B.
Teres minor and subscapularis
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C.
Teres major and scalenus
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D.
Teres major and subscapularis