2023-2024 ISSA Certification Final Exam with Answers (200 Solved Questions)

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ISSA CERTIFICATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 QUESTIONSAND VERIFIED ANSWERS / ISSA FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-20241.Who should recommend a GXT for a client prior to starting an exercise program?a.Trainerb.Clientc.Nutritionistd.Physician2.Which of the following is a key strategy for nutrition coaching?a.Identifying and eliminating behavior goalsb.Identifying and eliminating time constraintsc.Identifying and eliminating limiting factorsd.Identifying and eliminating outcome goals3.Which of the following is used to measure the pressure exerted on the walls of the bloodvessels during refilling of the heart?a.Systolic pressureb.Heart ratec.Diastolic pressured.Pulse4.Utilizing the FITT principle, how many times per week should a beginner client workout?a.2b.4c.3d.55.Which of the following is responsible for sensing excessive stretch to protect themuscle?a.Golgi tendon organb.Muscle spindlec.Muscle fiberd.Sarcomere

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ISSA CERTIFICATION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 QUESTIONSAND VERIFIED ANSWERS / ISSA FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-20246.What type of contraction is involved in controlling and stopping a movement?a.Eccentricb.Isometricc.Agonistd.Concentric7.Which of the following populations are environmental considerations such as pollen,allergies, and extreme temperatures key for?a.Youthb.Asthmac.Arthritisd.Hypertension8.The "hunchback", or rounded appearance of the upper back is known as which posturaldeviation?a.Kyphosisb.Lordosisc.Forward headd.Swayback9.What is an alternative exercise for the hanging leg raise?a.Crunchesb.Straight arm pulldownc.Pushupsd.Cable crossover10.Which joint in the body is known as the saddle joint?a.Kneeb.Anklec.Thumbd.Atlanto-axial

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%11.What are the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day?a.11-15 servings per dayb.3-4 servings per dayc.1-2 servings per dayd.5-10 servings per day12.Which of the following muscles make up the rotator cuff?a.Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularisb.Supraspinatus, teres major, teres pectoralis minor, subscapularisc.Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, levator scapulae13.Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?a.Vitamin Hb.Reservatrolc.Beta Alanined.Vitamin C14.When the spine develops an S- or C-shaped curve, this imbalance is referred to as whichof the following?a.Lordosisb.Flatbackc.Scoliosisd.Kyphosis15.Which macronutrient is the most readily available for energy production?a.Fatsb.Leucinec.Carbohydratesd.Valine

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%16.TheLawofOvercompensationandOverloadallowsforwhichofthefollowinginregardsto intensity?a.Progressively increase over a period to timeb.Progressively decrease over a period of timec.Remain the samed.Acute decrease over a period of time17.Approximately how many calories are in 1 gram of fat?a.6b.7c.5d.918.Marathon training primarily recruits which type of fibers?a.Type IIxb.Type IIc.Fast twitchd.Slow twitch19.Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and which of the following?a.Bb.Cc.Kd.H20.A client is Type I diabetic and asks for a meal plan, what should the trainer do?a.Refer to a dieticianb.Offer a templated meal planc.Ask what their goal is and then prescribe meal pland.Give a breakdown of macronutrients

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%21.The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscle?a.Gluteusb.Soleusc.Hamstringsd.Quadriceps22.Which contraction helps to generate enough tension in muscles to contract explosively?a.Eccentricb.Ballisticc.Concentricd.Isometric23.Approximately how many calories are in one gram of carbohydrates?a.4b.3c.5d.624.A weight loss client is currently exercising 5+ hours a week and hits a plateau. Whatadjustments should a trainer suggest?a.Increase k/cal by 250b.Decrease k/cal by 100c.Increase k/cal 100d.Decrease k/cal by 25025.Which of the following is a symptom of overtraining?a.Increase in body weightb.Decreased number of infectionsc.Lowered heart rate during exercised.Decrease in performance

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%26.Which macronutrient contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecules?a.Proteinsb.Carbohydratesc.Fatsd.Glycogen27.A client performs 8 repetitions of seated leg press at 320 lbs., what is their estimated1RM?a.420 lbs.b.400 lbs.c.460 lbs.d.480 lbs.28.In a client's training cycle, one day or training session is known as which of thefollowing?a.Microcycleb.Mesocyclec.Macrocycled.Peak Cycle29.What plane of motion do lateral raises take place in?a.Rotationalb.Transversec.Frontald.Sagittal30.When creating rigidity in the torso, which of the following involves expiring against aclosed glottis, combined with contracting muscles of the abdomen and rib cage?a.Heimlich maneuverb.Valsalva maneuverc.Mueller maneuverd.Diaphragmatic maneuver

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%31.Which of the following is an example of a behavior goal?a.Lose 10 poundsb.Increase back squat by 10 poundsc.Workout 3 days a weekd.Decrease mile run time by 1 minute32.Which of the following is the recommended amount of fats per meal for a male client?a.1 thumbb.2 thumbsc.1 fistd.2 fists33.A trainer has an explosive-sport athlete client and has them perform explosivemovements. Which of the following principles does this describe?a.Individual differencesb.Progressive overloadc.SAIDd.GAS34.What occurs when exercise begins and the intake of oxygen doesn't immediately meetthe demands?a.Oxygen deficitb.Oxygen debtc.Aerobic fitnessd.Anaerobic fitness35.Maximal heart rate is calculated by subtracting your age from:a.100b.180c.220d.200

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%36.What resistance training method divides one set into several mini-sets with rest?a.Eccentricsb.Rest-pausec.Pre-exhaustiond.Post-exhaustion37.If a client is suffering from insulin shock, what should a trainer give them?a.Sugarb.Fiberc.Caffeined.Water38.Which of the following does HIT stand for?a.Healthy integrated trainingb.High integrated techniquec.High intensity trainingd.Hyper-integrated technique39.When the spine curves inward at the low back, this is referred to as which of thefollowing?a.Kyphosisb.Lordosisc.Flatbackd.Scoliosis40.When developing a client's training plan, the entire training cycle is referred to as whichof the following?a.Macrocycleb.Mesocyclec.Microcycled.Foundational

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%41.What is the term for when inspired oxygen during the recovery phase from exercise is inexcess of resting needs?a.Oxygen deficitb.Oxygen debtc.Aerobic fitnessd.Anaerobic fitness42.Weakness and numbness of the face, arm, or leg that is often only on one side of thebody refer to which condition?a.Strokeb.Heart attackc.Diabetesd.Pancreatitis43.What percentage of your total body weight is made up of water?a.70b.60c.35d.2544.Which muscle fiber type is best for a 1RM test?a.Actinb.Myosinc.Type IId.Type I45."Keep shoulder blades down and together throughout the entire movement" is anappropriate cue to give clients during which of the following movements?a.Dumbbell incline bench pressb.Chin-upc.Hanging leg raised.Squat

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%46.Which principle states that we all undergo stress in three stages: shock, compensation,and exhaustion?a.Individual differencesb.GASc.Overloadd.Specificity47.Which of the following is the best carbohydrate source to consume for weight/fat loss?a.Minimally processed, slow digestingb.Processed quickly, fast actingc.A combination of fast and slow carbohydratesd.Moderately processed, absorbed quickly48.Individuals with hypertension should moderate their intake of which of the following?a.Saltb.Fiberc.Waterd.Fruit49.Which of the following assessments is appropriate for testing upper body strength?a.Bench pressb.Push-upc.Zipper stretchd.Bicep curl50.How the body breaks down and uses energy for activity is which of the following?a.Anaerobic exerciseb.Aerobic exercisec.Energy metabolismd.ATP/CP pathway

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%51.Which of the following is a known limiting factor for good nutrition?a.A cheat meal once a weekb.Meal prep routinec.Adequate sleep and recoveryd.Repetitive weekends full of not following the plan52."Keep your heels on the ground" is an appropriate cue to give clients during which of thefollowing movements?a.Dumbbell incline bench pressb.Squatc.Lunged.Bench press53.Which of the following intake forms is necessary to ensure no prior medical concerns fora client?a.Liability waiverb.Comprehensive client formc.PAR-Qd.Recovery assessment54.Myofibrils are constructed of overlapping strands of protein polymers known as which ofthe following?a.Actin and tropomyosinb.Tropin and myosinc.Tropoactin and myosind.Actin and myosin55.Which assessment allows a trainer to understand a client's lean body and total fat mass?a.Body fat calculationb.Girth measurementsc.Scale weightd.Photographs

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%56.Howoftenshouldinformationbecollectedwhenworkingwithaclient?a.Only on the initial assessmentb.Once a monthc.Every time a trainer meets with themd.Only at reassessments57.What is primarily responsible for strength gains in beginning clients?a.Hypertrophy adaptationsb.Neural adaptationsc.Environmental adaptationsd.Anaerobic adaptations58.What bone runs parallel to the fibula?a.Radiusb.Femurc.Tibiad.Ulna59.When administering a skin-fold assessment, which side of the body should allmeasurements be taken on for body fat?a.Leftb.Frontc.Rightd.Back60.Which of the following is the agonist used in the upright row exercise?a.Tricepsb.Deltoidc.Latissimus dorsid.Gastrocnemius

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%61.Whattypeofgripdenotesthepalmfacingupwardstowardstheceiling?a.Pronatedb.Neutralc.Supinatedd.Mixed62.Which joint performs adduction, abduction, horizontal adduction and abduction, medialand lateral rotation, and circumduction?a.Spineb.Shoulderc.Kneed.Ankle63.Which type of muscle fiber is highly resistant to fatigue and injury?a.Type Ib.Fast twitchc."Couch potato" fibersd.Type II64.Approximately how many calories are in one pound of body fat?a.2500b.4600c.3500d.560065.Which of the following is required for weight loss and can also result in loss of lean bodymass?a.Positive energy balanceb.Excess caloriesc.Negative energy balanced.Total energy expenditure

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ExamISSAFinalExamALLANSWERS100%66.WhatexerciseshouldbeperformedFIRST?a.Broad jumpb.Back squatc.Split squatd.Power clean67.When the scapular adductors are weak, which postural deviation can occur?a.Swaybackb.Kyphosisc.Forward headd.Lordosis68.Cycling your training to help account for shock, compensation, and exhaustion is animportant part of periodization and refers to which principle?a.Henneman's principleb.GAS principlec.Principle of size recruitmentd.SAID principle69.How is strength usually measured?a.12-minute run walk assessmentb.Push-up testc.Zipper stretch testd.1RM test70.A weight training program that divides training sessions into upper and lower bodytraining is referred to as which of the following?a.Superset training principleb.Set-system training principlec.Split system training principled.Staggered sets training principle
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