CFP Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

Which metric is MOST accurately measured by a chest-strap heart rate monitor compared to an optical wrist-based device?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate variability (HRV)

Answer

Chest-strap ECG-based monitors capture beat-to-beat intervals needed for accurate HRV analysis, which optical wrist devices underperform on.

Question 2

A client's fitness app shows a 'Training Load' score. What does this metric typically represent?

Accepted Answer

The cumulative physiological stress from recent workouts

Answer

Training load aggregates intensity and duration over time (often using TRIMP or EPOC-based algorithms) to quantify cumulative physiological stress.

Question 3

When using telehealth fitness platforms, which federal regulation primarily governs the privacy of client health data shared electronically?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets the US federal standard for protecting identifiable health information transmitted electronically.

Question 4

A CFP uses GPS data from a client's running app to see that pace varied greatly during a 'steady-state' run. What is the BEST next step?

Accepted Answer

Review the route's elevation profile to check for hills that caused the pace changes

Answer

GPS pace fluctuations during a steady-state run are commonly explained by elevation changes, so reviewing the route profile is the logical first step.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'readiness score' on wearable fitness trackers?

Accepted Answer

An algorithmic summary of recovery status based on sleep, HRV, and resting HR

Answer

Readiness scores combine overnight biometrics (HRV, resting HR, sleep quality) to estimate how recovered and prepared the body is for training.

(CFP) Certified Fitness Professional Practice Test

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CFP Technology & Digital Tools 2