FCE Tools & Techniques 2

Question 1

Which dynamometer protocol requires three to five trials with coefficient of variation (CV) below 15% to indicate reliable effort?

Accepted Answer

Jamar hand dynamometer rapid exchange grip test

Answer

The Jamar rapid exchange grip test uses 3–5 trials; a CV below 15% across trials indicates consistent, reliable effort.

Question 2

During a positional tolerance assessment, an evaluator documents that a worker can maintain a forward-flexed trunk position for 8 minutes before rest. This primarily measures:

Accepted Answer

Static endurance capacity

Answer

Timed positional tolerance testing measures static (sustained) endurance of a posture, not dynamic movement or cardiovascular capacity.

Question 3

The WEST Tool Sort assessment is primarily used to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

Upper-extremity coordination and dexterity

Answer

The WEST Tool Sort is a standardized dexterity and coordination task using nuts, bolts, and washers to simulate industrial hand-tool use.

Question 4

An FCE evaluator uses surface EMG biofeedback during a lifting task. The PRIMARY purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Objectively document muscle activation patterns during effort

Answer

Surface EMG provides objective data on muscle recruitment timing and amplitude, helping document effort consistency during functional tasks.

Question 5

Which technique is used to estimate whole-body energy expenditure during an FCE lifting task without direct gas analysis?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate monitoring with age-predicted maximum heart rate formulas

Answer

Heart rate monitoring allows estimation of metabolic demand using percentage of age-predicted maximum heart rate as a proxy for VO2.

(FCE) Functional Capacity Evaluator Certification Practice Test

(FCE) Functional Capacity Evaluator Certification Practice Test

FCE Tools & Techniques 2