Free AFAA MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

What exercise makes use of the aerobic energy system?

Accepted Answer

indoor cycling

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golf swing

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volleyball

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plyometric jump

Question 2

When calculating the training heart rate range using the Karvonen formula, the ____ is taken into account (THRR).

Accepted Answer

resting heart rate

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participant's activity

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stroke volume

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pulse

Question 3

When oxygen intake reaches a sufficient level to meet the body's oxygen requirements, that condition is defined as _____.

Accepted Answer

steady state

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aerobic glycolysis

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cardiac output

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anaerobic threshold

Question 4

An individual's estimated maximum heart rate can be ascertained by:

Accepted Answer

subtracting his/her age from 220

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using the perceived exertion scale

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taking the talk test

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measuring recovery heart rate

Question 5

The ___ system is what permits blood to circulate through the heart, lungs, and body.

Accepted Answer

circulatory

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nervous

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immune

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endocrine

Question 6

Which kind of muscle action, also known as a muscle contraction, does not require the muscle to alter length when applied to a fixed resistance?

Accepted Answer

Isometric

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Stretch reflex

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Slow twitch

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Eccentric

Question 7

What kind of connective tissue holds bones together?

Accepted Answer

ligament

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Fascia

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Tendon

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Cartilage