Question 1

The most often used test for core body endurance is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  push-up 
B)  40-yd dash 
C)  chin-up 
D)  sit-up

Question 2

During testing athletes should wear shoes designed for the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In testing athletes, proper amounts of rest are needed to ensure that the test really measures what it is supposed to measure. Maximal anaerobic tests that cause high levels of lactic acid to build up in the body may require up to _____________ before further testing occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  15 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  an hour or more depending on conditions and fitness levels

Question 4

Using a standardized score, the strength and conditioning professional can compare improvement on two activities with different scales of measurement-i.e., the vertical jump (in inches) and a 1-RM squat (in pounds).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The results of a testing program should be used to direct athletes to a sport suited to their physiques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The mean is a measurement that represents _____________ ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mean is a measurement that represents...

Question 7

A quantitative score derived from testing is termed a measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Test scores that possess an absolute zero, contain no negative numbers, and represent absolute differences between scores are termed ___________ scores.

Accepted Answer

A)  ratio 
B)  interval 
C)  ordinal 
D)  nominal

Question 9

The most used scale of measurement for human performance is a ratio scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a group of test scores, the ______________ is the middle score from the entire group of scores.

Accepted Answer

A)  arithmetic score 
B)  mode 
C)  median 
D)  t-score

Question 11

A sample, or small number of individuals, drawn from a larger population of individuals that share a common characteristic is termed a _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sample, or small number of individuals,...

Question 12

In a group of performance scores for athletes, the ________ is the arithmetic average.

Accepted Answer

A)  mean 
B)  mode 
C)  median 
D)  standard score

Question 13

You have collected data on a college women's softball team that includes measures of speed, strength, agility, and body composition. You want to report the data back to the players in a meaningful way. One coach wants to post all scores on the bulletin board for motivation. Discuss how you could approach reporting the data back to the players.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have collected data on a college...

Exam 10: Test Administration and Interpretation

The most often used test for core body endurance is the:

During testing athletes should wear shoes designed for the surface.

In testing athletes, proper amounts of rest are needed to ensure that the test really measures what it is supposed to measure. Maximal anaerobic tests that cause high levels of lactic acid to build up in the body may require up to _____________ before further testing occurs.

Using a standardized score, the strength and conditioning professional can compare improvement on two activities with different scales of measurement-i.e., the vertical jump (in inches) and a 1-RM squat (in pounds).

The results of a testing program should be used to direct athletes to a sport suited to their physiques.

The mean is a measurement that represents _ __.

A quantitative score derived from testing is termed a measurement.

Test scores that possess an absolute zero, contain no negative numbers, and represent absolute differences between scores are termed ___________ scores.

The most used scale of measurement for human performance is a ratio scale.

In a group of test scores, the ______________ is the middle score from the entire group of scores.

A sample, or small number of individuals, drawn from a larger population of individuals that share a common characteristic is termed a _____________.

In a group of performance scores for athletes, the ________ is the arithmetic average.