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10 free, exam-style Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) practice questions with answers and explanations. No signup required. Work through them below, then take the full free TSAC-F practice test to study every exam domain.

Question 1

During a summer training exercise, a soldier becomes confused, stops sweating, and has hot, flushed skin. His core temperature is measured at 106°F. These signs are MOST consistent with:

  1. Heat stroke
  2. Heat exhaustion
  3. Exertional hyponatremia
  4. Heat cramps with severe dehydration
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Correct answer: A - Heat stroke

Question 2

A TSAC-F is designing a maximal strength program for a SWAT team. Which combination of load, repetitions, and rest period is MOST appropriate?

  1. 67-75% 1RM, 8-12 reps, 60-90 seconds rest
  2. 50-65% 1RM, 15-20 reps, 30 seconds or less rest
  3. 70-80% 1RM, 6-10 reps, 2-3 minutes rest
  4. 85-95% 1RM, 2-5 reps, 3-5 minutes rest
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Correct answer: D - 85-95% 1RM, 2-5 reps, 3-5 minutes rest

Question 3

A recruit's knees visibly collapse inward during the descent of a barbell back squat. The TSAC-F should FIRST:

  1. Add a resistance band above the knees to cue proper tracking during the next set
  2. Reduce the load and use verbal cues to reinforce proper knee alignment
  3. Switch to the leg press machine to eliminate the faulty movement pattern
  4. Stop the exercise and refer the recruit for an orthopedic evaluation
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Correct answer: B - Reduce the load and use verbal cues to reinforce proper knee alignment

Question 4

An infantry squad must complete a 400-meter casualty drag as fast as possible. Which energy system is the PRIMARY contributor to this effort?

  1. Oxidative system
  2. Phosphagen system
  3. All three systems contribute equally at this duration
  4. Glycolytic system
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Correct answer: D - Glycolytic system

Question 5

A tactical athlete reports persistent sharp knee pain for three weeks that worsens during training. The TSAC-F's MOST appropriate action is to:

  1. Perform a diagnostic assessment of the knee to determine the cause of the pain
  2. Refer the athlete to a physician or athletic trainer for evaluation
  3. Advise the athlete to apply ice and take anti-inflammatory medication
  4. Modify the program to remove knee-dominant exercises and monitor for improvement
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Correct answer: B - Refer the athlete to a physician or athletic trainer for evaluation

Question 6

Which periodization model is generally MOST appropriate for a law enforcement officer whose shift schedule changes weekly and who may be called for unplanned operations?

  1. Linear periodization
  2. Block periodization
  3. Undulating periodization
  4. Conjugate periodization
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Correct answer: C - Undulating periodization

Question 7

When administering multiple fitness tests in a single session, which sequence follows the NSCA's recommended testing order?

  1. 1.5-mile run, push-ups, vertical jump, back squat 1RM
  2. Push-ups, 1.5-mile run, back squat 1RM, vertical jump
  3. Back squat 1RM, push-ups, vertical jump, 1.5-mile run
  4. Vertical jump, back squat 1RM, push-ups, 1.5-mile run
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Correct answer: D - Vertical jump, back squat 1RM, push-ups, 1.5-mile run

Question 8

A military operator asks the TSAC-F which supplement has the strongest research support for improving repeated sprint performance. Based on current evidence, the MOST appropriate recommendation is:

  1. Creatine monohydrate
  2. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)
  3. Beta-alanine
  4. L-glutamine
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Correct answer: A - Creatine monohydrate

Question 9

A TSAC-F is programming a training session that includes power cleans, bench press, barbell rows, biceps curls, and planks. According to NSCA exercise order guidelines, which sequence is CORRECT?

  1. Bench press, barbell rows, power cleans, biceps curls, planks
  2. Planks, power cleans, bench press, barbell rows, biceps curls
  3. Power cleans, biceps curls, bench press, barbell rows, planks
  4. Power cleans, bench press, barbell rows, biceps curls, planks
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Correct answer: D - Power cleans, bench press, barbell rows, biceps curls, planks

Question 10

A firefighter has been experiencing decreased performance, elevated resting heart rate, persistent fatigue, and frequent upper respiratory infections over the past several weeks despite consistent training. These findings are MOST indicative of:

  1. Insufficient caloric intake causing performance decline
  2. Normal adaptation responses within a periodized program
  3. Overtraining syndrome
  4. Acute overreaching requiring a single rest day
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Correct answer: C - Overtraining syndrome

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