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The CICI exam has 140 questions and runs 2 hours.
These 10 free CICI questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A new rider reports knee discomfort during an indoor cycling class. The rider's knee moves inward toward the top tube during each pedal stroke. Which bike adjustment is most appropriate to address the primary alignment issue?
Correct answer: B - Adjust cleat and foot alignment so the knee tracks over the foot
A rider's knees extend excessively at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Which adjustment should the instructor evaluate first?
Correct answer: A - Saddle height
A participant completes a cardiovascular assessment before beginning an indoor cycling program. Which finding is most useful for determining how intensity should be monitored during class?
Correct answer: C - The participant's heart-rate response to exercise
During a standing climb, an instructor observes a participant bouncing excessively on the saddle while cadence increases. What coaching cue is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A - Add resistance to help control the pedal stroke
A cyclist increases resistance while maintaining the same cadence. Which change would generally be expected?
Correct answer: C - Greater workload requiring increased muscular effort
A rider becomes pale, dizzy, and confused during class on a hot day. What should the instructor do first?
Correct answer: B - Stop the rider's participation and follow facility emergency procedures
A participant asks why saddle height affects knee position during pedaling. Which explanation is most accurate?
Correct answer: A - Saddle height changes the relationship between joint angles and pedal mechanics
During a high-intensity interval, which energy system contributes most to short bursts of near-maximal effort?
Correct answer: B - Phosphagen and anaerobic glycolytic pathways
A rider asks an instructor whether a supplement will improve cycling performance. What is the most appropriate response within the instructor role?
Correct answer: C - Provide general education and refer nutrition therapy questions appropriately
An instructor posts a participant's before-and-after performance data online without permission. Which professional principle has most likely been violated?
Correct answer: A - Confidentiality and professional conduct
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