FMS CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2026-2027 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( ANSWERS)

FMS CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST 2026-2027

EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

( ANSWERS)

What are the Big Three "Functional Tests"? - ANSWER- (1) Squatting

(Symmetrical Stance)

(2) Lunging (Asymmetrical Stance)

(3) Stepping (Single Leg Stance)

What are the Little Four Tests biased toward? - ANSWER- Biased

toward Mobility

--Want to identify mobility restrictions

--If they can't move through the range, they can't feel what to do next **

What two things do the Deep Squat do for us? - ANSWER- Incorporate

fully coordinated extremity mobility

AND demonstrates core stability

DS-- How should foot position be established? - ANSWER- The inseam

of the foot is aligned with the crease of the armpit

DS-- How do you set up hand position? - ANSWER- Place stick on

head. Then position arms so that elbows create a 90 degree angle. Then

elevate hands above head

DS -- How to score a 3? - ANSWER- --At lowest position, pt torso must

be at least parallel with tibia

--Femur is just below parallel with the floor

--Knees should not track inside feet (Not buckle)

--Dowel remains aligned over their feet

DS -- How to score a 2? - ANSWER- Must be able to perform all four

criteria necessary for score of 3. EXCEPT can have heels elevated

DS -- How to score a 1? - ANSWER- Cannot perform one or more of

the four criteria even when heals are elevated

DS -- How to score a 0? - ANSWER- Pain is present anywhere in body

during test

Why is a dowel used in the Hurdle Step (HS) screen? - ANSWERThere should be no movement above the waist. Should be able to

accomplish this task w/ lower body mechanics only

HS -- How to setup? - ANSWER- --Hurdle line should be moved to a

height that is equivalent to the tibial tuberosity (bony protuberance just

below knee cap

--Feet as close together as possible, while feet touching the base of the

hurdle

--Hand Position should make 90 degree angle with dowel resting on

head, then dowel can be lowered to rest on back of neck

**Performed on each leg, and score is determined by the stepping leg

HS -- How to score a 3? - ANSWER- --Hips, knees, and ankles must all

be aligned within sagital plane

--Minimal/no movement in lumbar spine

--Throughout movement, dowel should remain parallel with hurdle

HS -- How to score a 2? - ANSWER- Not able to comply to all 3 of the

HS requirements

HS -- How to score a 1? - ANSWER- --Unable to complete the pattern

--If there is contact between stepping foot and any part of the hurdle

--Loss of balance is noted

-----> Significant wt shift onto stepping leg after foot leaves start

position to avoid falling

HS -- How to score a 0? - ANSWER- If there is pain in any body part at

any point in test.