NASM CPT 7th Edition Exam
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED PASS
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required
for this job
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the
location of? - CORRECT ANSWER-The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR
on a health club member
Before studying to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a copywriter for a
large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a fitness studio, she is looking
for additional income opportunities. Which of the following would provide her with the best
option for increasing her earning potential? - CORRECT ANSWER-Marketing her services as a
writer to create blogs and social media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals
in her area
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Endorphins
Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment option would
offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness professionals, use managerial skills,
and respond directly to member needs when necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fitness manager
,What type of communication includes posture, hand gestures, proximity to others, and facial
expressions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonverbal communication
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Emotional support
What term is defined as the generic modifiable factors that impact behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Determinants
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following barriers? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lack of time
A new client is having trouble managing her busy schedule and has cancelled her last 3 personal
training sessions. What is the best option for the fitness professional? - CORRECT ANSWER-Help
the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to overcome them.
When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most motivating? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Health and well-being
At the beginning of an exercise session, a client has shared that they are in a bad mood and
would rather skip the session. Which of the following observations should the fitness
professional share with the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exercise is known to improve mood,
even with bouts as short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy
Which of the following is a question that may provide resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Why
don't you want to change?
Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Family
,What term is used to describe the concept of how the functioning of one body segment can
impact other areas of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regional interdependence
Which of the following blood pressure valves would be classified as normal according to the
American Heart Association? - CORRECT ANSWER-Systolic <120 and diastolic <80
What is the primary purpose of the peripheral nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-To connect
the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Which subsystem is responsible for providing both frontal plane mobility and stabilization of the
lumbo-pelvic-hip complex? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lateral subsystem
In lower crossed syndrome, which of the following altered joint mechanics is present? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Increased lumbar extension
Which of the following is considered a micronutrient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium
If a client states that they want to win a step competition among their peer group, what type of
goal is that? - CORRECT ANSWER-Product goal
All of the following are monosaccharides except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sucrose
Golfer's elbow is an example of what type of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pattern overload
All of the following exercises are appropriate for a pregnant client except: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ball cobra
Which of the following is the first step toward achieving your annual income goal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Choose a desired annual income
, Which of the following is the most likely reason for failure of a sale? - CORRECT ANSWER-There
was not enough value in the package offered
What muscle may be underactive if the low back arches during an overhead squat assessment?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
What is the purpose of corrective flexibility? - CORRECT ANSWER-It improves muscle imbalance,
range of motion, and altered joint motion
When using the light-to-heavy system training protocol, about how many sets are in an
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 to 6 sets
Which statement best describes the term deconditioned? - CORRECT ANSWER-A state in which
a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility,, insufficient endurance,
and limited joint stability
What are the basic two types of diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic and acute
Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress? - CORRECT ANSWER-The release of
endorphins
What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their
services? - CORRECT ANSWER-Unique selling proposition (USP)
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to
maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Homeostasis
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED PASS
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required
for this job
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the
location of? - CORRECT ANSWER-The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR
on a health club member
Before studying to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a copywriter for a
large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a fitness studio, she is looking
for additional income opportunities. Which of the following would provide her with the best
option for increasing her earning potential? - CORRECT ANSWER-Marketing her services as a
writer to create blogs and social media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals
in her area
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Endorphins
Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment option would
offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness professionals, use managerial skills,
and respond directly to member needs when necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fitness manager
,What type of communication includes posture, hand gestures, proximity to others, and facial
expressions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonverbal communication
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Emotional support
What term is defined as the generic modifiable factors that impact behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Determinants
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following barriers? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lack of time
A new client is having trouble managing her busy schedule and has cancelled her last 3 personal
training sessions. What is the best option for the fitness professional? - CORRECT ANSWER-Help
the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to overcome them.
When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most motivating? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Health and well-being
At the beginning of an exercise session, a client has shared that they are in a bad mood and
would rather skip the session. Which of the following observations should the fitness
professional share with the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exercise is known to improve mood,
even with bouts as short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy
Which of the following is a question that may provide resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Why
don't you want to change?
Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older adults? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Family
,What term is used to describe the concept of how the functioning of one body segment can
impact other areas of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regional interdependence
Which of the following blood pressure valves would be classified as normal according to the
American Heart Association? - CORRECT ANSWER-Systolic <120 and diastolic <80
What is the primary purpose of the peripheral nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER-To connect
the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Which subsystem is responsible for providing both frontal plane mobility and stabilization of the
lumbo-pelvic-hip complex? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lateral subsystem
In lower crossed syndrome, which of the following altered joint mechanics is present? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Increased lumbar extension
Which of the following is considered a micronutrient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium
If a client states that they want to win a step competition among their peer group, what type of
goal is that? - CORRECT ANSWER-Product goal
All of the following are monosaccharides except: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sucrose
Golfer's elbow is an example of what type of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pattern overload
All of the following exercises are appropriate for a pregnant client except: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ball cobra
Which of the following is the first step toward achieving your annual income goal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Choose a desired annual income
, Which of the following is the most likely reason for failure of a sale? - CORRECT ANSWER-There
was not enough value in the package offered
What muscle may be underactive if the low back arches during an overhead squat assessment?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
What is the purpose of corrective flexibility? - CORRECT ANSWER-It improves muscle imbalance,
range of motion, and altered joint motion
When using the light-to-heavy system training protocol, about how many sets are in an
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 to 6 sets
Which statement best describes the term deconditioned? - CORRECT ANSWER-A state in which
a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility,, insufficient endurance,
and limited joint stability
What are the basic two types of diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic and acute
Which of the following is not a negative side effect of stress? - CORRECT ANSWER-The release of
endorphins
What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their
services? - CORRECT ANSWER-Unique selling proposition (USP)
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to
maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Homeostasis
