CPT NASM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
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What is end systolic volume (ESV)? - CORRECT ANSWER-The amount of blood remaining in the
ventricle after contraction
Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female adults) is compromised
of water? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.6
Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go through? -
CORRECT ANSWER-gluconeogenesis
Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the sagittal
plane during a squat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Quadriceps
Overactive hip flexors may lead to which of the following postural compensations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anterior tilting of the pelvis and an increased low-back arch
Which vitamin is the most transient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin C
What structure in the heart transfers the electrical signal from the sinoatrial (SA) node to the
atrioventricular (AV) node? - CORRECT ANSWER-Internodal pathway
During a squat, the lowering phase would be described as what type of muscle action? -
CORRECT ANSWER-eccentric
,Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean
during the overhead squat assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-gluteus maximus
Which muscle may be overactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex
What artery is used to measure blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-brachial artery
Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a VT1
test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Environmental temperature
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER-upper trapezius
Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and
control? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pro shuttle
What is the complete transition from eccentric to concentric muscle actions known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Stretch-shortening cycle
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the core? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Side Plank
Of the following individuals, who would be the most suitable for being programmed SAQ
(speed, agility, and quickness) exercises/movements? - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has
been training for 1 month with adequate strength
What concern should you have when prescribing flexibility exercises to a client with
osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial
rolling.
,What phase of the OPT model aims to increase growth of muscles to maximal levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Muscular Development
What rate of oxygen utilization defines one metabolic equivalent (MET), a value representing
the amount of oxygen utilized at true rest? - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5 ml/kg/min
Other than age, training history, and injury history, what screening tool is most beneficial in
assessing whether a client is ready for plyometric training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement
assessments
What is the valsalva maneuver? - CORRECT ANSWER-A process that involves expiring against a
closed windpipe, creating additional intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability.
You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most appropriate for SAQ
drills? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 to 5 reps
Why is a jump-down exercise considered more advanced than a jump-up exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Jumping down challenges landing mechanics.
Which balance training exercise is part of the second stage of balance training that uses
dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the balance leg through a full range of
motion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Single-leg squat
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average
untrained individual
Which is involved in frontside mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lead leg
, What is a key characteristic of plyometric exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-A faster tempo, similar
to daily life
Which of these is considered the most advanced plyometric exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-
depth jumps
When progressing a client to more-dynamic plyometric exercises, what is the first element that
should be increased? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stabilization, form, and mechanics during landing
Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury
by 46%? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ankle sprains
Local muscles typically consist of which type of muscle fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type I
How is Fartlek training best described? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fartlek training targets many
different physiological systems by combining different formats into one workout.
What term is used for a condition that would make it unsafe for the client to participate in any
type of flexibility exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contraindication
What plyometric term relates to a rapid eccentric motion followed by an explosive concentric
motion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stretch-shortening cycle
What is a characteristic of type 1 muscle fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1 fibers are "slow
twitch"
Which sense provides information about movement of the head in space? - CORRECT ANSWER-
vestibular system
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
What is end systolic volume (ESV)? - CORRECT ANSWER-The amount of blood remaining in the
ventricle after contraction
Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female adults) is compromised
of water? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.6
Before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go through? -
CORRECT ANSWER-gluconeogenesis
Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the sagittal
plane during a squat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Quadriceps
Overactive hip flexors may lead to which of the following postural compensations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anterior tilting of the pelvis and an increased low-back arch
Which vitamin is the most transient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin C
What structure in the heart transfers the electrical signal from the sinoatrial (SA) node to the
atrioventricular (AV) node? - CORRECT ANSWER-Internodal pathway
During a squat, the lowering phase would be described as what type of muscle action? -
CORRECT ANSWER-eccentric
,Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean
during the overhead squat assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-gluteus maximus
Which muscle may be overactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex
What artery is used to measure blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-brachial artery
Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a VT1
test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Environmental temperature
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER-upper trapezius
Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and
control? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pro shuttle
What is the complete transition from eccentric to concentric muscle actions known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Stretch-shortening cycle
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the core? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Side Plank
Of the following individuals, who would be the most suitable for being programmed SAQ
(speed, agility, and quickness) exercises/movements? - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has
been training for 1 month with adequate strength
What concern should you have when prescribing flexibility exercises to a client with
osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial
rolling.
,What phase of the OPT model aims to increase growth of muscles to maximal levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Muscular Development
What rate of oxygen utilization defines one metabolic equivalent (MET), a value representing
the amount of oxygen utilized at true rest? - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5 ml/kg/min
Other than age, training history, and injury history, what screening tool is most beneficial in
assessing whether a client is ready for plyometric training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement
assessments
What is the valsalva maneuver? - CORRECT ANSWER-A process that involves expiring against a
closed windpipe, creating additional intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability.
You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most appropriate for SAQ
drills? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 to 5 reps
Why is a jump-down exercise considered more advanced than a jump-up exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Jumping down challenges landing mechanics.
Which balance training exercise is part of the second stage of balance training that uses
dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the balance leg through a full range of
motion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Single-leg squat
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average
untrained individual
Which is involved in frontside mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lead leg
, What is a key characteristic of plyometric exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-A faster tempo, similar
to daily life
Which of these is considered the most advanced plyometric exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-
depth jumps
When progressing a client to more-dynamic plyometric exercises, what is the first element that
should be increased? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stabilization, form, and mechanics during landing
Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury
by 46%? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ankle sprains
Local muscles typically consist of which type of muscle fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type I
How is Fartlek training best described? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fartlek training targets many
different physiological systems by combining different formats into one workout.
What term is used for a condition that would make it unsafe for the client to participate in any
type of flexibility exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contraindication
What plyometric term relates to a rapid eccentric motion followed by an explosive concentric
motion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stretch-shortening cycle
What is a characteristic of type 1 muscle fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1 fibers are "slow
twitch"
Which sense provides information about movement of the head in space? - CORRECT ANSWER-
vestibular system
