ACTUAL NASM Final Exam QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
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_____ would be appropriate at the power level (phase 5) of the OPT model or before athletic
competition.
a. Corrective flexibility
b. Active flexibility
c. Functional flexibility
d. Passive flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Functional flexibility
Which of the following indicates goal commitment?
a. A client visits a licensed psychologist to deal with her affective influences.
b. A client shares his goals with and reports his progress to others.
c. A client accepts feedback from her friends and family about her progress.
d. A client refrains from setting a fixed timeframe to achieve his goals. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. A
client shares his goals with and reports his progress to others.
Which of the following is a difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused
coping?
,a. Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping is used when the problem is
responsive to change.
b. Unlike problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping aims at reducing the cause of the
stress.
c. Unlike problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping deals with the relationship between
the body and the mind.
d. Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping diverts from negative feelings
associated with stress. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused
coping is used when the problem is responsive to change.
*check answer. Not (c)
When performing a _____, the cable should be positioned to offer resistance in a vertical
motion against elbow flexion.
a. standing triceps extension
b. biceps curl
c. standing cable row
d. dumbbell chest press - CORRECT ANSWER-b. biceps curl
In a client with lower crossed syndrome, which of the following muscles is lengthened?
a. Gastrocnemius
b. Soleus
c. Internal oblique
d. Erector spinae - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Internal oblique
,According to the stages of change model, _____ corresponds to a stage where people have
formed a change in their behavior for at least six months.
a. contemplation
b. maintenance
c. preparation
d. action - CORRECT ANSWER-b. maintenance
*not (d)
____ is a resistance training method that involves performing a set with light load followed by
increasing the load and decreasing the repetitions with each continuing set.
a. Circuit training
b. Vertical loading
c. Split routine
d. Pyramid system - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Pyramid system
An individual has a gym membership and visits sporadically, but not frequently enough to
maintain a well-rounded exercise program. In which of the following sections of the Stages of
Change model is this client?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Contemplation
b. Preparation Correct
c. Action
, d. Maintenance
Corrective stretching is usually a combination of self-myofascial release and _____.
a. static stretching
b. active-isolated stretching
c. dynamic stretching
d. intensive stretching - CORRECT ANSWER-a. static stretching
Which of the following is one of the steps involved in the multiplanar hop with stabilization
exercise?
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
b. Hop holding the waist and slowly reach hand down toward the toes of the legs.
c. Hop off a box and land on the ground on both the legs, while keeping toes pointing straight
ahead.
d. Hop up to land on top of a box or a platform and stabilize for 6 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER-
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
Which of the following statements is true of foam rolling?
Select one:
a. It helps flush out the accumulated lactic acid.
b. It is an effective means of activation before exercise.
c. It only helps after a workout.
d. It helps reduce the potential for injury. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. It helps reduce the potential
for injury.
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
_____ would be appropriate at the power level (phase 5) of the OPT model or before athletic
competition.
a. Corrective flexibility
b. Active flexibility
c. Functional flexibility
d. Passive flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Functional flexibility
Which of the following indicates goal commitment?
a. A client visits a licensed psychologist to deal with her affective influences.
b. A client shares his goals with and reports his progress to others.
c. A client accepts feedback from her friends and family about her progress.
d. A client refrains from setting a fixed timeframe to achieve his goals. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. A
client shares his goals with and reports his progress to others.
Which of the following is a difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused
coping?
,a. Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping is used when the problem is
responsive to change.
b. Unlike problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping aims at reducing the cause of the
stress.
c. Unlike problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping deals with the relationship between
the body and the mind.
d. Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping diverts from negative feelings
associated with stress. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Unlike emotion-focused coping, problem-focused
coping is used when the problem is responsive to change.
*check answer. Not (c)
When performing a _____, the cable should be positioned to offer resistance in a vertical
motion against elbow flexion.
a. standing triceps extension
b. biceps curl
c. standing cable row
d. dumbbell chest press - CORRECT ANSWER-b. biceps curl
In a client with lower crossed syndrome, which of the following muscles is lengthened?
a. Gastrocnemius
b. Soleus
c. Internal oblique
d. Erector spinae - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Internal oblique
,According to the stages of change model, _____ corresponds to a stage where people have
formed a change in their behavior for at least six months.
a. contemplation
b. maintenance
c. preparation
d. action - CORRECT ANSWER-b. maintenance
*not (d)
____ is a resistance training method that involves performing a set with light load followed by
increasing the load and decreasing the repetitions with each continuing set.
a. Circuit training
b. Vertical loading
c. Split routine
d. Pyramid system - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Pyramid system
An individual has a gym membership and visits sporadically, but not frequently enough to
maintain a well-rounded exercise program. In which of the following sections of the Stages of
Change model is this client?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Contemplation
b. Preparation Correct
c. Action
, d. Maintenance
Corrective stretching is usually a combination of self-myofascial release and _____.
a. static stretching
b. active-isolated stretching
c. dynamic stretching
d. intensive stretching - CORRECT ANSWER-a. static stretching
Which of the following is one of the steps involved in the multiplanar hop with stabilization
exercise?
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
b. Hop holding the waist and slowly reach hand down toward the toes of the legs.
c. Hop off a box and land on the ground on both the legs, while keeping toes pointing straight
ahead.
d. Hop up to land on top of a box or a platform and stabilize for 6 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER-
a. Hop forward, landing on the opposite foot, and stabilize and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
Which of the following statements is true of foam rolling?
Select one:
a. It helps flush out the accumulated lactic acid.
b. It is an effective means of activation before exercise.
c. It only helps after a workout.
d. It helps reduce the potential for injury. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. It helps reduce the potential
for injury.
