NCSF EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Based on the principles of stability, what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize? - Correct Answers -standing single-arm dumbbell press
Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that relays
body and positional movement? - Correct Answers -Proprioception
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - Correct Answers
-Mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - Correct Answers -Testosterone
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - Correct Answers -seated leg extension and
hamstring stretch
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle
group during the performance of a push-up? - Correct Answers -Isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? - Correct
Answers -respiration rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? - Correct
Answers -intensity of exercise
Which of the following is a primary risk for children compared to adults during exercise?
- Correct Answers -Heat injury
Range of motion limitations during overhead pressing movements are most likely
caused by which of the following? - Correct Answers -tightness in the latissimus dorsi
What is the ideal hand position when spotting the lat pull-down exercise? - Correct
Answers -at the bar
Your new client is a 66 year-old female who is concerned about her bone health. What
should be included in her program to address her concerns? - Correct Answers -
resistance and power training using all major muscle groups
, Spinal extension declines with age making _________________ an important exercise
for prevention. - Correct Answers -Reverse flies
During pull-ups the correct position at the bottom requires the: - Correct Answers -Arms
remain straight
A neutral lumbar spine is desirable during overhead exercises, requiring it to maintain a
________ - Correct Answers -Lordotic curve
What activity is used as a functional exercise for improving shoulder horizontal
abduction? - Correct Answers -Modified pull-up (feet on ground supine pull-up)
Which selection would be the best choice for improving upper body power? - Correct
Answers -incline medicine ball passes
The principle of overload is associated with: - Correct Answers -challenging a
physiological system with a stress above what it is accustomed to
What training system is used to improve both strength and power simultaneously? -
Correct Answers -Contrast sets
What factor determines the adaptations that enhance muscular strength the most? -
Correct Answers -intensity used in the exercise
What is the appropriate rest interval between 2 sets of power cleans using 85% 1RM? -
Correct Answers ->120 seconds
What action is necessary to stretch the gluteus maximus? - Correct Answers -Hip and
knee flexion
What is the predicted maximal heart rate of a 50 year-old male client? - Correct
Answers -170 beats/min
When seeking to increase dynamic range of motion of the hip flexors during resistance-
based exercise, select a: - Correct Answers -Split stance
Why do machines allow for more weight to be lifted than during free weight exercises? -
Correct Answers -The body experiences significantly reduced stabilization
What is the greatest determinant of the intensity of a strength exercise? - Correct
Answers -Safety
Based on the neuro-metabolic system continuum, which training activities would be
performed last when cross training? - Correct Answers -Aerobic endurance
ANSWERS
Based on the principles of stability, what exercise would be the most difficult to
stabilize? - Correct Answers -standing single-arm dumbbell press
Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that relays
body and positional movement? - Correct Answers -Proprioception
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - Correct Answers
-Mitochondria
What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy
resistance training? - Correct Answers -Testosterone
Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at
improving strength and flexibility? - Correct Answers -seated leg extension and
hamstring stretch
What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle
group during the performance of a push-up? - Correct Answers -Isometric
What physiological response occurs when lactate builds up in the blood? - Correct
Answers -respiration rates increase
What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise? - Correct
Answers -intensity of exercise
Which of the following is a primary risk for children compared to adults during exercise?
- Correct Answers -Heat injury
Range of motion limitations during overhead pressing movements are most likely
caused by which of the following? - Correct Answers -tightness in the latissimus dorsi
What is the ideal hand position when spotting the lat pull-down exercise? - Correct
Answers -at the bar
Your new client is a 66 year-old female who is concerned about her bone health. What
should be included in her program to address her concerns? - Correct Answers -
resistance and power training using all major muscle groups
, Spinal extension declines with age making _________________ an important exercise
for prevention. - Correct Answers -Reverse flies
During pull-ups the correct position at the bottom requires the: - Correct Answers -Arms
remain straight
A neutral lumbar spine is desirable during overhead exercises, requiring it to maintain a
________ - Correct Answers -Lordotic curve
What activity is used as a functional exercise for improving shoulder horizontal
abduction? - Correct Answers -Modified pull-up (feet on ground supine pull-up)
Which selection would be the best choice for improving upper body power? - Correct
Answers -incline medicine ball passes
The principle of overload is associated with: - Correct Answers -challenging a
physiological system with a stress above what it is accustomed to
What training system is used to improve both strength and power simultaneously? -
Correct Answers -Contrast sets
What factor determines the adaptations that enhance muscular strength the most? -
Correct Answers -intensity used in the exercise
What is the appropriate rest interval between 2 sets of power cleans using 85% 1RM? -
Correct Answers ->120 seconds
What action is necessary to stretch the gluteus maximus? - Correct Answers -Hip and
knee flexion
What is the predicted maximal heart rate of a 50 year-old male client? - Correct
Answers -170 beats/min
When seeking to increase dynamic range of motion of the hip flexors during resistance-
based exercise, select a: - Correct Answers -Split stance
Why do machines allow for more weight to be lifted than during free weight exercises? -
Correct Answers -The body experiences significantly reduced stabilization
What is the greatest determinant of the intensity of a strength exercise? - Correct
Answers -Safety
Based on the neuro-metabolic system continuum, which training activities would be
performed last when cross training? - Correct Answers -Aerobic endurance
