NASM CPT Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
What is critical for personal trainers to ensure before working with a recently injured
athlete?
Select one:
a.
A parent says training is okay.
b.
The athlete can perform complex stage 3 balance exercises first.
c.
The athlete has been cleared by a medical professional.
d.
No balance training should be conducted following an injury.
Correct Answer
c.
The athlete has been cleared by a medical professional.
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,Question 2
How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?
a.
The questions help a personal trainer learn about a customer's family medical history.
b.
The questions are easy for the customer to answer, as they can be answered with a
simple yes or no.
c.
The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
d.
The questions help a personal trainer learn if the customer's workout schedule fits
within the personal trainer's availability.
Correct Answer
c.
The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
Question 3
Vitamin C has a role in which of these functions?
Select one:
a.
Immunity only
b.
Collagen synthesis and immunity
c.
Increasing bone density
d.
Collagen synthesis only
Correct Answer
b.
Collagen synthesis and immunity
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,Question 4
Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis
(extension) of the lumbar spine?
Select one:
a.
Pes planus distortion syndrome
b.
Excessive pronation
c.
Lower crossed syndrome
d.
Upper crossed syndrome
Correct Answer
c.
Lower crossed syndrome
Question 5
Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help
them improve which of the following?
Select one:
a.
Power development
b.
Force production
c.
Core stability
d.
Landing mechanics
Correct Answer
d.
Landing mechanics
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, Question 6
What term would be used to describe the starting point of an individual's fitness level
directly after an assessment has been conducted?
Select one:
a.
Set point
b.
Action phase
c.
Baseline value
d.
Transformation phase
Correct Answer
c.
Baseline value
Question 7
Proper abdominal crunches on a stability ball allows for:
Select one:
a.
Greater range of motion, allowing for increased spinal flexion
b.
Less range of motion as compared to traditional floor crunches
c.
Greater support and safety for elderly clients
d.
Increased spinal extension due to the curvature of the ball
Correct Answer
d.
Increased spinal extension due to the curvature of the ball
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Correct Answers
Question 1
What is critical for personal trainers to ensure before working with a recently injured
athlete?
Select one:
a.
A parent says training is okay.
b.
The athlete can perform complex stage 3 balance exercises first.
c.
The athlete has been cleared by a medical professional.
d.
No balance training should be conducted following an injury.
Correct Answer
c.
The athlete has been cleared by a medical professional.
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,Question 2
How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?
a.
The questions help a personal trainer learn about a customer's family medical history.
b.
The questions are easy for the customer to answer, as they can be answered with a
simple yes or no.
c.
The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
d.
The questions help a personal trainer learn if the customer's workout schedule fits
within the personal trainer's availability.
Correct Answer
c.
The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
Question 3
Vitamin C has a role in which of these functions?
Select one:
a.
Immunity only
b.
Collagen synthesis and immunity
c.
Increasing bone density
d.
Collagen synthesis only
Correct Answer
b.
Collagen synthesis and immunity
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,Question 4
Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis
(extension) of the lumbar spine?
Select one:
a.
Pes planus distortion syndrome
b.
Excessive pronation
c.
Lower crossed syndrome
d.
Upper crossed syndrome
Correct Answer
c.
Lower crossed syndrome
Question 5
Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help
them improve which of the following?
Select one:
a.
Power development
b.
Force production
c.
Core stability
d.
Landing mechanics
Correct Answer
d.
Landing mechanics
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, Question 6
What term would be used to describe the starting point of an individual's fitness level
directly after an assessment has been conducted?
Select one:
a.
Set point
b.
Action phase
c.
Baseline value
d.
Transformation phase
Correct Answer
c.
Baseline value
Question 7
Proper abdominal crunches on a stability ball allows for:
Select one:
a.
Greater range of motion, allowing for increased spinal flexion
b.
Less range of motion as compared to traditional floor crunches
c.
Greater support and safety for elderly clients
d.
Increased spinal extension due to the curvature of the ball
Correct Answer
d.
Increased spinal extension due to the curvature of the ball
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