NFPT Practice Test #1 2026 Questions with Verified Answers (Correct
Update)
Question 1: The muscle fiber type recruited for an endurance event, such as a marathon, would
be which of the following? Red slow twitch Red fast twitch White fast twitch White slow twitch
Answer: Red Slow Twitch
Question 2: Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy? Strength
training Extreme sports Aging process Daily exercise
Answer: Aging process
Question 3: Where are the Rhomboid muscles located? Deep, beneath Traps Deep, beneath
Biceps Femoris Superficial, inside Rotator Cuff Superficial, near Obliques
Answer: Deep, beneath Traps
Question 4: Which of the following is a correctly stated agonist/antagonist muscle group?
Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid Biceps/Rhomboids Hamstrings/Teres Minor Quadriceps/Obliques
Answer: Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid
Question 5: Which of the following types of resistance training exercises are BEST suited for the
size and strength client? Isolation Plyometric Compound Isokinetic
Answer: Compound
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT measured in a skinfold test? Abs Triceps Glutes
Quads
Answer: Glutes
Question 7: Fast twitch muscle fibers are taxed most when: Moving heavy weight Moving light
weight Moderate jogging Static stretching
Answer: Moving heavy weight
Question 8: What is a primary goal when training an older adult? improving activities of daily
living decreasing body fat percentage improving their one rep max strength removing all range
of motion limitations
Answer: improving activities of daily living
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, Question 9: When working with a pregnant client it is important to avoid which of the following
types of exercise? all water exercise activities seated position exercises walking for more than
one mile exercises in both the prone and supine positions
Answer: exercises in both the prone and supine positions
Question 10: What % set intensity is best for your beginner, general fitness client? 10-15%
20-40% 60-70% 80-95%
Answer: 60-70%
Question 11: Which of the following test would be used to assess muscular endurance? Plank
test Squat test 1RM Crunch test
Answer: Squat test
Question 12: When performing a squat, what movement of the hip is occurring? Flexion
Extension Elevation Adduction
Answer: Extension
Question 13: Neuromuscular failure is most common in which type of training? Ballistic
Stretching Aerobic Bodybuilding
Answer: Ballistic
Question 14: What is the name of the receptor within skeletal muscle that is sensitive to changes
in muscle length. Golgi tendon organ Muscle fascia Neurotransmitter Muscle spindle
Answer: Muscle spindle
Question 15: Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic fitness assessment test for new clients?
Sit and Reach Test Stiff-Leg Deadlift Test Push-up Test 3 Minute Step Test
Answer: Stiff-Leg Deadlift Test
Question 16: The muscular endurance component of a general exercise program should affect as
much total muscle tissue as possible. To achieve this, perform 3 to 4 continuous circuits of these
3 suggested movements: Pushing, Lunging, Bending Pushing, Pulling, Squatting Pulling,
Pushing, Punching Lunging, Squatting, Bending
Answer: Pushing, Pulling, Squatting
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Update)
Question 1: The muscle fiber type recruited for an endurance event, such as a marathon, would
be which of the following? Red slow twitch Red fast twitch White fast twitch White slow twitch
Answer: Red Slow Twitch
Question 2: Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy? Strength
training Extreme sports Aging process Daily exercise
Answer: Aging process
Question 3: Where are the Rhomboid muscles located? Deep, beneath Traps Deep, beneath
Biceps Femoris Superficial, inside Rotator Cuff Superficial, near Obliques
Answer: Deep, beneath Traps
Question 4: Which of the following is a correctly stated agonist/antagonist muscle group?
Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid Biceps/Rhomboids Hamstrings/Teres Minor Quadriceps/Obliques
Answer: Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid
Question 5: Which of the following types of resistance training exercises are BEST suited for the
size and strength client? Isolation Plyometric Compound Isokinetic
Answer: Compound
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT measured in a skinfold test? Abs Triceps Glutes
Quads
Answer: Glutes
Question 7: Fast twitch muscle fibers are taxed most when: Moving heavy weight Moving light
weight Moderate jogging Static stretching
Answer: Moving heavy weight
Question 8: What is a primary goal when training an older adult? improving activities of daily
living decreasing body fat percentage improving their one rep max strength removing all range
of motion limitations
Answer: improving activities of daily living
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, Question 9: When working with a pregnant client it is important to avoid which of the following
types of exercise? all water exercise activities seated position exercises walking for more than
one mile exercises in both the prone and supine positions
Answer: exercises in both the prone and supine positions
Question 10: What % set intensity is best for your beginner, general fitness client? 10-15%
20-40% 60-70% 80-95%
Answer: 60-70%
Question 11: Which of the following test would be used to assess muscular endurance? Plank
test Squat test 1RM Crunch test
Answer: Squat test
Question 12: When performing a squat, what movement of the hip is occurring? Flexion
Extension Elevation Adduction
Answer: Extension
Question 13: Neuromuscular failure is most common in which type of training? Ballistic
Stretching Aerobic Bodybuilding
Answer: Ballistic
Question 14: What is the name of the receptor within skeletal muscle that is sensitive to changes
in muscle length. Golgi tendon organ Muscle fascia Neurotransmitter Muscle spindle
Answer: Muscle spindle
Question 15: Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic fitness assessment test for new clients?
Sit and Reach Test Stiff-Leg Deadlift Test Push-up Test 3 Minute Step Test
Answer: Stiff-Leg Deadlift Test
Question 16: The muscular endurance component of a general exercise program should affect as
much total muscle tissue as possible. To achieve this, perform 3 to 4 continuous circuits of these
3 suggested movements: Pushing, Lunging, Bending Pushing, Pulling, Squatting Pulling,
Pushing, Punching Lunging, Squatting, Bending
Answer: Pushing, Pulling, Squatting
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