ACSM CPT EXAM PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
A. It acts as a pacemaker.
B. To pump blood through the heart.
C. Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium.
D. Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium.
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: D
Question 2
What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction?
A. Myofibril
B. Sarcomere
C. Myosin
D. Sarcolemma
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 3
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right ventricle
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,B. Left ventricle
C. Right atrium
D. Left atrium
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 4
What is the natural curve in the lumbar region of the spine?
A. Kyphotic curve
B. Scoliotic curve
C. Lordotic curve
D. Myotic curve
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: C
Question 5
Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the
significant
formation of what by-product?
A. Pyruvic Acid
B. Phosphoric Acid
C. Citric Acid
D. Lactic Acid
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: D
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,Question 6
The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due
to
increases in _____.
A. muscle fiber cross-sectional diameter.
B. muscle fiber number.
C. connective tissue thickness.
D. hydration state of the muscle.
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: A
Question 7
Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the
following
muscle groups?
A. Hamstrings
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Brachioradialis
D. Quadriceps femoris
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: D
Question 8
What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a
hypertensive individual?
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, A. Both systolic and diastolic pressures will increase.
B. Both systolic and diastolic pressures will decrease.
C. Systolic will increase, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
D. Systolic will decrease, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 9
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic
exercise?
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic
exercise?
A. Exponentially
B. Linearly
C. Curvilinearly
D. Inversely
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 10
Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead
to
overtraining?
A. One intensive day followed by three easy days.
B. One long day followed by three shorter duration days.
C. Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
A. It acts as a pacemaker.
B. To pump blood through the heart.
C. Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium.
D. Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium.
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: D
Question 2
What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction?
A. Myofibril
B. Sarcomere
C. Myosin
D. Sarcolemma
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 3
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right ventricle
1
,B. Left ventricle
C. Right atrium
D. Left atrium
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 4
What is the natural curve in the lumbar region of the spine?
A. Kyphotic curve
B. Scoliotic curve
C. Lordotic curve
D. Myotic curve
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: C
Question 5
Adenosine triphosphate production via "anaerobic" glycolysis is associated with the
significant
formation of what by-product?
A. Pyruvic Acid
B. Phosphoric Acid
C. Citric Acid
D. Lactic Acid
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: D
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,Question 6
The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due
to
increases in _____.
A. muscle fiber cross-sectional diameter.
B. muscle fiber number.
C. connective tissue thickness.
D. hydration state of the muscle.
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: A
Question 7
Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the
following
muscle groups?
A. Hamstrings
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Brachioradialis
D. Quadriceps femoris
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: D
Question 8
What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a
hypertensive individual?
3
, A. Both systolic and diastolic pressures will increase.
B. Both systolic and diastolic pressures will decrease.
C. Systolic will increase, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
D. Systolic will decrease, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 9
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic
exercise?
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic
exercise?
A. Exponentially
B. Linearly
C. Curvilinearly
D. Inversely
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: B
Question 10
Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead
to
overtraining?
A. One intensive day followed by three easy days.
B. One long day followed by three shorter duration days.
C. Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day.
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