NASM CPT PREP EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has been hired
at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business. What
qualities would most help Denise be successful in her new career?
Select one:
a. Creating a social media page to post client results and a hashtag that her clients can use to
help grow her following
b. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
c. Providing a custom exercise prescription with an added meal plan for each client
d. Offering her services as an in-home trainer to people in her immediate area
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
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.
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,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
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professional's
accumulated education, experience, and practical skills?
a.
Client values and expectations
b.
Individual professional expertise
c.
Best external evidence
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,d.
Number of continuing education units earned
CORRECT ANSWER
b.
Individual professional expertise
Question 4
In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be an example of a strength?
a.
Taking a workshop to learn more about sales and marketing for fitness professionals
b.
Needing to learn more about marketing and sales
c.
Competition from the other health clubs and training studios in the immediate area
d.
Having the NASM-CPT credential
CORRECT ANSWER
d.
Having the NASM-CPT credential
Question 5
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, According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness
professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?
Select one:
a.
1 year
b.
6 months
c.
4 years
d.
Indefinitely
CORRECT ANSWER
c.
4 years
Question 6
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT credential
because he wants to help young people prepare for the physical demands of serving in the
military. Which employment options provide him with the greatest access to potential
clients in all geographic locations?
Select one:
a.
Hosting boot camps in a local park
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has been hired
at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business. What
qualities would most help Denise be successful in her new career?
Select one:
a. Creating a social media page to post client results and a hashtag that her clients can use to
help grow her following
b. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
c. Providing a custom exercise prescription with an added meal plan for each client
d. Offering her services as an in-home trainer to people in her immediate area
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
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.
1
,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
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professional's
accumulated education, experience, and practical skills?
a.
Client values and expectations
b.
Individual professional expertise
c.
Best external evidence
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,d.
Number of continuing education units earned
CORRECT ANSWER
b.
Individual professional expertise
Question 4
In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be an example of a strength?
a.
Taking a workshop to learn more about sales and marketing for fitness professionals
b.
Needing to learn more about marketing and sales
c.
Competition from the other health clubs and training studios in the immediate area
d.
Having the NASM-CPT credential
CORRECT ANSWER
d.
Having the NASM-CPT credential
Question 5
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, According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness
professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?
Select one:
a.
1 year
b.
6 months
c.
4 years
d.
Indefinitely
CORRECT ANSWER
c.
4 years
Question 6
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT credential
because he wants to help young people prepare for the physical demands of serving in the
military. Which employment options provide him with the greatest access to potential
clients in all geographic locations?
Select one:
a.
Hosting boot camps in a local park
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