NFPT Test Questions & Answers
1. What type of contraction is occurring in the Pectoralis Major during the lowering
phase of a push up?
A. Concentric
B. Isotonic
C. Eccentric
D. Isometric
ANS C
2. Name the Agonist muscle during the performance of a crunch?
A. Transverse Abdominus
B. Lower back
C. Rectus Abdominus
D. Obliques
ANS C
3. Define Flexion
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A. Shortening of the triceps
B. Increase in the angle of a joint
C. Lengthening of the quadriceps
D. Decrease in the angle of a joint
ANS D
4. The meniscus is located
A. In the upper back
B. Part of the knee joint
C. On the bottom of the foot
D. Part of the shoulder joint
ANS B
5. The Antagonist muscle to the Biceps Brachii is
A. Forearm
B. Short head of biceps
C. Triceps
D. Calf
ANS C
6. During the descent of a squat, what type of contraction is occurring in the quadriceps?
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A. Eccentric
B. Isometric
C. Concentric
D. Isokinetic
ANS A
7. The two thin protein filaments that slide into each other to create contrac- tions are
called
A. Hemoglobin and myobglobin
B. Motor Units and Myofibrils
C. Actin and Myosin
D. Epimysium and Perimysium
ANS C
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8. Where is energy produced?
A. Sarcoplasm
B. Muscle fiber
C. Motor units
D. Mitochondria
ANS D
9. Which of the following routine templates is recommended for the general fitness
client?
A. 3 day split using 2-25 reps
B. 2 day split using 115 HR zone
C. 3 day split using 12-13 reps
D. 2 day split using 100 HR zone
ANS B
10. Which is recommended for the fat loss client?
A. Circuit routine
B. Super set routine
C. 3 day split routine
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