NCSF CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(LATEST UPDATE 2024)
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension exercise? - ANSWER
No joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is termed
__________. - ANSWER Kinetic Chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a posterior pelvic
tilt as seen in this picture? - ANSWER Glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip and
knee joints. - ANSWER Rectus Femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine? - ANSWER Lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone? - ANSWER Tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER Suprasinatus,
infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch
movement? - ANSWER Rectus Abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are considered the prime
movers? - ANSWER Quadriceps and glutes
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting _________. - ANSWER
Eccentrically
, Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of which muscle? -
ANSWER Gastrocnemius
During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________.Which of the following
would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle? - ANSWER Deltoid
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row exercise, is
accomplished by a __________. - ANSWER A concentric contraction of the rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur between which
segments of the spine? - ANSWER Lumbar and sacral
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up? - ANSWER Transverse
abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve their movement
performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as __________. - ANSWER Motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving through a full,
functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in external rotation capabilities.
Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to perform properly as a result of this flexibility
concern? - ANSWER Back Squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a joint by
connecting bone to bone? - ANSWER Ligament
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at what joint angle; reducing
involvement of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER 30 degrees
To minimize the risk for injury, hamstring strength should be _____% of quadriceps strength? - ANSWER
> 50
ANSWERS(LATEST UPDATE 2024)
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension exercise? - ANSWER
No joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is termed
__________. - ANSWER Kinetic Chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a posterior pelvic
tilt as seen in this picture? - ANSWER Glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip and
knee joints. - ANSWER Rectus Femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine? - ANSWER Lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone? - ANSWER Tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER Suprasinatus,
infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch
movement? - ANSWER Rectus Abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are considered the prime
movers? - ANSWER Quadriceps and glutes
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting _________. - ANSWER
Eccentrically
, Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of which muscle? -
ANSWER Gastrocnemius
During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________.Which of the following
would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle? - ANSWER Deltoid
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row exercise, is
accomplished by a __________. - ANSWER A concentric contraction of the rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur between which
segments of the spine? - ANSWER Lumbar and sacral
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up? - ANSWER Transverse
abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve their movement
performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as __________. - ANSWER Motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving through a full,
functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in external rotation capabilities.
Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to perform properly as a result of this flexibility
concern? - ANSWER Back Squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a joint by
connecting bone to bone? - ANSWER Ligament
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at what joint angle; reducing
involvement of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER 30 degrees
To minimize the risk for injury, hamstring strength should be _____% of quadriceps strength? - ANSWER
> 50
