Actual ISSA CPT Final Exam
What is considered a normal body mass index (BMI)? - correct answer Below 18.5
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - correct answer Summarizing
What type of nonverbal communication are speech components like tone, pitch, facial
expressions, and hesitation noises? - correct answer Paralanguage
Type, frequency, time, and rest are examples of what aspect of fitness? - correct answer Acute
training variables
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
correct answer 120/80 mm Hg
What type of reactive exercises involve the repeated maximum stretching and contracting of
muscles in the shortest amount of time? - correct answer Plyometric training
What are the building blocks of protein? - correct answer Amino acids
What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single
heartbeat? - correct answer Stroke volume
During exercise, the average human's breathing rate increases to what range and varies based
on exercise intensity? - correct answer 50 to 60 breaths per minute
Which category of nutrients is required in large quantities in the diet to support function and
energy production? - correct answer Macronutrients
What is the first step in a balance training progression? - correct answer Floor: two legs
During cardiorespiratory training, how can the acute training variable of rest be manipulated to
increase training intensity? - correct answer Decrease rest time
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what
type of kinetic chain movement? - correct answer Closed kinetic chain movement
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following should be limited in
the diet to promote optimal health? - correct answer Added sugar
What type of email communication reaches out to former clients and older prospects and
encourages a reply? - correct answer Reengagement email
The process of glycolysis is the breakdown of what molecule in the body? - correct answer
Glucose
What is a benefit of small group training? - correct answer Reduces the cost per participant
The principle of progressive overload states that the body must encounter what type of stress
to drive adaptation? - correct answer Stress that is greater than what is normally encountered
, Actual ISSA CPT Final Exam
Which acute training variable accounts for the total time a muscle is engaged during a set of
exercise? - correct answer Time under tension
Which personal trainer best practice includes staying within the scope of practice and
establishing boundaries with clients? - correct answer Maintaining appropriate relationship
boundaries
What is "synergistic dominance?" - correct answer When a synergist (helper) muscle takes over
a movement pattern because the prime mover is weak or inhibited
For the average adult, what percentage of the diet should be carbohydrates? - correct answer
45 to 65 percent of daily calories
What type of training periodization progresses from low intensity to high intensity across a
macrocycle? - correct answer Linear periodization
What stage of change is someone in if they are sustaining a new, healthy behavior for more
than six months? - correct answer Maintenance
According to the size principle of motor recruitment, in what order will muscle fibers be
recruited during activity? - correct answer Smallest and slowest firing rate to largest and
fastest firing rate
What range on the glycemic index (GI) corresponds to a high glycemic impact food? - correct
answer 70 and above
What is the daily fat intake recommendation for the average adult? - correct answer 30 to 35
percent of daily calories
Which organ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body? - correct answer The spleen
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - correct
answer The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
What muscle fiber arrangement can be seen in the soleus muscle? - correct answer Bipennate
muscle
Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for "fight-or-flight"? - correct answer
Sympathetic nervous system
Which type of bone protects internal organs and provides a large surface area for muscles to
attach? - correct answer Flat bone
What is the purpose of a business plan? - correct answer To outline how a business will be
operated
The calcaneus is an example of what type of bone? - correct answer Short bone
What is considered a normal body mass index (BMI)? - correct answer Below 18.5
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - correct answer Summarizing
What type of nonverbal communication are speech components like tone, pitch, facial
expressions, and hesitation noises? - correct answer Paralanguage
Type, frequency, time, and rest are examples of what aspect of fitness? - correct answer Acute
training variables
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
correct answer 120/80 mm Hg
What type of reactive exercises involve the repeated maximum stretching and contracting of
muscles in the shortest amount of time? - correct answer Plyometric training
What are the building blocks of protein? - correct answer Amino acids
What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single
heartbeat? - correct answer Stroke volume
During exercise, the average human's breathing rate increases to what range and varies based
on exercise intensity? - correct answer 50 to 60 breaths per minute
Which category of nutrients is required in large quantities in the diet to support function and
energy production? - correct answer Macronutrients
What is the first step in a balance training progression? - correct answer Floor: two legs
During cardiorespiratory training, how can the acute training variable of rest be manipulated to
increase training intensity? - correct answer Decrease rest time
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what
type of kinetic chain movement? - correct answer Closed kinetic chain movement
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following should be limited in
the diet to promote optimal health? - correct answer Added sugar
What type of email communication reaches out to former clients and older prospects and
encourages a reply? - correct answer Reengagement email
The process of glycolysis is the breakdown of what molecule in the body? - correct answer
Glucose
What is a benefit of small group training? - correct answer Reduces the cost per participant
The principle of progressive overload states that the body must encounter what type of stress
to drive adaptation? - correct answer Stress that is greater than what is normally encountered
, Actual ISSA CPT Final Exam
Which acute training variable accounts for the total time a muscle is engaged during a set of
exercise? - correct answer Time under tension
Which personal trainer best practice includes staying within the scope of practice and
establishing boundaries with clients? - correct answer Maintaining appropriate relationship
boundaries
What is "synergistic dominance?" - correct answer When a synergist (helper) muscle takes over
a movement pattern because the prime mover is weak or inhibited
For the average adult, what percentage of the diet should be carbohydrates? - correct answer
45 to 65 percent of daily calories
What type of training periodization progresses from low intensity to high intensity across a
macrocycle? - correct answer Linear periodization
What stage of change is someone in if they are sustaining a new, healthy behavior for more
than six months? - correct answer Maintenance
According to the size principle of motor recruitment, in what order will muscle fibers be
recruited during activity? - correct answer Smallest and slowest firing rate to largest and
fastest firing rate
What range on the glycemic index (GI) corresponds to a high glycemic impact food? - correct
answer 70 and above
What is the daily fat intake recommendation for the average adult? - correct answer 30 to 35
percent of daily calories
Which organ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body? - correct answer The spleen
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? - correct
answer The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production
What muscle fiber arrangement can be seen in the soleus muscle? - correct answer Bipennate
muscle
Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for "fight-or-flight"? - correct answer
Sympathetic nervous system
Which type of bone protects internal organs and provides a large surface area for muscles to
attach? - correct answer Flat bone
What is the purpose of a business plan? - correct answer To outline how a business will be
operated
The calcaneus is an example of what type of bone? - correct answer Short bone
