CEP Exam UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Dysfunction in intrinsic core stabilizers (transverse abdomens and multifidus) can result in which
of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sacroiliac instability and lowback pain.
Performing a walking pattern with or without resistance is an example of activation for which
subsystem - CORRECT ANSWER - Deep Longitudinal
Sacroiliac - CORRECT ANSWER - relating to the sacrum and the ilium.
denoting the rigid joint at the back of the pelvis between the sacrum and the ilium.
Transverse Adominis - CORRECT ANSWER - This muscle is the deepest of the
abdominal group and helps with breathing but more importantly it activates the core and
stabilizes the pelvis and low back during most movements. Ribs 7-12 anterior 2 thirds of the iliac
crest of the pelvis and thoracolumbar fascia. Increases intra-abdominal pressure. supports the
abdominal viscera. Isometrically stabilizes the LPHC.
Multifidus - CORRECT ANSWER - Posterior aspect of the sacrum. Processes of the
lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine. Spinous processes one to four segments above the origin.
Concentrically accelerates spinal extension and contralateral rotation. Eccentrically decelerates
spinal flexion and rotation. Isometrically stabilizes the spine.
Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS) - CORRECT ANSWER - primarily responsible for
force transmission longitudinally from the trunk to the ground. Erector spinae, Thoracolumbar
fascia, Sacrotuberous ligament, Biceps Femoris, Peroneus longus,
Supraspinatus - CORRECT ANSWER - Abducts arm; stabilizes the head of the humerus
in glenoid cavity; one of the "rotator cuff" muscles
The supraspinatus is responsible for which eccentric action? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Adduction of the arm.
,Global muscular system (Movement System) - CORRECT ANSWER - Muscles
responsible predominantly for movement, important in transferring and absorbing forces form
the upper and lower extremities to to the pelvis, and consist of more superficial musculature that
originates from the pelvis to the rib cage, the lower extremities, or both
Which Global muscle subsystem functions in the transverse plane and helps stabilize the front
side of the LPCH? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anterior Oblique
The Four Muscle Subsystems - CORRECT ANSWER - There are four basic muscle
synergies in the human body - The Lateral System, The Deep Longitudinal, Posterior Oblique,
and Anterior Oblique. Even though these muscle subsystems are classified individually, it is
important to remember that they must recruit and activate in a cohesive manner.
Can Fitness professionals administer instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to their clients.
- CORRECT ANSWER - In general, IASTM is a specialized conducted by a trained
healthcare professional.
What is the recommended number of active movements to include in Step 2 of the myofascial
rolling program? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 to 6
Recent research pointed out that potential precautions and contraindications for myofascial
rolling have not been thoroughly documented. Therefore, precautions and contraindications have
been taken from which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Related myofascial
therapies
What is the minimum duration of stretching per week for each muscle group to improve or
maintain a healthy ROM? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 mins
What is the recommended duration for static stretching for older adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 60 secs
, A Corrective Exercise Specialist is implementing a static stretching program with a youth
basketball team. What are the recommended acute training variables this type of stretching? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Hold 20-30 sec and repeat 1-4 reps daily
How does the concept of tissue creep relate to stretching? - CORRECT ANSWER - Creep
is the capacity of fascia and other tissue to lengthen when subjected to a constant tension load
resulting in less resistance to a second load application. A progressive deformation occurs over
time.
Prolonged stretching can lead to a permanent length change in muscles and tendons.
Activation exercises may not be considered normal but are designed to provide isolated
strengthening to specific muscles prior to moving into an integrated movement pattern by
placing joints in the best position for what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Preferential
activation.
Low sets and relatively light weights are needed to allow for the slow tempo and high repetition
range to provide mild stress to specific areas of the body that benefit from regular activations
with what following intensities? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low-Level activations
Greatest strength gains take place while the muscle is under resistance while doing which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lengthening
The Isometric temp should last approximately how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 secs
Which phase of the muscle action spectrum is the slowest during corrective exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Eccentric
In order to obtain neuromuscular efficiency and optimization of human movement, total-body
integrated exercises are called on to provide and control which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Degrees of Freedom
CORRECT Answers
Dysfunction in intrinsic core stabilizers (transverse abdomens and multifidus) can result in which
of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sacroiliac instability and lowback pain.
Performing a walking pattern with or without resistance is an example of activation for which
subsystem - CORRECT ANSWER - Deep Longitudinal
Sacroiliac - CORRECT ANSWER - relating to the sacrum and the ilium.
denoting the rigid joint at the back of the pelvis between the sacrum and the ilium.
Transverse Adominis - CORRECT ANSWER - This muscle is the deepest of the
abdominal group and helps with breathing but more importantly it activates the core and
stabilizes the pelvis and low back during most movements. Ribs 7-12 anterior 2 thirds of the iliac
crest of the pelvis and thoracolumbar fascia. Increases intra-abdominal pressure. supports the
abdominal viscera. Isometrically stabilizes the LPHC.
Multifidus - CORRECT ANSWER - Posterior aspect of the sacrum. Processes of the
lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine. Spinous processes one to four segments above the origin.
Concentrically accelerates spinal extension and contralateral rotation. Eccentrically decelerates
spinal flexion and rotation. Isometrically stabilizes the spine.
Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS) - CORRECT ANSWER - primarily responsible for
force transmission longitudinally from the trunk to the ground. Erector spinae, Thoracolumbar
fascia, Sacrotuberous ligament, Biceps Femoris, Peroneus longus,
Supraspinatus - CORRECT ANSWER - Abducts arm; stabilizes the head of the humerus
in glenoid cavity; one of the "rotator cuff" muscles
The supraspinatus is responsible for which eccentric action? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Adduction of the arm.
,Global muscular system (Movement System) - CORRECT ANSWER - Muscles
responsible predominantly for movement, important in transferring and absorbing forces form
the upper and lower extremities to to the pelvis, and consist of more superficial musculature that
originates from the pelvis to the rib cage, the lower extremities, or both
Which Global muscle subsystem functions in the transverse plane and helps stabilize the front
side of the LPCH? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anterior Oblique
The Four Muscle Subsystems - CORRECT ANSWER - There are four basic muscle
synergies in the human body - The Lateral System, The Deep Longitudinal, Posterior Oblique,
and Anterior Oblique. Even though these muscle subsystems are classified individually, it is
important to remember that they must recruit and activate in a cohesive manner.
Can Fitness professionals administer instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to their clients.
- CORRECT ANSWER - In general, IASTM is a specialized conducted by a trained
healthcare professional.
What is the recommended number of active movements to include in Step 2 of the myofascial
rolling program? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 to 6
Recent research pointed out that potential precautions and contraindications for myofascial
rolling have not been thoroughly documented. Therefore, precautions and contraindications have
been taken from which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Related myofascial
therapies
What is the minimum duration of stretching per week for each muscle group to improve or
maintain a healthy ROM? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 mins
What is the recommended duration for static stretching for older adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 60 secs
, A Corrective Exercise Specialist is implementing a static stretching program with a youth
basketball team. What are the recommended acute training variables this type of stretching? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Hold 20-30 sec and repeat 1-4 reps daily
How does the concept of tissue creep relate to stretching? - CORRECT ANSWER - Creep
is the capacity of fascia and other tissue to lengthen when subjected to a constant tension load
resulting in less resistance to a second load application. A progressive deformation occurs over
time.
Prolonged stretching can lead to a permanent length change in muscles and tendons.
Activation exercises may not be considered normal but are designed to provide isolated
strengthening to specific muscles prior to moving into an integrated movement pattern by
placing joints in the best position for what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Preferential
activation.
Low sets and relatively light weights are needed to allow for the slow tempo and high repetition
range to provide mild stress to specific areas of the body that benefit from regular activations
with what following intensities? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low-Level activations
Greatest strength gains take place while the muscle is under resistance while doing which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lengthening
The Isometric temp should last approximately how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 secs
Which phase of the muscle action spectrum is the slowest during corrective exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Eccentric
In order to obtain neuromuscular efficiency and optimization of human movement, total-body
integrated exercises are called on to provide and control which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Degrees of Freedom
