CSCS Practice Exam Section 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following muscles acts synergistically to the erectus femoris during the upward
movement phase of the low bar back squat - CORRECT ANSWER - Bicep Femoris
Which of the following Upper arm muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associated
with the dumbbell bicep curl exercise?
Primary Muscle Group: Primary Muscle Action:
1 flexors eccentric
2 extensors eccentric
3 flexors concentric
4 extensors concentric - CORRECT ANSWER - Groups 1 and 3
Which of the following is an approximate rest interval for a middle distance runner performing
800m (875 yards) running intervals in 2 Minutes - CORRECT ANSWER - 6 Minutes
a 165 pound (75kg) athlete has an average daily intake of 450g of carbs, 75g of protein, and 100
g of fat. What is the percent of total kilocarloies intake is carbs? - CORRECT ANSWER -
60%
A 110 pound (50kg) marathon runner started her pre-pace taper and chose to carbohydrate load
prior to the race. Appoximately how many grams of Carbs should she consume per day -
CORRECT ANSWER - 500
As compared to males, the potential for force production of females per muscle cross-sectional
area is - CORRECT ANSWER - equal
, Which of the following cardiovascular adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise contribute the
most to improved aerobic endurance performance? - CORRECT ANSWER - increased
maximal heart rate
Which of the following events occurs in the hamstring muscles during the concentric muscle
action of leg (knee) curl exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - the H-zone decreases as the Z
discs are pulled towards each other
The depletion of which of the following fuel sources may contribute to fatigue in prolonged
aerobic endurance events and repeated anaerobic exercise bouts - CORRECT ANSWER -
Muscle glycogen
Which of the following Competition situations would inspire an athlete with a high motive to
achieve success (MAS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A challenging situation in which the
probability of success to failure is even
Which of the following is a characteristic of fast twitch muscle fibers - CORRECT
ANSWER - high power output
Which of the following activities places the least metabolic demand on the phosphagen energy
system - CORRECT ANSWER - Cross-country Skiing
During isokinetic testing at high angular velocities (>240 degrees/sec) what is the approximate
torque capabilities of eccentric muscle actions as compared to concentric muscle actions -
CORRECT ANSWER - 120% greater
Which of the following exercises stimulates the greatest increase in axial skeletal bone mineral
density - CORRECT ANSWER - shoulder press
which of the following is a dietary source of an incomplete protein - CORRECT
ANSWER - Legumes
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following muscles acts synergistically to the erectus femoris during the upward
movement phase of the low bar back squat - CORRECT ANSWER - Bicep Femoris
Which of the following Upper arm muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associated
with the dumbbell bicep curl exercise?
Primary Muscle Group: Primary Muscle Action:
1 flexors eccentric
2 extensors eccentric
3 flexors concentric
4 extensors concentric - CORRECT ANSWER - Groups 1 and 3
Which of the following is an approximate rest interval for a middle distance runner performing
800m (875 yards) running intervals in 2 Minutes - CORRECT ANSWER - 6 Minutes
a 165 pound (75kg) athlete has an average daily intake of 450g of carbs, 75g of protein, and 100
g of fat. What is the percent of total kilocarloies intake is carbs? - CORRECT ANSWER -
60%
A 110 pound (50kg) marathon runner started her pre-pace taper and chose to carbohydrate load
prior to the race. Appoximately how many grams of Carbs should she consume per day -
CORRECT ANSWER - 500
As compared to males, the potential for force production of females per muscle cross-sectional
area is - CORRECT ANSWER - equal
, Which of the following cardiovascular adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise contribute the
most to improved aerobic endurance performance? - CORRECT ANSWER - increased
maximal heart rate
Which of the following events occurs in the hamstring muscles during the concentric muscle
action of leg (knee) curl exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - the H-zone decreases as the Z
discs are pulled towards each other
The depletion of which of the following fuel sources may contribute to fatigue in prolonged
aerobic endurance events and repeated anaerobic exercise bouts - CORRECT ANSWER -
Muscle glycogen
Which of the following Competition situations would inspire an athlete with a high motive to
achieve success (MAS) - CORRECT ANSWER - A challenging situation in which the
probability of success to failure is even
Which of the following is a characteristic of fast twitch muscle fibers - CORRECT
ANSWER - high power output
Which of the following activities places the least metabolic demand on the phosphagen energy
system - CORRECT ANSWER - Cross-country Skiing
During isokinetic testing at high angular velocities (>240 degrees/sec) what is the approximate
torque capabilities of eccentric muscle actions as compared to concentric muscle actions -
CORRECT ANSWER - 120% greater
Which of the following exercises stimulates the greatest increase in axial skeletal bone mineral
density - CORRECT ANSWER - shoulder press
which of the following is a dietary source of an incomplete protein - CORRECT
ANSWER - Legumes
