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NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Updated and Graded
A BRAND NEW!!
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. Correct Answer-
YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Correct Answer-
Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body
composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? Correct Answer-
Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? Correct
Answer-35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating
plantar flexion? Correct Answer-Gastrocnemius and soleus
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Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and
external rotation. Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation,
lifestyle, and medical background Correct Answer-Subjective information
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the feet turn out?
Correct Answer-Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the knees move inward? Correct Answer-Adductor complex, biceps femoris
(short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when there is an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip
flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure Correct
Answer-Beta-blockers
What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed
position for extended periods of time based on occupation? Correct Answer-Wearing
dress shoes (high heels)
Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural
assessment. Correct
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Answer-Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed
syndrome
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the low back arches? Correct Answer-Hip flexor complex, erector spinae,
latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the client's arms fall forward? Correct Answer-Latissimus dorsi, teres major,
pectoralis major/minor
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a
client's shoulders elevate and/or the head moves forward? Correct Answer-Upper
trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if
a client's feet turn out? Correct Answer-Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring
complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus What are the probable underactive muscles
when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead Squat Assessment? Correct
Answer-Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during
an Overhead Squat
Assessment? Correct Answer-Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client shows an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Anterior tibialis,
gluteus maximus, erector spinae
NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Updated and Graded
A BRAND NEW!!
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. Correct Answer-
YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Correct Answer-
Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body
composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? Correct Answer-
Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? Correct
Answer-35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating
plantar flexion? Correct Answer-Gastrocnemius and soleus
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Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and
external rotation. Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation,
lifestyle, and medical background Correct Answer-Subjective information
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the feet turn out?
Correct Answer-Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the knees move inward? Correct Answer-Adductor complex, biceps femoris
(short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when there is an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip
flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure Correct
Answer-Beta-blockers
What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed
position for extended periods of time based on occupation? Correct Answer-Wearing
dress shoes (high heels)
Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural
assessment. Correct
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Answer-Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed
syndrome
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the low back arches? Correct Answer-Hip flexor complex, erector spinae,
latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the client's arms fall forward? Correct Answer-Latissimus dorsi, teres major,
pectoralis major/minor
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a
client's shoulders elevate and/or the head moves forward? Correct Answer-Upper
trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if
a client's feet turn out? Correct Answer-Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring
complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus What are the probable underactive muscles
when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead Squat Assessment? Correct
Answer-Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during
an Overhead Squat
Assessment? Correct Answer-Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client shows an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Anterior tibialis,
gluteus maximus, erector spinae
