NASM CPT7 Exam Questions With Accurate Solutions.
Phase 4 - accurate answers-Maximal Strength
Sets 4-6
Reps 1-5
Temp Explosive
Rest 0-3min
Intensity 1-5RM
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential
to know the location of? - accurate answers-The AED, in case the personal
trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member
With type 1 diabetes, what hormone does the pancreas fall short in making? -
accurate answers-Insulin
According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a
fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and
tax records? - accurate answers-4 years
Which common cause of death is the most preventable? - accurate answers-
Obesity
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
- accurate answers-LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification? -
accurate answers-To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate
the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
Which individual is suffering from an acute disease? - accurate answers-Jorge,
who is sick with the flu
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT
credential because he wants to help young people prepare for the physical
demands of serving in the military. Which employment options provide him
with the greatest access to potential clients in all geographic locations? -
accurate answers-Conducting online coaching and personal training
,A client wants to improve their deadlift. Which of the following is an outcome
goal? - accurate answers-I want to deadlift 300 pounds.
The intensity and direction of someone's effort describes which of the
following? - accurate answers-Motivation
Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as
having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience
will be like? - accurate answers-Consistency
A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their
physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice
for the personal trainer in their initial meeting? - accurate answers-Inquire
further about what their motives are for participating
A Certified Personal Trainer asks a client who is not currently doing any
aerobic training how ready they are to do aerobic training one time per week
for 30 minutes using a scale of 1 through 10, with 1 representing not at all
ready and 10 representing completely ready. They say they are at a 1; what
stage of change are they in? - accurate answers-Precontemplation
If a Certified Personal Trainer helps a client improve their technique by using
guided practice to enhance confidence, what determinant of behavior are they
targeting? - accurate answers-Self-efficacy
If a client is using social media to find inspiration, information, or support for
their fitness endeavors, it would be an example of which social construct? -
accurate answers-Social influence
Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of
which component of leadership? - accurate answers-Situational factors
What stage of change is a person in if they are planning on exercising within
the next 6 months? - accurate answers-Contemplation
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? - accurate answers-Energy
can neither be created nor destroyed.
,What is the bone type of the clavicle, radius, and ulna? - accurate answers-
Long
Which component contributes the most to total energy expenditure? -
accurate answers-Resting metabolism
You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet
because she wants to avoid gaining weight. How might you respond, while
staying within your scope of practice? - accurate answers-Some fats are
essential and required in the diet for important physiological processes.
Avoiding all fats might lead to deficiencies.
Which of the following would be the recommended source of hydration after
40 to 45 minutes of exercise with minimal perspiration? - accurate answers-
Water
What is a key mechanism involved in internal feedback? - accurate answers-
Proprioception
What percentage of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) converts to a biologically
available form called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)? - accurate answers-About
5-15%
Which endocrine gland serves as a communication channel between the brain
and pituitary gland? - accurate answers-Hypothalamus
What is end-diastolic volume? - accurate answers-The amount of blood in the
ventricle before contraction
What are the two categories of bone markings? - accurate answers-
Depressions and processes
The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones? - accurate answers-
Insulin
The water-soluble vitamins include which vitamins? - accurate answers-
Vitamin C and the B complex vitamins
, What is cardiac output? - accurate answers-The volume of blood pumped by
the heart per minute
What is the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)? - accurate answers-The point at
which the body switches to using carbohydrates to provide at least half the
fuel for exercise
What area of the chest contains the heart? - accurate answers-mediastinum
The cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to provide the
body with what gas? - accurate answers-Oxygen
Which of the following conditions would produce nutritional ketosis in the
body? - accurate answers-A very low-carbohydrate diet
What is the RDA for protein? - accurate answers-0.8 g/kg of body weight
What are the three macronutrients? - accurate answers-Protein,
carbohydrates, and lipids
What does the electron transport chain (ETC) do? - accurate answers-The ETC
uses a hydrogen gradient to create ATP.
If someone specifically wanted to burn a lot of fat (not necessarily total
calories), what type of exercise should they do? - accurate answers-Low- to
moderate-intensity exercise for 30 to 60 minutes
What answer best describes the building blocks of proteins? - accurate
answers-Essential and nonessential amino acids
When ADP is converted to ATP, what is this process called? - accurate
answers-Phosphorylation
The anterior oblique subsystem includes which of the following muscle
groups? - accurate answers-Adductor (inner) thigh muscles, obliques, and hip
external rotators
Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in the United
States? - accurate answers-Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Phase 4 - accurate answers-Maximal Strength
Sets 4-6
Reps 1-5
Temp Explosive
Rest 0-3min
Intensity 1-5RM
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential
to know the location of? - accurate answers-The AED, in case the personal
trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member
With type 1 diabetes, what hormone does the pancreas fall short in making? -
accurate answers-Insulin
According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a
fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and
tax records? - accurate answers-4 years
Which common cause of death is the most preventable? - accurate answers-
Obesity
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
- accurate answers-LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification? -
accurate answers-To ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate
the ability to perform the tasks required for this job category
Which individual is suffering from an acute disease? - accurate answers-Jorge,
who is sick with the flu
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT
credential because he wants to help young people prepare for the physical
demands of serving in the military. Which employment options provide him
with the greatest access to potential clients in all geographic locations? -
accurate answers-Conducting online coaching and personal training
,A client wants to improve their deadlift. Which of the following is an outcome
goal? - accurate answers-I want to deadlift 300 pounds.
The intensity and direction of someone's effort describes which of the
following? - accurate answers-Motivation
Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as
having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience
will be like? - accurate answers-Consistency
A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their
physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice
for the personal trainer in their initial meeting? - accurate answers-Inquire
further about what their motives are for participating
A Certified Personal Trainer asks a client who is not currently doing any
aerobic training how ready they are to do aerobic training one time per week
for 30 minutes using a scale of 1 through 10, with 1 representing not at all
ready and 10 representing completely ready. They say they are at a 1; what
stage of change are they in? - accurate answers-Precontemplation
If a Certified Personal Trainer helps a client improve their technique by using
guided practice to enhance confidence, what determinant of behavior are they
targeting? - accurate answers-Self-efficacy
If a client is using social media to find inspiration, information, or support for
their fitness endeavors, it would be an example of which social construct? -
accurate answers-Social influence
Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of
which component of leadership? - accurate answers-Situational factors
What stage of change is a person in if they are planning on exercising within
the next 6 months? - accurate answers-Contemplation
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? - accurate answers-Energy
can neither be created nor destroyed.
,What is the bone type of the clavicle, radius, and ulna? - accurate answers-
Long
Which component contributes the most to total energy expenditure? -
accurate answers-Resting metabolism
You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet
because she wants to avoid gaining weight. How might you respond, while
staying within your scope of practice? - accurate answers-Some fats are
essential and required in the diet for important physiological processes.
Avoiding all fats might lead to deficiencies.
Which of the following would be the recommended source of hydration after
40 to 45 minutes of exercise with minimal perspiration? - accurate answers-
Water
What is a key mechanism involved in internal feedback? - accurate answers-
Proprioception
What percentage of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) converts to a biologically
available form called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)? - accurate answers-About
5-15%
Which endocrine gland serves as a communication channel between the brain
and pituitary gland? - accurate answers-Hypothalamus
What is end-diastolic volume? - accurate answers-The amount of blood in the
ventricle before contraction
What are the two categories of bone markings? - accurate answers-
Depressions and processes
The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones? - accurate answers-
Insulin
The water-soluble vitamins include which vitamins? - accurate answers-
Vitamin C and the B complex vitamins
, What is cardiac output? - accurate answers-The volume of blood pumped by
the heart per minute
What is the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)? - accurate answers-The point at
which the body switches to using carbohydrates to provide at least half the
fuel for exercise
What area of the chest contains the heart? - accurate answers-mediastinum
The cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to provide the
body with what gas? - accurate answers-Oxygen
Which of the following conditions would produce nutritional ketosis in the
body? - accurate answers-A very low-carbohydrate diet
What is the RDA for protein? - accurate answers-0.8 g/kg of body weight
What are the three macronutrients? - accurate answers-Protein,
carbohydrates, and lipids
What does the electron transport chain (ETC) do? - accurate answers-The ETC
uses a hydrogen gradient to create ATP.
If someone specifically wanted to burn a lot of fat (not necessarily total
calories), what type of exercise should they do? - accurate answers-Low- to
moderate-intensity exercise for 30 to 60 minutes
What answer best describes the building blocks of proteins? - accurate
answers-Essential and nonessential amino acids
When ADP is converted to ATP, what is this process called? - accurate
answers-Phosphorylation
The anterior oblique subsystem includes which of the following muscle
groups? - accurate answers-Adductor (inner) thigh muscles, obliques, and hip
external rotators
Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in the United
States? - accurate answers-Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
