NASM CPT Exam Study Guide Questions And
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In a client with lower crossed syndrome, which of the following muscles is lengthened? -
ANSWER gluteus maximus
What is the BMI range with the lowest risk of disease? - ANSWER 22-24.9
Which muscle do clients need proper extensibility of before performing the ball medicine
ball (MB) pullover throw exercise, in order to decrease stress to the low back and
shoulders? - ANSWER Latissimus dorsi
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch exercise? - ANSWER
90-degree
Bracing occurs when a person contracts the abdominal and buttock muscles at the
same time as which of the following? - ANSWER Lower back
When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a
correct body position? - ANSWER Posteriorly rotated pelvis
Ryan is performing static stretching on a client's calves after an overhead squat
assessment. Which of the following is most likely to have prompted him to perform this
procedure? - ANSWER The client's feet had turned out.
Which of the following is a factor of the FITTE principle used to determine exercise
training programs for each individual? - ANSWER Frequency
Which of the following clients would use active-isolated stretching during a warm-up? -
ANSWER Strength Level client
What technique uses a co-contraction of global muscles to enhance global trunk
stability? - ANSWER Bracing
Holding a static stretch for at least 30 seconds causes which of the following
neuromuscular phenomena? - ANSWER Autogenic inhibition
To which of the following do the local core stabilizers attach? - ANSWER Vertebrae
,In which of the following cases should a static stretch be performed? - ANSWER When
overactive muscles have been identified
Internally rotating the back hip during the active kneeling hip flexor stretch places a
greater stretch on which of the following muscles? - ANSWER Psoas
How long does pressure need to be held on the tender spot while using self-myofascial
release? - ANSWER 30 seconds minimum
If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to
compensate for a weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example
of which of the following? - ANSWER Synergistic dominance
Which of the following is a benefit of integrated cardiorespiratory training? - ANSWER It
decreases resting heart rate.
What is the phenomenon called when prolonged Golgi tendon organ stimulation
provides an inhibitory action to muscle spindles? - ANSWER Autogenic inhibition
Which of the following exercises is also a dynamic stretch? - ANSWER Single-leg squat
touchdown
Alan is utilizing self-myofascial release for his corrective flexibility protocols. Where
should the foam roll be placed for the latissimus dorsi? - ANSWER Under the arm
Which of the following is designed to increase joint range of motion (ROM), improve
muscle imbalances, and correct altered joint motion? - ANSWER Corrective Flexibility
Which term refers to the capability of soft tissues to be elongated or stretched? -
ANSWER Extensibility
Lower crossed syndrome - ANSWER A postural distortion syndrome characterized by
an anterior tilt to the pelvis (arched lower back)
Upper crossed syndrome - ANSWER A postural distortion syndrome characterized by a
forward head and rounded shoulders.
For which of the following are Stage I cardiorespiratory training programs designed?
a. To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy sedentary
clients
b. To help clients improve anaerobic power and sprinting capabilities
,c. For clients with low-to-moderate cardiorespiratory fitness levels who are ready to
begin training at higher intensity levels
d. For advanced clients who have a moderately high cardiorespiratory fitness level base
- ANSWER a. To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy
sedentary clients
A waist-to-hip ratio over which of the following puts a female client at risk for a number
of diseases?
Select one:
a. 0.2
b. 0.60
c. 0.80
d. 0.40 - ANSWER c. 0.80
When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a
correct body position?
Select one:
a. 90° horizontally abducted humerus
b. Anteriorly rotated pelvis
c. Posteriorly rotated pelvis
d. 90° internally rotated humerus - ANSWER c. Posteriorly rotated pelvis
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch exercise?
Select one:
a. 45-degree
b. 90-degree
c. 60-degree
d. 120-degree - ANSWER b. 90-degree
Which scenario demonstrates a personal trainer correctly assessing a first-time client?
Select one:
a. Assess the client's cardiorespiratory fitness after reviewing a current health-
history questionnaire.
b. Refer the client to a health care professional if he ANSWERs "no" to one or more
questions on the PAR-Q.
c. Have the client fill out a PAR-Q medical history after the overhead squat
assessment is performed.
d. Avoid movement assessments if a client has been diagnosed with hypertension.
- ANSWER a. Assess the client's cardiorespiratory fitness after reviewing a current
health-history questionnaire.
Reactive training improves neuromuscular efficiency and improves the range of speed
set by which of the following systems?
, Select one:
a. Enteric nervous system
b. Sympathetic nervous system
c. Autonomic nervous system
d. Central nervous system - ANSWER d. Central nervous system
Which of the following is a balance-strength exercise that requires an individual to lift
one leg directly beside the balance leg and then bend from waist to slowly reach hand
toward the toes of the balance leg?
Select one:
a. Single-leg squat touchdown
b. Single-leg squat
c. Single-leg Romanian deadlift
d. Single-leg balance reach - ANSWER c. Single-leg Romanian deadlift
Which of the following represents the pressure within the arterial system when the heart
is resting and filling with blood? Select one: a. Systolic
b. Diastolic
c. Distal
d. Medial - ANSWER b. Diastolic
Which of the following exercise techniques involves lying on one's back and raising the
hips off a bench?
Select one:
a. The floor cobra
b. The squat curl
c. The inverted row
d. The reverse crunch - ANSWER d. The reverse crunch
During a standing pulling assessment, a client compensates by moving his head
forward. Which of the following static stretches would be appropriate for this client?
Select one:
a. Erector spinae
b. Piriformis
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Levator scapulae - ANSWER d. Levator scapulae
Shortly after starting his new job as an editor and writer, Mark begins to complain of
pain in the neck and shoulders. Which of the following postures are most likely to have
led to his discomfort?
Select one:
a. Arms fallen forward
b. Excessive forward lean
c. Knees caved in and feet turned out
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In a client with lower crossed syndrome, which of the following muscles is lengthened? -
ANSWER gluteus maximus
What is the BMI range with the lowest risk of disease? - ANSWER 22-24.9
Which muscle do clients need proper extensibility of before performing the ball medicine
ball (MB) pullover throw exercise, in order to decrease stress to the low back and
shoulders? - ANSWER Latissimus dorsi
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch exercise? - ANSWER
90-degree
Bracing occurs when a person contracts the abdominal and buttock muscles at the
same time as which of the following? - ANSWER Lower back
When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a
correct body position? - ANSWER Posteriorly rotated pelvis
Ryan is performing static stretching on a client's calves after an overhead squat
assessment. Which of the following is most likely to have prompted him to perform this
procedure? - ANSWER The client's feet had turned out.
Which of the following is a factor of the FITTE principle used to determine exercise
training programs for each individual? - ANSWER Frequency
Which of the following clients would use active-isolated stretching during a warm-up? -
ANSWER Strength Level client
What technique uses a co-contraction of global muscles to enhance global trunk
stability? - ANSWER Bracing
Holding a static stretch for at least 30 seconds causes which of the following
neuromuscular phenomena? - ANSWER Autogenic inhibition
To which of the following do the local core stabilizers attach? - ANSWER Vertebrae
,In which of the following cases should a static stretch be performed? - ANSWER When
overactive muscles have been identified
Internally rotating the back hip during the active kneeling hip flexor stretch places a
greater stretch on which of the following muscles? - ANSWER Psoas
How long does pressure need to be held on the tender spot while using self-myofascial
release? - ANSWER 30 seconds minimum
If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to
compensate for a weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example
of which of the following? - ANSWER Synergistic dominance
Which of the following is a benefit of integrated cardiorespiratory training? - ANSWER It
decreases resting heart rate.
What is the phenomenon called when prolonged Golgi tendon organ stimulation
provides an inhibitory action to muscle spindles? - ANSWER Autogenic inhibition
Which of the following exercises is also a dynamic stretch? - ANSWER Single-leg squat
touchdown
Alan is utilizing self-myofascial release for his corrective flexibility protocols. Where
should the foam roll be placed for the latissimus dorsi? - ANSWER Under the arm
Which of the following is designed to increase joint range of motion (ROM), improve
muscle imbalances, and correct altered joint motion? - ANSWER Corrective Flexibility
Which term refers to the capability of soft tissues to be elongated or stretched? -
ANSWER Extensibility
Lower crossed syndrome - ANSWER A postural distortion syndrome characterized by
an anterior tilt to the pelvis (arched lower back)
Upper crossed syndrome - ANSWER A postural distortion syndrome characterized by a
forward head and rounded shoulders.
For which of the following are Stage I cardiorespiratory training programs designed?
a. To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy sedentary
clients
b. To help clients improve anaerobic power and sprinting capabilities
,c. For clients with low-to-moderate cardiorespiratory fitness levels who are ready to
begin training at higher intensity levels
d. For advanced clients who have a moderately high cardiorespiratory fitness level base
- ANSWER a. To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy
sedentary clients
A waist-to-hip ratio over which of the following puts a female client at risk for a number
of diseases?
Select one:
a. 0.2
b. 0.60
c. 0.80
d. 0.40 - ANSWER c. 0.80
When performing the static latissimus dorsi ball stretch, which of the following is a
correct body position?
Select one:
a. 90° horizontally abducted humerus
b. Anteriorly rotated pelvis
c. Posteriorly rotated pelvis
d. 90° internally rotated humerus - ANSWER c. Posteriorly rotated pelvis
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch exercise?
Select one:
a. 45-degree
b. 90-degree
c. 60-degree
d. 120-degree - ANSWER b. 90-degree
Which scenario demonstrates a personal trainer correctly assessing a first-time client?
Select one:
a. Assess the client's cardiorespiratory fitness after reviewing a current health-
history questionnaire.
b. Refer the client to a health care professional if he ANSWERs "no" to one or more
questions on the PAR-Q.
c. Have the client fill out a PAR-Q medical history after the overhead squat
assessment is performed.
d. Avoid movement assessments if a client has been diagnosed with hypertension.
- ANSWER a. Assess the client's cardiorespiratory fitness after reviewing a current
health-history questionnaire.
Reactive training improves neuromuscular efficiency and improves the range of speed
set by which of the following systems?
, Select one:
a. Enteric nervous system
b. Sympathetic nervous system
c. Autonomic nervous system
d. Central nervous system - ANSWER d. Central nervous system
Which of the following is a balance-strength exercise that requires an individual to lift
one leg directly beside the balance leg and then bend from waist to slowly reach hand
toward the toes of the balance leg?
Select one:
a. Single-leg squat touchdown
b. Single-leg squat
c. Single-leg Romanian deadlift
d. Single-leg balance reach - ANSWER c. Single-leg Romanian deadlift
Which of the following represents the pressure within the arterial system when the heart
is resting and filling with blood? Select one: a. Systolic
b. Diastolic
c. Distal
d. Medial - ANSWER b. Diastolic
Which of the following exercise techniques involves lying on one's back and raising the
hips off a bench?
Select one:
a. The floor cobra
b. The squat curl
c. The inverted row
d. The reverse crunch - ANSWER d. The reverse crunch
During a standing pulling assessment, a client compensates by moving his head
forward. Which of the following static stretches would be appropriate for this client?
Select one:
a. Erector spinae
b. Piriformis
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Levator scapulae - ANSWER d. Levator scapulae
Shortly after starting his new job as an editor and writer, Mark begins to complain of
pain in the neck and shoulders. Which of the following postures are most likely to have
led to his discomfort?
Select one:
a. Arms fallen forward
b. Excessive forward lean
c. Knees caved in and feet turned out
