NASM CPT 7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing
assessment?
Serratus anterior
Cervical extensors
Lower trapezius
Upper trapezius ANSW✅✅Lower trapezius
What is the best description of a steady-state heart rate?
The point at which the body's energy system converts glycogen to glucose without the use of oxygen
The point at which glucose provides nearly all the energy for the activity
The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources
Any stage at which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes
relatively constant in relation to the amount of work being performed ANSW✅✅Any stage at
which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively
constant in relation to the amount of work being performed
How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory
fitness level of an individual?
It is measured over a 10-second count during the last 30 seconds of the test.
It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following the test.
It is measured over a 30-second count during the last minute of the test.
It is measured over a 20-second count immediately following the test. ANSW✅✅It is measured
over a 60-second count immediately following the test.
Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?
Gluteus maximus and medius
Upper trapezius
Hip flexors
,Adductor complex ANSW✅✅Adductor complex
Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper
extremities during a pushing movement?
Overhead press
Bench press strength assessment
Push-up test
Pushing assessment ANSW✅✅Push-up test
Which of the following waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) places Amy (a female) in the high-risk category for
cardiovascular disease?
WHR of 0.78
WHR of 0.88
WHR of 0.83
WHR of 0.72 ANSW✅✅WHR of 0.88
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at
which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
Chest, suprailiac, and abdomen
Abdomen, thigh, and suprailiac
Triceps, abdomen, and thigh ANSW✅✅Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
When is a muscle considered overactive?
When it is in a state of elevated neural activity (compared to its antagonist muscle), which causes
the muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction
When a muscle is elongated and in a state of reduced neural activity
When it is in a state of elevated neural activity (compared to its antagonist muscle), which causes
the muscle to be held in a chronic state of relaxation
When a muscle is experiencing neural inhibition and limited neuromuscular recruitment
ANSW✅✅When it is in a state of elevated neural activity (compared to its antagonist muscle),
which causes the muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction
,In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting
blood pressure?
The cuff is inflated to a value 5 to 10 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt
at the wrist.
The cuff is inflated to a value 70 to 80 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be
felt at the wrist.
The cuff is inflated to a value 45 to 55 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be
felt at the wrist.
The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be
felt at the wrist. ANSW✅✅The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at
which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.
Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?
Tensor fascia latae
Adductor complex
Lower trapezius
Gluteus maximus and medius ANSW✅✅Gluteus maximus and medius
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?
Lower trapezius
Upper trapezius
Hip flexors
Adductor complex ANSW✅✅Upper trapezius
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pulling
assessment?
Lower trapezius
Serratus anterior
Upper trapezius
Cervical extensors ANSW✅✅Lower trapezius
The PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process reflects what three health indicators?
An individual's current level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and
the individual's desired exercise intensity
, An individual's desired exercise intensity, body composition, and gender
An individual's habits related to exercise, diet, and sleep
An individual's current level of physical activity, age, and weight ANSW✅✅An individual's current
level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and the individual's desired
exercise intensity
How can diastolic blood pressure be defined?
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number
recorded
The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps
remove heat from the body
The measurement of the number of times a heart beats within a specified time period (usually 1
minute)
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the
second (bottom) number ANSW✅✅The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the
heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded
When sequencing physiological assessments, which of the following would produce a better result if
measured immediately after exercise rather than before exercise?
Blood pressure
Flexibility
Body composition
Resting heart rate ANSW✅✅Flexibility
Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead
squat assessment?
Gluteus medius
Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings complex
Hip flexor complex ANSW✅✅Hip flexor complex
If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client's heart
rate be?
64 beats per minute
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing
assessment?
Serratus anterior
Cervical extensors
Lower trapezius
Upper trapezius ANSW✅✅Lower trapezius
What is the best description of a steady-state heart rate?
The point at which the body's energy system converts glycogen to glucose without the use of oxygen
The point at which glucose provides nearly all the energy for the activity
The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources
Any stage at which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes
relatively constant in relation to the amount of work being performed ANSW✅✅Any stage at
which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively
constant in relation to the amount of work being performed
How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory
fitness level of an individual?
It is measured over a 10-second count during the last 30 seconds of the test.
It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following the test.
It is measured over a 30-second count during the last minute of the test.
It is measured over a 20-second count immediately following the test. ANSW✅✅It is measured
over a 60-second count immediately following the test.
Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?
Gluteus maximus and medius
Upper trapezius
Hip flexors
,Adductor complex ANSW✅✅Adductor complex
Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper
extremities during a pushing movement?
Overhead press
Bench press strength assessment
Push-up test
Pushing assessment ANSW✅✅Push-up test
Which of the following waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) places Amy (a female) in the high-risk category for
cardiovascular disease?
WHR of 0.78
WHR of 0.88
WHR of 0.83
WHR of 0.72 ANSW✅✅WHR of 0.88
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at
which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
Chest, suprailiac, and abdomen
Abdomen, thigh, and suprailiac
Triceps, abdomen, and thigh ANSW✅✅Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
When is a muscle considered overactive?
When it is in a state of elevated neural activity (compared to its antagonist muscle), which causes
the muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction
When a muscle is elongated and in a state of reduced neural activity
When it is in a state of elevated neural activity (compared to its antagonist muscle), which causes
the muscle to be held in a chronic state of relaxation
When a muscle is experiencing neural inhibition and limited neuromuscular recruitment
ANSW✅✅When it is in a state of elevated neural activity (compared to its antagonist muscle),
which causes the muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction
,In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting
blood pressure?
The cuff is inflated to a value 5 to 10 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt
at the wrist.
The cuff is inflated to a value 70 to 80 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be
felt at the wrist.
The cuff is inflated to a value 45 to 55 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be
felt at the wrist.
The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be
felt at the wrist. ANSW✅✅The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at
which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.
Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the single-leg squat?
Tensor fascia latae
Adductor complex
Lower trapezius
Gluteus maximus and medius ANSW✅✅Gluteus maximus and medius
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?
Lower trapezius
Upper trapezius
Hip flexors
Adductor complex ANSW✅✅Upper trapezius
Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pulling
assessment?
Lower trapezius
Serratus anterior
Upper trapezius
Cervical extensors ANSW✅✅Lower trapezius
The PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process reflects what three health indicators?
An individual's current level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and
the individual's desired exercise intensity
, An individual's desired exercise intensity, body composition, and gender
An individual's habits related to exercise, diet, and sleep
An individual's current level of physical activity, age, and weight ANSW✅✅An individual's current
level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and the individual's desired
exercise intensity
How can diastolic blood pressure be defined?
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number
recorded
The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps
remove heat from the body
The measurement of the number of times a heart beats within a specified time period (usually 1
minute)
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the
second (bottom) number ANSW✅✅The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the
heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded
When sequencing physiological assessments, which of the following would produce a better result if
measured immediately after exercise rather than before exercise?
Blood pressure
Flexibility
Body composition
Resting heart rate ANSW✅✅Flexibility
Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead
squat assessment?
Gluteus medius
Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings complex
Hip flexor complex ANSW✅✅Hip flexor complex
If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client's heart
rate be?
64 beats per minute
