NASM PRACTICE TEST 1 (ULTIMATE) 2025/26 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following is the most highly
progressed plyometric exercise?
a. Frontal plane box jump-up
b. Sagittal plane box jump-down
c. Transverse plane box jump-down
d. Sagittal plane box jump-up - (ANSWER)Transverse plane box jump-down
What best defines a Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)? - (ANSWER)A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an
individual's physical readiness to engage in structured exercise.
Which physiological systems comprise the
human movement system (HMS)? - (ANSWER)The muscular, skeletal, and nervous
systems
What is defined as the ability to produce and
maintain force production for prolonged
periods of time? - (ANSWER)muscular endurance
Food is composed of which three compounds? - (ANSWER)carbohydrates, fats, proteins
Which is not part of triple extension involved in
backside sprint mechanics? - (ANSWER)hip abduction
When attempting to increase muscular size and
strength in the lower body, which of the
following exercise is least likely to be
beneficial? - (ANSWER)BOSU squat
,NASM PRACTICE TEST 1 (ULTIMATE) 2025/26 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS.
Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when
which of the following happens? - (ANSWER)When goals are not adjusted
What is the primary goal of repeating flexibility
training during a cool-down? - (ANSWER)Restore optimal length-tension relationships
Which of the following muscles are responsible
for normal resting state (quiet) breathing? - (ANSWER)diaphragm
What muscles work with the obliques will assist
a client in completing a standing cable rotation
movement? - (ANSWER)erector spinae
What are the recommended training variables
for dynamic stretching? - (ANSWER)1 set, 10 to 15 repetitions, 3 to 10 exercises
What type of movement happens during the
concentric phase of plyometric exercise? - (ANSWER)Jump
What is the most important reason that a
Certified Personal Trainer should make sure an
older adult has been cleared by the medical
provider to take part in a balance training
program? - (ANSWER)To ensure safety
What is the general recommended rest
between SAQ reps for intermediate clients? - (ANSWER)0-60 seconds
, NASM PRACTICE TEST 1 (ULTIMATE) 2025/26 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS.
What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult
during rest? - (ANSWER)15 breaths per minute
Which of the following modalities is the least
likely to increase joint instability? - (ANSWER)Strength machines
What two factors are used to calculate body
mass index (BMI)? - (ANSWER)height and weight
Which component of an OPT workout is
intended to help preserve client autonomy? - (ANSWER)Client's choice
What statement best describes the category of
simple sugars? - (ANSWER)Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by the body
What is the Tanaka formula, which is used to
estimate an individual's maximal heart rate? - (ANSWER)208 - (0.7 x age)
What type of muscle action would expend the
highest amount of energy at a fixed resistance
level over a comparable duration? - (ANSWER)concentric
What is known as a sudden lack of blood
supply to the brain, caused by either a
blockage in an artery or a ruptured blood
vessel? - (ANSWER)stroke
What step height is used for the YMCA 3-
minute step test? - (ANSWER)12 inches
Which of the following is the most highly
progressed plyometric exercise?
a. Frontal plane box jump-up
b. Sagittal plane box jump-down
c. Transverse plane box jump-down
d. Sagittal plane box jump-up - (ANSWER)Transverse plane box jump-down
What best defines a Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)? - (ANSWER)A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an
individual's physical readiness to engage in structured exercise.
Which physiological systems comprise the
human movement system (HMS)? - (ANSWER)The muscular, skeletal, and nervous
systems
What is defined as the ability to produce and
maintain force production for prolonged
periods of time? - (ANSWER)muscular endurance
Food is composed of which three compounds? - (ANSWER)carbohydrates, fats, proteins
Which is not part of triple extension involved in
backside sprint mechanics? - (ANSWER)hip abduction
When attempting to increase muscular size and
strength in the lower body, which of the
following exercise is least likely to be
beneficial? - (ANSWER)BOSU squat
,NASM PRACTICE TEST 1 (ULTIMATE) 2025/26 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS.
Unrealistic goals can become a barrier when
which of the following happens? - (ANSWER)When goals are not adjusted
What is the primary goal of repeating flexibility
training during a cool-down? - (ANSWER)Restore optimal length-tension relationships
Which of the following muscles are responsible
for normal resting state (quiet) breathing? - (ANSWER)diaphragm
What muscles work with the obliques will assist
a client in completing a standing cable rotation
movement? - (ANSWER)erector spinae
What are the recommended training variables
for dynamic stretching? - (ANSWER)1 set, 10 to 15 repetitions, 3 to 10 exercises
What type of movement happens during the
concentric phase of plyometric exercise? - (ANSWER)Jump
What is the most important reason that a
Certified Personal Trainer should make sure an
older adult has been cleared by the medical
provider to take part in a balance training
program? - (ANSWER)To ensure safety
What is the general recommended rest
between SAQ reps for intermediate clients? - (ANSWER)0-60 seconds
, NASM PRACTICE TEST 1 (ULTIMATE) 2025/26 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS.
What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult
during rest? - (ANSWER)15 breaths per minute
Which of the following modalities is the least
likely to increase joint instability? - (ANSWER)Strength machines
What two factors are used to calculate body
mass index (BMI)? - (ANSWER)height and weight
Which component of an OPT workout is
intended to help preserve client autonomy? - (ANSWER)Client's choice
What statement best describes the category of
simple sugars? - (ANSWER)Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by the body
What is the Tanaka formula, which is used to
estimate an individual's maximal heart rate? - (ANSWER)208 - (0.7 x age)
What type of muscle action would expend the
highest amount of energy at a fixed resistance
level over a comparable duration? - (ANSWER)concentric
What is known as a sudden lack of blood
supply to the brain, caused by either a
blockage in an artery or a ruptured blood
vessel? - (ANSWER)stroke
What step height is used for the YMCA 3-
minute step test? - (ANSWER)12 inches
