ACSM CPT EXAM|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for
musculoskeletal injury?
A) Cycling
B) Walking
C) Skiing
D) Water exercise
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Water exercise
Question 2
In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Preparation
Question 3
Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels?
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,A) Nitrates
B) Beta-blockers
C) Antihyperlipidemics
D) Aspirin
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Antihyperlipidemics
Question 4
Which of the following represents more than 90% of the fat stored in the body and is
composed of a glycerol molecule connected to three fatty acids?
A) Phospholipids
B) Cholesterol
C) Triglycerides (TG)
D) Free fatty acids
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Triglycerides (TG)
Question 5
Limited flexibility of which of the following muscle groups increases the risk of low back
pain?
A) Quadriceps
B) Hamstrings
C) Hip flexors
D) Gluteus maximus
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Hamstrings
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,Question 6
Calcium, phosphorus magnesium, potassium, sulfur, sodium, and chloride are examples of
____________.
A) Macrominerals
B) Microminerals
C) Proteins
D) Vitamins
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Microminerals
Question 7
Which of the following terms represents an imaginary horizontal plane passing through
the midsection of the body and dividing it into upper and lower portions?
A) Sagittal
B) Frontal
C) Transverse
D) Superior
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Transverse
Question 8
A personal trainer fails to spot a client performing heavy incline dumbbell presses and the
client injures himself when the dumbbell is dropped on his face. Which of the following
identify the appropriate type of negligence displayed in this section?
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, A) Admission
B) Commission
C) Omission
D) Legal
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Omission
Question 9
Which of the following blood pressure (BP) readings would characterize hypertension in
the adult?
A) 100/60 mm Hg
B) 110/70 mm Hg
C) 120/80 mm Hg
D) 140/90 mm Hg
CORRECT ANSWER
D) 140/90 mm Hg
Question 10
Which of the following stages define people having the greatest risk of relapse?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Action
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for
musculoskeletal injury?
A) Cycling
B) Walking
C) Skiing
D) Water exercise
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Water exercise
Question 2
In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Preparation
Question 3
Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels?
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,A) Nitrates
B) Beta-blockers
C) Antihyperlipidemics
D) Aspirin
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Antihyperlipidemics
Question 4
Which of the following represents more than 90% of the fat stored in the body and is
composed of a glycerol molecule connected to three fatty acids?
A) Phospholipids
B) Cholesterol
C) Triglycerides (TG)
D) Free fatty acids
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Triglycerides (TG)
Question 5
Limited flexibility of which of the following muscle groups increases the risk of low back
pain?
A) Quadriceps
B) Hamstrings
C) Hip flexors
D) Gluteus maximus
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Hamstrings
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,Question 6
Calcium, phosphorus magnesium, potassium, sulfur, sodium, and chloride are examples of
____________.
A) Macrominerals
B) Microminerals
C) Proteins
D) Vitamins
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Microminerals
Question 7
Which of the following terms represents an imaginary horizontal plane passing through
the midsection of the body and dividing it into upper and lower portions?
A) Sagittal
B) Frontal
C) Transverse
D) Superior
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Transverse
Question 8
A personal trainer fails to spot a client performing heavy incline dumbbell presses and the
client injures himself when the dumbbell is dropped on his face. Which of the following
identify the appropriate type of negligence displayed in this section?
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, A) Admission
B) Commission
C) Omission
D) Legal
CORRECT ANSWER
C) Omission
Question 9
Which of the following blood pressure (BP) readings would characterize hypertension in
the adult?
A) 100/60 mm Hg
B) 110/70 mm Hg
C) 120/80 mm Hg
D) 140/90 mm Hg
CORRECT ANSWER
D) 140/90 mm Hg
Question 10
Which of the following stages define people having the greatest risk of relapse?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Action
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