NASM CPT EXAMS SET MARKING SCHEME
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS 2026 SKILL CHECK
VERIFIED.
◍ What is homeostasis? Answer: A process by which the human
body continually strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium.
◍ COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Answer: A group
of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
◍ Confidentiality Answer: Respecting the privacy of both parties
and keeping details secret
◍ insulin resistance Answer: Unique to type 2 diabetes
◍ Activity that best demonstrates evidence-based practice Answer:
Referring peer-reviewed research
◍ Statement most accurate about cancer Answer: Cells in the body
grow abnormally
◍ Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear is which part of the body
Answer: Knee
, ◍ Leading cause of death in the world today Answer: Coronary
artery disease
◍ How can health best be defined? Answer: A state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of
the disease of infirmity.
◍ infirmity Answer: (n.) a weakness or ailment (physical, mental,
moral, etc.)
◍ What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once
in their lifetime? Answer: 80%
◍ Fitness professionals to remain successful in the industry Answer:
Keeping up with the latest science and changes in the industry
◍ What type of health concern is the leading cause of death in the
world today? Answer: Chronic disease and conditions
◍ Which term refers to a person's education, income, and
occupation? Answer: Socioeconomic status
◍ Acute disease Answer: short-term illness that develops quickly
◍ Which best defines cholesterol? Answer: A waxy, fat like
substance found in bodily cells
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS 2026 SKILL CHECK
VERIFIED.
◍ What is homeostasis? Answer: A process by which the human
body continually strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium.
◍ COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Answer: A group
of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
◍ Confidentiality Answer: Respecting the privacy of both parties
and keeping details secret
◍ insulin resistance Answer: Unique to type 2 diabetes
◍ Activity that best demonstrates evidence-based practice Answer:
Referring peer-reviewed research
◍ Statement most accurate about cancer Answer: Cells in the body
grow abnormally
◍ Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear is which part of the body
Answer: Knee
, ◍ Leading cause of death in the world today Answer: Coronary
artery disease
◍ How can health best be defined? Answer: A state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of
the disease of infirmity.
◍ infirmity Answer: (n.) a weakness or ailment (physical, mental,
moral, etc.)
◍ What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once
in their lifetime? Answer: 80%
◍ Fitness professionals to remain successful in the industry Answer:
Keeping up with the latest science and changes in the industry
◍ What type of health concern is the leading cause of death in the
world today? Answer: Chronic disease and conditions
◍ Which term refers to a person's education, income, and
occupation? Answer: Socioeconomic status
◍ Acute disease Answer: short-term illness that develops quickly
◍ Which best defines cholesterol? Answer: A waxy, fat like
substance found in bodily cells
