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NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Updated and Graded A
When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? Correct Answer-upon waking in the
morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. Correct Answer-YMCA 3-Min Step Test
& Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Correct Answer-Underwater weighing,
bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition, movement
assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? Correct Answer-Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? Correct Answer-35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar flexion?
Correct Answer-Gastrocnemius and soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and external rotation.
Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation, lifestyle, and medical
background Correct Answer-Subjective information
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During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the feet turn out?
Correct Answer-Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the knees move
inward? Correct Answer-Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is an
excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure Correct Answer-Beta-blockers
What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for extended
periods of time based on occupation? Correct Answer-Wearing dress shoes (high heels)
Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural assessment. Correct
Answer-Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed syndrome
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low back
arches? Correct Answer-Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the client's arms
fall forward? Correct Answer-Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's shoulders elevate
and/or the head moves forward? Correct Answer-Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator
scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a client's feet turn
out? Correct Answer-Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead Squat
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Assessment? Correct Answer-Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during an Overhead Squat
Assessment? Correct Answer-Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client shows
an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's low
back arches? Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's shoulders
elevate? Correct Answer-Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's head protrudes
forward? Correct Answer-Deep cervical flexors
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them foam roll and stretch?
Correct Answer-Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them strengthen? Correct
Answer-Underactive muscles
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control. Correct
AnswerShark Skill Test
Name 2 conditions in which Beta-blockers might be prescribed. Correct Answer-High blood pressure and
arrhythmias
What muscle action develops tension while lengthening and prevents resistance from accelerating in an
uncontrolled manner? Correct Answer-Eccentric
NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Updated and Graded A
When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? Correct Answer-upon waking in the
morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. Correct Answer-YMCA 3-Min Step Test
& Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Correct Answer-Underwater weighing,
bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition, movement
assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? Correct Answer-Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? Correct Answer-35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar flexion?
Correct Answer-Gastrocnemius and soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and external rotation.
Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation, lifestyle, and medical
background Correct Answer-Subjective information
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During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the feet turn out?
Correct Answer-Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the knees move
inward? Correct Answer-Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is an
excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure Correct Answer-Beta-blockers
What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for extended
periods of time based on occupation? Correct Answer-Wearing dress shoes (high heels)
Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural assessment. Correct
Answer-Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed syndrome
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low back
arches? Correct Answer-Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the client's arms
fall forward? Correct Answer-Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's shoulders elevate
and/or the head moves forward? Correct Answer-Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator
scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a client's feet turn
out? Correct Answer-Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead Squat
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Assessment? Correct Answer-Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during an Overhead Squat
Assessment? Correct Answer-Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client shows
an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's low
back arches? Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's shoulders
elevate? Correct Answer-Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's head protrudes
forward? Correct Answer-Deep cervical flexors
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them foam roll and stretch?
Correct Answer-Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them strengthen? Correct
Answer-Underactive muscles
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control. Correct
AnswerShark Skill Test
Name 2 conditions in which Beta-blockers might be prescribed. Correct Answer-High blood pressure and
arrhythmias
What muscle action develops tension while lengthening and prevents resistance from accelerating in an
uncontrolled manner? Correct Answer-Eccentric
