NASM CPT EXAM ACTUAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What type of lever could be described as having a fulcrum in the
middle like a seesaw?
a. Second class
b. Third class
c. Fourth class
d. First class. Answer: d. first class
◉ Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of
Sports Nutrition recommend what range of protein for most exercising
individuals?
a. 1.0 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight
b. 1.5 to 2.5 g/kg of body weight
c. 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
d. 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight. Answer: d. 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body
weight
◉ What breathing change occurs at the second ventilatory threshold
(VT2)?
, a. Breathing becomes more shallow.
b. Inspiration is prolonged.
c. Breathing settles into a more consistent rhythm.
d. Expiration becomes more forceful.. Answer: d. expiration becomes
more forceful
◉ What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult during rest?
a. 15 breaths per minute
b. 25 breaths per minute
c. 19 breaths per minute
d. 7 breaths per minute. Answer: a. 15 breaths per min
◉ Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and
agility?
a. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)
b. Pro shuttle
c. Vertical jump
d. 40-yard dash. Answer: a. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What type of lever could be described as having a fulcrum in the
middle like a seesaw?
a. Second class
b. Third class
c. Fourth class
d. First class. Answer: d. first class
◉ Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of
Sports Nutrition recommend what range of protein for most exercising
individuals?
a. 1.0 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight
b. 1.5 to 2.5 g/kg of body weight
c. 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
d. 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight. Answer: d. 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body
weight
◉ What breathing change occurs at the second ventilatory threshold
(VT2)?
, a. Breathing becomes more shallow.
b. Inspiration is prolonged.
c. Breathing settles into a more consistent rhythm.
d. Expiration becomes more forceful.. Answer: d. expiration becomes
more forceful
◉ What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult during rest?
a. 15 breaths per minute
b. 25 breaths per minute
c. 19 breaths per minute
d. 7 breaths per minute. Answer: a. 15 breaths per min
◉ Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and
agility?
a. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)
b. Pro shuttle
c. Vertical jump
d. 40-yard dash. Answer: a. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)