ACTION CPT COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS STUDY GUIDE
●● (CSP) Which of the following activities is safe for pregnant women
to engage in?
Answer: Swimming
●● (CB) Which of the following was most likely created using the
principles of biomechanics?
Answer: An ergonomic office chair
(All of the above)**
A supportive device for those with carpal tunnel syndrome
Shoe inserts to correct posture
●● (CES)What are the primary muscles used during normal breathing?
Answer: External intercostals and diaphragm
●● (CPD) You are working with a new client who is overweight and
wants to lose 30 pounds, but has never engaged in an exercise program
before. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate to
begin with?
Answer: Walking?
,●● (CB) The study of human motion itself is known as:
Answer: Kinematics
●● (CES) What type of muscle action generates tension in the muscle,
but does not lengthen or shorten it?
Answer: Isometric (or static)
●● (CN) How can the trainer determine whether or not the client is
adequately replenishing their fluids while engaging in long, vigorous
workouts?
Answer: Weigh the client before, during, and after the workout
●● (CES) Because skeletal muscles are grouped together, they cannot
function separately. True or false?
Answer: false
●● (CF) It is normal and expected to feel pain while stretching.
Answer: False
●● (CES) The ATP-CP system is primarily used to generate energy for:
Answer: Immediate use
, ●● (CN) Fats do not serve any purpose in a healthy diet and should be
avoided completely. True or false?
Answer: False
●● (CN) What is the primary source of fuel for the body?
Answer: Carbohydrates
●● (CN) Which of the following is a healthy source of protein?
Answer: ***all of the above****
low fat milk
eggs
almonds
●● (CB) A special device called a dynamometer is required to perform
__________ muscle actions.
Answer: Isokinetic
●● (CB) Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups of
proprioceptors?
Answer: Spinal proprioceptors
●● (CN) On average, how many calories are expended during 1 minute
of strenuous activity?
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS STUDY GUIDE
●● (CSP) Which of the following activities is safe for pregnant women
to engage in?
Answer: Swimming
●● (CB) Which of the following was most likely created using the
principles of biomechanics?
Answer: An ergonomic office chair
(All of the above)**
A supportive device for those with carpal tunnel syndrome
Shoe inserts to correct posture
●● (CES)What are the primary muscles used during normal breathing?
Answer: External intercostals and diaphragm
●● (CPD) You are working with a new client who is overweight and
wants to lose 30 pounds, but has never engaged in an exercise program
before. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate to
begin with?
Answer: Walking?
,●● (CB) The study of human motion itself is known as:
Answer: Kinematics
●● (CES) What type of muscle action generates tension in the muscle,
but does not lengthen or shorten it?
Answer: Isometric (or static)
●● (CN) How can the trainer determine whether or not the client is
adequately replenishing their fluids while engaging in long, vigorous
workouts?
Answer: Weigh the client before, during, and after the workout
●● (CES) Because skeletal muscles are grouped together, they cannot
function separately. True or false?
Answer: false
●● (CF) It is normal and expected to feel pain while stretching.
Answer: False
●● (CES) The ATP-CP system is primarily used to generate energy for:
Answer: Immediate use
, ●● (CN) Fats do not serve any purpose in a healthy diet and should be
avoided completely. True or false?
Answer: False
●● (CN) What is the primary source of fuel for the body?
Answer: Carbohydrates
●● (CN) Which of the following is a healthy source of protein?
Answer: ***all of the above****
low fat milk
eggs
almonds
●● (CB) A special device called a dynamometer is required to perform
__________ muscle actions.
Answer: Isokinetic
●● (CB) Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups of
proprioceptors?
Answer: Spinal proprioceptors
●● (CN) On average, how many calories are expended during 1 minute
of strenuous activity?
