NSCA CSCS EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most
muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular
power?
CORRECT ANSWER
vertical jump
Question 2
When measuring maximal strength of a soccer player , which of the following could
potentially adversely affect the test-retest reliability of the results?
I. using multiple testers
II. retesting at a different time of day
III. an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
IV . using an established testing protocol
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only
CORRECT ANSWER
c
Question 3
1
,All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's
cardiovascular fitness in the heat EXCEPT
a. performing the test in an indoor facility
b. using salt tablets to retain water
c. scheduling the test in the morning
d. drinking fluids during the test
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 4
The bench press, vertical jump, and 10 m (11-yard) sprint are the MOST valid tests for
which of the following American football positions?
a. quarterback
b. defensive back
c. wide receiver
d. defensive lineman
CORRECT ANSWER
d
Question 5
Which of the following sequences will produce the MOST reliable results?
a. 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press
b. T-test, 1RM power clean, 1RM bench press, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run
c. 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press, T-test, 1RM power clean
d. 1RM bench press, 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, b
Question 6
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity
lasting
a. less than 10 seconds
b. 30 to 90 seconds
c. 2 to 3 minutes
d. longer than 5 minutes
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 7
Which of the following tests is NOT used to measure maximum muscular power?
a. Margaria-Kalamen test
b. vertical jump
c. 40-yard (37 m) sprint
d. 1RM power clean
CORRECT ANSWER
c
Question 8
Flexibility of which of these muscle groups or body areas is assessed during the sit-and-
reach test?
I. hamstrings
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A college basketball coach would like to know which one of her players has the most
muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular
power?
CORRECT ANSWER
vertical jump
Question 2
When measuring maximal strength of a soccer player , which of the following could
potentially adversely affect the test-retest reliability of the results?
I. using multiple testers
II. retesting at a different time of day
III. an athlete's inexperience with the tested exercise
IV . using an established testing protocol
a. I and III only
b. II and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, and IV only
CORRECT ANSWER
c
Question 3
1
,All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete's
cardiovascular fitness in the heat EXCEPT
a. performing the test in an indoor facility
b. using salt tablets to retain water
c. scheduling the test in the morning
d. drinking fluids during the test
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 4
The bench press, vertical jump, and 10 m (11-yard) sprint are the MOST valid tests for
which of the following American football positions?
a. quarterback
b. defensive back
c. wide receiver
d. defensive lineman
CORRECT ANSWER
d
Question 5
Which of the following sequences will produce the MOST reliable results?
a. 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press
b. T-test, 1RM power clean, 1RM bench press, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run
c. 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run, 1RM bench press, T-test, 1RM power clean
d. 1RM bench press, 1RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, b
Question 6
Anaerobic capacity is quantified as the maximal power output achieved during activity
lasting
a. less than 10 seconds
b. 30 to 90 seconds
c. 2 to 3 minutes
d. longer than 5 minutes
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 7
Which of the following tests is NOT used to measure maximum muscular power?
a. Margaria-Kalamen test
b. vertical jump
c. 40-yard (37 m) sprint
d. 1RM power clean
CORRECT ANSWER
c
Question 8
Flexibility of which of these muscle groups or body areas is assessed during the sit-and-
reach test?
I. hamstrings
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