NASM CPT PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Of the following individuals, who would be the most suitable for being programmed SAQ
(speed, agility, and quickness) exercises/movements?
a. An overweight client with adequate strength
b. A client who has been exercising for 4 months with some strength
c. A client who has been training 2 months with some improvements in strength
d. A client who has been training for 1 month with adequate strength
CORRECT ANSWER
d. A client who has been training for 1 month with adequate strength
Question 2
Which of the following effects of the cardiovascular system occurs during exercise?
a. Decreased venous return
b. Increased ventricular filling
c. Decreased ventricular filling
d. Venous pooling
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Increased ventricular filling
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,Question 3
During a squat, which muscle group isometrically contracts to prevent unnecessary thigh
movement in the frontal plane?
a. Hip extensors
b. Hip internal rotators
c. Hip abductors
d. Hip flexors
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Hip abductors
Question 4
A Certified Personal Trainer may seek further proprioceptive development in which of the
following phases?
a. Phase 5
b. Phase 4
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 1
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Phase 1
Question 5
How can diastolic blood pressure be defined?
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,a. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first
(top) number recorded
b. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between
beats; the second (bottom) number recorded
c. The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which
helps remove heat from the body
d. The measurement of the number of times a heart beats within a specified time period
(usually 1 minute)
CORRECT ANSWER
b. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between
beats; the second (bottom) number recorded
Question 6
Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the
pelvis in the sagittal plane?
a. Medial pelvic tilt
b. Posterior pelvic tilt
c. Lateral pelvic tilt
d. Anterior pelvic tilt
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Posterior pelvic tilt
Question 7
Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a key role in energy
metabolism?
a. B vitamins
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, b. Water-soluble vitamins
c. Vitamin C
d. Fat-soluble vitamins
CORRECT ANSWER
a. B vitamins
Question 8
Using battle ropes is considered which sort of exercise?
a. Low-impact activity
b. Proprioceptive training
c. High-impact activity
d. Steady-state aerobic training
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Low-impact activity
Question 9
Vitamin K supplements should be avoided by those taking which type of medication?
a. Inhalers
b. Painkillers
c. Insulin
d. Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Of the following individuals, who would be the most suitable for being programmed SAQ
(speed, agility, and quickness) exercises/movements?
a. An overweight client with adequate strength
b. A client who has been exercising for 4 months with some strength
c. A client who has been training 2 months with some improvements in strength
d. A client who has been training for 1 month with adequate strength
CORRECT ANSWER
d. A client who has been training for 1 month with adequate strength
Question 2
Which of the following effects of the cardiovascular system occurs during exercise?
a. Decreased venous return
b. Increased ventricular filling
c. Decreased ventricular filling
d. Venous pooling
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Increased ventricular filling
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,Question 3
During a squat, which muscle group isometrically contracts to prevent unnecessary thigh
movement in the frontal plane?
a. Hip extensors
b. Hip internal rotators
c. Hip abductors
d. Hip flexors
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Hip abductors
Question 4
A Certified Personal Trainer may seek further proprioceptive development in which of the
following phases?
a. Phase 5
b. Phase 4
c. Phase 3
d. Phase 1
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Phase 1
Question 5
How can diastolic blood pressure be defined?
2
,a. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first
(top) number recorded
b. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between
beats; the second (bottom) number recorded
c. The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which
helps remove heat from the body
d. The measurement of the number of times a heart beats within a specified time period
(usually 1 minute)
CORRECT ANSWER
b. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between
beats; the second (bottom) number recorded
Question 6
Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the
pelvis in the sagittal plane?
a. Medial pelvic tilt
b. Posterior pelvic tilt
c. Lateral pelvic tilt
d. Anterior pelvic tilt
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Posterior pelvic tilt
Question 7
Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a key role in energy
metabolism?
a. B vitamins
3
, b. Water-soluble vitamins
c. Vitamin C
d. Fat-soluble vitamins
CORRECT ANSWER
a. B vitamins
Question 8
Using battle ropes is considered which sort of exercise?
a. Low-impact activity
b. Proprioceptive training
c. High-impact activity
d. Steady-state aerobic training
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Low-impact activity
Question 9
Vitamin K supplements should be avoided by those taking which type of medication?
a. Inhalers
b. Painkillers
c. Insulin
d. Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
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