ACSM CPT prepU EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST 2022/2023)
Which of the following forms may be used if a Health/Medical History Evaluation form is not
readily available?
a) Personal-Trainer Client Agreement
b) PAR-Q
c) Informed Consent
d) Health Fitness Assessment - b
Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate regarding strength training in the lumbo-
pelvic region?
a) Supine double leg raises should be avoided, but prone double leg raises are beneficial for clients
who have low-back pain.
b) Full ROM spinal movements with an external load are best performed shortly after rising from
bed.
c) Pelvic stabilization forces the lumbar muscles to be the primary trunk extensors, thereby
providing the overload stimulus for strengthening.
d) Low-back exercises have the most beneficial effect when in the transverse plane. - c
Movement resulting in an increase of the joint angle, usually moving posteriorly in the sagittal
plane is called __________.
a) Rotation
b) Extension
c) Abduction
d) Flexion - b
Scoliosis is defined as:
,a) Posterior deviation of the spine.
b) Medial deviation of the spine.
c) A combination of kyphosis and lordosis.
d) Lateral deviation of the spine. - d
For men, a 3-site skinfold assessment is taken on the ________ side of the body at the ________.
a) Left; triceps, suprailium, and thigh
b) Left; chest, abdomen, and thigh
c) Right; chest, abdomen, and thigh
d) Right; triceps, suprailium, and thigh - c
The most common manifestation of muscle injury is ________.
a) Hyperplasia
b) Hypertrophy
c) Dyspnea
d) Delayed onset muscle soreness - d
Which of the following is a sign or symptom suggestive of cardiovascular disease?
a) Discomfort in the neck and jaw after carrying a heavy suitcase for a several minutes
b) Shortness of breath after climbing several flights of stairs
c) Dull pain in the low back while touching the toes
d) Dizziness after quickly moving from a lying to standing position - a
Which of the following is a chronic benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise?
a) Decreased capillary density in skeletal muscle
,b) Increased heart rate and blood pressure at a given submaximal intensity
c) Decreased maximal oxygen uptake resulting from both central and peripheral adaptations
d) Increased exercise threshold for the onset of disease signs and symptoms - d
Your client has been performing cardiovascular exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, 3 times per week.
During your 3 month assessment you would expect her submaximal heart rate to:
a) Decrease by 10%
b) Stay the same
c) Increase by 10%
d) Decrease by 50% - a
Which of the following is an example of a short bone?
a) Tarsal
b) Ulna
c) Sphenoid
d) Ethnoid - a
Which of the following is the MOST important rationale for a cool-down phase?
a) Prevents blood glucose levels from dropping below pre-exercise levels
b) Minimizes muscle adhesions and post-exercise soreness
c) Elevates plasma levels of β-endorphins
d) Prevents blood pooling in the extremities - d
The intensity of work is represented by ________, amount of force is represented by ________, and
displacement is represented by ________.
a) Torque; velocity of motion; acceleration of motion
, b) Torque; acceleration; exercise selected
c) RPE; resistance; exercise selected
d) RPE; resistance; ROM - d
What muscle group is strengthened when a client performs side-lying leg lifts?
a) Internal rotation
b) Adductors
c) External rotation
d) Abductors - d
Your client notices that he is able to perform several resistance exercises with more weight and a
few more repetitions after the first two weeks of training. Which of the following BEST explains
these training effects?
a) Muscle capillary density
b) Aerobic enzyme changes
c) Anaerobic enzyme changes
d) Neural adaptations - d
Which sport is performed primarily in the aerobic-oxidation system?
a) 100-meter swim
b) Cycling
c) Gymnastics
d) 200- to 440-meter dash - b
A client who states that he or she can participate confidently in an exercise program:
a) Has good self-efficacy related to exercise.
ANSWERS (LATEST 2022/2023)
Which of the following forms may be used if a Health/Medical History Evaluation form is not
readily available?
a) Personal-Trainer Client Agreement
b) PAR-Q
c) Informed Consent
d) Health Fitness Assessment - b
Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate regarding strength training in the lumbo-
pelvic region?
a) Supine double leg raises should be avoided, but prone double leg raises are beneficial for clients
who have low-back pain.
b) Full ROM spinal movements with an external load are best performed shortly after rising from
bed.
c) Pelvic stabilization forces the lumbar muscles to be the primary trunk extensors, thereby
providing the overload stimulus for strengthening.
d) Low-back exercises have the most beneficial effect when in the transverse plane. - c
Movement resulting in an increase of the joint angle, usually moving posteriorly in the sagittal
plane is called __________.
a) Rotation
b) Extension
c) Abduction
d) Flexion - b
Scoliosis is defined as:
,a) Posterior deviation of the spine.
b) Medial deviation of the spine.
c) A combination of kyphosis and lordosis.
d) Lateral deviation of the spine. - d
For men, a 3-site skinfold assessment is taken on the ________ side of the body at the ________.
a) Left; triceps, suprailium, and thigh
b) Left; chest, abdomen, and thigh
c) Right; chest, abdomen, and thigh
d) Right; triceps, suprailium, and thigh - c
The most common manifestation of muscle injury is ________.
a) Hyperplasia
b) Hypertrophy
c) Dyspnea
d) Delayed onset muscle soreness - d
Which of the following is a sign or symptom suggestive of cardiovascular disease?
a) Discomfort in the neck and jaw after carrying a heavy suitcase for a several minutes
b) Shortness of breath after climbing several flights of stairs
c) Dull pain in the low back while touching the toes
d) Dizziness after quickly moving from a lying to standing position - a
Which of the following is a chronic benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise?
a) Decreased capillary density in skeletal muscle
,b) Increased heart rate and blood pressure at a given submaximal intensity
c) Decreased maximal oxygen uptake resulting from both central and peripheral adaptations
d) Increased exercise threshold for the onset of disease signs and symptoms - d
Your client has been performing cardiovascular exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, 3 times per week.
During your 3 month assessment you would expect her submaximal heart rate to:
a) Decrease by 10%
b) Stay the same
c) Increase by 10%
d) Decrease by 50% - a
Which of the following is an example of a short bone?
a) Tarsal
b) Ulna
c) Sphenoid
d) Ethnoid - a
Which of the following is the MOST important rationale for a cool-down phase?
a) Prevents blood glucose levels from dropping below pre-exercise levels
b) Minimizes muscle adhesions and post-exercise soreness
c) Elevates plasma levels of β-endorphins
d) Prevents blood pooling in the extremities - d
The intensity of work is represented by ________, amount of force is represented by ________, and
displacement is represented by ________.
a) Torque; velocity of motion; acceleration of motion
, b) Torque; acceleration; exercise selected
c) RPE; resistance; exercise selected
d) RPE; resistance; ROM - d
What muscle group is strengthened when a client performs side-lying leg lifts?
a) Internal rotation
b) Adductors
c) External rotation
d) Abductors - d
Your client notices that he is able to perform several resistance exercises with more weight and a
few more repetitions after the first two weeks of training. Which of the following BEST explains
these training effects?
a) Muscle capillary density
b) Aerobic enzyme changes
c) Anaerobic enzyme changes
d) Neural adaptations - d
Which sport is performed primarily in the aerobic-oxidation system?
a) 100-meter swim
b) Cycling
c) Gymnastics
d) 200- to 440-meter dash - b
A client who states that he or she can participate confidently in an exercise program:
a) Has good self-efficacy related to exercise.
