NASM CPT Practice Test: Questions & Answers: Latest Updated A+ Guide

Davis's law states which of the following? Select one: a. A chronically shortened muscle will demonstrate poor neuromuscular efficiency. b. Soft tissue models along the lines of stress. c. A tight agonist muscle will decrease neural drive to its functional antagonist. d. The body will seek the path of least resistance during functional movement patterns. (Ans- b. Soft tissue models along the lines of stress Which of the following muscles is underactive if a client demonstrates an anterior pelvic tilt? Select one: a. Erector spinae b. Psoas c. Latissimus dorsi d. Gluteus maximus (Ans- d. Gluteus maximus When assessing an overhead squat, an indication of relative flexibility due to tightness in the lateral gastrocnemius is: Select one: a. the knees moving inward. b. external rotation of the feet. c. excessive forward lean. d. low back arches. (Ans- b. external rotation of the feet. When talking to a client, conversational techniques that express the purported meaning of what was just heard are referred to as: Select one: a. reflections. b. affirmations. c. compliments. d. judgments. (Ans- a. reflections. Which of the following best describes the code of conduct for a fitness professional? Select one: a. A set of scientifically proven and evidence-based theories that a fitness professional can apply to specific fitness programs. b. Guidelines to ensure that all professionals provide the highest level of service and respect for all colleagues, allied professionals, and the general public. c. A set of processes that help a fitness professional determine the number of clients he or she can handle at a given. time d. A set of records that allow a fitness professional to track his or her own progress career-wise. (Ans- b. Guidelines to ensure that all professionals provide the highest level of service and respect for all colleagues, allied professionals, and the general public. Which of the following is a sign that a client has completed an accurate one-rep maximum bench press estimation test? Select one: a. Your client fails after 8-12 repetitions. b. Your client fails after 1 repetition. c. Your client fails at 3 to 5 repetitions. d. Your client fails right before their arms straighten. (Ans- c. Your client fails at 3 to 5 repetitions.