MPTC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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Which of the following measures can be used to determine the intensity of cardiorespiratory
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER Talk test
How soon after stopping a training program can muscle atrophy occur? - CORRECT ANSWER
4 weeks
Which of the following is a benefit of small group training? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreases
client adherence to an exercise program
The adaptation of muscular endurance generally requires how much rest between sets of
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 to 60 seconds
Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911
immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER heavy bleeding
The Stages of Change are known as what psychological model? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Transtheoretical Model (TTM)
Which category of nutrients is required in large quantities in the diet to support function and
energy production? - CORRECT ANSWER Macronutrients
On an incident report, which of the following information should be collected? - CORRECT
ANSWER Site of the incident
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique?
- CORRECT ANSWER Open-ended questions
Which acute training variable accounts for the total time a muscle is engaged during a set of
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER Tempo
Which type of muscle is the primary muscle tissue found in human organs? - CORRECT
ANSWER Smooth muscle
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - CORRECT ANSWER Cleaning
and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
,The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pregnant women
Which spinal deviation is characterized by an excessive inward curvature of the lumbar spine
and anterior pelvic tilt? - CORRECT ANSWER Lordosis
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - CORRECT ANSWER Asthma
What type of client assessment is the squat or overhead squat assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Dynamic movement assessment
Muscle cells contain which cellular fluid that is NOT a part of other human cells? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sarcoplasm
. What type of exercise is ideal for a client who is new to strength training and learning new
movement patterns? - CORRECT ANSWER Bodyweight exercises
What type of assessments are based on repeatable, measurable data? - CORRECT ANSWER
Objective assessments
What percentage of maximum heart rate is represented in Zone 3 cardiorespiratory intensity? -
CORRECT ANSWER 71 to 80 percent of maximum heart rate
Flexibility, mobility, balance, and core training are all included in which category of training? -
CORRECT ANSWER Strength training
Which element of fitness requires sensory input from the eyes, ears, and proprioceptors? -
CORRECT ANSWER Balance training
Under the scope of practice for a Certified Personal Trainer, which of the following situations
can a fitness professional help a client with? - CORRECT ANSWER Exercise programming
How many sets and repetitions are performed during German volume training? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 sets of 10 repetitions
The principle of progressive overload states that the body must encounter what type of stress to
drive adaptation? - CORRECT ANSWER Stress that is greater than what is normally
encountered
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity interval training
(HIIT)? - CORRECT ANSWER 85 percent or more of V02 max
What are the primary joints involved in a squat movement pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER Hip,
knee, ankle
,Which personal trainer best practice includes staying within the scope of practice and
establishing boundaries with clients? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining appropriate
relationship boundaries
During exercise, the average human's breathing rate increases to what range and varies based on
exercise intensity? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 to 60 breaths per minute
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? - CORRECT ANSWER
Whole grain bread
In the alveoli of the lungs, air crosses into and out of the capillaries by what process? -
CORRECT ANSWER Diffusion
. What stage of change is someone in if they are sustaining a new, healthy behavior for more than
six months? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintenance
What psychological theory suggests that people are motivated by the need for autonomy,
competence, and relatedness? - CORRECT ANSWER Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
Where in the cell do the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER Mitochondria
Which two macronutrients are the most preferred sources of energy in the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER Carbohydrate and fat
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - CORRECT ANSWER Latissimus dorsi
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find
new prospects? - CORRECT ANSWER Get referrals from clients
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
CORRECT ANSWER power
What is the average vital capacity of the lungs in humans? - CORRECT ANSWER 4000 to
6000 mL
Which proprioceptive organ is targeted during myofascial release techniques? - CORRECT
ANSWER Golgi tendon organ
Which of the following is equipment with a constant resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER
Dumbbell
What is the process of breaking triglycerides down into fatty acids to be converted to acetyl-CoA
during aerobic metabolism called? - CORRECT ANSWER Beta-oxidation
, What type of resistance exercises mimic the natural movements of the body, such as walking? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cross-body exercises
For the training adaptation of maximum strength, what is the recommended number of
repetitions per set? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 to 6 repetitions
Which type of flexibility is most beneficial when performed during a cooldown or on a rest day?
- CORRECT ANSWER Static stretching
How soon after stopping a training program can muscle atrophy occur? - CORRECT ANSWER
4 weeks
What muscle fiber arrangement can be seen in the soleus muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER
Bipennate muscle
What medical emergency can occur when there is too much insulin in the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER Insulin shock
Which digestive organ has both endocrine and exocrine functions? - CORRECT ANSWER
Pancreas
What is the prime mover at the hip during a hip hinge? - CORRECT ANSWER Erector spinae
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - CORRECT ANSWER Kinetic chain checkpoints
When considering exercise order, what should be a priority before completing accessory
exercises? - CORRECT ANSWER Compound exercises
Which energy pathway is dominant when the body is at rest or during low-intensity, long-
duration activity? - CORRECT ANSWER Anaerobic glycolysis
When using email marketing, what is the ideal weekly email frequency for marketing and
communicating with clients? - CORRECT ANSWER Two to three per week
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hypotension
What is a split routine as it relates to resistance training? - CORRECT ANSWER The division
of training sessions by body part or body region
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - CORRECT ANSWER Knee valgus
What is the purpose of a business plan? - CORRECT ANSWER o outline how a business will
be operated
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS|ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH
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Which of the following measures can be used to determine the intensity of cardiorespiratory
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER Talk test
How soon after stopping a training program can muscle atrophy occur? - CORRECT ANSWER
4 weeks
Which of the following is a benefit of small group training? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreases
client adherence to an exercise program
The adaptation of muscular endurance generally requires how much rest between sets of
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 to 60 seconds
Which of the following emergency situations requires a fitness professional to call 911
immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER heavy bleeding
The Stages of Change are known as what psychological model? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Transtheoretical Model (TTM)
Which category of nutrients is required in large quantities in the diet to support function and
energy production? - CORRECT ANSWER Macronutrients
On an incident report, which of the following information should be collected? - CORRECT
ANSWER Site of the incident
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique?
- CORRECT ANSWER Open-ended questions
Which acute training variable accounts for the total time a muscle is engaged during a set of
exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER Tempo
Which type of muscle is the primary muscle tissue found in human organs? - CORRECT
ANSWER Smooth muscle
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - CORRECT ANSWER Cleaning
and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
,The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pregnant women
Which spinal deviation is characterized by an excessive inward curvature of the lumbar spine
and anterior pelvic tilt? - CORRECT ANSWER Lordosis
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that
make it difficult to breathe effectively? - CORRECT ANSWER Asthma
What type of client assessment is the squat or overhead squat assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Dynamic movement assessment
Muscle cells contain which cellular fluid that is NOT a part of other human cells? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sarcoplasm
. What type of exercise is ideal for a client who is new to strength training and learning new
movement patterns? - CORRECT ANSWER Bodyweight exercises
What type of assessments are based on repeatable, measurable data? - CORRECT ANSWER
Objective assessments
What percentage of maximum heart rate is represented in Zone 3 cardiorespiratory intensity? -
CORRECT ANSWER 71 to 80 percent of maximum heart rate
Flexibility, mobility, balance, and core training are all included in which category of training? -
CORRECT ANSWER Strength training
Which element of fitness requires sensory input from the eyes, ears, and proprioceptors? -
CORRECT ANSWER Balance training
Under the scope of practice for a Certified Personal Trainer, which of the following situations
can a fitness professional help a client with? - CORRECT ANSWER Exercise programming
How many sets and repetitions are performed during German volume training? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 sets of 10 repetitions
The principle of progressive overload states that the body must encounter what type of stress to
drive adaptation? - CORRECT ANSWER Stress that is greater than what is normally
encountered
What training intensity is required during the working rounds in high-intensity interval training
(HIIT)? - CORRECT ANSWER 85 percent or more of V02 max
What are the primary joints involved in a squat movement pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER Hip,
knee, ankle
,Which personal trainer best practice includes staying within the scope of practice and
establishing boundaries with clients? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining appropriate
relationship boundaries
During exercise, the average human's breathing rate increases to what range and varies based on
exercise intensity? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 to 60 breaths per minute
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? - CORRECT ANSWER
Whole grain bread
In the alveoli of the lungs, air crosses into and out of the capillaries by what process? -
CORRECT ANSWER Diffusion
. What stage of change is someone in if they are sustaining a new, healthy behavior for more than
six months? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintenance
What psychological theory suggests that people are motivated by the need for autonomy,
competence, and relatedness? - CORRECT ANSWER Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
Where in the cell do the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER Mitochondria
Which two macronutrients are the most preferred sources of energy in the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER Carbohydrate and fat
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - CORRECT ANSWER Latissimus dorsi
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find
new prospects? - CORRECT ANSWER Get referrals from clients
What is defined as the amount of force that can be created by a muscle or group of muscles? -
CORRECT ANSWER power
What is the average vital capacity of the lungs in humans? - CORRECT ANSWER 4000 to
6000 mL
Which proprioceptive organ is targeted during myofascial release techniques? - CORRECT
ANSWER Golgi tendon organ
Which of the following is equipment with a constant resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER
Dumbbell
What is the process of breaking triglycerides down into fatty acids to be converted to acetyl-CoA
during aerobic metabolism called? - CORRECT ANSWER Beta-oxidation
, What type of resistance exercises mimic the natural movements of the body, such as walking? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cross-body exercises
For the training adaptation of maximum strength, what is the recommended number of
repetitions per set? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 to 6 repetitions
Which type of flexibility is most beneficial when performed during a cooldown or on a rest day?
- CORRECT ANSWER Static stretching
How soon after stopping a training program can muscle atrophy occur? - CORRECT ANSWER
4 weeks
What muscle fiber arrangement can be seen in the soleus muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER
Bipennate muscle
What medical emergency can occur when there is too much insulin in the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER Insulin shock
Which digestive organ has both endocrine and exocrine functions? - CORRECT ANSWER
Pancreas
What is the prime mover at the hip during a hip hinge? - CORRECT ANSWER Erector spinae
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns where
movement dysfunctions can be detected? - CORRECT ANSWER Kinetic chain checkpoints
When considering exercise order, what should be a priority before completing accessory
exercises? - CORRECT ANSWER Compound exercises
Which energy pathway is dominant when the body is at rest or during low-intensity, long-
duration activity? - CORRECT ANSWER Anaerobic glycolysis
When using email marketing, what is the ideal weekly email frequency for marketing and
communicating with clients? - CORRECT ANSWER Two to three per week
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hypotension
What is a split routine as it relates to resistance training? - CORRECT ANSWER The division
of training sessions by body part or body region
What postural and movement deviation occurs when the knees excessively bow inward toward
the midline? - CORRECT ANSWER Knee valgus
What is the purpose of a business plan? - CORRECT ANSWER o outline how a business will
be operated
