NASM CPT- 7TH EDITION LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 160
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
How is an action plan developed? - ANSWER: Establish the nature of the goal and the
target date, resources, and daily tasks required to reach the goal
What is the purpose of the L.E.F.T. Test? - ANSWER: The L.E.F.T. Test assesses speed,
explosive power, and neuromuscular regulation
How many core exercises should be included in each phase 3 training session? -
ANSWER: 0-4
What is reciprocal inhibition? - ANSWER: A muscle's contraction simultaneously
accompanied by its antagonist's relaxation
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Type II (fast twitch) muscle fibers? -
ANSWER: Slow to fatigue
What is dynamic balance? - ANSWER: The ability to change direction without falling
while moving on unstable surfaces
Torque can be best described as: - ANSWER: A force that generates rotation
What effect can diuretic medications have on an individual's heart rate? - ANSWER:
No effect
How many stages make up the Stages of Change model - ANSWER: Five
All of the following are correct instructions for a front medicine ball oblique throw
except: - ANSWER: Toss the ball against the wall or to a partner with an overhand
position
For an individual who is looking to improve their bone mass, which of the following
exercises would be the best choice? - ANSWER: Body weight squat
If there is not enough oxygen when sprinting or when first beginning to exercise,
which of the following is created? - ANSWER: Lactic acid
If an individual spends more time in the amortization phase of the integrated
performance paradigm, what happens to their power output? - ANSWER: It
decreases
Which of the following repetition tempos is ideal to increase muscular endurance
and stabilization? - ANSWER: 4/2/1
,What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body? - ANSWER: It can
reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol
Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accurate? -
ANSWER: It is not a curable disease
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER: Insulin resistance
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification? - ANSWER: To
ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the
tasks required for this job
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to
know the location of? - ANSWER: The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to
perform CPR on a health club member
Before studying to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a
copywriter for a large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a
fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the
following would provide her with the best option for increasing her earning
potential? - ANSWER: Marketing her services as a writer to create blogs and social
media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals in her area
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain?
- ANSWER: Endorphins
Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment
option would offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness
professionals, use managerial skills, and respond directly to member needs when
necessary? - ANSWER: Fitness manager
What type of communication includes posture, hand gestures, proximity to others,
and facial expressions? - ANSWER: Nonverbal communication
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of
social support? - ANSWER: Emotional support
What term is defined as the generic modifiable factors that impact behavior? -
ANSWER: Determinants
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following barriers? -
ANSWER: Lack of time
A new client is having trouble managing her busy schedule and has cancelled her last
3 personal training sessions. What is the best option for the fitness professional? -
ANSWER: Help the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to
overcome them.
, When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most
motivating? - ANSWER: Health and well-being
At the beginning of an exercise session, a client has shared that they are in a bad
mood and would rather skip the session. Which of the following observations should
the fitness professional share with the client? - ANSWER: Exercise is known to
improve mood, even with bouts as short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy
Which of the following is a question that may provide resistance? - ANSWER: Why
don't you want to change?
Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older
adults? - ANSWER: Family
What term is used to describe the concept of how the functioning of one body
segment can impact other areas of the body? - ANSWER: Regional interdependence
Which of the following blood pressure valves would be classified as normal according
to the American Heart Association? - ANSWER: Systolic <120 and diastolic <80
What is the primary purpose of the peripheral nervous system? - ANSWER: To
connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Which subsystem is responsible for providing both frontal plane mobility and
stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex? - ANSWER: Lateral subsystem
In lower crossed syndrome, which of the following altered joint mechanics is
present? - ANSWER: Increased lumbar extension
Which of the following is considered a micronutrient? - ANSWER: Magnesium
If a client states that they want to win a step competition among their peer group,
what type of goal is that? - ANSWER: Product goal
All of the following are monosaccharides except: - ANSWER: Sucrose
Golfer's elbow is an example of what type of injury? - ANSWER: Pattern overload
All of the following exercises are appropriate for a pregnant client except: - ANSWER:
Ball cobra
Which of the following is the first step toward achieving your annual income goal? -
ANSWER: Choose a desired annual income
Which of the following is the most likely reason for failure of a sale? - ANSWER:
There was not enough value in the package offered
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
How is an action plan developed? - ANSWER: Establish the nature of the goal and the
target date, resources, and daily tasks required to reach the goal
What is the purpose of the L.E.F.T. Test? - ANSWER: The L.E.F.T. Test assesses speed,
explosive power, and neuromuscular regulation
How many core exercises should be included in each phase 3 training session? -
ANSWER: 0-4
What is reciprocal inhibition? - ANSWER: A muscle's contraction simultaneously
accompanied by its antagonist's relaxation
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Type II (fast twitch) muscle fibers? -
ANSWER: Slow to fatigue
What is dynamic balance? - ANSWER: The ability to change direction without falling
while moving on unstable surfaces
Torque can be best described as: - ANSWER: A force that generates rotation
What effect can diuretic medications have on an individual's heart rate? - ANSWER:
No effect
How many stages make up the Stages of Change model - ANSWER: Five
All of the following are correct instructions for a front medicine ball oblique throw
except: - ANSWER: Toss the ball against the wall or to a partner with an overhand
position
For an individual who is looking to improve their bone mass, which of the following
exercises would be the best choice? - ANSWER: Body weight squat
If there is not enough oxygen when sprinting or when first beginning to exercise,
which of the following is created? - ANSWER: Lactic acid
If an individual spends more time in the amortization phase of the integrated
performance paradigm, what happens to their power output? - ANSWER: It
decreases
Which of the following repetition tempos is ideal to increase muscular endurance
and stabilization? - ANSWER: 4/2/1
,What impacts can exercise have on cholesterol levels in the body? - ANSWER: It can
reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol
Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accurate? -
ANSWER: It is not a curable disease
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER: Insulin resistance
What is the purpose of a professional personal training certification? - ANSWER: To
ensure that individual job candidates can demonstrate the ability to perform the
tasks required for this job
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to
know the location of? - ANSWER: The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to
perform CPR on a health club member
Before studying to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Kim worked as a
copywriter for a large ad agency. Now that she is working as a personal trainer at a
fitness studio, she is looking for additional income opportunities. Which of the
following would provide her with the best option for increasing her earning
potential? - ANSWER: Marketing her services as a writer to create blogs and social
media posts for her studio as well as other fitness professionals in her area
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain?
- ANSWER: Endorphins
Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment
option would offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness
professionals, use managerial skills, and respond directly to member needs when
necessary? - ANSWER: Fitness manager
What type of communication includes posture, hand gestures, proximity to others,
and facial expressions? - ANSWER: Nonverbal communication
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of
social support? - ANSWER: Emotional support
What term is defined as the generic modifiable factors that impact behavior? -
ANSWER: Determinants
Adjusting daily priorities is a strategy to overcome which of the following barriers? -
ANSWER: Lack of time
A new client is having trouble managing her busy schedule and has cancelled her last
3 personal training sessions. What is the best option for the fitness professional? -
ANSWER: Help the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to
overcome them.
, When it comes to exercise, older adults find which of the following to be the most
motivating? - ANSWER: Health and well-being
At the beginning of an exercise session, a client has shared that they are in a bad
mood and would rather skip the session. Which of the following observations should
the fitness professional share with the client? - ANSWER: Exercise is known to
improve mood, even with bouts as short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy
Which of the following is a question that may provide resistance? - ANSWER: Why
don't you want to change?
Which source of social support has been shown to be particularly important for older
adults? - ANSWER: Family
What term is used to describe the concept of how the functioning of one body
segment can impact other areas of the body? - ANSWER: Regional interdependence
Which of the following blood pressure valves would be classified as normal according
to the American Heart Association? - ANSWER: Systolic <120 and diastolic <80
What is the primary purpose of the peripheral nervous system? - ANSWER: To
connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Which subsystem is responsible for providing both frontal plane mobility and
stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex? - ANSWER: Lateral subsystem
In lower crossed syndrome, which of the following altered joint mechanics is
present? - ANSWER: Increased lumbar extension
Which of the following is considered a micronutrient? - ANSWER: Magnesium
If a client states that they want to win a step competition among their peer group,
what type of goal is that? - ANSWER: Product goal
All of the following are monosaccharides except: - ANSWER: Sucrose
Golfer's elbow is an example of what type of injury? - ANSWER: Pattern overload
All of the following exercises are appropriate for a pregnant client except: - ANSWER:
Ball cobra
Which of the following is the first step toward achieving your annual income goal? -
ANSWER: Choose a desired annual income
Which of the following is the most likely reason for failure of a sale? - ANSWER:
There was not enough value in the package offered
