NASM PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which term best describes motion at the joint surface? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Arthrokinematics
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to
maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Homeostasis
What is an appropriate cue that can be given to a client to properly perform the drawing-in
maneuver? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To perform the drawing-in maneuver, pull in the
region just below the navel toward the spine.
What is the bone type of the clavicle, radius, and ulna? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Long
If forward head posture is permitted during the drawing-in maneuver, what muscle may be
preferentially activated, leading to poor muscle balance throughout the spine? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Sternocleidomastoid
Which of the following compensations is most likely considered a predictive factor for
developing a knee injury? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Knee Valgus
The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Insulin
Which is very important as a prenatal vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Folate
Which type of assessment assesses the alignment of the body while in motion? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Dynamic Postural Assessment
, Calcium is often associated with bone health, but why is it also important for muscular function?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It stimulates actin and myosin activity.
At what age is total peak bone mass reached? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30
Which muscle is classified as a local muscle involved in stabilizing the spine? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Multifidus
Which of the following foods is the most likely to be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Salmon
Which of the following is true for elastic resistance bands as a modality? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Elastic resistance training is beneficial for muscular strength and endurance.
Omega-3 fatty acids do not include which of the following fatty acids? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Palmitic acid
What concept allows a person to jump higher during plyometric exercises? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Eccentric Loading
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets development of the rate of force
production (power) of the core? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Medicine ball woodchop
throw
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions
when performing leg-related exercises. What is this an example of? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Mechanical specificity
Maria is interviewing for her first job as a fitness professional at a boutique fitness studio. Which
previous experience would she want to make sure to discuss during the interview to demonstrate
qualities of a Certified Personal Trainer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Maria was repeatedly
recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which term best describes motion at the joint surface? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Arthrokinematics
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if necessary, make changes to
maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is this process called? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Homeostasis
What is an appropriate cue that can be given to a client to properly perform the drawing-in
maneuver? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To perform the drawing-in maneuver, pull in the
region just below the navel toward the spine.
What is the bone type of the clavicle, radius, and ulna? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Long
If forward head posture is permitted during the drawing-in maneuver, what muscle may be
preferentially activated, leading to poor muscle balance throughout the spine? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Sternocleidomastoid
Which of the following compensations is most likely considered a predictive factor for
developing a knee injury? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Knee Valgus
The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Insulin
Which is very important as a prenatal vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Folate
Which type of assessment assesses the alignment of the body while in motion? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Dynamic Postural Assessment
, Calcium is often associated with bone health, but why is it also important for muscular function?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It stimulates actin and myosin activity.
At what age is total peak bone mass reached? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30
Which muscle is classified as a local muscle involved in stabilizing the spine? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Multifidus
Which of the following foods is the most likely to be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Salmon
Which of the following is true for elastic resistance bands as a modality? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Elastic resistance training is beneficial for muscular strength and endurance.
Omega-3 fatty acids do not include which of the following fatty acids? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Palmitic acid
What concept allows a person to jump higher during plyometric exercises? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Eccentric Loading
Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets development of the rate of force
production (power) of the core? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Medicine ball woodchop
throw
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions
when performing leg-related exercises. What is this an example of? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Mechanical specificity
Maria is interviewing for her first job as a fitness professional at a boutique fitness studio. Which
previous experience would she want to make sure to discuss during the interview to demonstrate
qualities of a Certified Personal Trainer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Maria was repeatedly
recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working.
