CSCS Practice exam vol 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following muscles acts synergistically to the rectus femoris during the upward
movement phase of the low-bar back squat?
A. biceps femoris
B. rectus abdominis
C. anterior tibialis
D. iliopsoas - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Which of the following upper arm muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associate with
the dumbbell biceps curl exercise?
primary muscle group & primary muscle action
I. flexors- eccentric
II. extensors- eccentric
III. flexors-concentric
IV. extensors- concentric
A. II and III only
B. I and IV only
C. I and III only
D. II and IV only - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which of the following is an approximate rest interval for a middle distance runner performing
800m (875 yd) running intervals in 2 min?
A. 1 min
B. 2 min
, C. 4 min
D. 6 min - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A 165 lb (75kg) athelete has an average daily intake of 450g carbohydrate, 75g of protein, and
100g of fat. What percent of the total kilocalorie intake is carbohydrate?
A. 72
B. 60
C. 45
D. 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A 110 lb (50kg) marathon runner started her pre-race taper and chose to carbohydrate load prior
to the race. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrates should she consume per day?
A. 100
B. 500
C. 880
D. 1,100 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
As compared to males, the potential for force production of females per muscle cross-sectional
area is:
A. lower
B. equal
C. higher
D. dependent on the type of muscle - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Which of the following cardiovascular adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise contribute to the
most improved aerobic endurance performance?
A. increased maximal cardiac output
B. decreased resting blood pressure
C. decreased resting heart rate
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following muscles acts synergistically to the rectus femoris during the upward
movement phase of the low-bar back squat?
A. biceps femoris
B. rectus abdominis
C. anterior tibialis
D. iliopsoas - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Which of the following upper arm muscle groups and types of muscle actions are associate with
the dumbbell biceps curl exercise?
primary muscle group & primary muscle action
I. flexors- eccentric
II. extensors- eccentric
III. flexors-concentric
IV. extensors- concentric
A. II and III only
B. I and IV only
C. I and III only
D. II and IV only - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which of the following is an approximate rest interval for a middle distance runner performing
800m (875 yd) running intervals in 2 min?
A. 1 min
B. 2 min
, C. 4 min
D. 6 min - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A 165 lb (75kg) athelete has an average daily intake of 450g carbohydrate, 75g of protein, and
100g of fat. What percent of the total kilocalorie intake is carbohydrate?
A. 72
B. 60
C. 45
D. 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A 110 lb (50kg) marathon runner started her pre-race taper and chose to carbohydrate load prior
to the race. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrates should she consume per day?
A. 100
B. 500
C. 880
D. 1,100 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
As compared to males, the potential for force production of females per muscle cross-sectional
area is:
A. lower
B. equal
C. higher
D. dependent on the type of muscle - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Which of the following cardiovascular adaptations to chronic aerobic exercise contribute to the
most improved aerobic endurance performance?
A. increased maximal cardiac output
B. decreased resting blood pressure
C. decreased resting heart rate
