NASM CPT 7 – Questions With Accurate Answers
When glucose is broken down via glycolysis, what molecule is
created that could also be oxidized under aerobic conditions?
Correct Answer - Pyruvate
What is the best definition of complex carbohydrates? Correct
Answer - Carbohydrates that are comprised of polysaccharides
and that contain both fiber and starch
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves? Correct
Answer - Thoracic and Sacral
What are common physical characteristics of those with
emphysema? Correct Answer - Those with emphysema are
frequently underweight and may exhibit hypertrophied neck
muscles.
Which term best describes motion at the joint surface? Correct
Answer - Arthrokinematics
Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity
interval training (HIIT) is incorrect? Correct Answer -
Measuring intensity by one's "effort" (a subjective measure) is an
accurate measure of intensity.
Which mechanoreceptor is sensitive to changes in muscular tension
and rate of that tension change, causing the muscle to relax, which
prevents the muscle from excessive stress and possible injury?
Correct Answer - Golgi Tendon Organs
What are the two components of the central nervous system?
Correct Answer - The brain and the spinal cord
,What principle describes the nervous system's ability to recruit the
correct muscles to perform movement? Correct Answer -
Neuromuscular efficiency
What is best defined as the action of expanding the diameter of a
blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat
from the body? Correct Answer - peripheral vasodilation
During which Phase of OPT should the exerciser be most concerned
with increasing the speed (repetition tempo) of exercises? Correct
Answer - Phase 5 Power
Why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective
plyometric movement? Correct Answer - It causes stored
elastic energy to be used more efficiently
What is the definition of kinesiophobia? Correct Answer - Fear
of movement
Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the
single-leg squat? Correct Answer - Adductor Complex
Which of the following is a characteristic of linear periodization?
Correct Answer - Increases intensity while decreasing volume
Which of the following modalities is the least likely to increase joint
instability? Correct Answer - Strength machines
Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in
Australia? Correct Answer - Therapeutic Good Administration
TGA
, The process of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases in and
out of the bloodstream occurs in what structure or structures?
Correct Answer - Alveolar sacs
The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors,
which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key
term? Correct Answer - Synergistic dominance
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes? Correct
Answer - Insulin resistance
Clients with chronic lung disease often have shortness of breath,
also known as which of the following? Correct Answer -
Dyspnea
Which type of muscle contraction/action attenuates force through
muscle fiber lengthening? Correct Answer - Eccentric action
What structure in the heart transfers the electrical signal from the
sinoatrial (SA) node to the atrioventricular (AV) node? Correct
Answer - Internodal pathway
Which of the following hormones, if increased at baseline, may be
indicative of overtraining? Correct Answer - Cortisol
Which surface would be the most challenging for a new client
starting a balance training program? Correct Answer - BOSU
ball
Which muscle is classified as a local muscle involved in stabilizing
the spine? Correct Answer - Kettlebell RDL
When glucose is broken down via glycolysis, what molecule is
created that could also be oxidized under aerobic conditions?
Correct Answer - Pyruvate
What is the best definition of complex carbohydrates? Correct
Answer - Carbohydrates that are comprised of polysaccharides
and that contain both fiber and starch
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves? Correct
Answer - Thoracic and Sacral
What are common physical characteristics of those with
emphysema? Correct Answer - Those with emphysema are
frequently underweight and may exhibit hypertrophied neck
muscles.
Which term best describes motion at the joint surface? Correct
Answer - Arthrokinematics
Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity
interval training (HIIT) is incorrect? Correct Answer -
Measuring intensity by one's "effort" (a subjective measure) is an
accurate measure of intensity.
Which mechanoreceptor is sensitive to changes in muscular tension
and rate of that tension change, causing the muscle to relax, which
prevents the muscle from excessive stress and possible injury?
Correct Answer - Golgi Tendon Organs
What are the two components of the central nervous system?
Correct Answer - The brain and the spinal cord
,What principle describes the nervous system's ability to recruit the
correct muscles to perform movement? Correct Answer -
Neuromuscular efficiency
What is best defined as the action of expanding the diameter of a
blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat
from the body? Correct Answer - peripheral vasodilation
During which Phase of OPT should the exerciser be most concerned
with increasing the speed (repetition tempo) of exercises? Correct
Answer - Phase 5 Power
Why does a shorter amortization phase lead to more effective
plyometric movement? Correct Answer - It causes stored
elastic energy to be used more efficiently
What is the definition of kinesiophobia? Correct Answer - Fear
of movement
Which muscles may be overactive with knee valgus during the
single-leg squat? Correct Answer - Adductor Complex
Which of the following is a characteristic of linear periodization?
Correct Answer - Increases intensity while decreasing volume
Which of the following modalities is the least likely to increase joint
instability? Correct Answer - Strength machines
Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in
Australia? Correct Answer - Therapeutic Good Administration
TGA
, The process of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases in and
out of the bloodstream occurs in what structure or structures?
Correct Answer - Alveolar sacs
The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors,
which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key
term? Correct Answer - Synergistic dominance
Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes? Correct
Answer - Insulin resistance
Clients with chronic lung disease often have shortness of breath,
also known as which of the following? Correct Answer -
Dyspnea
Which type of muscle contraction/action attenuates force through
muscle fiber lengthening? Correct Answer - Eccentric action
What structure in the heart transfers the electrical signal from the
sinoatrial (SA) node to the atrioventricular (AV) node? Correct
Answer - Internodal pathway
Which of the following hormones, if increased at baseline, may be
indicative of overtraining? Correct Answer - Cortisol
Which surface would be the most challenging for a new client
starting a balance training program? Correct Answer - BOSU
ball
Which muscle is classified as a local muscle involved in stabilizing
the spine? Correct Answer - Kettlebell RDL
