NASM Personal Training Exam
Questions and Answers
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professionals
accumulated education, experience, and practice skills? - ANS-Individual Professional
Expertise
Which term refers to a person's education, income and occupation? - ANS-
Socioeconomic Status
which statement best describes the final stages of the sales process? - ANS-Making the
sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving the customer's needs
Identify the correct number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that an NASM
Certified Personal Trainer needs to complete in a 2-year cycle to renew the certification
- ANS-2.0 CEUs
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? - ANS-
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living
separate from planned exercise? - ANS-Yardwork
How can health best be defined? - ANS-a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What statement best describes the main benefit for establishing a brand identity? -
ANS-A brand identity establishes a top-of-mind presence
What is the best choice of attire to an interview at a health club? - ANS-Professional
business attire
Why is continued education required for NASM Certified Personal Trainers? - ANS-To
ensure that fitness professionals stay current on the latest understandings and research
findings within the industry
How many pages are most appropriate for a resume? - ANS-1-2 pages
Bridget, a NASMcertified personal trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU
requirement. Which would be an excepted means to fulfil this requirement? - ANS-
, Completing a NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for
0.1 CEUs
What statement best describes a premium health club? - ANS-A health club that
features multiple group fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end
amenties
At her annual physical, Claire found out her blood pressure was 110/70 mm Hg.
According to this information, which statement is true? - ANS-Her diastolic pressure is
70
When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions
about client care, what is it referring to? - ANS-Evidence-Based Practice
What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime? -
ANS-80%
What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or
between beats? - ANS-Diastolic Blood Pressure
Roberta is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer who is going to be working as an
independent contractor at a popular health club. What is the most important step to take
before starting her job? - ANS-Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal
assets
What most correctly identifies the purpose of a resume? - ANS-A resume allows a job
candidate to present their job skills to a potential employer
In a SWOT Analysis, which of the following would be an example of a strength? - ANS-
Having the NASM-CPT Credential
Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process? - ANS-
Communicating solutions for the customer's needs
What is the dysfunction that occurs due to narrowing and rubbings of the soft tissue and
bony structures of the shoulder? - ANS-Shoulder impingement
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has been
hired at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business.
What qualities would most help Densie be successful in her new career? - ANS-
Providing accountability, support, feedback, and guidance, and results
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of
appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written
transactions? - ANS-Professionalism
Questions and Answers
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professionals
accumulated education, experience, and practice skills? - ANS-Individual Professional
Expertise
Which term refers to a person's education, income and occupation? - ANS-
Socioeconomic Status
which statement best describes the final stages of the sales process? - ANS-Making the
sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving the customer's needs
Identify the correct number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that an NASM
Certified Personal Trainer needs to complete in a 2-year cycle to renew the certification
- ANS-2.0 CEUs
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? - ANS-
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily living
separate from planned exercise? - ANS-Yardwork
How can health best be defined? - ANS-a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What statement best describes the main benefit for establishing a brand identity? -
ANS-A brand identity establishes a top-of-mind presence
What is the best choice of attire to an interview at a health club? - ANS-Professional
business attire
Why is continued education required for NASM Certified Personal Trainers? - ANS-To
ensure that fitness professionals stay current on the latest understandings and research
findings within the industry
How many pages are most appropriate for a resume? - ANS-1-2 pages
Bridget, a NASMcertified personal trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU
requirement. Which would be an excepted means to fulfil this requirement? - ANS-
, Completing a NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for
0.1 CEUs
What statement best describes a premium health club? - ANS-A health club that
features multiple group fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end
amenties
At her annual physical, Claire found out her blood pressure was 110/70 mm Hg.
According to this information, which statement is true? - ANS-Her diastolic pressure is
70
When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions
about client care, what is it referring to? - ANS-Evidence-Based Practice
What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime? -
ANS-80%
What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or
between beats? - ANS-Diastolic Blood Pressure
Roberta is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer who is going to be working as an
independent contractor at a popular health club. What is the most important step to take
before starting her job? - ANS-Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal
assets
What most correctly identifies the purpose of a resume? - ANS-A resume allows a job
candidate to present their job skills to a potential employer
In a SWOT Analysis, which of the following would be an example of a strength? - ANS-
Having the NASM-CPT Credential
Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process? - ANS-
Communicating solutions for the customer's needs
What is the dysfunction that occurs due to narrowing and rubbings of the soft tissue and
bony structures of the shoulder? - ANS-Shoulder impingement
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has been
hired at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business.
What qualities would most help Densie be successful in her new career? - ANS-
Providing accountability, support, feedback, and guidance, and results
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires the use of
appropriate professional communication in all verbal, nonverbal, and written
transactions? - ANS-Professionalism
