NASM Practice Test 1 with Accurate Solutions

NASM Practice Test 1 with Accurate
Solutions

Which term refers to the ability of muscles to exert maximal power in a minimal amount
of time?

Select one:
a. Sensorimotor control
b. Maximal tetanic tension
c. Rate of force production
d. Perturbation - ANS-Rate of force production

Which mechanoreceptor helps prevent muscles from stretching too far or too fast?

Select one:
a. Golgi tendon organ
b. Muscle spindle
c. Intercalated disc
d. Ruffini endings - ANS-Muscle Spindle

Which term represents the ability of the neuromuscular system to allow all muscles to
work synergistically?

Select one:
a. Synergistic dominance
b. Neuromuscular efficiency
c. Reciprocal inhibition
d. Davis's law - ANS-Neuromuscular Efficiency

Which term refers to the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all
mechanoreceptors that sense position and limb movements?

Select one:
a. Periodization
b. Homeostasis
c. Proprioception Correct
d. Amortization - ANS-Proprioception

Which of the following best defines muscle imbalance?

Select one:

,a. Exertion of more force by a muscle than what is being placed on it.
b. The body seeking the path of least resistance during functional movement patterns.
c. Synergists taking over the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover.
d. Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint. - ANS-Alteration of muscle length
surrounding a joint.

How can an NASM personal trainer maintain his competencies via continuing
education?

Select one:
a. Complete 20 hrs of hands-on work experience.
b. Complete 20 contact hours of continuing education.
c. Submit an online CPR and AED certification.
d. Complete a 20-hr internship or apprenticeship. - ANS-Complete 20 contact hours of
continuing education.

In which of the following structures are water and chemicals exchanged between the
blood and tissues?

Select one:
a. Atrioventricular node
b. Sinoatrial node
c. Venules
d. Capillaries - ANS-Capillaries

Which of the four P's of the marketing mix involves communication strategies such as
advertising, sales, and social media?

Select one:
a. Price
b. Placement
c. Planning
d. Promotion - ANS-Promotion

What is the gastrocnemius responsible for eccentrically decelerating?

Select one:
a. Hip flexion
b. Dorsiflexion
c. Plantarflexion
d. Hip extension - ANS-Dorsiflexion

A certified personal trainer has been training a client for the last 2 years. On their next
session, the client informs the trainer she is pregnant. Which of the following is the most
appropriate action for the trainer to take?

, Select one:
a. Continue the exercise session as planned with the client's approval.
b. Discontinue sessions until client provides medical clearance.
c. Encourage the client see a doctor and then continue session.
d. Inform the client this is the best time to schedule more sessions. - ANS-Discontinue
sessions until client provides medical clearance.

Which of the following is true of skeletal muscle?

Select one:
a. It is a voluntary muscle.
b. It is composed of intercalated discs.
c. Skeletal muscle fibers are more tightly connected than cardiac muscle fibers.
d. Skeletal muscle fibers are shorter than cardiac muscle fibers. - ANS-It is a voluntary
muscle

What is a common mistake made when exercise adherence is inconsistent?

Select one:
a. Preparing shorter workouts
b. Engaging an intense exercise program
c. Limiting the number of exercises per workout
d. Reducing the amount of exercises in workouts - ANS-Engaging an intense exercise
program

Excess intake of vitamin D can lead to which of the following?

Select one:
a. Loss of hair
b. Bone and joint pain
c. Osteopenia
d. Calcification of arteries - ANS-Calcification of arteries

Charlotte is planning to start a new fitness club. Which of the following ideas should
charlotte focus on in her marketing mix to get the word out about her club?

Select one:
a. Product
b. Promotion
c. Price
d. Place - ANS-Promotion

Which term refers to the body being in equilibrium and stationary?

Select one:
a. Functional efficiency