CPT PRACTICE EXAM Correct
Questions And Answers
What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates?Correct Answers 6-10, 6, 10
When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of the following
energy pathways is predominantly in use?Correct Answers ATP-PC
What measurement needs to be taken prior to the start of the Rockport walk test?
Correct Answers WEIGHT
While performing the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer observes a client
demonstrating a low back arch movement dysfunction. Which of the following muscles
is probably overactive?Correct Answers LATS
During the descent of a single-leg squat, a client's knee moves inward. Which of the
following muscles should the trainer recognize as requiring static stretching?Correct
Answers VASTUS LATERALIS
Which of the following tests estimates an individual's cardiorespiratory fitness level on
the basis of a submaximal bout of stair climbing at a set pace for a standard time limit?
Correct Answers YMCA, YMCA 3 MINUTE STEP TEST
Which of the following is a performance assessment test used to measure upper-
extremity agility and stabilization?Correct Answers DAVIES, DAVIES TEST
Which method, also known as the Karvonen method, is used for establishing training
intensity based on the difference between a client's predicted maximal heart rate and
his or her resting heart rate?Correct Answers HRR
Low-volume training with high intensity increases which of the following?Correct
Answers RATE OF FORCE (PRODUCTION)
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase 1 of the OPT
model?Correct Answers FLOOR PRONE COBRA
A client's low back arches during a pulling assessment. Which of the following muscles
should be stretched?Correct Answers HIP FLEXOR(S), HIP FLEXOR COMPLEX
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch exercise?Correct
Answers 90
, What exercise requires that the knees always stay in line with the toes during the
takeoff and landing components?Correct Answers POWER STEP UP
For which of the following populations is the floor bridge exercise highly
contraindicated?Correct Answers PREGNANT
While performing a multiplanar lunge to balance exercise, a client exhibits excessive
extension of the lumbar spine. Which of the following instructions can help this client?
Correct Answers REDUCE STRIDE LENGTH
Which exercise should be avoided if a client exhibits anterior pelvic tilt?Correct Answers
LEG RAISES
According to the stages of change model of behavior change, which of the following is
true of individuals in the action stage?Correct Answers DISRUPTIONS
According to the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage
where people have formed a change in their behavior for at least six months?Correct
Answers MAINTENANCE
The fitness professional asks the client, "Why do you want to lose weight?" This is an
example of which of the following types of questions?Correct Answers OPEN ENDED
Jennifer is concerned about staying motivated in her fitness program. What will provide
her emotional support to remain motivated?Correct Answers SYMPATHIZNG
In the context of the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a
stage where people do not exercise but are thinking of becoming more active in the next
six months?Correct Answers CONTEMPLATION
Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation a personal trainer can make
for a new elderly female client who acknowledges high blood pressure during her
preparticipation health screening?Correct Answers SEE PHYSICIAN
Which of the following is an acceptable form of continuing education?Correct Answers
SPEAKING AT A CONFERENCE
What may be the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?Correct Answers MAX
OXYGEN CONSUMPTION
Which of the following is a common supplement that the body also makes internally
from the amino acids methionine, glycine, and arginine?Correct Answers CREATINE
Which of the following micronutrients should be at low levels or absent in a
multivitamin?Correct Answers CALCIUM
Questions And Answers
What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates?Correct Answers 6-10, 6, 10
When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of the following
energy pathways is predominantly in use?Correct Answers ATP-PC
What measurement needs to be taken prior to the start of the Rockport walk test?
Correct Answers WEIGHT
While performing the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer observes a client
demonstrating a low back arch movement dysfunction. Which of the following muscles
is probably overactive?Correct Answers LATS
During the descent of a single-leg squat, a client's knee moves inward. Which of the
following muscles should the trainer recognize as requiring static stretching?Correct
Answers VASTUS LATERALIS
Which of the following tests estimates an individual's cardiorespiratory fitness level on
the basis of a submaximal bout of stair climbing at a set pace for a standard time limit?
Correct Answers YMCA, YMCA 3 MINUTE STEP TEST
Which of the following is a performance assessment test used to measure upper-
extremity agility and stabilization?Correct Answers DAVIES, DAVIES TEST
Which method, also known as the Karvonen method, is used for establishing training
intensity based on the difference between a client's predicted maximal heart rate and
his or her resting heart rate?Correct Answers HRR
Low-volume training with high intensity increases which of the following?Correct
Answers RATE OF FORCE (PRODUCTION)
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase 1 of the OPT
model?Correct Answers FLOOR PRONE COBRA
A client's low back arches during a pulling assessment. Which of the following muscles
should be stretched?Correct Answers HIP FLEXOR(S), HIP FLEXOR COMPLEX
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch exercise?Correct
Answers 90
, What exercise requires that the knees always stay in line with the toes during the
takeoff and landing components?Correct Answers POWER STEP UP
For which of the following populations is the floor bridge exercise highly
contraindicated?Correct Answers PREGNANT
While performing a multiplanar lunge to balance exercise, a client exhibits excessive
extension of the lumbar spine. Which of the following instructions can help this client?
Correct Answers REDUCE STRIDE LENGTH
Which exercise should be avoided if a client exhibits anterior pelvic tilt?Correct Answers
LEG RAISES
According to the stages of change model of behavior change, which of the following is
true of individuals in the action stage?Correct Answers DISRUPTIONS
According to the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage
where people have formed a change in their behavior for at least six months?Correct
Answers MAINTENANCE
The fitness professional asks the client, "Why do you want to lose weight?" This is an
example of which of the following types of questions?Correct Answers OPEN ENDED
Jennifer is concerned about staying motivated in her fitness program. What will provide
her emotional support to remain motivated?Correct Answers SYMPATHIZNG
In the context of the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a
stage where people do not exercise but are thinking of becoming more active in the next
six months?Correct Answers CONTEMPLATION
Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation a personal trainer can make
for a new elderly female client who acknowledges high blood pressure during her
preparticipation health screening?Correct Answers SEE PHYSICIAN
Which of the following is an acceptable form of continuing education?Correct Answers
SPEAKING AT A CONFERENCE
What may be the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?Correct Answers MAX
OXYGEN CONSUMPTION
Which of the following is a common supplement that the body also makes internally
from the amino acids methionine, glycine, and arginine?Correct Answers CREATINE
Which of the following micronutrients should be at low levels or absent in a
multivitamin?Correct Answers CALCIUM
