ACSM CPT ACTUAL UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser?
a) Pre-contemplation
b) Contemplation
c) Preparation
d) Action - CORRECT ANSWER -Preparation
What medication is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antihyperlipidemics
Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, sodium, and chloride are examples of_____
- CORRECT ANSWER -Macrominerals
Imaginary horizontal plan passing through the midsction of the body and dividing it into upper
and lower portions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Transverse
A personal trainer fails to spot a client performing heavy incline dumbbell presses and the client
injuries himself when the dumbbell is dropped on his face. Which of the following identify the
appropriate type of negligence displayed in this scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Omission
Stage that people have the greatest risk of relapse - CORRECT ANSWER -Action
Moving the hand from palm up to palm down with the elbow flexed at 90 degress_____ -
CORRECT ANSWER -Internally rotates the radius
,Relative portions of fat and fat-free (lean) tissue can be reported as - CORRECT
ANSWER -Body Composition
Verbal encouragement, material incentives, self-praise, and use of specific contingency contracts
are examples of - CORRECT ANSWER -Reinforcement
-positive of negative consequences for performing or not performing work
Which physiological responses would be expected to occur under conditions of high ambient
temperature?
a) decreased maximal oxygen uptake
b) decreased heart rate at rest
c) increased heart rate at submaximal workload
d) decreased maximal heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER -increased maximal heart rate at
submax worload
Regular exercise will result in what chronic adaptation in CO during exercise at the same
workload? - CORRECT ANSWER -No change
Decrease in bone mass and density, producing bone porosity and fatigue? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Osteoporosis
When using the Borg Scale (6-20) for the general public, exercise intensity should be maintained
between - CORRECT ANSWER -12 and 16
Rotation of the anterior surface of the bone toward the midline of the body is - CORRECT
ANSWER -Medial rotation
At what level is the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) considered a risk factor in the development
of cardiovascular disease? - CORRECT ANSWER -<40mg
, what could be a alternative to the contraindicated, high-risk yoga plough (supine legs overhead)
exercise?
a) squats to 90 degrees
b) flexion with rotation
c) double knee to chest
d) lateral neck stretch - CORRECT ANSWER -double knee to chest
Water soluble vitamins must be consumed on a daily basis - CORRECT ANSWER -
Vitamins B complex and C
What is angina pectoris? - CORRECT ANSWER -Discomfort associated with myocardial
ischemia
To determin program effectiveness, psychological theories provide a conceptual framework for
assessment and - CORRECT ANSWER -application of cognitive behavioral or
motivational principles
information gathered y way of an appropriate health screening allows the personal trainer to
develop specific exercise programs that are appropriate to the individual needs and goals of the
client - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Precaution when taking the carotid pulse - CORRECT ANSWER -If the HR is taken at the
carotid artery, do not press too hard or a reflex slowing of the heart can occur and cause
dizziness
when exercise training children, - CORRECT ANSWER -increasing the rate of training
intensity more than approximately 10% per week increases the likelihood of overuse injuries of
bone
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser?
a) Pre-contemplation
b) Contemplation
c) Preparation
d) Action - CORRECT ANSWER -Preparation
What medication is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antihyperlipidemics
Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, sodium, and chloride are examples of_____
- CORRECT ANSWER -Macrominerals
Imaginary horizontal plan passing through the midsction of the body and dividing it into upper
and lower portions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Transverse
A personal trainer fails to spot a client performing heavy incline dumbbell presses and the client
injuries himself when the dumbbell is dropped on his face. Which of the following identify the
appropriate type of negligence displayed in this scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Omission
Stage that people have the greatest risk of relapse - CORRECT ANSWER -Action
Moving the hand from palm up to palm down with the elbow flexed at 90 degress_____ -
CORRECT ANSWER -Internally rotates the radius
,Relative portions of fat and fat-free (lean) tissue can be reported as - CORRECT
ANSWER -Body Composition
Verbal encouragement, material incentives, self-praise, and use of specific contingency contracts
are examples of - CORRECT ANSWER -Reinforcement
-positive of negative consequences for performing or not performing work
Which physiological responses would be expected to occur under conditions of high ambient
temperature?
a) decreased maximal oxygen uptake
b) decreased heart rate at rest
c) increased heart rate at submaximal workload
d) decreased maximal heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER -increased maximal heart rate at
submax worload
Regular exercise will result in what chronic adaptation in CO during exercise at the same
workload? - CORRECT ANSWER -No change
Decrease in bone mass and density, producing bone porosity and fatigue? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Osteoporosis
When using the Borg Scale (6-20) for the general public, exercise intensity should be maintained
between - CORRECT ANSWER -12 and 16
Rotation of the anterior surface of the bone toward the midline of the body is - CORRECT
ANSWER -Medial rotation
At what level is the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) considered a risk factor in the development
of cardiovascular disease? - CORRECT ANSWER -<40mg
, what could be a alternative to the contraindicated, high-risk yoga plough (supine legs overhead)
exercise?
a) squats to 90 degrees
b) flexion with rotation
c) double knee to chest
d) lateral neck stretch - CORRECT ANSWER -double knee to chest
Water soluble vitamins must be consumed on a daily basis - CORRECT ANSWER -
Vitamins B complex and C
What is angina pectoris? - CORRECT ANSWER -Discomfort associated with myocardial
ischemia
To determin program effectiveness, psychological theories provide a conceptual framework for
assessment and - CORRECT ANSWER -application of cognitive behavioral or
motivational principles
information gathered y way of an appropriate health screening allows the personal trainer to
develop specific exercise programs that are appropriate to the individual needs and goals of the
client - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Precaution when taking the carotid pulse - CORRECT ANSWER -If the HR is taken at the
carotid artery, do not press too hard or a reflex slowing of the heart can occur and cause
dizziness
when exercise training children, - CORRECT ANSWER -increasing the rate of training
intensity more than approximately 10% per week increases the likelihood of overuse injuries of
bone
