NSCA-CPT Practice Quizzes with
Complete Solutions
A 20-year-old female college student was informed that her percent body fat was 18%.
What range should be considered if seeking to determine the criterion-reference score?
- ANSWER-15 - 21%
A 32-year-old female client has a waist circumference of 37 inches (94 cm) and a BMI
of 27. What is her risk stratification for coronary heart disease? - ANSWER-high risk
A 33-year-old, 5-ft, 1-in. (155-cm) female client has been working with a personal trainer
for the last six months. The exercise program has primarily consisted of walking and
jogging. The results of her body composition tests are as follows.
Month 1Month 6Body Weight130 lb (59 kg)124 lb (56.5 kg)Body Fat30%25%
Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation? -
ANSWER-8 lb (3.6 kg)
A 35-year-old male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness
evaluation are as follows:
Resting heart rate - 80 bpm
Blood pressure - 143/96 mmHg
The client's blood pressure would be categorized as which of the following? - ANSWER-
stage 2 hypertension
A 44-year-old male client weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and exercises 7 days a week. A diet
record reveals an average daily intake of the following:
Protein - 100 g
Carbohydrate - 450 g
Fat - 40 g
What is the client's current average caloric intake? - ANSWER-2,560 kcal
A 48-year-old female postal worker is on cholesterol medication, quit smoking 5 months
ago, and reports shoulder pain when walking and delivering mail on her 3-mile route.
She would like to add resistance training and begin a more vigorous training program.
What is the appropriate recommendation? - ANSWER-recommend a medical clearance
prior to beginning vigorous activity
A client currently weighs 250 lb (113 kg) and consumes 60% carbohydrates, 25% fat,
and 15% protein for a total of 2,500 calories. Approximately how many g/kg/day of
protein is the client consuming? - ANSWER-
, When discussing dietary fat intake, which of the following is an appropriate
recommendation? - ANSWER-saturated fat should be less than 10% or 1/3 of your total
dietary fat intake
When exercising outdoors, which of the following affects fluid replacement needs most?
- ANSWER-temperature
When is it most appropriate for a personal trainer to administer a health/medical
questionnaire? - ANSWER-during the client's health appraisal screening
When organizing a battery of assessments that can be conducted in the field, which of
the following would be most appropriate? - ANSWER-12-minute run/walk
When should the client-trainer agreement be completed? - ANSWER-When should the
client-trainer agreement be completed?
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client? -
ANSWER-during the health appraisal screening
Which of the following describes systolic blood pressure? - ANSWER-force exerted
against arterial walls during myocardial contraction
Which of the following factors is the first step when determining if a client can begin an
exercise program without a medical clearance? - ANSWER-current level of structured
physical activity
Which of the following instructions should be provided to a client prior to performing a
blood pressure (BP) assessment? - ANSWER-refrain from smoking or ingesting
caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to BP measurements
Which of the following is a positive risk factor for cardiovascular disease? - ANSWER-
male - 47 years old
Which of the following is considered a symptom that is suggestive of cardiovascular
disease? - ANSWER-cramp-like pain during exercise that disappears after exercise
cessation
Which of the following is indicative of a female with metabolic syndrome? - ANSWER-
waist circumference-36 in. (91 cm), BP-140/85 mmHg, HDL-45 mg/dl
Which of the following is the best field test to assess local muscular endurance? -
ANSWER-
Which of the following is the best field test to assess local muscular endurance? -
ANSWER-YMCA bench press
Complete Solutions
A 20-year-old female college student was informed that her percent body fat was 18%.
What range should be considered if seeking to determine the criterion-reference score?
- ANSWER-15 - 21%
A 32-year-old female client has a waist circumference of 37 inches (94 cm) and a BMI
of 27. What is her risk stratification for coronary heart disease? - ANSWER-high risk
A 33-year-old, 5-ft, 1-in. (155-cm) female client has been working with a personal trainer
for the last six months. The exercise program has primarily consisted of walking and
jogging. The results of her body composition tests are as follows.
Month 1Month 6Body Weight130 lb (59 kg)124 lb (56.5 kg)Body Fat30%25%
Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation? -
ANSWER-8 lb (3.6 kg)
A 35-year-old male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness
evaluation are as follows:
Resting heart rate - 80 bpm
Blood pressure - 143/96 mmHg
The client's blood pressure would be categorized as which of the following? - ANSWER-
stage 2 hypertension
A 44-year-old male client weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and exercises 7 days a week. A diet
record reveals an average daily intake of the following:
Protein - 100 g
Carbohydrate - 450 g
Fat - 40 g
What is the client's current average caloric intake? - ANSWER-2,560 kcal
A 48-year-old female postal worker is on cholesterol medication, quit smoking 5 months
ago, and reports shoulder pain when walking and delivering mail on her 3-mile route.
She would like to add resistance training and begin a more vigorous training program.
What is the appropriate recommendation? - ANSWER-recommend a medical clearance
prior to beginning vigorous activity
A client currently weighs 250 lb (113 kg) and consumes 60% carbohydrates, 25% fat,
and 15% protein for a total of 2,500 calories. Approximately how many g/kg/day of
protein is the client consuming? - ANSWER-
, When discussing dietary fat intake, which of the following is an appropriate
recommendation? - ANSWER-saturated fat should be less than 10% or 1/3 of your total
dietary fat intake
When exercising outdoors, which of the following affects fluid replacement needs most?
- ANSWER-temperature
When is it most appropriate for a personal trainer to administer a health/medical
questionnaire? - ANSWER-during the client's health appraisal screening
When organizing a battery of assessments that can be conducted in the field, which of
the following would be most appropriate? - ANSWER-12-minute run/walk
When should the client-trainer agreement be completed? - ANSWER-When should the
client-trainer agreement be completed?
When should the personal trainer administer an informed consent form to a client? -
ANSWER-during the health appraisal screening
Which of the following describes systolic blood pressure? - ANSWER-force exerted
against arterial walls during myocardial contraction
Which of the following factors is the first step when determining if a client can begin an
exercise program without a medical clearance? - ANSWER-current level of structured
physical activity
Which of the following instructions should be provided to a client prior to performing a
blood pressure (BP) assessment? - ANSWER-refrain from smoking or ingesting
caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to BP measurements
Which of the following is a positive risk factor for cardiovascular disease? - ANSWER-
male - 47 years old
Which of the following is considered a symptom that is suggestive of cardiovascular
disease? - ANSWER-cramp-like pain during exercise that disappears after exercise
cessation
Which of the following is indicative of a female with metabolic syndrome? - ANSWER-
waist circumference-36 in. (91 cm), BP-140/85 mmHg, HDL-45 mg/dl
Which of the following is the best field test to assess local muscular endurance? -
ANSWER-
Which of the following is the best field test to assess local muscular endurance? -
ANSWER-YMCA bench press
