NASM CPT EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is
incorrect?
Select one:
a. It can produce results in a compressed period of time with a smaller volume of work.
b. Intervals are performed at higher intensities and use longer recovery periods.
c. Measuring intensity by performance (objective measure) is an accurate measure of
intensity.
d. Measuring intensity by one's "effort" (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of
intensity.
CORRECT ANSWER
Measuring intensity by one's "effort" (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of
intensity.
Question 2
Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the
sagittal plane during a squat?
Select one:
a. Quadriceps
b. Gluteus medius
c. Biceps brachii
d. Adductor longus
CORRECT ANSWER
Quadriceps
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,Question 3
How should the back be positioned when performing a bird dog exercise?
Select one:
a. Anterior pelvic tilt
b. Kyphotic positioning
c. In a neutral position
d. Excessive lordotic position
CORRECT ANSWER
In a neutral position
Question 4
What type of movement happens during the concentric phase of plyometric exercise?
Select one:
a. Land
b. Jump
c. Gait
d. Stabilize
CORRECT ANSWER
Jump
Question 5
What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise?
Select one:
2
,a. Thumbs pointing up
b. Palms facing down
c. Thumbs pointing down
d. Palms facing each other
CORRECT ANSWER
Thumbs pointing up
Question 6
What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) external rotation exercise primarily target?
Select one:
a. Quadratus lumborum and erector spinae
b. Levator scapulae and sternocleidomastoid
c. Rectus femoris and biceps femoris
d. Infraspinatus and teres minor
CORRECT ANSWER
Infraspinatus and teres minor
Question 7
Which sense provides information to the central nervous system about where the body is
in space?
Select one:
a. Vestibular system
b. Hearing system
c. Somatosensory system
d. Visual system
Feedback
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Visual system
Question 8
What might a Certified Personal Trainer do for someone in the precontemplation stage of
change?
Select one:
a. Provide them with education and knowledge
b. Tell them to exercise with a friend
c. Help them identify barriers to exercise
d. Encourage them to make plans to exercise
CORRECT ANSWER
Provide them with education and knowledge
Question 9
Which three senses are involved in the balance system?
Select one:
a. Visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems
b. Visual, vestibular, and hearing systems
c. Visual, vestibular, and auditory systems
d. Vestibular, somatosensory, and auditory systems
CORRECT ANSWER
Visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems
Question 10
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is
incorrect?
Select one:
a. It can produce results in a compressed period of time with a smaller volume of work.
b. Intervals are performed at higher intensities and use longer recovery periods.
c. Measuring intensity by performance (objective measure) is an accurate measure of
intensity.
d. Measuring intensity by one's "effort" (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of
intensity.
CORRECT ANSWER
Measuring intensity by one's "effort" (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of
intensity.
Question 2
Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the
sagittal plane during a squat?
Select one:
a. Quadriceps
b. Gluteus medius
c. Biceps brachii
d. Adductor longus
CORRECT ANSWER
Quadriceps
1
,Question 3
How should the back be positioned when performing a bird dog exercise?
Select one:
a. Anterior pelvic tilt
b. Kyphotic positioning
c. In a neutral position
d. Excessive lordotic position
CORRECT ANSWER
In a neutral position
Question 4
What type of movement happens during the concentric phase of plyometric exercise?
Select one:
a. Land
b. Jump
c. Gait
d. Stabilize
CORRECT ANSWER
Jump
Question 5
What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise?
Select one:
2
,a. Thumbs pointing up
b. Palms facing down
c. Thumbs pointing down
d. Palms facing each other
CORRECT ANSWER
Thumbs pointing up
Question 6
What muscles does the tubing (shoulder) external rotation exercise primarily target?
Select one:
a. Quadratus lumborum and erector spinae
b. Levator scapulae and sternocleidomastoid
c. Rectus femoris and biceps femoris
d. Infraspinatus and teres minor
CORRECT ANSWER
Infraspinatus and teres minor
Question 7
Which sense provides information to the central nervous system about where the body is
in space?
Select one:
a. Vestibular system
b. Hearing system
c. Somatosensory system
d. Visual system
Feedback
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Visual system
Question 8
What might a Certified Personal Trainer do for someone in the precontemplation stage of
change?
Select one:
a. Provide them with education and knowledge
b. Tell them to exercise with a friend
c. Help them identify barriers to exercise
d. Encourage them to make plans to exercise
CORRECT ANSWER
Provide them with education and knowledge
Question 9
Which three senses are involved in the balance system?
Select one:
a. Visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems
b. Visual, vestibular, and hearing systems
c. Visual, vestibular, and auditory systems
d. Vestibular, somatosensory, and auditory systems
CORRECT ANSWER
Visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems
Question 10
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