CFT CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following should be documented?
A. If a client slips and falls, even if they are not injured
B. If a client asks you how to get anabolic steroids
C. If the client chooses to cut a session short
D. Both A & B - Answer-D. Both A & B
The shortening of an activated muscle is called:
A. Eccentric muscle action
B. Concentric muscle action
C. Isometric muscle action - Answer-B. Concentric muscle action
An example of is when the hand is rotated so the palm faces upward.
A. Supination
B. Pronation
C. Rearrangement
D. Isotonic muscle action - Answer-A. Supination
A 23-year-old client exercising at light intensity has a target heart rate of:
A. Less than 65 BPM
B. 69-106 BPM
C. 107-120 BPM
D. 121-129 BPM - Answer-B. 69-106 BPM
A 30-year-old female client wants to lose 10 pounds before her sister's wedding in 6
weeks. What is the most appropriate course of action?
A. Cut 300 calories per day and increase the intensity of the client's existing aerobic
program
B. Begin a resistance training program with her immediately
C. Explain to the client that it is unsafe to lose that much weight that quickly
D. Request that she get clearance from her physician first - Answer-C. Explain to the
client that it is unsafe to lose that much weight that quickly.
What kind of stretching technique generally has a high risk of injury?
A. Static
B. Active
C. Passive
D. Dynamic - Answer-D. Dynamic
, A client who has already been working out and is beginning resistance training often
doesn't need to change his or her diet. True or False?
A. True
B. False - Answer-B. False
Medical attention is not necessary unless body temperature reaches:
A. 98.6?F
B. 100?F
C. 104?F
D. 105?F - Answer-D. 105?F
Elderly people should avoid participating in which activity?
A. Swimming
B. Walking
C. Jumping rope
D. None of the above - Answer-C. Jumping Rope
Which activity should be avoided by people with hypertension?
A. Yoga
B. Jogging
C. Golf
D. Raking leaves - Answer-D. Raking Leaves
Which food source contains healthy protein?
A. Carrots
B. Peanuts
C. Soda
D. None of the above - Answer-B. Peanuts
What are the 3 types of muscle contraction? - Answer-Isometric, Eccentric, &
Concentric
Isometric produces force, but there is no change in muscle length.
Concentric produces enough force to overcome external load and shorten the muscle
Eccentric produces force while the muscle is lengthening - it is the resistance of a
movement.
The nervous system should be properly trained upon beginning an exercise program
because:
A. It decreases the risk of injury
B. It improves stamina
C. It allows you to start intense training immediately after a long period of not exercising
D. None of the above - Answer-A. It decreases the risk of injury
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following should be documented?
A. If a client slips and falls, even if they are not injured
B. If a client asks you how to get anabolic steroids
C. If the client chooses to cut a session short
D. Both A & B - Answer-D. Both A & B
The shortening of an activated muscle is called:
A. Eccentric muscle action
B. Concentric muscle action
C. Isometric muscle action - Answer-B. Concentric muscle action
An example of is when the hand is rotated so the palm faces upward.
A. Supination
B. Pronation
C. Rearrangement
D. Isotonic muscle action - Answer-A. Supination
A 23-year-old client exercising at light intensity has a target heart rate of:
A. Less than 65 BPM
B. 69-106 BPM
C. 107-120 BPM
D. 121-129 BPM - Answer-B. 69-106 BPM
A 30-year-old female client wants to lose 10 pounds before her sister's wedding in 6
weeks. What is the most appropriate course of action?
A. Cut 300 calories per day and increase the intensity of the client's existing aerobic
program
B. Begin a resistance training program with her immediately
C. Explain to the client that it is unsafe to lose that much weight that quickly
D. Request that she get clearance from her physician first - Answer-C. Explain to the
client that it is unsafe to lose that much weight that quickly.
What kind of stretching technique generally has a high risk of injury?
A. Static
B. Active
C. Passive
D. Dynamic - Answer-D. Dynamic
, A client who has already been working out and is beginning resistance training often
doesn't need to change his or her diet. True or False?
A. True
B. False - Answer-B. False
Medical attention is not necessary unless body temperature reaches:
A. 98.6?F
B. 100?F
C. 104?F
D. 105?F - Answer-D. 105?F
Elderly people should avoid participating in which activity?
A. Swimming
B. Walking
C. Jumping rope
D. None of the above - Answer-C. Jumping Rope
Which activity should be avoided by people with hypertension?
A. Yoga
B. Jogging
C. Golf
D. Raking leaves - Answer-D. Raking Leaves
Which food source contains healthy protein?
A. Carrots
B. Peanuts
C. Soda
D. None of the above - Answer-B. Peanuts
What are the 3 types of muscle contraction? - Answer-Isometric, Eccentric, &
Concentric
Isometric produces force, but there is no change in muscle length.
Concentric produces enough force to overcome external load and shorten the muscle
Eccentric produces force while the muscle is lengthening - it is the resistance of a
movement.
The nervous system should be properly trained upon beginning an exercise program
because:
A. It decreases the risk of injury
B. It improves stamina
C. It allows you to start intense training immediately after a long period of not exercising
D. None of the above - Answer-A. It decreases the risk of injury
