ACTION CPT - Trainer exam Questions and
Answers(A+ Solution guide)
/. If a new client's goal is to build muscular strength, how often should they train per
week? - Answer-1-2 times
Once
3-5 times
Every day
/.(CSP) Which of the following activities is safe for pregnant women to engage in? -
Answer-Swimming
/.(CB) Which of the following was most likely created using the principles of
biomechanics? - Answer-An ergonomic office chair
(All of the above)**
A supportive device for those with carpal tunnel syndrome
Shoe inserts to correct posture
/.(CES)What are the primary muscles used during normal breathing? - Answer-External
intercostals and diaphragm
/.(CPD) You are working with a new client who is overweight and wants to lose 30
pounds, but has never engaged in an exercise program before. Which of the following
activities would be most appropriate to begin with? - Answer-Walking?
/.(CB) The study of human motion itself is known as: - Answer-Kinematics
/.(CES) What type of muscle action generates tension in the muscle, but does not
lengthen or shorten it? - Answer-Isometric (or static)
/.(CN) How can the trainer determine whether or not the client is adequately
replenishing their fluids while engaging in long, vigorous workouts? - Answer-Weigh the
client before, during, and after the workout
/.(CES) Because skeletal muscles are grouped together, they cannot function
separately. True or false? - Answer-false
/.(CF) It is normal and expected to feel pain while stretching. - Answer-False
/.(CES) The ATP-CP system is primarily used to generate energy for: - Answer-
Immediate use
/.(CN) Fats do not serve any purpose in a healthy diet and should be avoided
completely. True or false? - Answer-False
, /.(CN) What is the primary source of fuel for the body? - Answer-Carbohydrates
/.(CN) Which of the following is a healthy source of protein? - Answer-***all of the
above****
low fat milk
eggs
almonds
/.(CB) A special device called a dynamometer is required to perform __________
muscle actions. - Answer-Isokinetic
/.(CB) Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups of proprioceptors? -
Answer-Spinal proprioceptors
/.(CN) On average, how many calories are expended during 1 minute of strenuous
activity? - Answer-11-15
/.(CN) Alcohol is considered a carbohydrate. True or false? - Answer-false
/.(CF) Which is NOT one of the three factors that should be included in a flexibility
workout? - Answer-Maintaining correct posture
Proper breathing
Warming-up
Resistance training***
/.(CN) Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? - Answer-Salmon
/.(CB) Isometric strength training exercises are often used in the early rehabilitation
process for clients or athletes who have sustained an injury. True or false? - Answer-
True
/.(CES) Skeletal muscles can be attached only to bones and are under involuntary
control. True or false? - Answer-True
/.(CES) The body can store large amounts of ATP, so eating regularly while training isn't
really important. True or false? - Answer-False
/.(CSP) If systolic blood pressure exceeds ________ mmHg while exercising, it should
be monitored by a physician. - Answer-220
/.(CLB) Which of the following settings is the most appropriate place to train? - Answer-
fitness facility
Answers(A+ Solution guide)
/. If a new client's goal is to build muscular strength, how often should they train per
week? - Answer-1-2 times
Once
3-5 times
Every day
/.(CSP) Which of the following activities is safe for pregnant women to engage in? -
Answer-Swimming
/.(CB) Which of the following was most likely created using the principles of
biomechanics? - Answer-An ergonomic office chair
(All of the above)**
A supportive device for those with carpal tunnel syndrome
Shoe inserts to correct posture
/.(CES)What are the primary muscles used during normal breathing? - Answer-External
intercostals and diaphragm
/.(CPD) You are working with a new client who is overweight and wants to lose 30
pounds, but has never engaged in an exercise program before. Which of the following
activities would be most appropriate to begin with? - Answer-Walking?
/.(CB) The study of human motion itself is known as: - Answer-Kinematics
/.(CES) What type of muscle action generates tension in the muscle, but does not
lengthen or shorten it? - Answer-Isometric (or static)
/.(CN) How can the trainer determine whether or not the client is adequately
replenishing their fluids while engaging in long, vigorous workouts? - Answer-Weigh the
client before, during, and after the workout
/.(CES) Because skeletal muscles are grouped together, they cannot function
separately. True or false? - Answer-false
/.(CF) It is normal and expected to feel pain while stretching. - Answer-False
/.(CES) The ATP-CP system is primarily used to generate energy for: - Answer-
Immediate use
/.(CN) Fats do not serve any purpose in a healthy diet and should be avoided
completely. True or false? - Answer-False
, /.(CN) What is the primary source of fuel for the body? - Answer-Carbohydrates
/.(CN) Which of the following is a healthy source of protein? - Answer-***all of the
above****
low fat milk
eggs
almonds
/.(CB) A special device called a dynamometer is required to perform __________
muscle actions. - Answer-Isokinetic
/.(CB) Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups of proprioceptors? -
Answer-Spinal proprioceptors
/.(CN) On average, how many calories are expended during 1 minute of strenuous
activity? - Answer-11-15
/.(CN) Alcohol is considered a carbohydrate. True or false? - Answer-false
/.(CF) Which is NOT one of the three factors that should be included in a flexibility
workout? - Answer-Maintaining correct posture
Proper breathing
Warming-up
Resistance training***
/.(CN) Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? - Answer-Salmon
/.(CB) Isometric strength training exercises are often used in the early rehabilitation
process for clients or athletes who have sustained an injury. True or false? - Answer-
True
/.(CES) Skeletal muscles can be attached only to bones and are under involuntary
control. True or false? - Answer-True
/.(CES) The body can store large amounts of ATP, so eating regularly while training isn't
really important. True or false? - Answer-False
/.(CSP) If systolic blood pressure exceeds ________ mmHg while exercising, it should
be monitored by a physician. - Answer-220
/.(CLB) Which of the following settings is the most appropriate place to train? - Answer-
fitness facility
