CPT Final Exam Practice Questions
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Identify the correct number of continuing education units that an NASM CPT
needs to complete in a 2 year cycle to renew the certification - CORRECT
ANSWER-2
Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activity.
What might a CPT do for someone in the pre contemplation stage of change? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Provide them with education and knowledge
A client wants to improve a deadlift. Which of the following is an outcome goal? -
CORRECT ANSWER-I want to deadlift 300 pounds
A CPT wants to improve a client's outcome expectations for resistance training.
What behavior change technique might they use? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Providing information on the health benefits
In a group exercise setting within a fitness facility, which person should greet all
members, make everyone feel welcome, and ensure that participants have the right
,equipment and attire to participate safely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exercise
Leader
What is end-diastolic volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-The amount of blood in
the ventricle before contraction
Inadequate hydration and mild dehydration can have several negative effects in
athletic performance, including which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decreased blood flow
Which of the following is the best example of a complete protein source? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dairy Foods
What would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during a
concentric contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER-As the velocity of the muscle
action increases, its ability to produce force decreases
Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female) is
comprised of water? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.6
Which exercise would be most likely to contribute to an acute increase in
testosterone? - CORRECT ANSWER-Back Squat
If someone went out for a 5-mile jog with their friend, which energy system would
provide most of the ATP for this activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxidative
Phosphorylation
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,What is the function of the neuromuscular junction? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
site where the nervous system and muscle fibers communicate
What contributes the most to the total calories burned in a day? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Resting Metabolic Rate
Which type of exercise accommodates effort whereby the harder the individual
pushes or pulls, the more resistance they feel, despite the movement speed
remaining constant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Isokinetic
Which muscles are typically underachieve in association with upper crossed
syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower Trapezius
How often is it recommended to reassess clientele? - CORRECT ANSWER-Every
month
Exercise is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities
during a pushing movement - CORRECT ANSWER-Push-up Test
Client seeking weight loss. What range of sets is most appropriate for SAQ drills? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3 or 4 sets
Which of these exercises targets the triceps musculature? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Close grip bench press
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cervical and Lumbar
, Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help
them improve which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Landing
mechanics
What is considered a superficial muscle of the core? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Erector Spinae
What ideally should follow a day of high-intensity training in stage 3? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A stage 1 day (recovery day) should follow a hard stage 3 training day
In which phase of training would a person want to spend more time if they were
looking to become better at beach volleyball and already have adequate leg
strength? - CORRECT ANSWER-Power Training
Why are proper frontside mechanics in sprinting important? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Frontside mechanics align the lead leg to optimally apply force into the
group to help propel the body forward
You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most
appropriate for SAQ drills? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 to 5 reps
What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Thumbs pointing up
The addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Strength
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and Answers 100% Pass
Identify the correct number of continuing education units that an NASM CPT
needs to complete in a 2 year cycle to renew the certification - CORRECT
ANSWER-2
Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activity.
What might a CPT do for someone in the pre contemplation stage of change? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Provide them with education and knowledge
A client wants to improve a deadlift. Which of the following is an outcome goal? -
CORRECT ANSWER-I want to deadlift 300 pounds
A CPT wants to improve a client's outcome expectations for resistance training.
What behavior change technique might they use? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Providing information on the health benefits
In a group exercise setting within a fitness facility, which person should greet all
members, make everyone feel welcome, and ensure that participants have the right
,equipment and attire to participate safely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exercise
Leader
What is end-diastolic volume? - CORRECT ANSWER-The amount of blood in
the ventricle before contraction
Inadequate hydration and mild dehydration can have several negative effects in
athletic performance, including which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decreased blood flow
Which of the following is the best example of a complete protein source? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dairy Foods
What would be accurate with regard to muscle force and velocity during a
concentric contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER-As the velocity of the muscle
action increases, its ability to produce force decreases
Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female) is
comprised of water? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.6
Which exercise would be most likely to contribute to an acute increase in
testosterone? - CORRECT ANSWER-Back Squat
If someone went out for a 5-mile jog with their friend, which energy system would
provide most of the ATP for this activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxidative
Phosphorylation
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,What is the function of the neuromuscular junction? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
site where the nervous system and muscle fibers communicate
What contributes the most to the total calories burned in a day? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Resting Metabolic Rate
Which type of exercise accommodates effort whereby the harder the individual
pushes or pulls, the more resistance they feel, despite the movement speed
remaining constant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Isokinetic
Which muscles are typically underachieve in association with upper crossed
syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower Trapezius
How often is it recommended to reassess clientele? - CORRECT ANSWER-Every
month
Exercise is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities
during a pushing movement - CORRECT ANSWER-Push-up Test
Client seeking weight loss. What range of sets is most appropriate for SAQ drills? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3 or 4 sets
Which of these exercises targets the triceps musculature? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Close grip bench press
Which regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cervical and Lumbar
, Training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help
them improve which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Landing
mechanics
What is considered a superficial muscle of the core? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Erector Spinae
What ideally should follow a day of high-intensity training in stage 3? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A stage 1 day (recovery day) should follow a hard stage 3 training day
In which phase of training would a person want to spend more time if they were
looking to become better at beach volleyball and already have adequate leg
strength? - CORRECT ANSWER-Power Training
Why are proper frontside mechanics in sprinting important? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Frontside mechanics align the lead leg to optimally apply force into the
group to help propel the body forward
You have a client seeking weight loss. What number of repetitions is most
appropriate for SAQ drills? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 to 5 reps
What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Thumbs pointing up
The addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Strength
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