NCSF EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension
exercise? - Answers-No joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is
termed __________. - Answers-Kinetic Chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a
posterior pelvic tilt as seen in this picture? - Answers-Glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon
both the hip and knee joints. - Answers-Rectus Femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine? -
Answers-Lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone? - Answers-Tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff? - Answers-
Suprasinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted
during the crunch movement? - Answers-Rectus Abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are
considered the prime movers? - Answers-Quadriceps and glutes
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting
_________. - Answers-Eccentrically
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of
which muscle? - Answers-Gastrocnemius
During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________.Which
of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle? - Answers-Deltoid
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row
exercise, is accomplished by a __________. - Answers-A concentric contraction of the
rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur
between which segments of the spine? - Answers-Lumbar and sacral
, Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up? -
Answers-Transverse abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve
their movement performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as
__________. - Answers-Motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving
through a full, functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in
external rotation capabilities. Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to
perform properly as a result of this flexibility concern? - Answers-Back Squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a
joint by connecting bone to bone? - Answers-Ligament
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at what joint angle;
reducing involvement of the rotator cuff? - Answers-30 degrees
To minimize the risk for injury, hamstring strength should be _____% of quadriceps
strength? - Answers-> 50
The performance of a lunge with forward press on a cable machine occurs in which
movement plane? - Answers-Saggital
What rest interval between sets of 5RM deadlifts would ensure restoration of the
phosphagen system and proper performance in the next effort? - Answers-120 seconds
Stroke volume refers to the _______________. - Answers-Amount of blood expelled by
the left ventricle per contraction (beat)
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - Answers-
Mitochondria
Why would a low-intensity walking program be ineffective cardiovascular exercise
prescription for reducing body fat in a physically-active client? - Answers-Low rate of
caloric expenditure
The amount of O2 used by the body during a training session is referred to as
___________. - Answers-Oxygen uptake
What byproduct of glycolysis triggers an elevation in the respiration rate when
concentrations are high in the blood? - Answers-Lactic Acid
When prescribing balance and stability training, such as having a client stand on one
foot while performing trunk rotation, the emphasis for improvement occurs through: -
Answers-Improvements in proprioception
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension
exercise? - Answers-No joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is
termed __________. - Answers-Kinetic Chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a
posterior pelvic tilt as seen in this picture? - Answers-Glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon
both the hip and knee joints. - Answers-Rectus Femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine? -
Answers-Lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone? - Answers-Tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff? - Answers-
Suprasinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted
during the crunch movement? - Answers-Rectus Abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are
considered the prime movers? - Answers-Quadriceps and glutes
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting
_________. - Answers-Eccentrically
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of
which muscle? - Answers-Gastrocnemius
During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________.Which
of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle? - Answers-Deltoid
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row
exercise, is accomplished by a __________. - Answers-A concentric contraction of the
rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur
between which segments of the spine? - Answers-Lumbar and sacral
, Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up? -
Answers-Transverse abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve
their movement performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as
__________. - Answers-Motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving
through a full, functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in
external rotation capabilities. Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to
perform properly as a result of this flexibility concern? - Answers-Back Squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a
joint by connecting bone to bone? - Answers-Ligament
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at what joint angle;
reducing involvement of the rotator cuff? - Answers-30 degrees
To minimize the risk for injury, hamstring strength should be _____% of quadriceps
strength? - Answers-> 50
The performance of a lunge with forward press on a cable machine occurs in which
movement plane? - Answers-Saggital
What rest interval between sets of 5RM deadlifts would ensure restoration of the
phosphagen system and proper performance in the next effort? - Answers-120 seconds
Stroke volume refers to the _______________. - Answers-Amount of blood expelled by
the left ventricle per contraction (beat)
Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle? - Answers-
Mitochondria
Why would a low-intensity walking program be ineffective cardiovascular exercise
prescription for reducing body fat in a physically-active client? - Answers-Low rate of
caloric expenditure
The amount of O2 used by the body during a training session is referred to as
___________. - Answers-Oxygen uptake
What byproduct of glycolysis triggers an elevation in the respiration rate when
concentrations are high in the blood? - Answers-Lactic Acid
When prescribing balance and stability training, such as having a client stand on one
foot while performing trunk rotation, the emphasis for improvement occurs through: -
Answers-Improvements in proprioception
