NSCA-CPT Practice Quizzes with
Complete Solutions
Which of the following symptoms indicates that a client may have anorexia nervosa and
should be referred to a professional for help? - correct Answer-severely restricting food
intake
Which of the following describes systolic blood pressure? - correct Answer-force
exerted against arterial walls during myocardial contraction
Which of the following should not be included within an informed consent document? -
correct Answer-a photo/video release agreement
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? - correct Answer-to identify if the client needs to
obtain medical clearance
Which of the following methods should be used when collecting a skinfold measurement
of the calf? - correct Answer-Which of the following methods should be used when
collecting a skinfold measurement of the calf?
When discussing dietary fat intake, which of the following is an appropriate
recommendation? - correct Answer-saturated fat should be less than 10% or 1/3 of your
total dietary fat intake
A 35-year-old male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness
evaluation are as follows:
Resting heart rate - 80 bpm
Blood pressure - 143/96 mmHg
The client's blood pressure would be categorized as which of the following? - correct
Answer-stage 2 hypertension
Which of the following methods should be used when performing a skinfold
measurement of the thigh? - correct Answer-take a vertical fold on the anterior aspect of
the thigh midway between the hip and knee joints
Which of the following measures would demonstrate a better than average level of
cardiorespiratory fitness in a 32-year old male recreational athlete? - correct Answer-
VO2max of 57 ml/kg/min
, Carbohydrate intakes of 7 to 10 g/kg body weight per day is recommended for clients
participating regularly in which of the following activities? - correct Answer-cross-country
skiing 90 min per day
Which of the following factors is the first step when determining if a client can begin an
exercise program without a medical clearance? - correct Answer-current level of
structured physical activity
How might a personal trainer determine what factors will have a positive impact on a
new client's training success? - correct Answer-
What tempo should the metronome be set for correct performance of the YMCA step
test? - correct Answer-96 beats per minute
Which of the following is indicative of a female with metabolic syndrome? - correct
Answer-waist circumference-36 in. (91 cm), BP-140/85 mmHg, HDL-45 mg/dl
Which of the following medications may affect a normal increase in heart rate during
exercise? - correct Answer-beta-blockers
Which of the following is considered a symptom that is suggestive of cardiovascular
disease? - correct Answer-cramp-like pain during exercise that disappears after
exercise cessation
Which of the following would be the most appropriate testing order when conducting a
fitness evaluation with an obese client? - correct Answer-girth measurements, muscular
endurance, cardiovascular endurance
To limit the possibility of being held responsible for injuries that occur during a training
session, a personal trainer should include which of the following during the client
consultation? - correct Answer-an assumption of risk
A 44-year-old male client weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and exercises 7 days a week. A diet
record reveals an average daily intake of the following:
Protein - 100 g
Carbohydrate - 450 g
Fat - 40 g
What is the client's current average caloric intake? - correct Answer-2,560 kcal
A personal trainer is reviewing the lifestyle questionnaire of a client to determine if they
have been participating in regular exercise. Which of the following will qualify? - correct
Answer-30 minutes of brisk walking (40 - < 60% HRR) of at least 3 days per week for 3
months
When should the client-trainer agreement be completed? - correct Answer-When should
the client-trainer agreement be completed?
Complete Solutions
Which of the following symptoms indicates that a client may have anorexia nervosa and
should be referred to a professional for help? - correct Answer-severely restricting food
intake
Which of the following describes systolic blood pressure? - correct Answer-force
exerted against arterial walls during myocardial contraction
Which of the following should not be included within an informed consent document? -
correct Answer-a photo/video release agreement
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q? - correct Answer-to identify if the client needs to
obtain medical clearance
Which of the following methods should be used when collecting a skinfold measurement
of the calf? - correct Answer-Which of the following methods should be used when
collecting a skinfold measurement of the calf?
When discussing dietary fat intake, which of the following is an appropriate
recommendation? - correct Answer-saturated fat should be less than 10% or 1/3 of your
total dietary fat intake
A 35-year-old male has started working with a personal trainer. The results of his fitness
evaluation are as follows:
Resting heart rate - 80 bpm
Blood pressure - 143/96 mmHg
The client's blood pressure would be categorized as which of the following? - correct
Answer-stage 2 hypertension
Which of the following methods should be used when performing a skinfold
measurement of the thigh? - correct Answer-take a vertical fold on the anterior aspect of
the thigh midway between the hip and knee joints
Which of the following measures would demonstrate a better than average level of
cardiorespiratory fitness in a 32-year old male recreational athlete? - correct Answer-
VO2max of 57 ml/kg/min
, Carbohydrate intakes of 7 to 10 g/kg body weight per day is recommended for clients
participating regularly in which of the following activities? - correct Answer-cross-country
skiing 90 min per day
Which of the following factors is the first step when determining if a client can begin an
exercise program without a medical clearance? - correct Answer-current level of
structured physical activity
How might a personal trainer determine what factors will have a positive impact on a
new client's training success? - correct Answer-
What tempo should the metronome be set for correct performance of the YMCA step
test? - correct Answer-96 beats per minute
Which of the following is indicative of a female with metabolic syndrome? - correct
Answer-waist circumference-36 in. (91 cm), BP-140/85 mmHg, HDL-45 mg/dl
Which of the following medications may affect a normal increase in heart rate during
exercise? - correct Answer-beta-blockers
Which of the following is considered a symptom that is suggestive of cardiovascular
disease? - correct Answer-cramp-like pain during exercise that disappears after
exercise cessation
Which of the following would be the most appropriate testing order when conducting a
fitness evaluation with an obese client? - correct Answer-girth measurements, muscular
endurance, cardiovascular endurance
To limit the possibility of being held responsible for injuries that occur during a training
session, a personal trainer should include which of the following during the client
consultation? - correct Answer-an assumption of risk
A 44-year-old male client weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and exercises 7 days a week. A diet
record reveals an average daily intake of the following:
Protein - 100 g
Carbohydrate - 450 g
Fat - 40 g
What is the client's current average caloric intake? - correct Answer-2,560 kcal
A personal trainer is reviewing the lifestyle questionnaire of a client to determine if they
have been participating in regular exercise. Which of the following will qualify? - correct
Answer-30 minutes of brisk walking (40 - < 60% HRR) of at least 3 days per week for 3
months
When should the client-trainer agreement be completed? - correct Answer-When should
the client-trainer agreement be completed?
