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NSCA-CPT EXAM STUDY GUIDE ALL VERSIONS
WITH 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST
RELEASED
Question: Which of the following is the correct sequence of components from smallest muscle
structure to largest muscle structure?
A. Fascia, perimysium, epimysium, endomysium
B. Myofilament, myofibril, fiber, fasciculus
C. Endomysium, epimysium, perimysium, fascia
D. Muscle cell, fasciculus, myofibril, fiber - ANSWER✔✔B. Myofilament, myofibril, fiber,
fasciculus
Question: A 30 year old female client is an avid 5K runner but she would like to improve her
time. Which of the following tests is the most appropriate to estimate the client's VO2 max?
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A. Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer test
B. YMCA cycle ergometer test
C. Rockport walking test
D. 1.5-mile run - ANSWER✔✔D. 1.5-mile run
Question: A 21 year old male client had the following results during his initial assessment:
Height: 72 inches
Body Weight: 210 pounds
Bench Press 1RM: 200 lbs.
Leg Press 1RM: 400 lbs.
Sit-ups (1 minute): 50
Sit and reach (using S & R box): 15 inches
Which of the following should he make his primary goal?
A Core strength
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B. Lower body strength
C. Muscular endurance
D. Upper Body Strength
E. Hip/ low back flexibility - ANSWER✔✔D. Upper Body Strength
Question: Which of the following compose total lung capacity?
I. minute ventilation
II. residual lung volume
III. forced vital capacity
IV. tidal volume
A. I and II only
B. II and IV only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only - ANSWER✔✔D. II and III only
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Question: Using 220lb (100kg) for each and allowing 90 degrees of knee flexion at the bottom
of each movement, which of the following exercises produces the most work?
A. Back squat
B. Horizontal leg press
C. 15 degree leg press
D. 60 degree leg press - ANSWER✔✔A. Back squat
Question: All of the following describe how exercise provides cognitive benefits EXCEPT:
A. Enhanced oxygen supply to the brain
B. Greater genetic variation
C. Improved neurotransmitter function
D. Heightened neural efficiency - ANSWER✔✔B. Greater genetic variation
NSCA-CPT EXAM STUDY GUIDE ALL VERSIONS
WITH 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST
RELEASED
Question: Which of the following is the correct sequence of components from smallest muscle
structure to largest muscle structure?
A. Fascia, perimysium, epimysium, endomysium
B. Myofilament, myofibril, fiber, fasciculus
C. Endomysium, epimysium, perimysium, fascia
D. Muscle cell, fasciculus, myofibril, fiber - ANSWER✔✔B. Myofilament, myofibril, fiber,
fasciculus
Question: A 30 year old female client is an avid 5K runner but she would like to improve her
time. Which of the following tests is the most appropriate to estimate the client's VO2 max?
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A. Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer test
B. YMCA cycle ergometer test
C. Rockport walking test
D. 1.5-mile run - ANSWER✔✔D. 1.5-mile run
Question: A 21 year old male client had the following results during his initial assessment:
Height: 72 inches
Body Weight: 210 pounds
Bench Press 1RM: 200 lbs.
Leg Press 1RM: 400 lbs.
Sit-ups (1 minute): 50
Sit and reach (using S & R box): 15 inches
Which of the following should he make his primary goal?
A Core strength
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B. Lower body strength
C. Muscular endurance
D. Upper Body Strength
E. Hip/ low back flexibility - ANSWER✔✔D. Upper Body Strength
Question: Which of the following compose total lung capacity?
I. minute ventilation
II. residual lung volume
III. forced vital capacity
IV. tidal volume
A. I and II only
B. II and IV only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only - ANSWER✔✔D. II and III only
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Question: Using 220lb (100kg) for each and allowing 90 degrees of knee flexion at the bottom
of each movement, which of the following exercises produces the most work?
A. Back squat
B. Horizontal leg press
C. 15 degree leg press
D. 60 degree leg press - ANSWER✔✔A. Back squat
Question: All of the following describe how exercise provides cognitive benefits EXCEPT:
A. Enhanced oxygen supply to the brain
B. Greater genetic variation
C. Improved neurotransmitter function
D. Heightened neural efficiency - ANSWER✔✔B. Greater genetic variation
