NASM CPT Practice Test: Questions

NASM CPT Practice Test: Questions &

Answers

Davis's law states which of the following?

Select one:

• A chronically shortened muscle will demonstrate poor neuromuscular

efficiency.

• Soft tissue models along the lines of stress.
• A tight agonist muscle will decrease neural drive to its functional

antagonist.

• The body will seek the path of least resistance during functional

movement patterns.(Ans- b. Soft tissue models along the lines of stress

Which of the following muscles is underactive if a client demonstrates an anterior pelvic tilt?

Select one:

• Erector spinae
• Psoas
• Latissimus dorsi
• Gluteus maximus

(Ans- d. Gluteus maximus

When assessing an overhead squat, an indication of relative flexibility due

to tightness in the lateral gastrocnemius is:

Select one:

• the knees moving inward.
• external rotation of the feet.
• excessive forward lean.
• low back arches.

(Ans- b. external rotation of the feet.

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When talking to a client, conversational techniques that express the

purported meaning of what was just heard are referred to as:

Select one:

• reflections.
• affirmations.
• compliments.
• judgments.

(Ans- a. reflections.

Which of the following best describes the code of conduct for a fitness professional?

Select one:

• A set of scientifically proven and evidence-based theories that a fitness

professional can apply to specific fitness programs.

• Guidelines to ensure that all professionals provide the highest level of

service and respect for all colleagues, allied professionals, and the general public.

• A set of processes that help a fitness professional determine the number

of clients he or she can handle at a given. time

• A set of records that allow a fitness professional to track his or her own

progress career-wise.(Ans- b. Guidelines to ensure that all professionals provide the highest level of service and respect for all colleagues, allied professionals, and the general public.

Which of the following is a sign that a client has completed an accurate one-rep maximum bench press estimation test?

Select one:

• Your client fails after 8-12 repetitions.
• Your client fails after 1 repetition.
• Your client fails at 3 to 5 repetitions.
• Your client fails right before their arms straighten.

(Ans- c. Your client fails at 3 to 5 repetitions.

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Which of the following is an example of a strength level resistance training exercise for legs?

Select one:

• Multiplanar step-up to balance
• Single-leg squat
• Single-leg dead lift
• Multiplanar dumbbell step-up

Feedback (Ans- d. Multiplanar dumbbell step-up

Which of the following macronutrients should be consumed in the highest percentage for a healthy diet?

Select one:

• Carbohydrate
• Fat
• Protein
• Water

(Ans- a. Carbohydrate

Which of the following is a Power Level balance exercise?

Select one:

• Single-leg box hop-up with stabilization
• Single-leg throw and catch
• Single-leg internal and external rotation
• Single-leg squat touchdown

(Ans- a. Single-leg box hop-up with stabilization

A client who has an increased functional capacity to adapt to a stressor is in which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome?

Select one:

• Resistance development
• Alarm reaction
• Exhaustion
• Periodization

(Ans- a. Resistance development

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