ACTION CPT - Trainer Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
If a new client's goal is to build muscular strength, how often should they train per week?
Correct Answer
1-2 times
Once
3-5 times
Every day
Question 2
(CSP) Which of the following activities is safe for pregnant women to engage in?
Correct Answer
Swimming
Question 3
(CB) Which of the following was most likely created using the principles of biomechanics?
Correct Answer
An ergonomic office chair
(All of the above)**
A supportive device for those with carpal tunnel syndrome
Shoe inserts to correct posture
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,Question 4
(CES)What are the primary muscles used during normal breathing?
Correct Answer
External intercostals and diaphragm
Question 5
(CPD) You are working with a new client who is overweight and wants to lose 30 pounds, but has never engaged in an
exercise program before. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate to begin with?
Correct Answer
Walking?
Question 6
(CB) The study of human motion itself is known as:
Correct Answer
Kinematics
Question 7
(CES) What type of muscle action generates tension in the muscle, but does not lengthen or shorten it?
Correct Answer
Isometric (or static)
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, Question 8
(CN) How can the trainer determine whether or not the client is adequately replenishing their fluids while engaging in long,
vigorous workouts?
Correct Answer
Weigh the client before, during, and after the workout
Question 9
(CES) Because skeletal muscles are grouped together, they cannot function separately. True or false?
Correct Answer
false
Question 10
(CF) It is normal and expected to feel pain while stretching.
Correct Answer
False
Question 11
(CES) The ATP-CP system is primarily used to generate energy for:
Correct Answer
Immediate use
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Question 1
If a new client's goal is to build muscular strength, how often should they train per week?
Correct Answer
1-2 times
Once
3-5 times
Every day
Question 2
(CSP) Which of the following activities is safe for pregnant women to engage in?
Correct Answer
Swimming
Question 3
(CB) Which of the following was most likely created using the principles of biomechanics?
Correct Answer
An ergonomic office chair
(All of the above)**
A supportive device for those with carpal tunnel syndrome
Shoe inserts to correct posture
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,Question 4
(CES)What are the primary muscles used during normal breathing?
Correct Answer
External intercostals and diaphragm
Question 5
(CPD) You are working with a new client who is overweight and wants to lose 30 pounds, but has never engaged in an
exercise program before. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate to begin with?
Correct Answer
Walking?
Question 6
(CB) The study of human motion itself is known as:
Correct Answer
Kinematics
Question 7
(CES) What type of muscle action generates tension in the muscle, but does not lengthen or shorten it?
Correct Answer
Isometric (or static)
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, Question 8
(CN) How can the trainer determine whether or not the client is adequately replenishing their fluids while engaging in long,
vigorous workouts?
Correct Answer
Weigh the client before, during, and after the workout
Question 9
(CES) Because skeletal muscles are grouped together, they cannot function separately. True or false?
Correct Answer
false
Question 10
(CF) It is normal and expected to feel pain while stretching.
Correct Answer
False
Question 11
(CES) The ATP-CP system is primarily used to generate energy for:
Correct Answer
Immediate use
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