NASM CPT FINAL EXAM
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026/2027
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal
plane?
Select one:
a. Gluteus medius
b.Hip flexor
c. Erector spinae
d. Gluteus maximus - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. Gluteus medius
How is an isokinetic muscle contraction best described?
Select one:
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,a. A contraction that occurs when muscle tension is
developed and movement occurs through a given range of
motion at a speed that may vary
b.A contraction that occurs when the speed of movement is fixed
and the resistance varies with the force exerted
c. A contraction that occurs when a muscle is exerting force
greater than the resistive force, resulting in a shortening of the
muscle
d. A contraction that occurs when muscle tension is created
without a change in length and no visible movement of the joint
- ✔✔✔ANSWER-B. A contraction that occurs when the speed
of movement is fixed and the resistance varies with the force
exerted
How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step
test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory fitness level of an
individual?
Select one:
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,a. It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following
the test.
b.It is measured over a 10-second count during the last 30
seconds of the test.
c. It is measured over a 30-second count during the last
minute of the test.
d. It is measured over a 20-second count immediately
following the test. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. It is measured over a
60-second count immediately following the test.
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires
light weights and high repetitions when performing leg-related
exercises. What is this an example of?
Select one:
a. Posture specificity
b.Mechanical specificity
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, c. Neuromuscular specificity
d. Metabolic specificity - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. Mechanical
specificity
Which type of training would most likely lead to increased
levels of testosterone, insulin-like growth factors, and
growth hormone?
Select one:
a. Overload training that is of a low intensity with limited rest
periods
b.Overload training that is of low intensity with prolonged rest
periods
c. Overload training that is ofa high intensity with limited rest
periods
d. Overload training that is of a high intensity with prolonged
rest periods - ✔✔✔ANSWER-c. Overload training that is of a
high intensity with limited rest periods
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026/2027
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal
plane?
Select one:
a. Gluteus medius
b.Hip flexor
c. Erector spinae
d. Gluteus maximus - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. Gluteus medius
How is an isokinetic muscle contraction best described?
Select one:
1 | Pa g e
,a. A contraction that occurs when muscle tension is
developed and movement occurs through a given range of
motion at a speed that may vary
b.A contraction that occurs when the speed of movement is fixed
and the resistance varies with the force exerted
c. A contraction that occurs when a muscle is exerting force
greater than the resistive force, resulting in a shortening of the
muscle
d. A contraction that occurs when muscle tension is created
without a change in length and no visible movement of the joint
- ✔✔✔ANSWER-B. A contraction that occurs when the speed
of movement is fixed and the resistance varies with the force
exerted
How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step
test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory fitness level of an
individual?
Select one:
2 | Pa g e
,a. It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following
the test.
b.It is measured over a 10-second count during the last 30
seconds of the test.
c. It is measured over a 30-second count during the last
minute of the test.
d. It is measured over a 20-second count immediately
following the test. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. It is measured over a
60-second count immediately following the test.
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires
light weights and high repetitions when performing leg-related
exercises. What is this an example of?
Select one:
a. Posture specificity
b.Mechanical specificity
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, c. Neuromuscular specificity
d. Metabolic specificity - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. Mechanical
specificity
Which type of training would most likely lead to increased
levels of testosterone, insulin-like growth factors, and
growth hormone?
Select one:
a. Overload training that is of a low intensity with limited rest
periods
b.Overload training that is of low intensity with prolonged rest
periods
c. Overload training that is ofa high intensity with limited rest
periods
d. Overload training that is of a high intensity with prolonged
rest periods - ✔✔✔ANSWER-c. Overload training that is of a
high intensity with limited rest periods
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