NASM CPT FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
PREP RESOURCES 2026/2027
Approximately what percentage of Americans aged 20 years and
older are obese? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-0.4
Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a
key role in energy metabolism? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B vitamins
According to current research, what is the optimal range of daily
protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
1 | Pa g e
,Which of the following statements is the most accurate when
discussing strength-training machines? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Not all strength-training machines are
designed to fit all body types and thus can limit the
effectiveness of the intended exercise.
What is a joint disease in which the body's immune system
mistakenly attacks its own tissue, causing an inflammatory
response? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis
What is defined as the distance covered in one stride? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Stride length
What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of
the general adaptation syndrome? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The
person has suffered an ACL sprain
2 | Pa g e
, Which of the following protein structures is important for
muscular contractions by providing a binding site? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Troponin
When properly activated, which muscle of the core creates
tension in the thoracolumbar fascia? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Transverse abdominis
A Certified Personal Trainer has been listening to a client's
goals. After the client is done speaking, the trainer restates the
goals back to the client. What best describes the approach the
trainer is using? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Reflective listening
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-4 calories per gram
3 | Pa g e
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
PREP RESOURCES 2026/2027
Approximately what percentage of Americans aged 20 years and
older are obese? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-0.4
Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a
key role in energy metabolism? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B vitamins
According to current research, what is the optimal range of daily
protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight
1 | Pa g e
,Which of the following statements is the most accurate when
discussing strength-training machines? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Not all strength-training machines are
designed to fit all body types and thus can limit the
effectiveness of the intended exercise.
What is a joint disease in which the body's immune system
mistakenly attacks its own tissue, causing an inflammatory
response? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis
What is defined as the distance covered in one stride? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Stride length
What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of
the general adaptation syndrome? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-The
person has suffered an ACL sprain
2 | Pa g e
, Which of the following protein structures is important for
muscular contractions by providing a binding site? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Troponin
When properly activated, which muscle of the core creates
tension in the thoracolumbar fascia? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Transverse abdominis
A Certified Personal Trainer has been listening to a client's
goals. After the client is done speaking, the trainer restates the
goals back to the client. What best describes the approach the
trainer is using? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Reflective listening
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-4 calories per gram
3 | Pa g e
