ISSA CERTIFICATION CPT EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special
population? Answer: Youth
◉ What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
Answer: Pulmonary circulation
◉ What does the S in SMART goals stand for? Answer: specific
◉ Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
Answer: Adduction
◉ According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? Answer:
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to
an acceptable range
◉ According to the American Heart Association, what is considered
a 'normal' blood pressure? Answer: 110/80 mm Hg
,◉ What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of
reactive training? Answer: The ability to react and change body
position with maximum rate of force production
◉ What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm
Hg or less? Answer: Hypotension
◉ Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be
specific for an individual's goals and desired adaptations? Answer:
Principle of specificity
◉ In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of
action is part of which technique? Answer: Summarizing
◉ According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? Answer:
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and
water
◉ Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? Answer:
Skinfold measurements
◉ Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any
and all risks associated with beginning an exercise program?
Answer: Liability waiver
, ◉ When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most
effective way for a trainer to find new prospects? Answer: Hire an
advertising firm
◉ Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in
humans? Answer: Radial artery
◉ Which advanced training technique is described as completing
one set of an exercise until failure before immediately lowering the
weight and continuing the set until failure again? Answer: Drop sets
◉ Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients
with high blood pressure? Answer: 162 - (0.7 x age)
◉ Which relatively common chronic health condition is
characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe
effectively? Answer: Asthma
◉ Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is
responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? Answer:
Eccentric
◉ Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous
system to the muscles to generate movement? Answer: Efferent
neuron
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special
population? Answer: Youth
◉ What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
Answer: Pulmonary circulation
◉ What does the S in SMART goals stand for? Answer: specific
◉ Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
Answer: Adduction
◉ According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? Answer:
Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to
an acceptable range
◉ According to the American Heart Association, what is considered
a 'normal' blood pressure? Answer: 110/80 mm Hg
,◉ What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of
reactive training? Answer: The ability to react and change body
position with maximum rate of force production
◉ What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm
Hg or less? Answer: Hypotension
◉ Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be
specific for an individual's goals and desired adaptations? Answer:
Principle of specificity
◉ In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of
action is part of which technique? Answer: Summarizing
◉ According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? Answer:
Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and
water
◉ Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? Answer:
Skinfold measurements
◉ Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any
and all risks associated with beginning an exercise program?
Answer: Liability waiver
, ◉ When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most
effective way for a trainer to find new prospects? Answer: Hire an
advertising firm
◉ Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in
humans? Answer: Radial artery
◉ Which advanced training technique is described as completing
one set of an exercise until failure before immediately lowering the
weight and continuing the set until failure again? Answer: Drop sets
◉ Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients
with high blood pressure? Answer: 162 - (0.7 x age)
◉ Which relatively common chronic health condition is
characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult to breathe
effectively? Answer: Asthma
◉ Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is
responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? Answer:
Eccentric
◉ Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous
system to the muscles to generate movement? Answer: Efferent
neuron
