NSCA-CPT Certification Exam Offical (NSCA-CPT
website) EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
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Which of the following is considered an unethical behavior for a personal
trainer?
A. inviting a client out on a date
B. drinking alcoholic beverages after training a client
C. referring a client to another personal
trainer (safety) − answer>>>A. inviting a
client out on a date
Which of the following parts of exercise machines should be cleaned daily?
A. guide rods
B. upholstery
C. weight plates
(safety) − answer>>>B. upholstery
What is the minimum recommended distance between dumbbell racks and
mirrors?
A. 4 in.
B. 6 in.
C. 8 in.
(safety) − answer>>>B. 6 in.
Which of the following is an agreement or promise between two or
more parties that creates a legal obligation to do or not to do
something?
,NSCA-CPT Certification Exam Offical (NSCA-CPT
website) EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
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A. tort
B. contract
C. promissory note
(safety) − answer>>>B. contract
If a client voluntarily accepts the dangers known to be part of a training
session, he/she has acknowledged what principle of law?
A. law of torts
B. release of liability
C. assumption of risk
(safety) − answer>>>C. assumption of risk
Which of the following is the first action a personal trainer should do if
a client is injured during a training session?
A. contact the facility manager
B. document the incident
C. perform basic first aid
(safety) − answer>>>C. perform basic first aid
A client is working to improve their performance when running uphill
during their cross country events. The program provided by the
personal trainer includes, in order, the following series of exercises to
enhance strength and power:
Power
clean
Front
squat
,NSCA-CPT Certification Exam Offical (NSCA-CPT
website) EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
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RDL
Pull−up
, Chest press
Medicine ball ab crunch
When is it most appropriate to perform the exercise in
the video? (video of calf raises)
A. after the power clean
B. after the pull−ups
C. after the chest press
(program) − answer>>>C. after the chest press
A client has shoulder impingement syndrome. Which of the following
would be the most appropriate substitute for the shown exercise?
(Picture of Back squat)
A. overhead squat
B. deadlift
C. leg press
(program) − answer>>>C. leg press
A client has been following a regular resistance training program for 12
months. The program includes the performance of the exercise shown
in the video. (overhead press w/ small jump) What is the client's
resistance training status?
A. beginner
B. intermediate
C. advanced
(program) − answer>>>C. advanced
A new client with a history of low back pain has been cleared for
exercise by his physician. In addition to the exercise shown (video of
weighted good mornings), which of the following other exercises
website) EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is considered an unethical behavior for a personal
trainer?
A. inviting a client out on a date
B. drinking alcoholic beverages after training a client
C. referring a client to another personal
trainer (safety) − answer>>>A. inviting a
client out on a date
Which of the following parts of exercise machines should be cleaned daily?
A. guide rods
B. upholstery
C. weight plates
(safety) − answer>>>B. upholstery
What is the minimum recommended distance between dumbbell racks and
mirrors?
A. 4 in.
B. 6 in.
C. 8 in.
(safety) − answer>>>B. 6 in.
Which of the following is an agreement or promise between two or
more parties that creates a legal obligation to do or not to do
something?
,NSCA-CPT Certification Exam Offical (NSCA-CPT
website) EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A. tort
B. contract
C. promissory note
(safety) − answer>>>B. contract
If a client voluntarily accepts the dangers known to be part of a training
session, he/she has acknowledged what principle of law?
A. law of torts
B. release of liability
C. assumption of risk
(safety) − answer>>>C. assumption of risk
Which of the following is the first action a personal trainer should do if
a client is injured during a training session?
A. contact the facility manager
B. document the incident
C. perform basic first aid
(safety) − answer>>>C. perform basic first aid
A client is working to improve their performance when running uphill
during their cross country events. The program provided by the
personal trainer includes, in order, the following series of exercises to
enhance strength and power:
Power
clean
Front
squat
,NSCA-CPT Certification Exam Offical (NSCA-CPT
website) EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RDL
Pull−up
, Chest press
Medicine ball ab crunch
When is it most appropriate to perform the exercise in
the video? (video of calf raises)
A. after the power clean
B. after the pull−ups
C. after the chest press
(program) − answer>>>C. after the chest press
A client has shoulder impingement syndrome. Which of the following
would be the most appropriate substitute for the shown exercise?
(Picture of Back squat)
A. overhead squat
B. deadlift
C. leg press
(program) − answer>>>C. leg press
A client has been following a regular resistance training program for 12
months. The program includes the performance of the exercise shown
in the video. (overhead press w/ small jump) What is the client's
resistance training status?
A. beginner
B. intermediate
C. advanced
(program) − answer>>>C. advanced
A new client with a history of low back pain has been cleared for
exercise by his physician. In addition to the exercise shown (video of
weighted good mornings), which of the following other exercises
