ISSA CPT Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
What is the definition of behavior? -
correct answer ✅An action that can be observed, measured, and
modified.
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new
behavior and have been doing so for less than six months? -
correct answer ✅Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant
to the fact that a change may be necessary? -
correct answer ✅Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and
satisfaction? -
correct answer ✅Intrinsic motivation
Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is
described as the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior
and goals? -
correct answer ✅Autonomy
,ISSA CPT Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? -
correct answer ✅"How did you first notice that you were gaining
weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? -
correct answer ✅Process Goal
What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for? -
correct answer ✅Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed
to being supported by measurable data? -
correct answer ✅A subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication
must be constructive and effective to improve competence? -
correct answer ✅Feedback
Which human organ systems are responsible for human
movement? -
correct answer ✅The Nervous System, Muscular System, and
Skeletal System
, ISSA CPT Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and
activate glands? -
correct answer ✅Motor neurons
What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for? -
correct answer ✅Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory
information to the CNS, and regulating involuntary functions.
Where in the brain does most information processing occur? -
correct answer ✅Cerebral Cortex
Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body? -
correct answer ✅Skeletal muscle
Which type of muscle fiber derives its energy primarily from
aerobic energy pathways? -
correct answer ✅Type I muscle fibers
Which of the following is included in the appendicular skeleton? -
correct answer ✅Shoulder girdle
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
What is the definition of behavior? -
correct answer ✅An action that can be observed, measured, and
modified.
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new
behavior and have been doing so for less than six months? -
correct answer ✅Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant
to the fact that a change may be necessary? -
correct answer ✅Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and
satisfaction? -
correct answer ✅Intrinsic motivation
Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is
described as the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior
and goals? -
correct answer ✅Autonomy
,ISSA CPT Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? -
correct answer ✅"How did you first notice that you were gaining
weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? -
correct answer ✅Process Goal
What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for? -
correct answer ✅Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed
to being supported by measurable data? -
correct answer ✅A subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication
must be constructive and effective to improve competence? -
correct answer ✅Feedback
Which human organ systems are responsible for human
movement? -
correct answer ✅The Nervous System, Muscular System, and
Skeletal System
, ISSA CPT Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and
activate glands? -
correct answer ✅Motor neurons
What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for? -
correct answer ✅Conveying motor commands, carrying sensory
information to the CNS, and regulating involuntary functions.
Where in the brain does most information processing occur? -
correct answer ✅Cerebral Cortex
Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body? -
correct answer ✅Skeletal muscle
Which type of muscle fiber derives its energy primarily from
aerobic energy pathways? -
correct answer ✅Type I muscle fibers
Which of the following is included in the appendicular skeleton? -
correct answer ✅Shoulder girdle
