CPT PRACTICE EXAM
CPT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates? ANS >> 6-10,
6, 10
When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of
the following energy pathways is predominantly in use? ANS >> ATP-PC
What measurement needs to be taken prior to the start of the Rockport
Walk test? ANS >> WEIGHT
While performing the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer
observes a client demonstrating a low back arch movement
dysfunction. Which of the following muscles is probably overactive? ANS
>> LATS
,CPT PRACTICE EXAM
During the descent of a single-leg squat, a client's knee moves inward.
Which of the following muscles should the trainer recognize as
requiring static stretching? ANS >> VASTUS LATERALIS
Which of the following tests estimates an individual's cardiorespiratory
fitness level on the basis of a submaximal bout of stair climbing at a set
pace for a standard time limit? ANS >> YMCA, YMCA 3 MINUTE STEP TEST
Which of the following is a performance assessment test used to
measure upper-extremity agility and stabilization? ANS >> DAVIES,
DAVIES TEST
Which method, also known as the Karvonen method, is used for
establishing training intensity based on the difference between a
client's predicted maximal heart rate and his or her resting heart rate?
ANS >> HRR
Low-volume training with high intensity increases which of the
following? ANS >> RATE OF FORCE (PRODUCTION)
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase
1 of the OPT model? ANS >> FLOOR PRONE COBRA
A client's low back arches during a pulling assessment. Which of the
following muscles should be stretched? ANS >> HIP FLEXOR(S), HIP
FLEXOR COMPLEX
, CPT PRACTICE EXAM
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch
exercise? ANS >> 90
What exercise requires that the knees always stay in line with the toes
during the take-off and landing components? ANS >> POWER STEP UP
For which of the following populations is the floor bridge exercise highly
contraindicated? ANS >> PREGNANT
While performing a multiplanar lunge to balance exercise, a client
exhibits excessive extension of the lumbar spine. Which of the following
instructions can help this client? ANS >> REDUCE STRIDE LENGTH
Which exercise should be avoided if a client exhibits anterior pelvic tilt?
ANS >> LEG RAISES
According to the stages of change model of behaviour change, which of
the following is true of individuals in the action stage? ANS >>
DISRUPTIONS
According to the stages of change model, which of the following
corresponds to a stage where people have formed a change in their
behaviour for at least six months? ANS >> MAINTENANCE
CPT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates? ANS >> 6-10,
6, 10
When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of
the following energy pathways is predominantly in use? ANS >> ATP-PC
What measurement needs to be taken prior to the start of the Rockport
Walk test? ANS >> WEIGHT
While performing the overhead squat assessment, the personal trainer
observes a client demonstrating a low back arch movement
dysfunction. Which of the following muscles is probably overactive? ANS
>> LATS
,CPT PRACTICE EXAM
During the descent of a single-leg squat, a client's knee moves inward.
Which of the following muscles should the trainer recognize as
requiring static stretching? ANS >> VASTUS LATERALIS
Which of the following tests estimates an individual's cardiorespiratory
fitness level on the basis of a submaximal bout of stair climbing at a set
pace for a standard time limit? ANS >> YMCA, YMCA 3 MINUTE STEP TEST
Which of the following is a performance assessment test used to
measure upper-extremity agility and stabilization? ANS >> DAVIES,
DAVIES TEST
Which method, also known as the Karvonen method, is used for
establishing training intensity based on the difference between a
client's predicted maximal heart rate and his or her resting heart rate?
ANS >> HRR
Low-volume training with high intensity increases which of the
following? ANS >> RATE OF FORCE (PRODUCTION)
Which of the following core exercises is appropriate for a client in Phase
1 of the OPT model? ANS >> FLOOR PRONE COBRA
A client's low back arches during a pulling assessment. Which of the
following muscles should be stretched? ANS >> HIP FLEXOR(S), HIP
FLEXOR COMPLEX
, CPT PRACTICE EXAM
At what angle should the knees be when performing a ball crunch
exercise? ANS >> 90
What exercise requires that the knees always stay in line with the toes
during the take-off and landing components? ANS >> POWER STEP UP
For which of the following populations is the floor bridge exercise highly
contraindicated? ANS >> PREGNANT
While performing a multiplanar lunge to balance exercise, a client
exhibits excessive extension of the lumbar spine. Which of the following
instructions can help this client? ANS >> REDUCE STRIDE LENGTH
Which exercise should be avoided if a client exhibits anterior pelvic tilt?
ANS >> LEG RAISES
According to the stages of change model of behaviour change, which of
the following is true of individuals in the action stage? ANS >>
DISRUPTIONS
According to the stages of change model, which of the following
corresponds to a stage where people have formed a change in their
behaviour for at least six months? ANS >> MAINTENANCE
