CPT NASM EXAM
CPT NASM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if
necessary, make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological
functioning. What is this process called? ANS >> The correct answer is:
Homeostasis
Which statement about cancer is most accurate? ANS >> Cells in the
body grow abnormally.
What advice would enable a client to breathe properly? ANS >> Sit
upright and slowly breathe in through your nose while allowing your
stomach to expand.
If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting
between 30 and 90 seconds, which energy system would be
contributing the most to ATP production during this activity? ANS >>
Glycolysis
,CPT NASM EXAM
When a client's heart rate is raised during cardio activities, this is being
caused by which system? ANS >> Sympathetic nervous system
What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other
surrounding muscles? ANS >> Fascia
What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the
evertor muscles to avoid an inversion injury? ANS >> Proprioception
What is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn? ANS >> A
sprain
What is the correct order of fascia, starting with the most superficial?
ANS >> epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
Which of the following muscle groups work eccentrically in the sagittal
plane during the lowering phase of the squat? ANS >> Quadriceps
Which of the following protein structures is important for muscular
contractions by providing a binding site? ANS >> Troponin
Improved performance during a plyometric jump is dependent upon
which of the following? ANS >> Rapid amortization phase
,CPT NASM EXAM
What is the concept used to describe the action of muscles that have
the ability to contract automatically in anticipation of movement? ANS >>
Feed-forward
What anatomical heart structure is referred to as "the pacemaker of the
heart"? ANS >> sinoatrial node
From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first
to preserve its validity? ANS >> body composition
Which muscles are typically underactive when the feet turn out? ANS >>
Anterior and posterior tibialis
What is the primary function of the global muscles of the core? ANS >>
Force production during dynamic whole-body movements
What is the shortest time period per day that balance training should
be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks in order to improve both
static and dynamic balance ability in children? ANS >> 10 minutes
Which term best describes the ability to contract muscles of the core
with force in an effort to flex the trunk during a slow controlled
movement? ANS >> core strength
, CPT NASM EXAM
During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic
energy converted to explosive force production? ANS >> amortization
Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity
to be considered aerobic? ANS >> The exercise is intense.
Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol
to improve balance? ANS >> biomechanical ankle platform system
Which phase of training would be the best option for someone who is
looking to improve their physique in a way similar to that of a
bodybuilder? ANS >> Muscular Development Training
The lengthening reaction is often seen with what type of flexibility
technique? ANS >> static stretching
Which synergist would assist the upper-body pectoral muscles to
enhance chest stabilization, strength, or power? ANS >> triceps brachii
What are the recommended training variables for self-myofascial
rolling? ANS >> 1 to 3 sets, hold each tender area for 30 seconds
Which of the following modalities is the least likely to increase joint
instability? ANS >> Strength machines
CPT NASM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and, if
necessary, make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological
functioning. What is this process called? ANS >> The correct answer is:
Homeostasis
Which statement about cancer is most accurate? ANS >> Cells in the
body grow abnormally.
What advice would enable a client to breathe properly? ANS >> Sit
upright and slowly breathe in through your nose while allowing your
stomach to expand.
If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting
between 30 and 90 seconds, which energy system would be
contributing the most to ATP production during this activity? ANS >>
Glycolysis
,CPT NASM EXAM
When a client's heart rate is raised during cardio activities, this is being
caused by which system? ANS >> Sympathetic nervous system
What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other
surrounding muscles? ANS >> Fascia
What type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the
evertor muscles to avoid an inversion injury? ANS >> Proprioception
What is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn? ANS >> A
sprain
What is the correct order of fascia, starting with the most superficial?
ANS >> epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
Which of the following muscle groups work eccentrically in the sagittal
plane during the lowering phase of the squat? ANS >> Quadriceps
Which of the following protein structures is important for muscular
contractions by providing a binding site? ANS >> Troponin
Improved performance during a plyometric jump is dependent upon
which of the following? ANS >> Rapid amortization phase
,CPT NASM EXAM
What is the concept used to describe the action of muscles that have
the ability to contract automatically in anticipation of movement? ANS >>
Feed-forward
What anatomical heart structure is referred to as "the pacemaker of the
heart"? ANS >> sinoatrial node
From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first
to preserve its validity? ANS >> body composition
Which muscles are typically underactive when the feet turn out? ANS >>
Anterior and posterior tibialis
What is the primary function of the global muscles of the core? ANS >>
Force production during dynamic whole-body movements
What is the shortest time period per day that balance training should
be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks in order to improve both
static and dynamic balance ability in children? ANS >> 10 minutes
Which term best describes the ability to contract muscles of the core
with force in an effort to flex the trunk during a slow controlled
movement? ANS >> core strength
, CPT NASM EXAM
During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic
energy converted to explosive force production? ANS >> amortization
Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity
to be considered aerobic? ANS >> The exercise is intense.
Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol
to improve balance? ANS >> biomechanical ankle platform system
Which phase of training would be the best option for someone who is
looking to improve their physique in a way similar to that of a
bodybuilder? ANS >> Muscular Development Training
The lengthening reaction is often seen with what type of flexibility
technique? ANS >> static stretching
Which synergist would assist the upper-body pectoral muscles to
enhance chest stabilization, strength, or power? ANS >> triceps brachii
What are the recommended training variables for self-myofascial
rolling? ANS >> 1 to 3 sets, hold each tender area for 30 seconds
Which of the following modalities is the least likely to increase joint
instability? ANS >> Strength machines
