ISSA CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER (CPT) FINAL EXAM – ISSA –
QUESTIONS, DEFINITIONS, AND EXAM PREPARATION MATERIA QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION (206-
2027)
1. The heart and blood vessels are the components of which human organ
system?: The circulatory system
2. Blood vessels are compromised of which type of muscle tissue?: Smooth muscle
3. Which blood vessels carry blood away from heart?: Arteries
4. Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?: Right
atrium
5. During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of the
heartbeat?: Systole
6. During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and pressure in
body tissues?: The lymphatic system
7. What is the process of external respiration?: The exchange of gases between the lungs and
blood in the lungs
8. Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in muscle
cells?: Cortisol
9. Which of the following is an effect of long-term cortisol elevation in the
body?: Increases appetite
10. Which component of the digestive system performs both mechanical di-
gestion and chemical digestion?: The mouth
11. What is the definition of behavior?: An action that can be observed, measured, and modified
12. What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior
and have been for less than 6 months?: Action
13. What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorants to the
fact that a change may be necessary?: Pre-contemplation
14. What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction?-
: Intrinsic motivation
15. Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is de-
scribed as the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior?: Autonomy
16. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?: "How did
you first notice that you were gaining weight?"
17. What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it?: Process goal
18. What does the "A" in SMART goal stand for?: Achievable
, ISSA CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER (CPT) FINAL EXAM – ISSA –
QUESTIONS, DEFINITIONS, AND EXAM PREPARATION MATERIA QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION (206-
2027)
19. What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being
supported by measurable data?: A subjective goal
20. When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be
constructive and effective to improve competence?: Feedback
21. Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement?: The
nervous system, muscular system and skeletal system
22. Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and activate
glands?: Motor neurons
23. What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for?: Conveying motor
commands, carrying sensory information to CNS, and regulating involuntary functions
24. Where in the brain does most information processing occur?: Cerebral cortex
25. Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body?: Skeletal muscle
26. Which type of muscle fiber derives its energy primarily from aerobic energy
pathways?: Type I muscle fibers
27. Which of the following is included in the appendicular skeleton?: Shoulder girdle
28. Which type of bone supports the weight of the body and facilitates move-
ment?: Long bones
29. What does the golgi tendon organ detect and respond to in the muscle?: -
Changes in muscle tension
30. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
are examples of what type of ligament?: Intrinsic ligament
31. What anatomical term is described as a position closer to the center of the
body relative to a reference point?: Proximal
32. Which anatomical term refers to a movement that increases the angle
between two body parts?: Extensions
33. Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?: sagittal
plane
34. Which of the following joints should have more mobility?: shoulder
35. A medicine ball rolling across the floor is an example of what type of
friction?: Rolling friction
36. Which of the following is a muscle of the shoulder?: Subscapularis
QUESTIONS, DEFINITIONS, AND EXAM PREPARATION MATERIA QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION (206-
2027)
1. The heart and blood vessels are the components of which human organ
system?: The circulatory system
2. Blood vessels are compromised of which type of muscle tissue?: Smooth muscle
3. Which blood vessels carry blood away from heart?: Arteries
4. Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?: Right
atrium
5. During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of the
heartbeat?: Systole
6. During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and pressure in
body tissues?: The lymphatic system
7. What is the process of external respiration?: The exchange of gases between the lungs and
blood in the lungs
8. Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in muscle
cells?: Cortisol
9. Which of the following is an effect of long-term cortisol elevation in the
body?: Increases appetite
10. Which component of the digestive system performs both mechanical di-
gestion and chemical digestion?: The mouth
11. What is the definition of behavior?: An action that can be observed, measured, and modified
12. What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior
and have been for less than 6 months?: Action
13. What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorants to the
fact that a change may be necessary?: Pre-contemplation
14. What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction?-
: Intrinsic motivation
15. Which psychological need in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is de-
scribed as the basic need to feel in control of one's own behavior?: Autonomy
16. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?: "How did
you first notice that you were gaining weight?"
17. What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it?: Process goal
18. What does the "A" in SMART goal stand for?: Achievable
, ISSA CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER (CPT) FINAL EXAM – ISSA –
QUESTIONS, DEFINITIONS, AND EXAM PREPARATION MATERIA QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION (206-
2027)
19. What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being
supported by measurable data?: A subjective goal
20. When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be
constructive and effective to improve competence?: Feedback
21. Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement?: The
nervous system, muscular system and skeletal system
22. Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and activate
glands?: Motor neurons
23. What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) responsible for?: Conveying motor
commands, carrying sensory information to CNS, and regulating involuntary functions
24. Where in the brain does most information processing occur?: Cerebral cortex
25. Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body?: Skeletal muscle
26. Which type of muscle fiber derives its energy primarily from aerobic energy
pathways?: Type I muscle fibers
27. Which of the following is included in the appendicular skeleton?: Shoulder girdle
28. Which type of bone supports the weight of the body and facilitates move-
ment?: Long bones
29. What does the golgi tendon organ detect and respond to in the muscle?: -
Changes in muscle tension
30. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
are examples of what type of ligament?: Intrinsic ligament
31. What anatomical term is described as a position closer to the center of the
body relative to a reference point?: Proximal
32. Which anatomical term refers to a movement that increases the angle
between two body parts?: Extensions
33. Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?: sagittal
plane
34. Which of the following joints should have more mobility?: shoulder
35. A medicine ball rolling across the floor is an example of what type of
friction?: Rolling friction
36. Which of the following is a muscle of the shoulder?: Subscapularis
