NSCA CSCS EXAM REVIEW ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following occurs during the QRS complex of a typical ECG?
1. depolarization of the atrium
2. repolarization of the atrium
3. repolarization of the ventricle
4. depolarization of the ventricle
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - CORRECT ANSWER b. 2 and 4 only
Which of the following is the definition of power?
mass x acceleration
force x distance
force x velocity
torque x time - CORRECT ANSWER force x velocity
To compare performances of Olympic weightlifters of different body weights, the
classic formula divides the load lifted by the athlete's
,body weight
body weight squared
lean body weight
body weight to the two-thirds power - CORRECT ANSWER body weight to the
two-thirds power
During a free weight exercise, muscle force varies with which of the following?
1. perpendicular distance from the weight to the body joint
2. joint angle
3. movement acceleration
4. movement velocity squared
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - CORRECT ANSWER a. 1 and 2 only (perpendicular distance
from the weight to the body joint AND joint angle)
A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of
the following anatomical planes?
sagittal
perpendicular
,frontal
transverse - CORRECT ANSWER sagittal
An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension
exercise. Which of the following type(s) of lever occur(s) at the elbow during this
exercise?
1. 1st class
2. 2nd class
3. 3rd class
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only - CORRECT ANSWER c. 1 and 3 only
Which of the following substances can be metabolized anaerobically?
glycerol
glucose
amino acids
free fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER glucose
Which of the following reactions is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis
(decrease in intramuscular pH during high-intensity, fatiguing exercise)?
, ATP = ADP + Pi + H+
pyruvate + NADH = lactate + NAD+
ADP + creatine phosphate = ATP + creatine
fructose-6-phosphate = fructose-1,6-biphosphate - CORRECT ANSWER ATP =
ADP + Pi + H+
Which of the following energy systems produces ATP at the quickest rate?
phosphagen
aerobic glycolysis
fat oxidation
fast glycolysis - CORRECT ANSWER phosphagen
Approximately how many net ATP are produced via the oxidative energy system
from the metabolism of one molecule?
27
34
38
41 - CORRECT ANSWER 38
Which of the following energy substrates cannot be depleted during extreme
exercise intensities or durations?
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following occurs during the QRS complex of a typical ECG?
1. depolarization of the atrium
2. repolarization of the atrium
3. repolarization of the ventricle
4. depolarization of the ventricle
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - CORRECT ANSWER b. 2 and 4 only
Which of the following is the definition of power?
mass x acceleration
force x distance
force x velocity
torque x time - CORRECT ANSWER force x velocity
To compare performances of Olympic weightlifters of different body weights, the
classic formula divides the load lifted by the athlete's
,body weight
body weight squared
lean body weight
body weight to the two-thirds power - CORRECT ANSWER body weight to the
two-thirds power
During a free weight exercise, muscle force varies with which of the following?
1. perpendicular distance from the weight to the body joint
2. joint angle
3. movement acceleration
4. movement velocity squared
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - CORRECT ANSWER a. 1 and 2 only (perpendicular distance
from the weight to the body joint AND joint angle)
A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of
the following anatomical planes?
sagittal
perpendicular
,frontal
transverse - CORRECT ANSWER sagittal
An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension
exercise. Which of the following type(s) of lever occur(s) at the elbow during this
exercise?
1. 1st class
2. 2nd class
3. 3rd class
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only - CORRECT ANSWER c. 1 and 3 only
Which of the following substances can be metabolized anaerobically?
glycerol
glucose
amino acids
free fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER glucose
Which of the following reactions is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis
(decrease in intramuscular pH during high-intensity, fatiguing exercise)?
, ATP = ADP + Pi + H+
pyruvate + NADH = lactate + NAD+
ADP + creatine phosphate = ATP + creatine
fructose-6-phosphate = fructose-1,6-biphosphate - CORRECT ANSWER ATP =
ADP + Pi + H+
Which of the following energy systems produces ATP at the quickest rate?
phosphagen
aerobic glycolysis
fat oxidation
fast glycolysis - CORRECT ANSWER phosphagen
Approximately how many net ATP are produced via the oxidative energy system
from the metabolism of one molecule?
27
34
38
41 - CORRECT ANSWER 38
Which of the following energy substrates cannot be depleted during extreme
exercise intensities or durations?
