NASM Exam|Complete Questions With Correct Answers Graded A+
Which term refers to the ability of muscles to exert maximal power in a minimal amount of time?
Rate of force production
What is the BMI range with the lowest risk of disease?
22-24.9
What is the term for the production of force when a muscle is shortening?
Concentric
What is blood pressure (BP)?
It is the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels
What refers to a position on the same side of the body?
Ipsilateral
Polysaccharides are often called complex carbohydrates and they primarily include which of the
following?
Starch and fiber
Resting metabolic rate accounts for what percentage of total energy expenditure?
0.7
How many calories are in one gram of protein?
4
Which of the following best defines muscle imbalance?
Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Which of the following is an example of a sagittal plane movement?
Triceps pushdown
What is neuromuscular efficiency?
Ability of neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion
What is a basic nutritional recommendation for clients what want to gain lean body mass?
Eat 4 to 6 meals per day
If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to compensate for a
weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example of which of the following?
Synergistic dominance
, Which of the following refers to a straightening movement in which the relative angle between two
adjacent segments increases?
Extension
How does metabolism behave during EPOC?
Remains elevated
Which of the following is true of skeletal muscle?
It is a voluntary muscle
A client has been performing cardiorespiratory exercise for four weeks. Which of the following
physiologic adaptations should the personal trainer expect to observe in the client?
Improved ability of muscles to use oxygen
What may be the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Maximal oxygen consumption
What term refers to a bending movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments
decreases?
Flexion
Which of the following consists of a series of irregularly shaped bones divided into five different
categories depending on where they are located in the backbone?
Vertebral column
Which of the following assessments can also be used to determine training intensities of the bench
press?
Upper extremity strength assessment
Which of the following is a site for testing in the Durnin-Womersley percent body fat test?
Iliac crest
Which of the following is characterized by flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees?
Pronation distortion syndrome
While observing a new client perform the pushing assessment, the personal trainer notices that his head
protrudes forward. Which of the following groups of muscles are probably overactive?
Levator scapulae
During the overhead squat assessment, which areas should the fitness professional focus on from the
anterior view?
Feet and knees
Which term refers to the ability of muscles to exert maximal power in a minimal amount of time?
Rate of force production
What is the BMI range with the lowest risk of disease?
22-24.9
What is the term for the production of force when a muscle is shortening?
Concentric
What is blood pressure (BP)?
It is the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels
What refers to a position on the same side of the body?
Ipsilateral
Polysaccharides are often called complex carbohydrates and they primarily include which of the
following?
Starch and fiber
Resting metabolic rate accounts for what percentage of total energy expenditure?
0.7
How many calories are in one gram of protein?
4
Which of the following best defines muscle imbalance?
Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Which of the following is an example of a sagittal plane movement?
Triceps pushdown
What is neuromuscular efficiency?
Ability of neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion
What is a basic nutritional recommendation for clients what want to gain lean body mass?
Eat 4 to 6 meals per day
If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to compensate for a
weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example of which of the following?
Synergistic dominance
, Which of the following refers to a straightening movement in which the relative angle between two
adjacent segments increases?
Extension
How does metabolism behave during EPOC?
Remains elevated
Which of the following is true of skeletal muscle?
It is a voluntary muscle
A client has been performing cardiorespiratory exercise for four weeks. Which of the following
physiologic adaptations should the personal trainer expect to observe in the client?
Improved ability of muscles to use oxygen
What may be the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Maximal oxygen consumption
What term refers to a bending movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments
decreases?
Flexion
Which of the following consists of a series of irregularly shaped bones divided into five different
categories depending on where they are located in the backbone?
Vertebral column
Which of the following assessments can also be used to determine training intensities of the bench
press?
Upper extremity strength assessment
Which of the following is a site for testing in the Durnin-Womersley percent body fat test?
Iliac crest
Which of the following is characterized by flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees?
Pronation distortion syndrome
While observing a new client perform the pushing assessment, the personal trainer notices that his head
protrudes forward. Which of the following groups of muscles are probably overactive?
Levator scapulae
During the overhead squat assessment, which areas should the fitness professional focus on from the
anterior view?
Feet and knees
