NASM CPT Section 1 Practice Test Questions and answers
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What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?
A. Achilles tendonitis and athlete's foot
B. Strains and heel spurs
C. Sprains and plantar fasciitis
D. Plantar fasciitis and shin splints - correct answer ✅C. Sprains and
plantar fasciitis
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their
certification?
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every year
D. Every 5 years - correct answer ✅A. Every 2 years
Mac, an NASM-CPT, has been working as a personal trainer at a health club for
almost 3 years. He has consistently received positive job evaluations, making him
,eligible for a promotion. What opportunity would be the most appropriate to
pursue, given his experience?
A. Area fitness manager
B. Group fitness manager
C. Fitness manager
D. General manager - correct answer ✅C. Fitness manager
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on
communication and trust?
A. Working the floor
B. Building rapport
C. Developing a unique selling proposition (USP)
D. Forecasting - correct answer ✅B. Building rapport
How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?
A. The questions help a personal trainer learn if the customer's workout
schedule fits within the personal trainer's availability.
,B. The questions are easy for the customer to answer, as they can be
answered with a simple yes or no.
C. The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
D. The questions help a personal trainer learn about a customer's family medical
history. - correct answer ✅C. The questions identify the customer's wants,
needs, fears, and desires.
During an interview with the hiring manager at a large health club, Sarah, an
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is asked how she can contribute as a personal
trainer even though she has no formal experience working in the field. What
would be the most appropriate response?
A. Sarah discusses her experience as a high school athlete. Because she was
a good athlete, she thinks she will be a good personal trainer.
B. Sarah mentions her experience as a cashier at a snack bar. She thinks this
demonstrates her ability to run a cash register and complete daily cash
reports.
C. Sarah mentions her experience training for figure competitions. She thinks
that experience means that she can help clients train for their competitions.
D. Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she
had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the
multitasking helped prepare her for the dem - correct answer ✅D. Sarah
discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she had to
multitask
, multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking helped
prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor.
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to
know the location of?
A. The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health
club member
B. The remote control for the TVs or sound system
C. The vacuum cleaner, in case a personal trainer has to clean during the shift
D. Rags and cleaning supplies - correct answer ✅A. The AED, in case the
personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has
been hired at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her
business. What qualities would most help Denise be successful in her new career?
A. Creating a social media page to post client results and a hashtag that her
clients can use to help grow her following
B. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
C. Offering her services as an in-home trainer to people in her immediate area
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What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex?
A. Achilles tendonitis and athlete's foot
B. Strains and heel spurs
C. Sprains and plantar fasciitis
D. Plantar fasciitis and shin splints - correct answer ✅C. Sprains and
plantar fasciitis
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their
certification?
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every year
D. Every 5 years - correct answer ✅A. Every 2 years
Mac, an NASM-CPT, has been working as a personal trainer at a health club for
almost 3 years. He has consistently received positive job evaluations, making him
,eligible for a promotion. What opportunity would be the most appropriate to
pursue, given his experience?
A. Area fitness manager
B. Group fitness manager
C. Fitness manager
D. General manager - correct answer ✅C. Fitness manager
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on
communication and trust?
A. Working the floor
B. Building rapport
C. Developing a unique selling proposition (USP)
D. Forecasting - correct answer ✅B. Building rapport
How are open-ended questions best used during the sales process?
A. The questions help a personal trainer learn if the customer's workout
schedule fits within the personal trainer's availability.
,B. The questions are easy for the customer to answer, as they can be
answered with a simple yes or no.
C. The questions identify the customer's wants, needs, fears, and desires.
D. The questions help a personal trainer learn about a customer's family medical
history. - correct answer ✅C. The questions identify the customer's wants,
needs, fears, and desires.
During an interview with the hiring manager at a large health club, Sarah, an
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is asked how she can contribute as a personal
trainer even though she has no formal experience working in the field. What
would be the most appropriate response?
A. Sarah discusses her experience as a high school athlete. Because she was
a good athlete, she thinks she will be a good personal trainer.
B. Sarah mentions her experience as a cashier at a snack bar. She thinks this
demonstrates her ability to run a cash register and complete daily cash
reports.
C. Sarah mentions her experience training for figure competitions. She thinks
that experience means that she can help clients train for their competitions.
D. Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she
had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the
multitasking helped prepare her for the dem - correct answer ✅D. Sarah
discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she had to
multitask
, multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking helped
prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor.
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to
know the location of?
A. The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health
club member
B. The remote control for the TVs or sound system
C. The vacuum cleaner, in case a personal trainer has to clean during the shift
D. Rags and cleaning supplies - correct answer ✅A. The AED, in case the
personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a health club member
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has
been hired at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her
business. What qualities would most help Denise be successful in her new career?
A. Creating a social media page to post client results and a hashtag that her
clients can use to help grow her following
B. Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
C. Offering her services as an in-home trainer to people in her immediate area
