NASM CPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the basic 2 types of disease?
- ANSWER>>chronic and acute
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain? -
ANSWER>>Endorphins
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and ,if necessary ,make changes to
maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is the process called? -
ANSWER>>Homeostasis
Which of the following is true about cholesterol? - ANSWER>>Exercise has been shown to
help reduce high cholesterol.
Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process? - ANSWER>>Identifying
the customer's needs.
What is the most effective way to learn More about a large health club company before and
interview with a hiring manager? - ANSWER>>reviewing the company website and social
media channels to learn about all the programs and services offered.
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the
location of? - ANSWER>>The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a
health club member.
Which of the following would be considered a process goal? - ANSWER>>Run three times a
week (Specific actions or processes of performing) ( 100% controllable by the individual)
Loaning some exercise bands to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of
which type of social support? - ANSWER>>instrumental support.
The intensity and direction of someone's effort describe Which of the following? -
ANSWER>>Motivation
, What is the difference between open ended and close ended questions? - ANSWER>>Open
ended questions allows for elaboration, while close ended allows for one-word ANSWERs.
Which of the following is a question that may promote change? - ANSWER>>What might you
want to change.
Which of the following is an example of a client intrinsic motivation for exercise? -
ANSWER>>Excersing because it's fun
If a certified personal trainer helps a client improve, they're technique by using guided
practice to enhance confidence. What determinant of behavior are they targeting? -
ANSWER>>self-efficacy
A certified personal trainer asked a client who is not currently doing any aero. Big training
how ready they are to do a robot training. One time per week for 30 days using a scale of 1
through 10 with 1 representing not at all ready and 10 representing completely ready. They
say they are a one. What stage of change are they in? - ANSWER>>Precontemplation stage
Which statement best demonstrates empathy? - ANSWER>>I know that finding time to
exercise is hard. I struggle to get it done sometimes as well.
What is the best Definition of complex carbohytraits? - ANSWER>>Carbohydrates that are
comprised of polysaccharides and that contains both fiber and starch
One of the two interdependent divisions of the nervous system is the Central Nervous
system. What is a second division? - ANSWER>>Peripheral Nervous System
Which of the following muscles is primarily targeted when performing a bicep curl Exercise
with the thumb up? - ANSWER>>Brachioradialis
What is the purpose of the current good manufacturing practices? - ANSWER>>To provide
guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products
Which type of muscle fiber is predominantly used during movements that requires a high
level of force in power, such as a Sprint? - ANSWER>>Type II
Compare to water soluble vitamin, which of the following is true about fat soluble vitamins? -
ANSWER>>Fat soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the basic 2 types of disease?
- ANSWER>>chronic and acute
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain? -
ANSWER>>Endorphins
The human body is uniquely designed to respond to stress and ,if necessary ,make changes to
maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. What is the process called? -
ANSWER>>Homeostasis
Which of the following is true about cholesterol? - ANSWER>>Exercise has been shown to
help reduce high cholesterol.
Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process? - ANSWER>>Identifying
the customer's needs.
What is the most effective way to learn More about a large health club company before and
interview with a hiring manager? - ANSWER>>reviewing the company website and social
media channels to learn about all the programs and services offered.
When working in a health club, what piece of equipment would it be essential to know the
location of? - ANSWER>>The AED, in case the personal trainer will need to perform CPR on a
health club member.
Which of the following would be considered a process goal? - ANSWER>>Run three times a
week (Specific actions or processes of performing) ( 100% controllable by the individual)
Loaning some exercise bands to a client who is scheduled to go on vacation is an example of
which type of social support? - ANSWER>>instrumental support.
The intensity and direction of someone's effort describe Which of the following? -
ANSWER>>Motivation
, What is the difference between open ended and close ended questions? - ANSWER>>Open
ended questions allows for elaboration, while close ended allows for one-word ANSWERs.
Which of the following is a question that may promote change? - ANSWER>>What might you
want to change.
Which of the following is an example of a client intrinsic motivation for exercise? -
ANSWER>>Excersing because it's fun
If a certified personal trainer helps a client improve, they're technique by using guided
practice to enhance confidence. What determinant of behavior are they targeting? -
ANSWER>>self-efficacy
A certified personal trainer asked a client who is not currently doing any aero. Big training
how ready they are to do a robot training. One time per week for 30 days using a scale of 1
through 10 with 1 representing not at all ready and 10 representing completely ready. They
say they are a one. What stage of change are they in? - ANSWER>>Precontemplation stage
Which statement best demonstrates empathy? - ANSWER>>I know that finding time to
exercise is hard. I struggle to get it done sometimes as well.
What is the best Definition of complex carbohytraits? - ANSWER>>Carbohydrates that are
comprised of polysaccharides and that contains both fiber and starch
One of the two interdependent divisions of the nervous system is the Central Nervous
system. What is a second division? - ANSWER>>Peripheral Nervous System
Which of the following muscles is primarily targeted when performing a bicep curl Exercise
with the thumb up? - ANSWER>>Brachioradialis
What is the purpose of the current good manufacturing practices? - ANSWER>>To provide
guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products
Which type of muscle fiber is predominantly used during movements that requires a high
level of force in power, such as a Sprint? - ANSWER>>Type II
Compare to water soluble vitamin, which of the following is true about fat soluble vitamins? -
ANSWER>>Fat soluble vitamins take longer to accumulate in and deplete from the body.
