ISSA CPT FINAL EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED
What is the definition of behavior? - ANS-An action that can be observed, measured, and
modified.
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and have been
doing so for less than 6 months? - ANS-Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change
may be necessary? - ANS-Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction? - ANS-Intrinsic
motivation
Which physiological need in the self-determination theory (SDT) is described as the basic need
to feel in control of one's own behavior and goals? - ANS-Autonomy
Which of the following is an open ended question? - ANS-"How did you first notice that you
were gaining weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? - ANS-Process goal
What does the A in SMART goals stand for? - ANS-Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being supported by
measurable data? - ANS-A subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be constructive and
effective to improve competence? - ANS-Feedback
Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement? - ANS-Nervous system,
muscular system, skeletal system
, Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and activate glands? - ANS-Motor
neurons
What is the peripheral nervous system responsible for? - ANS-Conveying motor commands,
carrying sensory information to the CNS, and regulating involuntary functions.
Where in the brain does most information processing occur? - ANS-Cerebral cortex
Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body? - ANS-Skeletal muscle
Which type of muscle fiber derives its energy primarily from aerobic energy pathways? -
ANS-Type I muscle fibers
Which of the following is included in the appendicular skeleton? - ANS-Shoulder girdle
Which type of bone supports the weight of the body and facilitates movement? - ANS-Long
bones
What does the golgi tendon organ detect and respond to in the muscle? - ANS-Changes in
muscle tension
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are examples of
what type of ligament? - ANS-Intrinsic ligaments
The heart and blood vessels are the components of which human organ system? -
ANS-Circulatory system
Blood vessels are comprised of which type of muscle tissue? - ANS-Smooth muscle
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? - ANS-Arteries
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body? - ANS-Right atrium
During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of the heartbeat? -
ANS-Systole
During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and pressure in body tissues? -
ANS-The lymphatic system
What is the process of external respiration? - ANS-The exchange of gasses between the lungs
and the blood in the lungs.
Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in muscle cells? - ANS-Cortisol
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED
What is the definition of behavior? - ANS-An action that can be observed, measured, and
modified.
What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and have been
doing so for less than 6 months? - ANS-Action
What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change
may be necessary? - ANS-Pre-contemplation
What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction? - ANS-Intrinsic
motivation
Which physiological need in the self-determination theory (SDT) is described as the basic need
to feel in control of one's own behavior and goals? - ANS-Autonomy
Which of the following is an open ended question? - ANS-"How did you first notice that you
were gaining weight?"
What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it? - ANS-Process goal
What does the A in SMART goals stand for? - ANS-Achievable
What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being supported by
measurable data? - ANS-A subjective goal
When communicating with clients, what type of communication must be constructive and
effective to improve competence? - ANS-Feedback
Which human organ systems are responsible for human movement? - ANS-Nervous system,
muscular system, skeletal system
, Which classification of neurons initiate muscle contraction and activate glands? - ANS-Motor
neurons
What is the peripheral nervous system responsible for? - ANS-Conveying motor commands,
carrying sensory information to the CNS, and regulating involuntary functions.
Where in the brain does most information processing occur? - ANS-Cerebral cortex
Which type of muscle is the most common in the human body? - ANS-Skeletal muscle
Which type of muscle fiber derives its energy primarily from aerobic energy pathways? -
ANS-Type I muscle fibers
Which of the following is included in the appendicular skeleton? - ANS-Shoulder girdle
Which type of bone supports the weight of the body and facilitates movement? - ANS-Long
bones
What does the golgi tendon organ detect and respond to in the muscle? - ANS-Changes in
muscle tension
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are examples of
what type of ligament? - ANS-Intrinsic ligaments
The heart and blood vessels are the components of which human organ system? -
ANS-Circulatory system
Blood vessels are comprised of which type of muscle tissue? - ANS-Smooth muscle
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? - ANS-Arteries
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body? - ANS-Right atrium
During the cardiac cycle, what is the name of the contraction phase of the heartbeat? -
ANS-Systole
During exercise, which organ system regulates fluid volume and pressure in body tissues? -
ANS-The lymphatic system
What is the process of external respiration? - ANS-The exchange of gasses between the lungs
and the blood in the lungs.
Which endocrine hormone promotes the breakdown of protein in muscle cells? - ANS-Cortisol
