NCEP Fitness Personal Trainer
Certification Exam Questions and
answers with complete solution graded
A+
A client has a rounded shoulder pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally weak? - A. Mid/Lower Trapezius.
B. Serratus Anterior.
C. Posterior Deltoids.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
A client has pelvic tilt pattern, which of the following muscles are functionally tight? -
A. Psoas.
B. Erector Spinae.
C. Rectus Femoris.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
A client has pelvic tilt pattern, which of the following muscles are functionally weak? -
A. Rectus Femoris.
B. Transverse Abdominus.
C. Hip Adductors.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: B
A client has pronation distortion pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally tight? - A. Psoas.
B. Gastrocnemius & Soleus.
C. Tensor Fascia Latae.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
A client has pronation distortion pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally weak? - A. Posterior Tibialis.
B. Biceps Femoris.
C. Gluteus Medius.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
,A client has rounded shoulder pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally tight? - A. Posterior Deltoids.
B. Serratus Anterior.
C. Pectoralis Major.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: A
Endurance can be defined as ____ - A. the ability to move a bone around an axis.
B. the amount of force you can produce to keep a joint from moving in any direction.
C. the maximum amount of force you can produce in any environment.
D. sub-maximal force repeated over time.
Correct Answer: D
Fast twitch muscle fiber can be described as ___. - A. Type II muscle fiber.
B. Capable of producing a high velocity twitch.
C. Associated with power or absolute strength.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
How many calories are given off from 1 gram of carbohydrates? - A. 4 calories.
B. 7 calories.
C. 9 calories.
D. 11 calories.
Correct Answer: A
How many calories are given off from 1 gram of fat? - A. 4 calories
B. 7 calories.
C. 9 calories.
D. 11 calories.
Correct Answer: C
How many calories are given off from 1 gram of protein? - A. 4 calories.
B. 7 calories.
C. 9 calories.
D. 11 calories.
Correct Answer: A
Power can be defined as ____ - A. continually repeated sub-maximal force.
B. work/time.
C. 120/80 mmHg.
D. the amount of pressure placed on the arterial walls.
Correct Answer: B
, Select the option that is a characteristic of a good personal trainer. - A. The personal
trainer cares for their client.
B. The personal trainer seeks to improve their client's quality of life.
C. The personal trainer is respectful toward the client.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
Slow twitch muscle fiber can be described as ___. - A. Type I muscle fiber.
B. Incapable of high intensity contractions.
C. Associated with endurance or posture.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
Strength can be defined as ____ - A. maximal force produced in a specific
environment.
B. healthy and results oriented.
C. the ability to move a bone around an axis with help from an external force.
D. creating optimal length/tension relationships.
Correct Answer: A
The force around a joint is referred to as ___. - A. axis point.
B. torque.
C. moment arm.
D. velocity.
Correct Answer: B
The Golgi tendon organ ___. - A. responds to high levels of tension.
B. senses change in muscular tension.
C. is a proprioceptive and sensory organ.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
The major curves of the spine are known as the ___ & ___ curve. - A. ligament,
tendon.
B. disc, meniscus.
C. fossa, process.
D. kyphotic, lordotic.
Correct Answer: D
What are affirmations? - A. Simple but powerful statements that imprint thoughts in
the subconscious mind.
B. Clearing the mind.
C. Controlling your successful emotional and mental state.
D. All of the above.
Certification Exam Questions and
answers with complete solution graded
A+
A client has a rounded shoulder pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally weak? - A. Mid/Lower Trapezius.
B. Serratus Anterior.
C. Posterior Deltoids.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
A client has pelvic tilt pattern, which of the following muscles are functionally tight? -
A. Psoas.
B. Erector Spinae.
C. Rectus Femoris.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
A client has pelvic tilt pattern, which of the following muscles are functionally weak? -
A. Rectus Femoris.
B. Transverse Abdominus.
C. Hip Adductors.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: B
A client has pronation distortion pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally tight? - A. Psoas.
B. Gastrocnemius & Soleus.
C. Tensor Fascia Latae.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
A client has pronation distortion pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally weak? - A. Posterior Tibialis.
B. Biceps Femoris.
C. Gluteus Medius.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
,A client has rounded shoulder pattern, which of the following muscles are
functionally tight? - A. Posterior Deltoids.
B. Serratus Anterior.
C. Pectoralis Major.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: A
Endurance can be defined as ____ - A. the ability to move a bone around an axis.
B. the amount of force you can produce to keep a joint from moving in any direction.
C. the maximum amount of force you can produce in any environment.
D. sub-maximal force repeated over time.
Correct Answer: D
Fast twitch muscle fiber can be described as ___. - A. Type II muscle fiber.
B. Capable of producing a high velocity twitch.
C. Associated with power or absolute strength.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
How many calories are given off from 1 gram of carbohydrates? - A. 4 calories.
B. 7 calories.
C. 9 calories.
D. 11 calories.
Correct Answer: A
How many calories are given off from 1 gram of fat? - A. 4 calories
B. 7 calories.
C. 9 calories.
D. 11 calories.
Correct Answer: C
How many calories are given off from 1 gram of protein? - A. 4 calories.
B. 7 calories.
C. 9 calories.
D. 11 calories.
Correct Answer: A
Power can be defined as ____ - A. continually repeated sub-maximal force.
B. work/time.
C. 120/80 mmHg.
D. the amount of pressure placed on the arterial walls.
Correct Answer: B
, Select the option that is a characteristic of a good personal trainer. - A. The personal
trainer cares for their client.
B. The personal trainer seeks to improve their client's quality of life.
C. The personal trainer is respectful toward the client.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
Slow twitch muscle fiber can be described as ___. - A. Type I muscle fiber.
B. Incapable of high intensity contractions.
C. Associated with endurance or posture.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
Strength can be defined as ____ - A. maximal force produced in a specific
environment.
B. healthy and results oriented.
C. the ability to move a bone around an axis with help from an external force.
D. creating optimal length/tension relationships.
Correct Answer: A
The force around a joint is referred to as ___. - A. axis point.
B. torque.
C. moment arm.
D. velocity.
Correct Answer: B
The Golgi tendon organ ___. - A. responds to high levels of tension.
B. senses change in muscular tension.
C. is a proprioceptive and sensory organ.
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
The major curves of the spine are known as the ___ & ___ curve. - A. ligament,
tendon.
B. disc, meniscus.
C. fossa, process.
D. kyphotic, lordotic.
Correct Answer: D
What are affirmations? - A. Simple but powerful statements that imprint thoughts in
the subconscious mind.
B. Clearing the mind.
C. Controlling your successful emotional and mental state.
D. All of the above.
