NSCA-CPT Essentials of Personal
Training Exam-Graded A
C - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bioenergetics?
A. breakdown of food
B. conversion of chemical energy to mechanical energy
C. conversion of mechanical energy to chemical energy
D. break down of chemical bonds
B - ANSWER-How many molecules of ATP are produced from glycolysis of one
molecule of glucose in the blood?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C - ANSWER-Which of the following energy systems is the primary source of energy at
rest and during aerobic activities?
A. phosphagen system
B. anaerobic glycolysis
C. oxidative
D. anaerobic lipolysis
B - ANSWER-Glycogen becomes the preferred fuel source at intensities above about
_________________________ of maximal oxygen uptake
A. 30-40%
B. 60-75%
C. 80-90%
D. 90-100%
C - ANSWER-When relying on the slower ATP-producing energy systems, ATP can be
produced as long as the body has a good supply of ___________________
I. muscle glycogen
II. fatty acids
III. protein
IV. creatine phosphate
,A. I only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II, and III only
D. II and IV only
D - ANSWER-In biomechanics, the term "body" refers to which of the following?
I. the human body
II. limb segment
III. piece of chalk
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I, II, and III
A - ANSWER-Which of the following is the equation that represents work?
A. force x distance moved
B. force + distance moved
C. force - distance moved
D. force / distance moved
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding rate of force
development?
A. It is the ratio of the change in force over the change in time
B If rate of force development is high, power is also high
C. It is time rate of change of force
D. It can be improved with resistance training
C - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the use of heavy metal
chains on a barbell?
A. They can be used with linear movements
B. The chains add resistance throughout the range of motion
C. The chains provide greater resistance at the weakest part of the range of motion
D. Chains can be used in exercises such as the squat or bench press
C - ANSWER-With water resistance, if the surface area is ______________________,
the exercise will be _____________________
I. smaller, easier
II. larger, easier
III. smaller, harder
, IV. larger, harder
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and IV only
D. II and III only
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the stress responses to
resistance exercise?
A. can lead to increases in bone mineral density
B. is a negative response that inhibits adaptation
C. leads to muscle growth
D. results in increased strength
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone?
A. testosterone
B. growth hormone
C. estrogen
D. any hormone derived from cholesterol
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding endocrine adaptations to
resistance exercise?
A. testosterone has been shown to increase
B. chronic changes to hormones are greater than acute changes
C. resistance exercise leads to upregulation of androgen receptor content
D. growth hormone does NOT appear to increase
A - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding individuals who possess
the ACTN XX genotype?
A. they respond less well to resistance training
B. commercial DNA testing companies can inform individuals if they possess it
C. the ACTN gene is responsible for producing a structural Z-line protein found mainly
in type II muscle fibers
D. being a carrier of the ACTN XX genotype does not present deleterious health
consequences
B - ANSWER-Approximately how often does resistance exercise need to be performed
to prevent detraining?
A. 3 sessions per week
B. 1 or 2 sessions per week
C. 1 session every 2 weeks
Training Exam-Graded A
C - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bioenergetics?
A. breakdown of food
B. conversion of chemical energy to mechanical energy
C. conversion of mechanical energy to chemical energy
D. break down of chemical bonds
B - ANSWER-How many molecules of ATP are produced from glycolysis of one
molecule of glucose in the blood?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C - ANSWER-Which of the following energy systems is the primary source of energy at
rest and during aerobic activities?
A. phosphagen system
B. anaerobic glycolysis
C. oxidative
D. anaerobic lipolysis
B - ANSWER-Glycogen becomes the preferred fuel source at intensities above about
_________________________ of maximal oxygen uptake
A. 30-40%
B. 60-75%
C. 80-90%
D. 90-100%
C - ANSWER-When relying on the slower ATP-producing energy systems, ATP can be
produced as long as the body has a good supply of ___________________
I. muscle glycogen
II. fatty acids
III. protein
IV. creatine phosphate
,A. I only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II, and III only
D. II and IV only
D - ANSWER-In biomechanics, the term "body" refers to which of the following?
I. the human body
II. limb segment
III. piece of chalk
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I, II, and III
A - ANSWER-Which of the following is the equation that represents work?
A. force x distance moved
B. force + distance moved
C. force - distance moved
D. force / distance moved
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding rate of force
development?
A. It is the ratio of the change in force over the change in time
B If rate of force development is high, power is also high
C. It is time rate of change of force
D. It can be improved with resistance training
C - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the use of heavy metal
chains on a barbell?
A. They can be used with linear movements
B. The chains add resistance throughout the range of motion
C. The chains provide greater resistance at the weakest part of the range of motion
D. Chains can be used in exercises such as the squat or bench press
C - ANSWER-With water resistance, if the surface area is ______________________,
the exercise will be _____________________
I. smaller, easier
II. larger, easier
III. smaller, harder
, IV. larger, harder
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and IV only
D. II and III only
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the stress responses to
resistance exercise?
A. can lead to increases in bone mineral density
B. is a negative response that inhibits adaptation
C. leads to muscle growth
D. results in increased strength
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone?
A. testosterone
B. growth hormone
C. estrogen
D. any hormone derived from cholesterol
B - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding endocrine adaptations to
resistance exercise?
A. testosterone has been shown to increase
B. chronic changes to hormones are greater than acute changes
C. resistance exercise leads to upregulation of androgen receptor content
D. growth hormone does NOT appear to increase
A - ANSWER-Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding individuals who possess
the ACTN XX genotype?
A. they respond less well to resistance training
B. commercial DNA testing companies can inform individuals if they possess it
C. the ACTN gene is responsible for producing a structural Z-line protein found mainly
in type II muscle fibers
D. being a carrier of the ACTN XX genotype does not present deleterious health
consequences
B - ANSWER-Approximately how often does resistance exercise need to be performed
to prevent detraining?
A. 3 sessions per week
B. 1 or 2 sessions per week
C. 1 session every 2 weeks
