NASM Tutor Final Exam II
Practice Exam for the NASM-CPT exam. Send me your opinions of the test. God bless and good luck!
- 1.
The ability of the neuromuscular system to contract eccentrically, isometrically and concentrically in all three planes of motion.
- A.
Postural equilibrium
- B.
Functional efficiency
- C.
Functional strength
- D.
Structural efficiency
Correct Answer
C. Functional strength -
- 2.
The highest volume of oxygen a person can consume during exercise.
- A.
Vertical loading
- B.
VO2 Max
- C.
Tolerable upper intake level
- D.
Training duration
Correct Answer
B. VO2 Max -
- 3.
The main function of the gluteus medius is...
- A.
Hip extension
- B.
Hip abduction
- C.
Hip adduction
- D.
Hip flexion
Correct Answer
B. Hip abduction -
- 4.
A male client weighs 200 pounds. His body fat is 20%. How much of you client's weight is body fat?
- A.
60 pounds
- B.
45 pounds
- C.
40 pounds
- D.
32 pounds
Correct Answer
C. 40 poundsExplanation
200 x .20 = 40lbsRate this question:
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- 5.
AA male client weighs 195 pounds. His body fat is 26%. How much of your client's weight is lean body weight?
- A.
165 pounds
- B.
175 pounds
- C.
152.50 pounds
- D.
144.30 pounds
Correct Answer
D. 144.30 poundsExplanation
195 x .26 = 50.70 195 - 50.70 = 144.30 poundsRate this question:
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- 6.
The minimum arterial pressure during a full cardiac cycle.
- A.
Aortic
- B.
Diastolic
- C.
Systolic
- D.
VO2 Max
Correct Answer
B. Diastolic -
- 7.
220 - age =
- A.
Maximum heart rate
- B.
Blood pressure
- C.
Resting heart rate
- D.
BMI
Correct Answer
A. Maximum heart rate -
- 8.
A client has a resting heart rate of 75. What is their target heart rate at 70% of maximum.
- A.
80 beats per minute
- B.
85 beats per minute
- C.
Not enough information
- D.
100 beats per minute
Correct Answer
C. Not enough informationExplanation
We need the client's age to answer this question.Rate this question:
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- 9.
VO2 Max is ___________ in females when compared to males.
- A.
Higher
- B.
Lower
- C.
No difference
Correct Answer
B. Lower -
- 10.
Which form is considered legally bindin?
- A.
Liability waiver
- B.
Informed consent
- C.
Fitness assessment form
- D.
Medical release
Correct Answer
B. Informed consent -
- 11.
Nicole is 30 years old and has a resting heart rate of 75. What is her heart rate at 70%?
- A.
175 beats per minute
- B.
155.5 beats per minute
- C.
115.5 beats per minute
- D.
125 beats per minute
Correct Answer
B. 155.5 beats per minuteExplanation
220 - 30 =190 -75=115 Target: 115 x .70 + 75 = 155.5 beats per minuteRate this question:
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- 12.
Your client is 50 years old and has a resting heart rate of 80. What is the target range of their heart in the aerobic zone.
- A.
160 - 172
- B.
125 -133
- C.
150 - 160
- D.
143 - 152
Correct Answer
D. 143 - 152Explanation
220-50=170 170-80=90 90x.70 +80= 143 Aerobic Zone 70%
220-50=170 170-80=90 90x.80 +80= 152 Aerobic Zone 80%Rate this question:
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- 13.
BMI is usually ______ in females than in males.
- A.
Higher
- B.
Lower
- C.
No difference
Correct Answer
A. Higher -
- 14.
BMI is a ratio of..
- A.
Lean muscle to weight
- B.
Width to length
- C.
Height to weight
- D.
Body fat to lean muscle
Correct Answer
C. Height to weight -
- 15.
Skin fold measurement are to be taken on which side of the client?
- A.
Left side
- B.
Right side
- C.
Both sides
- D.
Doesn't make a difference
Correct Answer
B. Right side -
- 16.
1 RM
- A.
The weight accumalated with 3 reps
- B.
The weight of one max rep
- C.
The weight of 10 reps
- D.
The weight of 6 - 12 reps
Correct Answer
B. The weight of one max rep -
- 17.
A client just beginning to work out will experience pain after a heavy workout due to...
- A.
Muscle growth
- B.
DOMS
- C.
Adrenaline
- D.
Blood pooling
Correct Answer
B. DOMSExplanation
Delayed onset muscle sorenessRate this question:
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- 18.
The hamstrings are responsible for
- A.
Knee flexion, hip flexion
- B.
Knee extension, hip extension
- C.
Hip extension, knee flexion
- D.
Knee extension, hip flexion
Correct Answer
C. Hip extension, knee flexion -
- 19.
When bending the elbow the bicep is the...
- A.
Agonist
- B.
Antagonist
- C.
Stabilizer
- D.
Synergist
Correct Answer
A. Agonist -
- 20.
The quadriceps are responsibe for...
- A.
Hip adduction
- B.
Knee extensions
- C.
Hip flexion
- D.
Knee flexion
Correct Answer
B. Knee extensions -
- 21.
The pectorial major is responsible for...
- A.
Shoulder retraction
- B.
Scapular elevation
- C.
Shoulder external rotation
- D.
Shoulder horizontal adduction
Correct Answer
D. Shoulder horizontal adduction -
- 22.
The triceps are responsible for...
- A.
Elbow flexion
- B.
Bicep adduction
- C.
Elbow extension
- D.
Forearm rotation
Correct Answer
C. Elbow extension -
- 23.
The extenal obliques are responsible for..
- A.
Scaplar depression
- B.
Spinal rotation
- C.
Spinal flexion
- D.
Spinal extension
Correct Answer
B. Spinal rotation -
- 24.
Predictable occurances of muscle imbalances caused by altered movement patterns.
- A.
Postural distortion patterns
- B.
Synergeistic dominance
- C.
Relative flexibility
- D.
Neuromuscular deficiency
Correct Answer
A. Postural distortion patterns -
- 25.
During an overhead squat assessment you notice that the client's lower back arches. This could be due to an overactive...
- A.
Rhomboid
- B.
Latissimus dorsi
- C.
Hip flexor complex
- D.
Soleus
Correct Answer
C. Hip flexor complexExplanation
If you got this wrong go back and study your overhead squat, single-leg squat, pushing and pulling assessment charts. There will questions relating to these charts on the test.Rate this question:
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- 26.
During a pushing and pulling assessment you notice that the client's shoulder elevates. This could be due to an underactive...
- A.
Intrinsic cor stabilizers
- B.
Mid and lower trapezius
- C.
Deep cervical flexors
- D.
Upper trapezius
Correct Answer
B. Mid and lower trapeziusExplanation
If you got this wrong go back and study your overhead squat, single-leg squat, pushing and pulling assessment charts. There will questions relating to these charts on the test.Rate this question:
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- 27.
During a single leg squat assessment you notice that your client's knee moves inward. This could be due to an overactive...
- A.
Vastus medialis oblique (VMO)
- B.
Gluteus medius
- C.
Gluteus maximus
- D.
TFL
Correct Answer
D. TFLExplanation
If you got this wrong go back and study your overhead squat, single-leg squat, pushing and pulling assessment charts. There will questions relating to these charts on the test.Rate this question:
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- 28.
This observation test is designed to assess upper extremity agility and stabilization.
- A.
Shark skill test
- B.
Three minute step test
- C.
Davies test
- D.
Rockport walk test
Correct Answer
C. Davies test -
- 29.
This observation test is designed to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.
- A.
Shark skill test
- B.
Davies test
- C.
Rockport walk test
- D.
Three minute step test
Correct Answer
A. Shark skill test -
- 30.
Designed to estimate the one-rep maximum, for training intensity purposes.
- A.
Upper Extremity Strength Assessment: Curl
- B.
Upper Extremity Strength Assessment: Military Press
- C.
Upper Extremity Strength Assessment: Bench Press
- D.
Upper Extremity Strength Assessment: Deadlift
Correct Answer
C. Upper Extremity Strength Assessment: Bench Press -
- 31.
Observation designed to estimate the one-rep squat maximum, for training intensity purposes.
- A.
Lower Extremity Strength Assessment: Leg Extension
- B.
Lower Extremity Strength Assessment: Leg Curls
- C.
Lower Extremity Strength Assessment: Squat
- D.
Lower Extremity Strength Assessment: Lunges
Correct Answer
C. Lower Extremity Strength Assessment: Squat -
- 32.
Which four parts of the body are used to measure body fat percentage?
- A.
Thighs, triceps, iliac crest, biceps
- B.
Biceps, triceps, subscapular, iliac crest
- C.
Biceps, thighs, subscapular, iliac crest
- D.
Biceps, triceps, thighs, stomach
Correct Answer
B. Biceps, triceps, subscapular, iliac crest -
- 33.
What is the maximum heart rate range for Zone three?
- A.
Maximum heart rate x 0.86 maximum heart rate x 0.90
- B.
Maximum heart rate x 0.80 maximum heart rate x 0.85
- C.
Maximum heart rate x 0.65 maximum heart rate x 0.75
- D.
Maximum heart rate x 0.90 maximum heart rate x 0.95
Correct Answer
A. Maximum heart rate x 0.86 maximum heart rate x 0.90 -
- 34.
The normal extensibility of all soft tissue that allow the full range of motion of a joint.
- A.
Flexibility
- B.
Extensibility
- C.
Dynamic range of motion
- D.
Neuromuscular efficiency
Correct Answer
A. Flexibility -
- 35.
Capability to elongated or stretched.
- A.
Flexibility
- B.
Extensibility
- C.
Dynamic range of motion
- D.
Neuromuscular efficiency
Correct Answer
B. Extensibility -
- 36.
The combination of flexibility and the nervous system's ability to control this range of motion efficiently.
- A.
Flexibility
- B.
Extensibility
- C.
Dynamic range of motion
- D.
Neuromuscular efficiency
Correct Answer
C. Dynamic range of motion -
- 37.
The ability of the neuromuscular system to allow agonist, antagonist and stabilizer to work synergistically to produce, reduce and dynamically stabilize the entire kinetic chain in all three planes of motion.
- A.
Flexibility
- B.
Extensibility
- C.
Dynamic range of motion
- D.
Neuromuscular efficiency
Correct Answer
D. Neuromuscular efficiency -
- 38.
The tendency of the body to seek the path of least resistance during funtional movement patterns.
- A.
Postural distortion patterns
- B.
Relative flexibility
- C.
Muscle imbalance
- D.
Altered reciprocal inhibition
Correct Answer
B. Relative flexibility -
- 39.
The concept of muscle inhibition, caused by a tight agonist, which inhibits its functional antagonist
- A.
Postural distortion patterns
- B.
Relative flexibility
- C.
Altered reciprocal inhibition
- D.
Synergistic dominance
Correct Answer
C. Altered reciprocal inhibition -
- 40.
The neuromusclar phenomenon that occurs when inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover.
- A.
Altered reciprocal inhibition
- B.
Postural distortion
- C.
Synergistic dominance
- D.
Relative flexibility
Correct Answer
C. Synergistic dominance -
- 41.
The process when neural impulses that sense tension is greater than the impulses that cause muscles to contract, providing and inhibitory effect to the muscle spindles.
- A.
Neuromuscular efficiency
- B.
Autogenic inhibition
- C.
Relative flexibility
- D.
Synergistic dominance
Correct Answer
B. Autogenic inhibition -
- 42.
Is designed to improve muscle imbalances and altered joint motion. It usese the principals of autogenic inhibition.
- A.
Corrective flexibility
- B.
Active flexibility
- C.
Functional flexibility
- D.
Relative flexibility
Correct Answer
A. Corrective flexibility -
- 43.
Designed to improve the extensibility of soft tissue an increase neuromuscular efficiency by using reciprocal inhibition. It allows for the agonists and synergist muscles to move a limb through a full range of motion while the functional antagonists are being stretched.
- A.
Corrective flexibility
- B.
Active flexibility
- C.
Functional flexibility
- D.
Relative flexibility
Correct Answer
B. Active flexibility -
- 44.
Integrated, multiplanar soft tissue extensibility, with optimum neuromuscular control, through the full range of motion.
- A.
Corrective flexibility
- B.
Active flexibility
- C.
Functional flexibility
- D.
Relative flexibility
Correct Answer
C. Functional flexibility -
- 45.
A stretching technique that focuses on the neural system and fasical system in the body. It applies gentle force to an adhesion or "knot" and the elastic muscle fibers are altered from a bundled position. Hold for a minimum of 20 - 30 seconds.
- A.
Static stretching
- B.
Self-myofascial release
- C.
Active-isolated stretching
- D.
Dynamic stretching
Correct Answer
B. Self-myofascial release -
- 46.
The process of passively taking a muscle to the point on tension and holding the stretch for minimum of 20 seconds.
- A.
Static stretching
- B.
Self-myofascial release
- C.
Active-isolated stretching
- D.
Dynamic stretching
Correct Answer
A. Static stretching -
- 47.
The process of using agonists and synergists to dynamically move the joint into a range of motion. Typically, 5 - 10 reps of each stretch is performed holding for 1 - 2 seconds.
- A.
Static stretching
- B.
Self-myofacial release
- C.
Active-isolated stretching
- D.
Dynamic stretching
Correct Answer
C. Active-isolated stretching -
- 48.
The active extension of a muscle, using force production and momentum, to move the joint through the full available range of motion. 1 set, 10 reps and 3 - 10 exercises.
- A.
Static stretching
- B.
Self-myofacial release
- C.
Active-isolated stretching
- D.
Dynamic stetching
Correct Answer
D. Dynamic stetching -
- 49.
Low intensity exercise consisting of movements that do not necessarily relate to the more intnse exercise to follow.
- A.
Specific warm-up
- B.
General warm-up
- C.
Cool down
- D.
Swimming
Correct Answer
B. General warm-up -
- 50.
Low intensity exercise consisting of movements that mimic those that will be included in the more intense exercise that is to follow.
- A.
Specific warm-up
- B.
General warm-up
- C.
Cood down
- D.
Sprinting
Correct Answer
A. Specific warm-up -
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