NCSF CPT Practice Exam (copy)

For a client with moderately elevated blood pressure, a low VO₂max, and high body fat, which of the following would be most effective?

Cardiovascular training and reduced sodium intake

The posterior pelvic tilt seen in this picture, is commonly seen in bilateral leg exercises a result of tight ____________________.

glutes

Ankle dorsi flexion is caused by _________________.

concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis

When performing biceps and triceps exercises, what joint action should occur at the shoulder?

no joint movement

What exercise is used to cause elevation of the shoulder complex (scapulae and humerus)?

barbell shrug

What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine?

kyphotic curve

What is a common error when performing an incline dumbbell press?

All of the above

What back muscle is the prime mover for the seated row exercise as it is responsible for retraction of the scapula?

rhomboids

Which of the following exercises requires the greatest contribution from trunk stabilizers when using 80% 1RM?

barbell bent-over row

The performance of dumbbell side raises occurs in what movement plane?

frontal

What position of the knee is necessary to fully stretch the gastrocnemius when the ankle is in full dorsi flexion?

fully extended

What muscles are used to globally stabilize the humerus during the bench press?

latissimus dorsi and deltoid

Based on the principles of stability what exercise would be the most difficult to stabilize?

standing single-arm dumbbell press

To correct the movement error seen in the image, the client should be instructed to ____________.

take a broader step and push the back leg downward

Which of the following refers to the cumulative input to the nervous system that relays body and positional movement?

proprioception

What muscle is the prime mover for the lateral lunge performed in the picture?

hip abductors

Clients should be instructed to retract the scapula during the seated row exercise in order to effectively train the:

rhomboids

Aerobic metabolism in the muscle cell occurs within which organelle?

mitochondria

What anabolic hormone is released in higher concentrations in response to heavy resistance training?

testosterone

Which pair of movements employ reciprocal inhibition in a training set aimed at improving strength and flexibility?

seated leg extension and hamstring stretch

Creatine phosphate, or the phosphagen system, would be the primary energy system for which of the following?

100-meter sprint

What type of contraction is performed by the abdominals and erector spinae muscle group during the performance of a push-up?

isometric

Increased blood flow to working muscles during a training session creates which of the following immediate effects during the workout?

Acute increases in muscle size

What has the greatest impact on relative hormonal response during exercise?

intensity of exercise

What causes the protein-sparing mechanism to shut off during exercise?

inadequate carbohydrates

Besides differences in muscle mass and strength capabilities, why do females have lower cardiac outputs compared to males?

smaller relative heart size

To optimize aerobic capacity the body increases oxygen delivery and extraction by adding:

capillaries

Floor to overhead reaching with a medicine ball would challenge _____________ to the greatest degree?

Spinal extension

Which system of the body has the greatest adaptation rate when exposed to a new training stimulus?

nervous system

Delayed-onset muscle soreness generally appears:

24-48 hours after a training session ends

The liver and skeletal muscle are primary storage sites for which of the following?

Glycogen

Which of the following is a postural muscle characterized by a relatively greater slow-twitch fiber density?

soleus

Which of the following recommendations would directly reduce the risk for heart disease?

reducing chronic psychological stress

Advancing age and disease reduce vessel responsiveness called ______________ which increases risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

vascular compliance

Muscle fascia would be the target tissue for which of the following activities?

Foam rolling of the hamstrings

36.What affect does routine, moderate-intensity aerobic training have on one's blood lipid profile?

HDL will increase

Increased midsection girth with age is a concern because:

android obesity is linked with heart disease

What adaptation to aerobic exercise reduces heart rates at rest and during sub-maximal exercise?

increased stroke volume

What negative affect does trans fat have on blood lipid profiles?

reduced HDL

If your client presents with lower back pain, which assessment may be contraindicated during an initial assessment, especially if the cause of the pain is yet unknown?

Trunk extension test

What positive change can be expected from an aerobic exercise intervention for a hypertensive client lasting several months?

a reduction of blood pressure by 10 points

What affect does chronic high blood insulin (hyperinsulinemia) have on body composition?

increased body fat

Which of the following exercises could be difficult to perform for a client with tightness in their latissimus dorsi and triceps?

Front squat

How is sarcopenia prevented with advancing age?

strength/power training

What affect does vascular peripheral resistance have on physical health?

Increased blood pressure

What type of performance training is most associated with independence for older adults?

power

urbulent blood flow associated with hypertension often leads to _________________ from vascular damage.

coronary artery disease

Which of the following identifies the correct body fat classification for morbid obesity?

Males - 30%; Females - 40%

When working with elderly clients, what type of exercise is important to incorporate into the program?

closed-chain balance training

Which of the following would NOT be considered part of a pre-activity screening protocol?

Testing submaximal VO₂

Why do some assessments of anaerobic fitness, such as the abdominal curl-up and 5-min step test, require the use of a metronome?

to maintain a constant pace of movement

Which exercise requires the greatest activation of the posterior deltoids?

Reverse fly

Your client indicates a previous surgery on her left knee when completing the Health Status Questionnaire. What is the appropriate course of action for the trainer?

ask follow-up questions concerning the injury and any rehabilitation she completed

Identify the correct order of events when initiating activity for a new client.

informed consent, health status questionnaire, screening, exercise testing

Your new, 54 year-old male client is 250 lbs. and has 25% body fat. What should you recommend to him regarding his initial participation in aerobic activity to lose weight?

 

To reduce the risk for injury, start with low-impact activities using a steady-state heart rate to acclimate him to exercise

Which assessment of aerobic fitness is most commonly used for a 14 year-old boy?

1 mile run test

Which of the following measures indicates the onset of hypertension?

130/80 mmHg

Your client just had knee surgery but wants to train while doing his rehabilitation. What is the correct course of action?

Get medical clearance and recommendations from his physician

Which of the following measurements would require your male client to obtain a medical clearance before participating in an exercise program due to cardiovascular disease risk? 

resting heart rate of 105 bpm

Which is a vital component of maintaining a professional certification credential?

All of the above are correct

What causes blood pressure to rise the most with exercise and is considered unsafe for hypertensive clients?

Heavy resistance training (>85%)

Professional standards and guidelines are dictated by all of the following, except:

 

Personal interests of the practitioner

Which agonist-antagonist group is recommended to have a strength balance ratio of 1:1?

Trunk flexors and extensors

It is recommended that client files be maintained for at least 3 years upon their completion date due to:

Statutes of liability limitations can carry out that long

Bioelectrical impedance assessment results are impacted by which of the following?

Hydration status

Which document is a useful tool in reducing liability due to the understanding of risk?

Informed consent

Which of the following is a key recommendation when creating an exercise prescription for an obese client?

select low-impact activities during aerobic exercise to minimize the risk of injury

Your client hurts her knee while performing a step-up. She is in noticeable pain but does not want to stop the session. What is the correct course of action?

Recommend she have a medical professional analyze the injury and document the incident

The label on a nutrition bar states that it contains 40 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of sugar. What percentage of the carbohydrates represent sugars?

25%

Adequate intake of __________ is vital for individuals with hypertension due to its relationship with sodium.

potassium

Which is a protein derived from cow’s milk?

 

Whey

When Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is ingested how many calories are absorbed per gram of vitamin D consumed?

0

Your client has heard about the potential for quick weight loss associated with low-carbohydrate diets. Which response is accurate regarding these types of diets?

lean mass and central nervous system efficiency will be negatively impacted by a low-carbohydrate diet

What fat-soluble vitamin may create toxicity if supplemented in high doses?

Vitamin A

Dehydration contributes to a reduction in blood plasma volume. How will this impact training performance?

it will increase heart rate values during training

Which of the following denotes low blood sodium?

Hyponatremia

Static stability would be challenged the most by which of the following exercises?

Single-leg glute bridge

____________ content lowers the insulin response to a meal.

Fiber

All of the following statements concerning intermittent fasting is correct, except:

It has been shown to create cyclical fat gain due to reduced metabolism

_________ is an amino acid which is purported to stimulate the growth hormone production.

L-arginine

Which of the following is true concerning circumference (girth) measurements when used as a body composition assessment?

they have limited accuracy for individuals with large amounts of muscle mass

Your client is a 17 year-old male trying to add muscle mass. Which of the following would be a healthy dietary recommendation to support his resistance training program that includes four days of exercise each week?

he should strive for a positive caloric balance of roughly 150-450 calories per day to ensure he meets his protein requirements

All of the following will increase testing accuracy for a skinfold assessment, except:

Pinching at least 7 sites

Which of the following is the most effective way to reduce the appearance of cellulite?

Reduce total body fat via diet and exercise

Which of the following statements concerning anorexia nervosa is correct?

It is associated with significant body image disorder

After calculating your client's resting metabolic rate to be ~2,200 calories/day, she performs a 24-hour food recall which indicates approximately 2,500 calories were consumed. What can you determine from this information?

nothing until you calculate voluntary caloric expenditure

What would cause a disproportionately-low abdominal skinfold measurement on a middle-age male client with a visibly large abdominal area?

excessive amounts of visceral fat storage

Your female client wants to tone up. While she has enough fat stored throughout her body to justify becoming leaner, she is at a visibly healthy body weight. What is the best field assessment to measure body fat given her appearance?

skinfold measures

How should you explain the need for regular aerobic activity within a weight loss program to your client who thinks they can simply alter their diet and perform resistance training twice a week to achieve the desired results?

all of the above

You are working with a female client who does not want to "bulk up" from weight training. Which of the following set-rep schematics performed in three, 60-minute sessions per week would have the greatest desired adaptation effect?

4 sets per exercise at 65% 1RM, 15 reps, 30-45 second rest intervals, total body emphasis

When reducing dietary fat intake, _________ should make up the majority of dietary lipids consumed?

Monounsaturated fat

Which of the following muscle groups require hip flexion and external rotation of the hip to properly stretch?

Piriformis

The risk of blood pooling after a high-intensity training session is minimized by ___________.

a cool down segment

The device used to measure specific joint angles during a flexibility assessment is referred to as a ____________.

goniometer

Which of the following is a common caloric pitfall during cardiovascular training on aerobic machines?

All of the above

Which back exercise employs the biceps to the greatest degree?

Chin-ups

The _______________ are manipulated during proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretches to enhance the attainable movement range.

Golgi tendon organs

Using _______ repetitions per set during a general fitness or preparation phase for a new, healthy client would be appropriate to develop baseline form and technique mastery.

10-15

Approximately how many calories does the body use per liter of consumed oxygen?

5 calories

Which of the following is the most important consideration when performing a heavy or complex exercise?

Form and technique