CPT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

what is a characteristic of a type I muscle fiber?

less force production

before amino acids can be used to make ATP, what process do they have to go through?

gluconeogenesis

what training tip would enhance the benefits of resistance training by helping increase growth hormone, testosterone, and epinephrine?

slowing down the speed of contractions during the eccentric and concentric phases

what surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?

fascia

catecholamines are responsible for which of the following actions?

increased lipolysis

which of the following examples describes a muscle that is functioning as an antagonist?

the biceps brachii being active during elbow extension

if a client is having trouble maintaining form during a tuck jump exercise, what type of regression should be applied?

adding a stabilization pause between reps

what three joint actions comprise triple flexion?

dorsiflexion, knee flexion, and hip flexion

contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the sagittal plane?

posterior pelvic tilt

which client position during exercise has been shown to lead to the highest core muscle activity during breathing exercises?

standing

receptors involved with this sense are specifically responsible for determining angular accelerations of the head while bending over to pick something up off the ground

vestibular

which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

LDL (low-density lipoprotein)

which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer’s scope of practice is accurate?

Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease

what behavior change technique is a specific plan that drives behavior by identifying cues toward action?

implementation intention

social support is best described by which statement?

the intentional things that people do to assist others to achieve a specific behavior

which concept should be used to describe the functioning of the serratus anterior as it assists the anterior deltoid during shoulder flexion?

synergist

which of the following is a banned substance in the United States?

dimethylamylamine (DMAA)

which of the following contributes the most to the total calories burned in a day?

resting metabolic rate

what is cardiac ouput?

the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute

performing a biceps curl with a dumbbell in the hand is an example of which type of lever?

third class

which of the following exercises is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

push-up test

what does BMI (body mass index) assess for?

whether a person’s weight is appropriate for their height

which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?

upper trapezius

competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%?

ankle sprains

what is a progression for the box jump-down with stabilization?

multiplanar jump with stabilization

what is the recommendation of minutes per week for cardiorespiratory training, if participating in vigorous-intensity exercise (e.g., jogging or running)?

75 minutes per week

what is the most appropriate SAQ program design for a beginner adult who is apparently healthy?

4 to 6 drills with limited inertia and unpredictability, such as cone shuffles and agility ladder drills

the addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what?

strength

what is defined as the awareness of the positioning and movement of body segments?

proprioception

what is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise

thumbs pointing up

proprioception is best described as which of the following statements?

the body’s ability to sense body position and limb movements

when a Certified Personal Trainer wants to enhance a client’s self-efficacy by breaking down exercises or goals into easier-to-achieve tasks, what behavior change technique are they using?

set specific tasks

which vitamin has an increased risk of causing toxicity?

vitamin A

what is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn?

a sprain

how many calories are in 1 pound of body fat?

about 3,500

in order to optimally load muscle during the eccentric phase, the fitness professional should recommend which of the following?

lower the weight more slowly to increase time under tension

pronation of the foot describes what multiplanar movements?

eversion, dorsiflexion, and ankle abduction

other than age, training history, and injury history, what screening tool is most beneficial in assessing whether a client is ready for plyometric training?

movement assessments

what are the three movements performed during the ball combo I exercise?

scaption, shoulder abduction, and cobra

a client is performing a dumbbell overhead press exercise. how should the fitness professional spot their client?

the fitness professional should spot their client at the wrists

for an individual training in stage 1, what training volume and frequency would qualify that person to progress to stage 2?

ability to maintain zone 1 intensity for at least 30 minutes, 3 times per week

what differentiates change of direction from agility?

reaction to a signal

what phase of the OPT model aims to increase growth of muscles to maximal levels?

muscular development

what is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD?

leg pain

in which population is type 1 osteoporosis most prevalent?

postmenopausal women

which of the following is considered an open-chain exercise?

bench press

what is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?

diastolic blood pressure

during short, high-intensity exercise, what is the primary fuel source for the body?

carbohydrates

when a person loses body weight, what is the only way that mass is lost?

as exhaled carbon dioxide

what is the primary purpose of the peripheral nervous system?

to connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

during a squat, which muscle group isometrically contracts to prevent unnecessary thigh movement in the frontal plane?

hip abductors

which of the following is a limiting factor for how long anaerobic glycolysis can proceed?

free hydrogen ions

which of the following would occur during intermittent exercise?

all three energy systems would be used at some point during the activity

what change would lead to an increase in cardiac output during exercise?

increased heart rate

which of the following would be an example of nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)?

cleaning the house

where is it most common to take an individual’s circumference measurement to assess health risk?

waist

which of the following parts of the body is not subject to increase in density through resistance training?

nerves

which of the following is a component of agility training?

deceleration

which of the following is considered a deep muscle of the core?

rotatores

which modality allows for movements to occur as explosively as possible without the need for eccentric deceleration?

medicine ball

what is the ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)?

the point at which the body switches to using carbohydrates to provide at least half the fuel for exercise

what is the end-systolic volume?

the amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after each contraction

training the eccentric phase of plyometric movements with a new client will help them improve which of the following?

landing mechanics

which of the following global muscles’ primary action is hip flexion?

iliopsoas

which of the following is true for elastic resistance bands as a modality?

elastic resistance training is beneficial for muscular strength and endurance

when using battle ropes as a modality, what diameter of rope would best be used for strength, power, and anaerobic adaptations in which exercises are performed for 30 seconds or less?

2 in

how many B vitamins are there?

8

which of the following force couples is accurately linked to the movement created by their combined action?

internal and external obliques functioning to create trunk rotation

what type of input may provide a runner with a cue to contract the evertor muscles to avoid an inversion injury?

proprioception

which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control?

pro shuttle

what are two medical precautions for self-myofascial techniques?

joint hypermobility and scoliosis

susan’s quadriceps have been identified as overactive. what type of flexibility training should be used first to help improve this muscle imbalance?

SMR and static stretching of the quadriceps

which type of scoliosis is influenced by improper muscle balance?

functional (nonstructural) scoliosis

repeat squat jumps are a progression for which of the following exercises?

multiplanar jump with stabilization

how is VT1 identified when using the talk test during a cardio workout?

continuous talking becomes challenging

what is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?

diastolic blood pressure

where in the heart is the sinoatrial node located?

right atrium

what is the most accurate description of motor control?

the ability to initiate and correct purposeful controlled movements

in what plane of movement do shoulder horizontal adduction and abduction occur?

transverse

what is acidosis in muscle?

a decrease in pH, which can lead to feelings of fatigue

what are nonessential amino acids?

amino acids that can be synthesized by the body if overall nutrition intake is adequate

what is reached when a talk test during exercise reveals a client to be working at ventilatory threshold 2?

the level at which the body can work at its highest sustainable steady-state intensity for more than a few minutes

what regions of the spine demonstrate kyphotic curves?

thoracic and sacral

maintaining one’s balance while running on an uneven surface can best be described as what type of balance?

dynamic balance

during the cable rotation exercise, which position of the hip will help to decrease stress to the low-back?

hip extension

which of the following is not a skill-related concept that would enhance core training?

quickness

what type of client is ideally suited for stage 2 training around VT1?

fitness enthusiasts regularly engaging in physical activity or those seeking further improvements in cardiovascular endurance or weight loss

horizontal adduction is most common during what type of movement?

pushing

the upper trapezius works with what muscle as a force couple to create upward rotation of the scapula?

serratus anterior

what is explained by the sliding filament theory?

the shortening of a sarcomere to produce a muscle contraction

what are the five kinetic chain checkpoints?

feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck

active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological action?

reciprocal inhibition

what is the superior boundary of the core?

diaphragm

what is the sufficient recovery time that is generally needed between plyometric exercises during a workout?

60 to 120 seconds

if the client cannot reach their foot during a single-leg squat touchdown, which is the first modification that can be employed?

reach to their knee

according to the text, what percentage of Americans older than the age of 20 years are either overweight or obese?

0.72

antirotational exercises are often this sort of movement by nature

unilateral

what blood pressure is reflective of a hypertensive crisis?

a systolic reading greater than 180 mmHg and/or a diastolic reading greater than 120 mmHg

using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?

preventive care

at what age is total peak bone mass reached?

30