NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam (CPT) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following tissues makes up the outermost layer of skeletal muscle?

A. Perimysium

B. Epimysium

C. Fasciculus

D. Endomysium

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

A client who uses the erector spinae to perform a hip extension is exhibiting which of the following?

A. Synergistic dominance

B. Autogenic inhibition

C. Reciprocal inhibition

D. Neuromuscular efficiency

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

As the contraction against a resistance increases, more and more motor units come into play. This is described as

A. Motor unit recruitment

B. Mitochondrial failure

C. Motor unit interruption

D. Myofibril failure

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

What is an appropriate assessment for testing muscular endurance?

A. Pushup test

B. Zigzag test

C. 1RM bench press test

D. 3-minute step test

Correct Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary hormone secreted during times of stress?

A. Estrogen

B. Cortisol

C. Progesterone

D. Testosterone

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

A trainer is preparing to have a client perform an active kneeling hip flexor stretch. Which of the following instructions should the trainer give the client?

A. "Perform as quickly as can be controlled for 10 repetitions."

B. "Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and perform 1 to 3 repetitions."

C. "Perform 2 sets of 12 to 15 repetitions."

D. "Hold the stretch for 2 seconds and perform 5 to 10 repetitions."

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

Which of the following describes the anatomical position of the sternum in relation to the pelvis?

A. Lateral

B. Medial

C. Superior

D. Inferior

Correct Answer: C

Question 8

A trainer is instructing a client to perform alternating side lunges. Which of the following auditory cues should the trainer use?

A. "Land with your foot pointed in the direction you are stepping."

B. "Keep your spine neutral."

C. "Lunge as far as possible to improve muscle activation."

D. "Start by standing with your feet together."

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

Which of the following is an appropriate exercise when training a pregnant client in her third trimester?

A. Flat bench press

B. Superman

C. Squat

D. Lying leg curl

Correct Answer: C

Question 10

Which of the following is a compensation observed in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex during the overhead squat assessment?

A. Arms fall forward

B. Knees move inward

C. Low-back arches

D. Feet turn out

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

Which muscle tissue type allows for vasoconstriction and vasodilation?

A. Skeletal

B. Smooth

C. Striated

D. Cardiac

Correct Answer: B

Question 12

Which of the following exercises primarily uses the ATP-PC system in the process of energy production?

A. Aerobics class

B. Marathon

C. Sprinting

D. Circuit training

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

Which of the following is the third step in the Stages of Change model?

A. Action

B. Precontemplation

C. Preparation

D. Contemplation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14

The "E" in the FITTE principle refers to which of the following?

A. Selecting easy activities first in a workout

B. Encouraging others to start a fitness program

C. Eating frequently during the day

D. Finding exercise activities that are enjoyable

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

Which of the following is a component of business practice according to the NASM-BOC Code of Professional Conduct?

A. Performing community service

B. Maintaining adequate liability insurance

C. Seeking continuing education

D. Adhering to strict facility maintenance

Correct Answer: C

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