Section 1 Practice Test
How many CEUs does the mandatory CPR/AED certification provide for renewal of the NASM-CPT credential?
0.1
Hypertension is categorized by a blood pressure greater than what measurement?
120/80 mm Hg
According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records?
4 years
What is a professional development technique that helps individuals identify their personal strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for growth, and potential threats to success?
A SWOT analysis
What statement best describes a premium health club? A health club that offers a low-price membership, often including very few amenities other than access to exercise equipment A health club that uses revenue from fitness programs and memberships to cover operational costs, improve facilities, and fund a wide range of community-based initiatives A private health club offered only at luxury resorts and golf courses A health club that features multiple group-fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end amenities
A health club that features multiple group-fitness studio options and provides a selection of high-end amenities
Which statement best describes the term deconditioned? A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability A state in which the individual is out of breath when climbing a flight of stairs A state in which a person is overweight or obese and at risk for diabetes A state in which a person is dealing with a chronic health condition
A state in which a person may have a combination of muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, insufficient endurance, or limited joint stability
Which of the following answers indicates a primary difference between working as an independent contractor and working as an employee? An employee can earn more per hour than an independent contractor. An independent contractor can expect client referrals from a facility, while an employee will have to find clients on the gym floor. An independent contractor is responsible for paying their own taxes, while an employee has taxes withheld by the employer. An employee can establish their own hours, while an independent contractor must adhere to a specific work schedule.
An independent contractor is responsible for paying their own taxes, while an employee has taxes withheld by the employer
What is a prospect?
An individual who has been identified as a potential client
What is the main role of a personal trainer? Assess clients and make recommendations for exercise programming and other lifestyle changes Teach, lead, and motivate individuals through large-group exercise classes Provide advanced strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes Provide nutritional advice, therapy, and counseling to a wide range of clients
Assess clients and make recommendations for exercise programming and other lifestyle changes
How can fitness professionals earn CEUs? Reading exercise-science textbooks Reading scholarly research journals Accumulating hours training clients either independently or in a health club Attending fitness industry conferences
Attending fitness industry conferences
What term describes the process of building a relationship based on communication and trust?
Building rapport
Which statement about cancer is most accurate? There is a lack of cell growth in the body. Almost all cancers are preventable. It is most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 55. Cells in the body grow abnormally.
Cells in the body grow abnormally
Which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice is accurate? Once certified, a personal trainer is bound by law in the United States to a specific scope of practice. Certified Personal Trainers have specific governmental regulations that define their scope of practice. Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease. The scope of practice for Certified Personal Trainers is consistent globally.
Certified personal trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease
Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process? Discussing the customer's budget Discussing discounts on various personal training packages Communicating solutions for the customer's needs Communicating the negative side effects of a sedentary lifestyle
Communicating solutions for the customer's needs
Bridget, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU requirement. Which of the following would be an accepted means to fulfill this requirement? Attending an 8-hour fitness seminar Reading a textbook on a related fitness topic Completing an approved CEU course for 0.9 CEUs, along with the CPR/AED for 0.1 CEUs Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs
Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs
Which section of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct requires that client records are disposed of in a secure manner? Confidentiality Professionalism Business practice Legal and ethical
Confidentiality
Which of the following is not a component of an integrated approach to exercise? Diet supplementation Core strength and stability Balance Speed, agility, and quickness
Diet supplementation
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?
Every 2 years
Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment option would offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness professionals, use managerial skills, and respond directly to member needs when necessary? General manager Strength and conditioning coach Fitness manager Master instructor
Fitness manager
What two factors are used to calculate body mass index (BMI)?
Height and weight
At her annual physical, Claire found out her blood pressure was 110/70 mm Hg. According to this information, which statement is true? Her diastolic pressure is 70. Her systolic pressure is 70. She has hypertension. She needs to modify her diet to bring down her blood pressure.
Her diastolic pressure is 70
Which statement best describes the first stage of the sales process? Discussing pricing options Promoting the benefits of personal training for improving health and longevity Identifying a customer's needs Asking for referrals
Identifying a customer's needs
Rather than simply designing workout programs to change appearance, the modern personal trainer has evolved to a professional responsible for producing which of the following? Designing meal plans that can help clients shed unwanted fat Improving overall health and movement quality for their clients Helping clients get shredded to stand out and gain more followers on social media Creating exercise programs to heal injured body parts
Improving overall health and movement quality for their clients
Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness professional's accumulated education, experience, and practical skills? Individual professional expertise Best external evidence Number of continuing education units earned Client values and expectations
Individual professional expertise
What condition is characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries?
Ischemic heart disease
Which statement about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is accurate? It is typically a stress-induced condition. Brisk walking is not recommended, as it can bring on symptoms. It is not a curable disease. It is an acute disease.
It is not a curable disease
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
LDL (Low-density lipoprotein)
Maria is interviewing for her first job as a fitness professional at a boutique fitness studio. Which previous experience would she want to make sure to discuss during the interview to demonstrate qualities of a Certified Personal Trainer? Maria was a co-captain on a state champion volleyball team in high school. Maria worked as a camp counselor at a youth sports camp while in college. Maria was repeatedly recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working. Maria placed second in her first bikini competition.
Maria was repeatedly recognized as a top salesperson at the clothing store where she has been working
At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert's BMI was 37. According to this information, how would Robert be classified?
Obese
Which common cause of death is the most preventable? Obesity Dementia Cancer Stroke
Obesity
How many pages are most appropriate for a resume?
One to two pages
What do the letters OPT within the OPT model stand for?
Optimum Performance Training
At her first visit to her new fitness trainer, Alisha's BMI was 26. According to this information, how would Alisha be classified?
Overweight
Why is it important for fitness professionals to pay attention to their personal grooming when working in a fitness facility? Personal grooming can help personal trainers appear more in shape, which is important for attracting clients. Paying attention to personal grooming will make it easier to make new friends while working. Personal trainers are professionals. Having a professional appearance can help ensure that clients treat personal trainers as the professionals they are. Personal grooming is critical for creating engaging social media posts.
Personal trainers are professionals. Having a professional appearance can help ensure that clients treat personal trainers as the professionals they are
Using the healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional be classified?
Preventive care
Denise has just earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and has been hired at a health club. She hopes to attract and retain clientele to grow her business. What qualities would most help Denise be successful in her new career? Creating a social media page to post client results and a hashtag that her clients can use to help grow her following Providing a custom exercise prescription with an added meal plan for each client Offering her services as an in-home trainer to people in her immediate area Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
Providing accountability, support, feedback and guidance, and results
Prior to ever working with a client, what is the most important priority when starting an independent personal training business? Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses Purchasing fitness equipment Having consistent names on all social media accounts Designing a website to advertise personal training services
Purchasing liability insurance and appropriate business licenses
Roberta is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer who is going to be working as an independent contractor at a popular health club. What is the most important step to take before starting her job? Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets Purchasing social media followers to enhance her profile Buying new outfits so that other members will notice her while she's working out Designing cute T-shirts with her logo to give away to potential clients
Purchasing liability insurance to protect her personal assets
Which activity best demonstrates evidence-based practice? Referencing a social media post Referencing peer-reviewed research Referring to a colleague's practical knowledge Reading information presented in a blog article
Referencing peer-reviewed research
During an interview with the hiring manager at a large health club, Sarah, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is asked how she can contribute as a personal trainer even though she has no formal experience working in the field. What would be the most appropriate response? Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking helped prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor. Sarah mentions her experience as a cashier at a snack bar. She thinks this demonstrates her ability to run a cash register and complete daily cash reports. Sarah mentions her experience training for figure competitions. She thinks that experience means that she can help clients train for their competitions. Sarah discusses her experience as a high school athlete. Because she was a good athlete, she thinks she will be a good personal trainer.
Sarah discusses her previous work experience in a busy day care, where she had to multitask multiple times a day to perform her job duties. She thinks the multitasking helped prepare her for the demands of a busy fitness floor
What is the dysfunction that occurs due to narrowing and rubbing of the soft tissue and bony structures of the shoulder? Rotator cuff tear Dislocation of the shoulder Frozen shoulder Shoulder impingement
Shoulder impingement
Which term refers to a person's education, income, and occupation? Emotional health Behavioral health Socioeconomic status Global state of health
Socioeconomic status
What type of fitness professional has advanced knowledge, training, and experience in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes?
Strength and conditioning coach
What is something that allows a fitness professional to stand out from others in featuring their services?
Unique selling proposition (USP)
Roderick, an NASM-CPT, has submitted his application to be a personal trainer through the website of a large health club company. What will provide the best opportunity to get noticed by the hiring manager? Showing up at the club in workout clothes, explaining that he is an applicant, and asking for a free workout Wearing a suit and tie to the health club to drop off a resume with the hiring manager and complete an application in person Posting workout videos to a social media account and tagging the health club and hiring managers Calling the health club, asking to speak to the hiring manager, and explaining he is perfect for the job
Wearing a suit and tie to the health club to drop off a resume with the hiring manager and complete an application in person
Which of the following best demonstrates an example of exercise? Shoveling snow Walking a dog Weightlifting Yardwork
Weightlifting
Beth is considering opportunities for how to begin her career as a fitness professional. If her primary goal is to earn a stable income by helping clients reach their fitness goals, which of the following would provide the best option? Offering in-home training services Working for a premium health club company Working for a low-cost health club company Creating online coaching programs
Working for a premium health club company
Dan, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, completed what he felt was a very successful interview with the hiring manager at a top fitness studio. What is the best course of action if Dan is interested in moving on to the next phase of the interview process? Calling the manager to ask when the first day of work will be scheduled Sending a text to the manager saying, "Thanks for your time." Writing a handwritten note to thank the hiring manager for the opportunity to interview for the job Posting a video on social media showing him working out at the health club
Writing a handwritten note to thank the hiring manager for the opportunity to interview for the job