NASM, 7th Ed. Practice CPT Exam

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Approximately what percentage of the human body (in male and female adults) is comprised of water?

0.6

Identify the correct number of continuing education units (CEUs) that an NASM Certified Personal Trainer needs to complete in a 2-year cycle to renew the certification.

2

What BMI score is considered overweight?

25 to 29.9

What blood pressure is reflective of stage 1 hypertension?

A reading of 130 to 139 mm Hg systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic

Which of the following conditions would produce nutritional ketosis in the body?

A very low-carbohydrate diet

What is defined as the level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action?

Adherence

Which of the following represents a criterion for terminating an exercise test or exercise bout that involves exertion?

Any indication of chest pain or angina-like symptoms

Which of the following exercises would be most likely to contribute to an acute increase in testosterone levels?

Back squat

Which of the following is true about the biologically active forms of vitamins?

Biologically active forms are most effective for augmenting body levels.

What term is used to describe combined muscle contraction (co-contraction) of the global muscles of the core?

Bracing

What is the correct order of segments for the spine, starting at the top?

Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar

What type of health concern is the leading cause of death in the world today?

Chronic diseases and conditions

Which statement best describes the second stage of the sales process?

Communicating solutions for the customer's needs

What answer best describes the building blocks of proteins?

Essential and nonessential amino acids

Social physique anxiety is more prevalent in which population?

Females

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

HDL (high-density lipoprotein)

Which of the following most closely resembles a SMART goal?

I want to lose 20 pounds over the next 8 months.

A client wants to improve their mile time. Which of the following is an outcome goal?

I want to run a 6-minute mile.

Which of the following is not a purpose of an effective cool-down?

Increase breathing rate

Which of the following should be considered when determining if a client is ready to undertake plyometric training?

Injury history

Which of the following hormones have an anabolic function and have been shown to increase up to 48 hours following resistance training?

Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)

Compared to nonheme iron, heme iron is absorbed how?

More efficiently

What is the name of the specialized cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system?

Neuron

What is the term for the chemical messengers that cross the synapse between the neuron and muscle and assist with nerve transmission?

Neurotransmitters

Which of the following muscle groups work both eccentrically and concentrically in the sagittal plane during a squat?

Quadriceps

Jane is a high school hockey goalie. Which type of SAQ training best relates to the physical skills needed at her position?

Quickness training

What is the resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

RMR is the number of calories that the body uses at rest to function.

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

Resting metabolic rate

What disease is a condition in which fibrous lung tissue results in a decreased ability to expand the lungs?

Restrictive lung disease

Which type of assessment is typically performed first in the assessment flow?

Static posture

The lengthening reaction is often seen with what type of flexibility technique?

Static stretching

If forward head posture is permitted during the drawing-in maneuver, what muscle may be preferentially activated, leading to poor muscle balance throughout the spine?

Sternocleidomastoid

What scientific term is used to describe the concept whereby a loaded eccentric contraction prepares the muscles for a rapid concentric contraction?

Stretch-shortening cycle

Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity to be considered aerobic?

The exercise is intense.

What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?

Whether a person's weight is appropriate for their height

In what training zone are you exercising at a challenging to hard intensity, where continual talking would become challenging?

Zone 2


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