NASM, 7th Ed. Practice CPT Exam
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