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Welcome to your NCSF CPT Practice Test. This test is designed to prepare you mentally for the NCSF CPT Exam. In this part of NCSF CPT Practice Test you will have 40 questions to answer. Here are the Ten (10) Sections of NCSF CPT Exam:

1. Functional Anatomy

2. Exercise Physiology

3. Health and Physical Fitness

4. Screening and Evaluation

5. Nutrition

6. Weight Management

7. Exercise Programming

8. Training Instruction

9. Considerations for Special Populations

10. Professionalism and Risk Management

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Heavy resistance training is known to release a higher concentration of what anabolic hormone?

A. Glucagon

B. Estradiol

C. Testosterone

D. Testosterone

None

1 out of 40

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What is the rotator cuff's role?

A. Externally rotate the shoulder

B. Stabilize the shoulder

C. Internally rotate the shoulder

D. All the above

None

2 out of 40

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Which term describes muscle discomfort that occurs 24 hours post exercise?

A. Muscle strain

B. Muscle tears

C. Cellular ischemia

D. Delayed onset muscle soreness

None

3 out of 40

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Muscles lengthen in which contraction type?

A. Eccentric

B. Concentric

C. Isometric

D. Static

None

4 out of 40

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Which body system controls the muscle adaptations for strength?

A. Metabolic system

B. Cardiovascular system

C. Endocrine system

D. Nervous system

None

5 out of 40

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Which adaptation takes 5-7 weeks to occur?

A. Improvements in VO2max

B. Reduction of fat mass

C. Nervous system improvements

D. Improvements in lean mass

None

6 out of 40

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Which of these tissues increases joint susceptibility for injury when stretched?

A. Muscle fibers

B. Muscle fascia

C. Tendons

D. Ligaments

None

7 out of 40

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Which recommendation is likely to directly reduce a risk for heart disease?

A. Reducing chronic psychological stress

B. Increasing water intake

C. Cutting carbohydrate intake

D. Adding flexibility training

None

8 out of 40

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Which positive change can be expected from an aerobic exercise intervention on a chronic scale for a hypertensive client?

A. A reduction of blood pressure by 10 points

B. A reduction of blood pressure by 25 points

C. A reduction of blood pressure by 15 points

D. A reduction of blood pressure by 20 points

None

9 out of 40

10.

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The Hammer Curl is programmed to activate which muscle to a greater degree compared to the regular dumbbell curl?

A. Triceps

B. Deltoid

C. Forearms

D. Trapezius

None

10 out of 40

11.

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During postural assessments, the thoracic spine will have this…

A. Scoliotic curve

B. Lordotic curve

C. Kyphotic curve

D. External curve

None

11 out of 40

12.

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Which one will not over predict the body fat of a weightlifter?

A. BMI

B. Girth measurements

C. Height weight tables

D. Skinfold measurements

None

12 out of 40

13.

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What is systolic blood pressure?

A. The muscle's blood pressure

B. The blood pressure measured in veins

C. The blood pressure reading when the heart is at rest

D. The blood pressure reading when the heart contracts

None

13 out of 40

14.

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Which one identifies the correct body fat classification for morbid obesity?

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A. Males - 35%; Females - 45%

B. Males - 20%; Females - 30%

C. Males - 30%; Females - 40%

D. Males - 25%; Females - 35%

None

14 out of 40

15.

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What should you do if a client had recent surgery, but wishes to train during rehab?

A. Perform the exercise in a pool to prevent weight bearing

B. Get the activities from their physical therapist to incorporate into the training

C. Just perform cardiovascular exercise with the lower limbs and resistance train the upper body

D. Get medical clearance and recommendations from his physician

None

15 out of 40

16.

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Which percentage of the diet should come from proteins?

A. 50%

B. 5-8%

C. 10-15%

D. 20-30%

None

16 out of 40

17.

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What muscle is being a prime mover in the front squat?

A. Hamstrings

B. Glutes

C. Quadriceps

D. Low back

None

17 out of 40

18.

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Which supplement is used for increasing the capacity of the body to produce max force?

A. Creatine monohydrate

B. Nitric oxide

C. Glutamine

D. Branch-chain amino acids

None

18 out of 40

19.

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Which one of these is associated with fluid balance and body hydration?

A. Essential amino acids

B. Free radicals

C. Electrolytes

D. Antioxidants

None

19 out of 40

20.

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Around how many calories are needed to burn one kg of fat?

A. 3500

B. 5500

C. 6600

D. 7700

None

20 out of 40

21.

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What should be the limit for dietary saturated fats?

A. 1 g/kg of body weight

B. 15 grams/day

C. <50% of total fat consumed

D. 10% of total calories consumed

None

21 out of 40

22.

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Consumption of which of these before exercise reduces the protein catabolism?

A. Creatine

B. Water

C. Carbohydrates

D. Caffeine

None

22 out of 40

23.

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Which muscles are likely to be trained by the deadlift?

A. Anterior deltoid

B. Posterior deltoid

C. Lower back

D. Chest

None

23 out of 40

24.

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How many reps need to be done for maximization of muscle growth?

A. >20

B. 1-6

C. 8-12

D. 15-20

None

24 out of 40

25.

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Which system of training uses a heavy conditioning exercise followed by a light-fast exercise?

A. Contrast training

B. Superset

C. Drop set

D. Complex set

None

25 out of 40

26.

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What is the max intensity that can be performed for 8 repetitions?

A. 85%

B. 70%

C. 75%

D. 80%

None

26 out of 40

27.

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What is dynamically stretched in a side lunge?

A. Quadriceps

B. Hip adductors

C. Hamstrings

D. Hip abductors

None

27 out of 40

28.

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How many calories does the body use per liter of consumed oxygen?

A. 100 calories

B. 5 calories

C. 1 calorie

D. 50 calories

None

28 out of 40

29.

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Your physically-active client wants to add muscle mass as their primary goal. You explain that when focusing on hypertrophy training, they should anticipate seeing increases in lean mass after ______.

A. 4-5 weeks

B. 1 week

C. 2-3 weeks

D. 8-10 weeks

None

29 out of 40

30.

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What degree of shoulder abduction is needed to properly train the posterior deltoids?

A. 60

B. 45

C. 75

D. 90

None

30 out of 40

31.

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Which of these is a closed chain exercise which happens around a distally-fixed point?

A. Push-up

B. Hanging leg raise

C. Pull-up

D. All the above

None

31 out of 40

32.

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Which should be selected when seeking to increase dynamic range of motion of the hip flexors during resistance-based exercise?

A. Narrow stance

B. Broad-width stance

C. Neutral stance

D. Split stance

None

32 out of 40

33.

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Which of these is a proper rest interval for 2 sets of power cleans done at 85% one rep max?

A. >120 seconds

B. 5-15 seconds

C. 30-60 seconds

D. 75-90 seconds

None

33 out of 40

34.

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In terms of strength training design and the principle of progression, how much should the total load be increased each week when expressed as a percentage?

A. 15-20%

B. 2-5%

C. 7-9%

D. 10-12%

None

34 out of 40

35.

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Which of these would be the greater choice for upper body power improvement?

A. Alternating dumbbell press superset with dips

B. Squat jumps superset with push-ups

C. Lunge to press with a dumbbell

D. Incline medicine ball passes

None

35 out of 40

36.

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Which one is considered a contraindicated exercise due to potential risks for injury?

A. Cable upright row

B. Decline chest flys

C. Lat pull down behind the head

D. Push-ups on a medicine ball

None

36 out of 40

37.

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Where should clients be spotted in the back squat?

A. Bar

B. Sides of the waist

C. Lateral aspect of the rib cage

D. Low back and chest

None

37 out of 40

38.

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Which of these is the largest concern for children during exercise?

A. Growth plate damage

B. Turning them off to exercise

C. Sudden death

D. Overheating

None

38 out of 40

39.

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A new client is a 66-year-old female who is concerned about her bone health. What should be included in her program to address her concerns?

A. Resistance and power training using all major muscle groups

B. Aerobic activities to minimize the risk of fractures and related injuries

C. Circuits of non-impact aerobic exercises mixed with passive stretching

D. Flexibility training to balance out connective tissues

None

39 out of 40

40.

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Which course of action is best for someone who might not reach the initial measure on the sit-and-reach test to identify an actual score?

A. Recommend the client see a physical therapist to address any soft tissue issues

B. Document the individual as inflexible and ensure the program addresses the issue

C. Stretch the client's hamstrings and low back before a second attempt

D. Recommend the client see a chiropractor to evaluate their back

None

40 out of 40

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