CPT Practice Exam

Begin with heavy weights and a lower number of reps

Pair four or more exercises together

Pair two exercises together

Major muscle groups are split into different days or workouts

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

True

False

Begin training but at a low intensity.

Talk with a doctor and seek approval for exercise.

Train at a high intensity.

Begin more physical assessments.

An erect body position should be maintained at all times

Always check for a stable base of support

Both A and B

None of the above

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. Which best describes a split routine?

2. Which of the following muscles is not part of the quad muscles?

3. How many days per week should you recommend exercise for an experienced lifter?

4. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

5. What are the two primary physiological responses to resistance exercise?

6. Resistance training machines are best suited for experienced weight lifters.

7. When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers “yes” to a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by exercise. What should you recommend?

8. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

9. What is a supinated grip?

10. Why does the American Diabetes Association recommend aerobic and strength training for managing diabetes?