CPT Practice Exam

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

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

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

Tell her to wait a few minutes, then try the exercise again.

Attempt to diagnose what is wrong

Recommend she seek care from a qualified physician

Offer her some medication for the pain

Glucose

Glycogen

Free Fatty Acids

All of the above

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

You should always use a spotter

When lifting for power movements

When your client asks you not to

When you are not in the mood

Extend the wrist

Elevate the wrist

Rotate the wrist

Flex the wrist

Get your clients stronger

Help them lose weight

Provide safe and effective exercise instruction

Motivate and inspire

Practice Exam

1. When deciding exercise volume for a new client, how many sets are recommended for muscle endurance?

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

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

4. Your client is feeling a sharp pain in her knee during exercise. What should you do?

5. What are the three main sources of fuel used by the body for energy?

6. Quadriceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a leg extension. What is the antagonist muscle?

7. Which training principle describes the practice of gradually adding more resistance so there is enough stimulus to grow?

8. When is the only time you shouldn’t use a spotter?

9. Some muscles are named after the function they perform in the body. As an example, forearm muscles are called flexors because they perform this action?

10. What is your most important role as a personal trainer?