CPT Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Why should you use a PAR-Q with your clients in the initial visit?

To see if the client needs to lose weight

To assess a client’s interest in working out

As a pre exercise screening tool to uncover any medical concerns

A PAR-Q is not required prior to working out

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

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

6. Which of the following is true regarding proper weight lifting form?

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

7. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

8. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into top and bottom?

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

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

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

10. What are the main reasons to have a spotter?

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

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