CPT Practice Exam

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Moves the body toward the midline

Increases the angle at a joint

Easier to develop power and strength

Recruits more muscles

Moves through a full range of motion

All of the above

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

True

False

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

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

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Training progression

Training specificity

Training overload

Diminishing returns

Practice Exam

1. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?

2. Popular reasons why free weights are better than machines include:

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

4. How many muscles are in your body (roughly)?

5. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

6. Free weights can help in developing the smaller synergistic muscles.

7. How often should beginners exercise per week in general?

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

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

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