CPT Practice Exam

True

False

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

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.

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

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

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Practice Exam

1. The frontal plane explains the division of the body between front and back.

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

7. What is a supinated grip?

8. How many repetitions are usually recommended for building muscular endurance?

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

10. Biceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a bicep curl. What is the antagonist muscle?