CPT Practice Exam

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

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

Type 1 and Type 2

Type 4 and Type 5

Cells and Organs

Glycogen and Free Fatty Acids

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Pay attention to target muscles for a specific sport or training purpose

Lift heavy no matter what

Push through plateaus

Always overload on your resistance

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

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

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. How much rest time is recommended for power exercises?

2. Which best describes a split routine?

3. Name the two types of muscle fibers.

4. Which of the following benefits are attributed to weight training?

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

6. Training specificity explains what type of training?

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

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

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

10. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?