CPT Practice Exam

True

False

Easier to develop power and strength

Recruits more muscles

Moves through a full range of motion

All of the above

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

Increases the angle at a joint

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Elevates a body part

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

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Practice Exam

1. You should always keep a current CPR certification when training clients.

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

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

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

5. Which describes the joint movement of the flexor muscles?

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

7. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

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

9. Which one of these is not within your scope of responsibilities?

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