CPT Practice Exam

True

False

Triceps

Gluteus medius

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

200 muscles

500 muscles

700 muscles

Over 1,000

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

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

Increases the angle at a joint

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Elevates a body part

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

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. If the hip adductor is the prime mover in an exercise, what is the antagonist?

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

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

5. Why does the American Diabetes Association recommend aerobic and strength training for managing diabetes?

6. Which best describes a split routine?

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

8. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

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

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