CPT Practice Exam

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

An erect body position should be maintained at all times

Always check for a stable base of support

Both A and B

None of the above

Vastus medialis

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Soleus

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

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

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

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.

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

Practice Exam

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

2. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

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

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

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

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

7. Which best describes a split routine?

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

9. 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?

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