CPT Practice Exam

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

True

False

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

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

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

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

Practice Exam

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

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

3. Exercise volume refers to the amount of intensity a client has.

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

5. 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?

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

7. Training specificity explains what type of training?

8. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

9. Which of the following is true regarding proper weight lifting form?

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