CPT Practice Exam

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

8 to 15

12 or more

6 or less

1 to 2

Get your clients stronger

Help them lose weight

Provide safe and effective exercise instruction

Motivate and inspire

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

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

Practice Exam

1. Which contraction involves muscle length variations with no change in tension?

2. How often should beginners exercise per week in general?

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

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

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

6. What is your most important role as a personal trainer?

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

8. Free weights can help in developing the smaller synergistic muscles.

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

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