CPT Practice Exam

True

False

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

None of the above

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

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None 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

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

30 to 90 seconds

30 seconds or less

30 to 60 seconds

2 to 5 minutes

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

Easier to develop power and strength

Recruits more muscles

Moves through a full range of motion

All of the above

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

Practice Exam

1. Resistance training machines are best suited for experienced weight lifters.

2. Which of the three planes of motion describe dividing the body into left and right?

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

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

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

6. What are the two primary physiological responses to resistance exercise?

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

8. Quadriceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a leg extension. What is the antagonist muscle?

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

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