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NASM CPT PRACTICE TEST Questions with Complete Solutions Which of the following is the recommended rest interval when performing a circuit for phase 5 resistance training? a: 0 to 30 seconds b:... 31 to 60 seconds c: 1-2 minutes d: 3-5 minutes -Answer- D: 3-5 minutes Which of the following is part of the marketing mix? a:prominence b: public c: place d: professionalism -Answer- C: place When a client practices self-myofascial release, which of the following physiological changes is the goal? a. An increase in joint receptor activity results in an inhibition of muscles around a joint. b. A decrease in neurotransmitter activity results in the contraction of a muscle. c. A decrease in muscle spindle activity results in the contraction of a muscle. d. An increase in Golgi tendon organ activity results in relaxation of a muscle. -Answer- d. An increase in Golgi tendon organ activity results in relaxation of a muscle. Which of the following is the correct repetition range and tempo for the Stabilization, Strength and Power Phases of the OPT model? a. 12-20/Slow, 1-12/ Moderate, 1-10/Explosive b. 12-20/Moderate, 1-10/Explosive, 1-12/Slow c. 1-10/Slow, 12-20/Moderate, 1-12/Explosive d. 1-10/Moderate,12-20/Slow, 1-12/Explosive -Answer- a. 12-20/Slow, 1-12/ Moderate, 1-10/Explosive After completing the Three-Minute Step Test, a 20-year-old male scored in zone 2. What is the correct heart rate range for when he does cardio training? a. 86% to 95% of HR max b. 76% to 85% of HR max c. 65% to 75% of HR max d. 55% to 60% of HR max -Answer- b. 76% to 85% of HR max Which of the following is the innermost layer of muscular connective tissue? Select one: a. Fasciculus b. Endomysium c. Perimysium d. Epimysium -Answer- b. Endomysium All of the following make up the five kinetic chain checkpoints EXCEPT the Select one: a. foot-ankle complex. b. lumbo-pelvic hip complex. c. shoulder complex. d. hand-wrist complex. -Answer- d. hand-wrist complex. Which of the following statements is true concerning client goal setting? Select one: a. Clients who are certain about what they want to accomplish are less likely to successfully make life changes. b. A long-term goal keeps the client motivated for a longer period of time. c. Setting achievable goals at the lower end of a client's ability will build more confidence when accomplished. d. Goals should be consistent with a client's own ideals and ambitions. -Answer- d. Goals should be consistent with a client's own ideals and ambitions. Dehydration affects the body by increasing: Select one: a. blood volume. b. performance. c. heart rate. d. sweat rate. -Answer- c. heart rate. Which of the following should a trainer consider when designing a resistance training program for seniors? Select one: a. Progression should be from seated machines to standing exercises, 8 to 10 exercises. b. Phase 1 of the OPT model should be used for 4 weeks before moving to Phases 2 through 5. c. Phase 5 of the OPT model is contraindicated for senior clients due to increased safety considerations. d. Training frequencies should start at 4 to 5 times per week. -Answer- a. Progression should be from seated machines to standing exercises, 8 to 10 exercises. When manually monitoring a client's pulse, the trainer counts 17 beats in 6 seconds. Which of the following is the client's heart rate? Select one: a. 85 b. 104 c. 117 d. 170 -Answer- d. 170 Personal trainers have a maximum of how many seconds to make a good first impression? Select one: a. 10 seconds b. 15 seconds c. 20 seconds d. 30 seconds -Answer- c. 20 seconds Which of the following terms refers to the elevation of the body's metabolism after exercise? Select one: a. RER b. EPOC c. HRR d. RPE -Answer- b. EPOC Which of the following is most useful for assessing an athlete's lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control? Select one: a. Shark skill test b. Davies test c. Rockport walk test d. Overhead squat assessment -Answer- a. Shark skill test [Show More]

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