NFPT Exam: Part 2

Question 1

What organelle is responsible for energy production?
A. Golgi complex.
B. Mitochondria
C. Nucleus
D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 1

B. Mitochondria

Question 2

When would the trainer implement a new program?
A. During the consultation and assessment.
B. After a review of intake, goals, and type of program.
C. On the advice of another trainer.
D. On a weekly basis.

Answer 2

B. After a review of intake, goals, and type of program.

Question 3

What is the unit used to measure blood pressure?
A. Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
B. Foot pounds (ft/Ibs)
C. Pounds per square inch (psi)
D. Newtons per second (N/s)

Answer 3

A. Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

Question 4

What should a trainer suggest to a client who can only weight train one day a week to
ensure weight loss results?
A. Suggest the client increases water intake.
B. Encourage the client to read fitness magazines.
C. The trainer should not suggest anything to the client outside of the training session.
D. Recommend an additional 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least twice a
week.

Answer 4

D. Recommend an additional 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least twice a
week.

Question 5

What should the client do if they experience a contraindication while exercising?
A. Stop exercising.
B. Change exercise.
C. Reduce intensity.
D. Continue exercising.

Answer 5

A. Stop exercising.

Question 6

Why is it important to ensure that the client can easily converse with the trainer while
performing aerobics?
A. To see if the intensity is too great.
B. To pass the time quicker.
C. To get to know the client.
D. To put the client at ease.

Answer 6

A. To see if the intensity is too great.

Question 7

What is the first thing the certified personal trainer should do if a client is no longer
getting results?
A. Add more sets to each movement.
B. Increase protein intake.
C. Increase total calories.
D. Reevaluate.

Answer 7

D. Reevaluate.

Question 8

The MOST accurate time to obtain resting heart rate is when?
A. After exercising.
B. After eating.
C. Before rising from bed.
D. Before going to bed.

Answer 8

C. Before rising from bed.

Question 9

Recommending long-term, low-level activity, activity prior to eating in the morning, the
use of low intensity exercise, and eating more, smaller meals throughout the day all
contribute to what?
A. An aerobic effect.
B. Fat loss.
C. Muscle tissue increase.
D. Excessive weight gain.

Answer 9

B. Fat loss.

Question 10

Intense weight training on a full stomach can result to what?
A. An increase in overall strength.
B. Muscle catabolism.
C. Nausea.
D. Fat loss.

Answer 10

C. Nausea.

Question 11

If the client experiences pain, dizziness, irregular pulse, and excessive sweating while
training, the trainer should do what?
A. Refer the client to the appropriate healthcare professional.
B. Advise the client to lower the intensity of the exercise.
C. Advise the client to increase the intensity of the exercise.
D. Have the client stop then resume again once symptoms have passed.

Answer 11

D. Have the client stop then resume again once symptoms have passed.

Question 12

Documents that need to be obtained prior to starting an exercise program do NOT
include a what?
A. Waiver of liability.
B. Release and hold harmless agreement.
C. Diet profile.
D. Certified personal trainer and client contract.

Answer 12

C. Diet profile.

Question 13

Which of the following is commonly known as the prime mover in a concentric muscle
contraction?
A. Antagonist
B. Agonist.
C. Synergist.
D. Stabilizer.

Answer 13

B. Agonist.

Question 14

If resistance is applied, when is the muscle tissue MOST vulnerable to injury?
A. While the tissue is in a fully contracted state.
B. When the tissue is in a relaxed state.
C. When the tissue is elongated.
D. During mid range contraction.

Answer 14

A. While the tissue is in a fully contracted state.

Question 15

When instructing a client who appears to be confused about performing an exercise, the
trainer should do what?
A. Raise their voice as they offer more instruction.
B. Change the number of repetitions and sets.
C. Change the weight because it is apparently too heavy.
D. Offer demonstration and more explanation.

Answer 15

D. Offer demonstration and more explanation.

Question 16

Showing the client alternative exercises that result in the same effect will do what?
A. Slow progress due to boredom.
B. Increase adherence through variation.
C. Decrease skills and ability.
D. Increase downtime during a workout.

Answer 16

B. Increase adherence through variation.

Question 17

If a client becomes obviously embarrassed during a discussion about their fitness
history, the trainer should do what?
A. Acknowledge the embarrassment and encourage honesty.
B. Become embarrassed with them.
C. Ignore the embarrassment and continue the discussion,
D. Postpone the discussion for a later time.

Answer 17

D. Postpone the discussion for a later time.

Question 18

What is the Valsalva maneuver?
A. Forced exhalation against a closed glottis.
B. Excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from blood.
C. An exercise that impairs or decreases tactile sensibility.
D. An exercise that causes overexertion or over strain.

Answer 18

A. Forced exhalation against a closed glottis.

Question 19

The BEST fluid replacement during exercise is what?
A. Coffee.
B. Energy drink.
C. Water.
D. Protein shake.

Answer 19

C. Water.

Question 20

Which fiber type has the greatest number of mitochondrial elements?
A. White slow twitch fiber.
B. White fast twitch fiber.
C. Red fast twitch fiber.
D. Red slow twitch fiber.

Answer 20

D. Red slow twitch fiber.