Practice Exam Part 2: Missed Questions

Question 1

When a potential client says yes to a personal training package, when should the first appointment be scheduled?

Answer 1

Within 48 hours

Question 2

How should the trainer contact a potential client after asking them for their contact information?

Answer 2

Mail a handwritten card within 24 hours

Question 3

All of the following are examples of behavior strategies except:

Answer 3

Positive self-talk

Question 4

What are the SMART goals? (Correctly answered but not familiar with)

Answer 4

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Question 5

When discussing SMART goals, how would the “Attainable” component be described?

Answer 5

It means the goal is challenging but reasonably accessible

Question 6

In order to fulfill the R of the goal-setting SMART acronym, what does an individual need to do?

Answer 6

Make sure the goal can actually be achieved

Question 7

When overtraining occurs, which hormone is typically present in the bloodstream?

Answer 7

Growth hormone

Question 8

Inside the myofibrils of muscle tissue, which two types of contractile myofilaments can be found?

Answer 8

Actin and myosin

Question 9

The sliding filament theory can be best described as:

Answer 9

How thick and thin filaments within the sarcomere move past one another, resulting in shortened muscle and force production

Question 10

When muscle contracts, what happens to the sarcomere?

Answer 10

It shortens

Question 11

Mechanoreceptors are located in all of the following except:

Answer 11

Pacinian corpuscles

Question 12

Motor neurons are also referred to as:

Answer 12

Efferent neurons

Question 13

When doing a waist circumference measurement, where does the measurement tape rest?

Answer 13

At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of iliac crest

Question 14

In pronation distortion syndrome, all of the following are shortened muscles except:

Answer 14

Anterior tibialis

Question 15

In the upper syndrome, which of the following altered joint mechanics is present?

Answer 15

Increased scapular protraction

Question 16

All of the following are skinfold measurements sites used with the Durnin formula except:

Answer 16

Midaxillary

Question 17

What is the recommended body fat percentage range for a 34 year old woman?

Answer 17

20-35%

Question 18

Which of the following assessments is suitable for the single-leg squat assessment?

Answer 18

Single-leg balance assessment

Question 19

Which movement compensation is indicated in an overhead squat assessment?

Answer 19

Knee adduction

Question 20

In regard to working with internal obliques, what is the main muscular role of the transverse abdominis?

Answer 20

To isometrically stabilize the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex

Question 21

Which of the following balance exercises is a balance-stabilization exercise?

Answer 21

Single-leg throw and catch

Question 22

How does balance training develop neuromuscular efficiency?

Answer 22

By stimulating unstable yet controllable environments

Question 23

Which training levels use total body exercise?

Answer 23

Stabilization level, strength level, and power level

Question 24

Which of the following is a balance-stabilization exercise?

Answer 24

Single-leg hip rotation

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a balance-strength exercise?

Answer 25

Multiplanar step-up to balance

Question 26

Which of the following is a common form mistake during the single-leg lift and chop?

Answer 26

The knee of the balance leg not tracking in line with the toes

Question 27

What are two types of balance?

Answer 27

Combination of static and dynamic

Question 28

All of the following are balance-stabilization exercises except:

Answer 28

Single-leg squat

Question 29

Balance is influenced by all of the following factors except:

Answer 29

Weight

Question 30

An individual is considered obese if they have a BMI reading of:

Answer 30

30 or above

Question 31

At what intensity should a pregnant woman exercise during aerobic exercise?

Answer 31

40-50% of peak work capacity

Question 32

How many sets and repetitions should an initial resistance training program prescribe for individuals with high blood pressure?

Answer 32

1-3 sets of 10-20 repetitions

Question 33

How often should an overweight or obese person participate in cardiorespiratory exercise?

Answer 33

At least 5 days per week

Question 34

For effective weight loss, how many calories should an obese client expend per session?

Answer 34

200-300 calories

Question 35

All of the following exercises are appropriate for a pregnant client except:

Answer 35

Ball cobra

Question 36

Which of the following blood pressure measurements is considered hypertensive

Answer 36

146/80

Question 37

How long should an individual with coronary heart disease be asymptomatic before engaging in a resistance training program?

Answer 37

At least three months

Question 38

All of the following movement assessments are recommended for youth training except:

Answer 38

One-repetition strength assessments

Question 39

All of the following are low-impact forms of cardiorespiratory exercise except:

Answer 39

Stair climbing