Practice Test 4

Question 1

What is the most effective way to learn more about a large health club company before an interview with a hiring manager?

Answer 1

Reviewing the company website and social media channels to learn about all the programs and services offered

Question 2

Which of the following muscles is primarily targeted when performing a biceps curl exercise with the thumb up?

Answer 2

Brachioradialis

Question 3

Which disease is caused by specific medical conditions or medications, including alcohol abuse, smoking, specific diseases, or particular medications, that disrupt normal bone reformation?

Answer 3

Type 2 (secondary) osteoporosis

Question 4

You are working with an intermediate client on SAQ drills. From the choices provided, what would be the best choice for drills per session?

Answer 4

6 to 8 drills

Question 5

Which of the following statements pertaining to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is incorrect?

Answer 5

The correct answer is: Measuring intensity by one’s “effort” (a subjective measure) is an accurate measure of intensity.

Question 6

What type of resistance training exercise best describes a kettlebell bottoms-up movement?

Answer 6

Stabilization-focused exercise

Question 7

What is an appropriate tempo for Phase 1 of the OPT model?

Answer 7

4-2-1-1

Question 8

In what training zone would you be exercising at a vigorous to very hard intensity, where talking is limited to infrequent, short phrases?

Answer 8

Zone 3

Question 9

Which of the following does not meet the criteria for exercise or activity to be considered aerobic?

Answer 9

The exercise is intense.

Question 10

What is the concept used to describe the action of muscles that have the ability to contract automatically in anticipation of movement?

Answer 10

Feed-forward

Question 11

With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of sets of each drill for young athletes to perform?

Answer 11

1 to 4 sets

Question 12

Which subsystem is responsible for providing both frontal plane mobility and stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex?

Answer 12

Lateral subsystem

Question 13

Which of the following is considered an open-chain exercise?

Answer 13

Bench press

Question 14

Mobility is a combination of which two musculoskeletal components?

Answer 14

Flexibility and joint ROM

Question 15

Performing a biceps curl with a dumbbell in the hand is an example of which type of lever?

Answer 15

Third class

Question 16

What scientific term is used to describe the concept whereby a loaded eccentric contraction prepares the muscles for a rapid concentric contraction?

Answer 16

Stretch-shortening cycle

Question 17

Core and balance exercises are a component of which part of an OPT workout?

Answer 17

Activation

Question 18

You have a youth client. What training frequency is most recommended for a young athlete performing SAQ?

Answer 18

1 to 3 times per week

Question 19

What type of muscle contraction occurs between landing and jumping during plyometric training?

Answer 19

Isometric

Question 20

Mac, an NASM-CPT, has been working as a personal trainer at a health club for almost 3 years. He has consistently received positive job evaluations, making him eligible for a promotion. What opportunity would be the most appropriate to pursue, given his experience?

Answer 20

Fitness manager