2025 Edition

NSCA-CPT Certification Test

This free NSCA Certified Personal Trainer certification practice exam will show you the type of questions that appear on the actual certification exam.

The NSCA Certified Personal Trainer exam is comprised of 140 multiple-choice questions based on four subject areas. These subject areas are as follows:

Client Consultation and Assessment
Program Planning
Techniques of Exercise
Safety, Emergency Procedures and Legal Issues

To prepare for the NSCA-CPT exam, use our NSCA-CPT Practice Exam Kit with 300 questions and fully explained answers. It was written by Christy Hamilton, a certified personal trainer and health and fitness writer, holding certifications as an NSCA Certi

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Client Consultation and Assessments

1.	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is s condition that affects mainly which system?
		a. Musculoskeletal
		b. Integumentary
		c. Cardiovascular
		d. Respiratory
COPD is a common respiratory problem, affecting the lungs and an individual's oxygen carrying capacity. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

2.	Which of the following comes first in the initial interview?
		a. Implement and complete health history forms
		b. Assess and interpret results
		c. Obtain medical clearance
		d. Conduct interview
Conducting the interview is the absolute first step in the initial interview process. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

3.	Tight hip adductors and weak gluteus medius muscles can lead to which compensation?
		a. Knees moving inward
		b. Excessive arching of the lumbar spine
		c. Lateral torso shifts to one side
		d. Lack of foot stability
The muscles that oppose the inward movement of the knees are weak and the muscles that generate it are tight, therefore causing the movement to occur. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

Program Planning

4.	Which of the following is an aerobic process through which ATP is replenished?
		a. Fast glycolysis
		b. Slow glycolysis
		c. Phosphagen system
		d. Oxidative system
The oxidative system requires oxygen and therefore is aerobic. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

5.	Which of the following is an example of a possible adaptation to tendons and ligaments based on resistance training?
		a. Decreased cocontraction
		b. Increase in protein synthesis
		c. Greater number of actin and myosin filaments
		d. Increase in collagen production
Resistance training has been linked to increased collagen production as well as turnover in tendons. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

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6.	Muscular Power takes what two performance factors into account?
		a. Force and Velocity
		b. Agility and Force
		c. Strength and Force
		d. Work and Distance
Power = Force x Velocity, or Work/Time. It takes into account how quickly and forcefully a person can perform an activity. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

Techniques of Exercise

7.	What type of flexibility training induces a passive stretch that does not activate the stretch reflex within the muscle?
		a. Ballistic stretching
		b. Static stretching
		c. Dynamic stretching
		d. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Static stretching is passive in that there is no active pressure placed on the joint (pushing with your hand), and static stretching is so slow and gentle for the purpose of avoiding activation of the stretch reflex. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

8.	Which of the following is an example of a dynamic flexibility exercise? i) Arm circle ii) Modified push-up iii) Neck flexion for 30 seconds iv) Lunge walk
		a. i & ii
		b. iii only
		c. i & iv
		d. i, ii & iv
Circling the arms and walking lunges are both examples of dynamic stretches in that they both move the joint through its full range of motion. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

9.	Which of the following resistance training exercises target(s) the chest? i) Bent over row ii) Dumbbell lateral raise iii) Flat dumbbell fly iv) Flat barbell bench press
		a. i and iv
		b. iv only
		c. iii and iv
		d. ii, iii and iv
The flat dumbbell fly and the flat barbell bench press both target the chest. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

Safety, Emergency Procedures and Legal Issues

10.	What questions should you ask a victim of a fall who is conscious?
		a. Medical history
		b. Spouse's name and phone number
		c. If they would like you to call someone to pick them up
		d. Their age and weight
A person's medical history is pertinent and logical information to ascertain in a medical emergency. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

11.	All resistance training machines should be spaced at least _______ apart.
		a. 1 foot
		b. 2 feet
		c. 3 feet
		d. 4 feet
Resistance training machines and equipment should be spaced at least 2 feet apart, preferably 3. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

12.	Which of the following fitness facility structures should be inspected and cleaned daily?
		a. Walls
		b. Ceiling
		c. Floor
		d. Windows
The floors should be inspected and cleaned daily to prevent hazards. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

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