Question 1

Which components of an electrocardiogram represent the electrical stimulus as it passes through the atrial and ventricular myocardium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Q and T waves
B)  P and Q waves
C)  QRS complex and T wave
D)  QRS complex and P wave D

Question 2

Which form of business for a personal trainer provides some protection from personal liability for business expenses and possible litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporation
B)  Sole proprietorship
C)  Partnership
D)  Independent contractor A

Question 3

What relays information to the central nervous system about changes in the body and limbs' positions due to muscular motions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proprioceptors
B)  Nerve cells
C)  Muscle spindles
D)  Motor endplates A

Question 4

What value below indicates an acceptable and healthy level for total cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  200-499 mg/dL
B)  200-239 mg/dL
C)  Under 200 mg/dL
D)  Under 150 mg/dL

Question 5

What statement regarding a first aid kit is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The kit should be reviewed monthly in order to ascertain completeness and compliance with the list of contents.
B)  Kits may be kept behind the counter where a staff member is always available to produce it if necessary.
C)  CDC and OSHA guidelines are only recommendation for disease prevention.
D)  A facility needs to have one complete and fully stocked kit available at a central location.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a contract likely to be used by a personal trainer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Releases
B)  Waivers
C)  Informed consent
D)  Description of classes

Question 7

What is the term for the oxygen uptake that is maintained to restore the body to pre-exercise condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxygen debt
B)  Oxygen deficit
C)  Oxygen consumption
D)  Oxygen elevation

Question 8

What is it called when the body experiences a relaxing effect due to a cascade of certain events catalyzed by exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thermodynamic effect
B)  Thermogenic effect
C)  Calming effect
D)  Tryptophan effect

Question 9

What is the result of a slow overstride in running?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater speed
B)  Less speed
C)  More impact
D)  Less impact

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding hydration during exercise is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise can blunt the thirst mechanism.
B)  Water makes the quickest transition from the digestive tract into tissues, as compared to energy and electrolyte drinks.
C)  The most important time to hydrate is just prior to commencing exercise.
D)  Adequate hydration helps reduce the body core temperature, heart rate and level of perceived exertion.

Question 11

What could be the result of poor positioning on the stationary bike wherein the hips rock and the extended leg locks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knee and back pain
B)  Strained muscles in the thigh area
C)  Hyperextension of the foot (plantar flexion) 
D)  Overuse injury

Question 12

In a non-linear periodization program, what training variables are altered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intensity and volume
B)  Intensity
C)  Volume
D)  Duration

Question 13

Which exercise would not be appropriate to help reduce the weight-bearing stress of exercise on an obese client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiking
B)  Water aerobics
C)  Step aerobics
D)  Deep water running

Question 14

Which of the following indicates that a diabetic client should stop exercising and should not resume workouts without a doctor's release?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood glucose under 250 mg/dL
B)  Blood glucose over 250 mg/dL and ketones in urine
C)  Mild kidney disease
D)  Any signs of peripheral neuropathy

Question 15

What part within the muscle fiber stores glycogen and myoglobin and is made up of lipids, enzymes and various types of cellular organelles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarcolemma
B)  Sarcoplasm
C)  Transverse tubules
D)  Myofibrils

Question 16

Which organ system is responsible for transport of nutrients, removal of waste and overall environmental maintenance to support the body's function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine
B)  Cardiovascular
C)  Respiratory
D)  Reproductive

Question 17

Which of the following is not true about lactic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the end-product of fast glycolysis during reduced oxygen availability.
B)  It causes an artificial sense of energy in muscles during exercise.
C)  It is converted to lactate in the blood and muscles.
D)  Its conversion to lactate and subsequent clearing out of the blood by oxidation is an indication of ability to recover.

Question 18

Which of the following is not advisable for effective goal setting with a fitness client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals need to be rigid and fixed in order to be able to effectively measure their success.
B)  Check to see if the client feels like the goals are successfully being met.
C)  Prioritize the client's goals by choosing three to focus on first.
D)  Determine what short-term steps are necessary to accomplish long-term goals.

Question 19

What is one way to test a client's strength and repetition maximum using body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repetition maximum
B)  Load
C)  Goal repetition
D)  Trial load

Question 20

What is the Karvonen formula used to calculate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart rate reserve based on age-predicted max heart rate
B)  Heart rate reserve based on resting heart rate
C)  Heart rate reserve based on resting heart rate and age-predicted max heart rate
D)  Heart rate reserve based on age-predicted max heart rate and target heart rate

Exam 1: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)