NASM CPT Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Exam Code/Number: CPT
Exam Name/Title: NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam
Certification Provider: NASM
Corresponding Certification: Personal Trainer

Exam Questions: 230
Updated On: May 30, 2026

Question #51

The trainer's exercise, or program recommendation, should be primarily based on

A. the client's current caloric intake.

B. the client's availability.

C. what the client can afford.

D. the client's goals.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #52

Which of the following is the optimum training intensity for improvements in hypertrophy?

A. 85% to 100%

B. 50% to 70%

C. 75% to 85%

D. 10% to 45%

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #53

Which component carries information as electrical impulses to the muscles, controlling the body's movement?

A. Myofibrils

B. Capillaries

C. Hormones

D. Nerves

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #54

A client insists on taking a break from training to try an extremely low-calorie diet. The trainer should explain to the client that the majority of their weight loss will come from

A. Increasing lean body tissue and loss of fat storage

B. Loss of lean body tissue and water

C. Primarily fat tissue loss while maintaining muscle mass

D. Loss of water and toxins and very little effect on lean muscle mass

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #55

Which of the following is required to maintain certification status?

A. Attend a national conference.

B. Re-take the certification exam.

C. Publish work in peer reviewed journals.

D. Earn 2 CEUs every 2 years.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #56

Cardiorespiratory fitness refers to the

A. Improvement in heart rate that the body is capable of as it increases exercise duration with each session of endurance activity.

B. Level of cardiac functions that are required to sustain blood pressure and blood flow through the arterial components during exercise bouts.

C. Benefits of endurance activities that require the heart to work at maximal capacity in an effort to strengthen cardiac muscle.

D. Outcomes of regular exercise relating to the ability to supply oxygen to skeletal muscle during sustained physical activity.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #57

Which of the following is an appropriate assessment for a senior client who has arthritis in her knees?

A. YMCA 3-minute step test

B. Shark skill test

C. Davies test

D. Rockport walk test

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #58

Which energy source is initially utilized at the beginning of an aerobic activity session?

A. Insulin

B. Glucose

C. Cortisol

D. Protein

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #59

Which of the following are benefits of a proper cool down?

A. Decreases blood flow and enhances contraction

B. Gradual recovery and reduces muscle soreness

C. Complete muscle recovery and repair

D. Increases heart rate and reduces stretch reflex

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #60

Which of the following methods is BEST for lean muscle maintenance and loss of body fat?

A. Circuit training

B. H.I.I.T.

C. Aerobic training

D. 2-day split routine

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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