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Personal Trainer Practice Tests

Take this free practice test to see how prepared you are for a personal trainer certification exam. There are a number of organizations that provide a certifying credential for personal trainers. All of them require the passing of an exam to obtain certification.

For other resources, check out our free ACE Personal Trainer practice exam or our free NSCA Certified Personal Tainer practice exam.

To prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer exam, use our ACE Personal Trainer Practice Exam Kit with 750 questions with answers fully explained.

If you need to prepare for the NSCA-CPT exam, check out our NSCA-CPT Practice Exam Kit.

ACE Personal Trainer Exam 

1 When checking a client's heart rate, what is a commonly palpated site?
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The pulse can only be felt on arteries, and the most common sites are the carotid artery in the neck and the radial artery on the thumb side of the inside of the wrist.

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2 What are the correct units of measurement for calculating body mass index (BMI)?
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BMI is a ratio of weight to height, or weight/height. You must make sure to first convert height to meters and weight to kilograms.
3 You decide to run some assessments to test a client's mobility. Which of the following tests would be most appropriate?
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Each of the tests mentioned are assessments tools. However, only one of them (Thoracic spine mobility screen) is known to assess a client's mobility.
4 Jenna has not participated in an exercise program for 2 years. She wants to get back into a resistance training routine to gain strength and reduce her body fat percentage. How many times should you suggest she perform resistance training per week?
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A person who is not currently training or is just beginning should start out exercising between 2 and 3 times per week.

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5 Which of the following mind-body exercise programs is based on the idea that there is a core set of postural muscles that help to keep the body balanced and are essential to providing good support to the spine? This method is divided into two modalities, floor/mat work and work on a reformer.
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Pilates is a method of mind-body conditioning that combines stretching and strengthening exercises. The principle goal is to achieve efficient functional movement and improved performance.

NSCA-CPT Exam 

6 When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles are suspected to be tight?
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Generally, the muscles supporting the occurring action, or the shortened muscles, are tight. When an anterior pelvic tilt occurs it is usually the result of shortened, tight hip flexors and/or erector spinae, causing lordosis in the lumbar spine.

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7 Which of the following is an example of a summative evaluation?
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An informal observation is considered a summative evaluation of the client.
8 Which of the following are utilized for anaerobic energy production?
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Glycogen and creatine phosphate are the main substrates utilized for anaerobic energy production.
9 Which of the following exercise sets represent a correct recommendation for an individual with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, following the guideline of "contraindicated, indicated"?
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Full range leg extensions are contraindicated for individuals who have undergone ACL reconstruction, where step-ups are recommended, along with stiff-leg deadlifts, leg curls and ¾ squats.

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10 What represents proper form for an abdominal crunch on a stability ball?
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The individual should be lying supine (with back on the ball) with their feet on the floor, hips on the ball and head resting in their hands.
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How should I study for the NSCA-CPT exam?

Practice tests and flash cards are an effective way to study for the NSCA personal trainer exam.  They help you learn the subject matter and practice your test taking skills.  The NSCA-CPT is taken on a computer, so practicing with online practice tests can boost your chance of success.

What is on the NSCA CPT exam?
 

To earn your CPT credential in personal training through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), you will have to take an exam. The NSCA Certified Personal Trainer exam is comprised of 155 multiple-choice questions based on four subject areas. These subject areas are as follows:

1. Client Consultation and Assessment:

  • Initial Interview
  • Medical History and Health Appraisal
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Basic Wellness Review

 
2. Program Planning:

  • Program Design
  • Special Populations

 
3. Program Execution:

  • Execution Instructions
  • Evaluation Exercise Technique
  • Training Adaptations
 

4. Safety, Emergency Procedures and Legal Issues

  • Safety Procedures
  • Emergency Response
  • Professional, Legal and Ethical Responsibility



 

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