FREE NASM Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

All of the head and neck muscles listed below are hyperactive in upper crossed syndrome, with the exception of:

Accepted Answer

Deep cervical flexors

Answer

Upper trapezius

Answer

Levator scapulae

Answer

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 2

Which of the following evaluations is most suitable for an obese person?

Accepted Answer

Rockport walk test

Answer

YMCA 3-minute step test

Answer

1-RM test

Answer

Single-leg squat assessment

Question 3

Which of the terms does not refer to a kinetic chain checkpoint?

Accepted Answer

Core

Answer

Knee

Answer

Shoulders

Answer

Foot

Question 4

What position is the ankle placed in when wearing high heels?

Accepted Answer

A plantarflexed position

Answer

A dorsiflexed position

Answer

A supinated position

Answer

A pronated position

Question 5

What are the two best techniques for a fitness expert to assess a client's alignment and posture?

Accepted Answer

Statically and dynamically

Answer

Seated and standing

Answer

Anteriorly and posteriorly

Answer

Supine and prone

Question 6

If the low back arches during an overhead squat evaluation, which muscles might be underactive?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers

Answer

Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae

Answer

Gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, vastus medialis oblique

Answer

Medial gastrocnemius, gracilis, sartorius

Question 7

Which category exemplifies potential upper crossed syndrome injuries or conditions?

Accepted Answer

Headaches, biceps tendinitis, rotator cuff impingement

Answer

Headaches, posterior tibialis tendonitis, low back pain

Answer

Plantar fasciitis, posterior tibialis tendonitis, patellar tendonitis

Answer

Hamstring complex strain, anterior knee pain, low back pain

Question 8

Which of the subsequent tests can take the place of the single-leg squat test?

Accepted Answer

Single-leg balance assessment

Answer

Stork balance test

Answer

Overhead squat assessment

Answer

Inline lunge assessment

Question 9

Which of the following is not a typical location to measure circumference?

Accepted Answer

Forearm

Answer

Chest

Answer

Calf

Answer

Thigh

Question 10

Where does the measuring tape rest while measuring the waist circumference?

Accepted Answer

At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the iliac crest

Answer

At the widest part of the waist, below the iliac crest

Answer

Directly above the bottom of the rib cage

Answer

Directly below the navel, in line with the top of the iliac crest