FREE NASM MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which phases should be used in a training plan for a client who wants to lose body fat but not gain lean mass?

Accepted Answer

Phases 1 and 2

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Phases 1, 2, and 3

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Phases 1 and 3

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None of the above

Question 2

How many calories does protein provide per gram?

Accepted Answer

4 calories per gram

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6 calories per gram

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10 calories per gram

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8 calories per gram

Question 3

Which cognitive-behavioral approach is used when a fitness professional encourages a new fitness participant to walk in the woods or in a park where the environment is pleasing?

Accepted Answer

Disassociation

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Association

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Self-monitoring

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Social support

Question 4

Exercise science covers a broad range of the following topics except?

Accepted Answer

Scientology

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Athletic performance

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Physical activity

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Exercise

Question 5

When prescribing an exercise program, it must be appropriate for your client's current fitness level and achieve a balance of _____________ and ______________.

Accepted Answer

goals and needs

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risks and needs

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strength and flexibility

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none of the above

Question 6

Muscle length and joint angle have changed. What is the nature of this contraction?

Accepted Answer

Isotonic contraction

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Isometric contraction

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Eccentric movement

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None of the above

Question 7

Flexibility can also reduce the occurrences of:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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joint dysfunction

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overuse injuries

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muscle imbalances

Question 8

Stretching should be incorporated into a daily workout routine. Techniques of flexibility can be used in the following situations:

Accepted Answer

warm-up and cool down

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warm-up only

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in between repetitions

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cool down only

Question 9

BV is a protein quality metric that measures how well a protein meets the body's essential amino acid requirements. The letters BV stand for:

Accepted Answer

biologic value

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body value

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bovine

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none of the above

Question 10

Different cardiac training zones are used in the programming method known as stage training. What number of stages does it have?

Accepted Answer

three

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two

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four

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five