NASM-CPT CPT MCQ 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which energy system is the primary source for a maximal effort lasting about 10 seconds?
- ATP-PC (phosphagen) system (Correct answer)
- Glycolytic system
- Oxidative system
- Krebs cycle only
Correct answer: ATP-PC (phosphagen) system
The ATP-PC system fuels short, high-intensity efforts of roughly 10 seconds.
Question 2: The Davis's law refers to how which tissue adapts along lines of stress?
- Soft tissue (fascia) (Correct answer)
- Bone
- Cardiac muscle
- Nervous tissue
Correct answer: Soft tissue (fascia)
Davis's law states that soft tissue models along lines of stress, whereas Wolff's law applies to bone.
Question 3: In a pushing assessment, if the low back arches, which muscle is likely underactive?
- Intrinsic core stabilizers (Correct answer)
- Latissimus dorsi
- Pectoralis major
- Gastrocnemius
Correct answer: Intrinsic core stabilizers
Low-back arching during pushing suggests underactive intrinsic core stabilizers failing to maintain neutral spine.
Question 4: What is the target heart rate zone for Stage 1 cardio in NASM's cardiorespiratory training?
- 65–75% of maximal heart rate (Correct answer)
- 76–85% of max HR
- 86–95% of max HR
- Above 95% of max HR
Correct answer: 65–75% of maximal heart rate
Stage 1 aims for 65–75% of maximal heart rate to build an aerobic base.
Question 5: Which plane of motion divides the body into top and bottom halves?
- Transverse plane (Correct answer)
- Sagittal plane
- Frontal plane
- Coronal plane
Correct answer: Transverse plane
The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions and involves rotational movement.
Question 6: Autogenic inhibition is used during which flexibility technique?
- Static stretching (Correct answer)
- Ballistic stretching
- Active-isolated stretching
- Dynamic stretching
Correct answer: Static stretching
Static stretching uses autogenic inhibition, where prolonged tension triggers the Golgi tendon organ to relax the muscle.
Question 7: The SAID principle stands for which concept?
- Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (Correct answer)
- Strength And Interval Development
- Systematic Aerobic Interval Design
- Stability And Isolated Drills
Correct answer: Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands
SAID means the body adapts specifically to the type of demand placed upon it.
NASM-CPT CPT MCQ 3
Which energy system is the primary source for a maximal effort lasting about 10 seconds?