NASM MCQ 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During the OPT model, which phase is dedicated to maximal force production?
- Stabilization Endurance
- Maximal Strength (Correct answer)
- Strength Endurance
- Power
Correct answer: Maximal Strength
Phase 4, Maximal Strength, focuses on high loads to develop peak force.
Question 2: What is the primary action of the gluteus maximus?
- Hip flexion
- Hip extension (Correct answer)
- Knee flexion
- Ankle plantarflexion
Correct answer: Hip extension
The gluteus maximus is a powerful hip extensor.
Question 3: Which energy system predominates during a 5-second maximal sprint?
- Oxidative
- Glycolytic
- ATP-PC (phosphagen) (Correct answer)
- Lipolytic
Correct answer: ATP-PC (phosphagen)
The ATP-PC system fuels very short, high-intensity efforts.
Question 4: An overactive muscle in the Davis's Law adaptation typically becomes:
- Lengthened and weak
- Shortened and tight (Correct answer)
- Neutral
- Atrophied
Correct answer: Shortened and tight
Overactive muscles tend to shorten and become tight.
Question 5: What does the acronym SMART stand for in goal setting?
- Simple, Measured, Active, Real, Timed
- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely (Correct answer)
- Strong, Modular, Aligned, Reliable, Tested
- Safe, Managed, Adaptive, Rated, Tracked
Correct answer: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
Question 6: Which plane of motion divides the body into front and back halves?
- Sagittal
- Frontal (Correct answer)
- Transverse
- Oblique
Correct answer: Frontal
The frontal plane separates the body into anterior and posterior portions.
Question 7: The recommended training frequency for general resistance training per NASM is at least:
- 1 day per week
- 2-3 days per week (Correct answer)
- 6 days per week
- Daily
Correct answer: 2-3 days per week
Two to three days per week is recommended for general fitness gains.
During the OPT model, which phase is dedicated to maximal force production?