NASM Certification Exam

1. What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?
A. Shoulder abduction
B. Elbow flexion
C. Hip extension
D. Knee flexion

Correct Answer:A

2. Which of the following is an example of a closed kinetic chain exercise?
A. Leg press
B. Bicep curl
C. Seated leg extension
D. Push-up

Correct Answer:D

3. What is the recommended rest interval for hypertrophy-based training?
A. 1-2 minutes
B. 3-5 minutes
C. 30 seconds
D. 10-15 seconds

Correct Answer:A

4. Which energy system is primarily used during high-intensity, short-duration activities such as sprinting?
A. ATP-PC system
B. Glycolytic system
C. Oxidative system
D. Krebs cycle

Correct Answer:A

5. What is the correct order of the phases in the OPT model?
A. Stabilization, Strength, Power
B. Power, Strength, Stabilization
C. Strength, Power, Stabilization
D. Stabilization, Power, Strength

Correct Answer:A

6. Which of the following is an example of a proprioceptive exercise?
A. Bosu ball squats
B. Leg press
C. Lat pulldown
D. Bicep curls

Correct Answer:A

7. What is the recommended percentage of 1RM (one-rep max) to use for power training?
A. 85-100%
B. 60-70%
C. 40-50%
D. 75-85%

Correct Answer:B

8. Which muscle is the prime mover in the bench press exercise?
A. Pectoralis major
B. Deltoid
C. Triceps brachii
D. Latissimus dorsi

Correct Answer:A

9. What is the recommended frequency of flexibility training for most clients?
A. 1-2 days per week
B. 5-7 days per week
C. 3-4 days per week
D. 8-10 days per week

Correct Answer:C

10. Which of the following is an example of a functional movement assessment?
A. Overhead squat assessment
B. Bicep curl assessment
C. Leg press assessment
D. Lat pulldown assessment

Correct Answer:A

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