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FREE STANDARDIZED TESTS AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT

NASM PRACTICE TEST

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-Guarantee passing score -121 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation

Question 1: The anterior tibialis is responsible for

• eccentrically accelerating dorsiflexion and inversion
• concentrically accelerating plantarflexion and inversion
• concentrically accelerating dorsiflexion and inversion

Answer:

• concentrically accelerating dorsiflexion and inversion

Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type I muscle fibers?

• slow to fatigue
• slow twitch
• decreased oxygen delivery
• smaller in size

Answer:

• decreased oxygen delivery

Question 3: Beta-blockers are MOST often used for clients suffering from

• hypertension
• bronchitis
• depression
• diabetes

Answer:

• hypertension

Question 4: A "single-leg squat touchdown" is considered what type of exercise?

• core stabilization
• balance strength
• balance power
• reactive stabilization

Answer:

• balance strength

Question 5: The lumbo-pelvic-hip complex has approximately how many muscles attached to it?

• 19
• 29
• 39
• 49

Answer:

• 29

Question 6: Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?

• soy beans
• kidney beans

• lentils
• honey

Answer:

• honey

Question 7: When a muscle is exerting a force greater than is being placed on it, resulting in the shortening of the muscle it is known as what type of contraction?

• Eccentric
• concentric
• isometric
• decelerated

Answer:

• concentric

Question 8: During the overhead squat assessment a client demonstrates an arched lower back.Which of the following stretches would be MOST appropriate?

• standing pectoral wall stretch
• static upper trapezius/scalene stretch
• static kneeling hip flexor stret

Answer:

• static kneeling hip flexor stretch

Question 9: The kinetic chain consists of the

• muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems
• skeletal, cardiac, and respiratory systems
• digestive, cardiac, and nervous systems
• muscular, respiratory, and digestive systems

Answer:

• muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems

Question 10: Good levels of neuromuscular control, tissue extensibility, core stability, and balance are recommended before suggesting what type of stretching?

• static stretching
• Active stretching
• Dynamic stretching
• self-myofascial release

Answer:

• Dynamic stretching

Question 11: The gastrocnemius is responsible for

• concentrically accelerating dorsiflexion
• concentrically accelerating plantarflexion
• concentrically accelerating foot iversion
• eccentrically decelerating plantarflexion

Answer:

• concentrically accelerating plantarflexion

Question 12: Maximal strength is BEST defined as;

• the initial reaction to a stressor such as increased oxygen and blood supply to the necessary

areas of the body

• the maximum force that a muscle can produce in a single, voluntary effort, regardless of

velocity

Answer:

• the maximum force that a muscle can produce in a single, voluntary effort, regardless of velocity

Question 13: How many calories does one gram of fat yield?

• 4
• 9
• 10