ACSM CPT Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

When assessing a client's stage, some of the questions you could ask are:

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all of the above. Always remember that your client may be struggling with finding ways to deal with exercise barriers.  As a personal trainer, you can help eliminate those barriers.

Question 2

Which is not a major component of physical fitness?

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Mental fitness. The major components of physical fitness include body composition, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance.

Question 3

To see how a client's heart responds to an increased exercise demand, which of the following test might be recommended?

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GXT. A Graded Exercise Test (GXT) is a diagnostic exercise testing that is usually performed in a hospital setting with a physician present.

Question 4

Higher intakes of fiber are associated with lower incidence of:

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A and B. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate.

Question 5

Hypoglycemia is best defined as low blood glucose levels of below 70 mg/dL. Symptoms include:

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All of the above. The best way to remember the difference between 'hypo' and 'hyper' is hypo rhymes with 'low.' Be aware of these symptoms when training your client or doing an assessment test.

Question 6

Which anthropometric assessment can be used to estimate desirable weight based on stature?

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Body width measurement. Body width measurement can be used to estimate desirable weight based on stature. This method uses spreading calipers, sliding calipers, or an anthropometer at several designated sites on the body.

Question 7

Measuring the waist and hip area is important. To determine the hip to waist ratio, divide the circumference of the waist measurement by the circumference of the hip measurement. This common physical measurement can be used to determine a person's level of ________.

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fat distribution. The waist to hip ratio (WHR) is a measure of fat distribution that may help indicate overall health. For women, ages 18-59, the ideal WHR is below .87 while women over the age of 60, the ideal range is below .91.

Question 8

After conducting body composition assessments on four clients, which produced measurements in the normal range?

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A male with a BMI of 21.2. A male or female with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered in the normal range.

Question 9

What term is used when several coronary artery disease risk factors occur concurrently and simultaneously with abdominal obesity?

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Metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is when several coronary artery disease risk factors occur concurrently and simultaneously with abdominal obesity. These risks increase chances of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Question 10

What does an implied consent form not provide?

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Coverage for improper test administration due to accidental omissions. An implied consent form does not provide coverage for improper test administration due to accidental omissions. It does provide written documentation (evidence) that the client was informed about the test procedures and allows them to make a decision about participating in the testing.

ACSM CPT Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

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