NSCA Personal Trainer Exam Prep - Question List

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21. What is the recommended dietary allowance for male and female adults for calcium (in milligrams per day)?
  1. 500
  2. 800
  3. 1000
  4. 2000
22. What is it called when the body experiences a relaxing effect due to a cascade of certain events catalyzed by exercise?
  1. Thermodynamic effect
  2. Thermogenic effect
  3. Calming effect
  4. Tryptophan effect
23. Which of the following is not advisable for effective goal setting with a fitness client?
  1. Goals need to be rigid and fixed in order to be able to effectively measure their success.
  2. Check to see if the client feels like the goals are successfully being met.
  3. Prioritize the client’s goals by choosing three to focus on first.
  4. Determine what short-term steps are necessary to accomplish long-term goals.
24. What has the most impact on raising a client’s self-efficacy?
  1. Achieving success
  2. Meeting milestones
  3. Competing against peers
  4. Feel overall improved health
25. What risk factor for coronary artery disease results in vascular injury and increased vascular wall stress?
  1. Hypercholesterolemia
  2. Hypertension
  3. Cigarette smoking
  4. Obesity

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