NSCA CSCS EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 140
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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Which of the following energy systems produces ATP at the quickest rate?
phosphagen
aerobic glycolysis
fat oxidation
fast glycolysis - ANSWER-phosphagen
Approximately how many net ATP are produced via the oxidative energy system from the metabolism of
one molecule?
27
34
38
41 - ANSWER-38
Which of the following energy substrates cannot be depleted during extreme exercise intensities or
durations?
creatine phosphate
glycogen
water
ATP - ANSWER-ATP
After a bout of resistance training, acute hormonal secretions provide all of the following information to
the body EXCEPT
amount of physiological stress
metabolic demands of exercise
type of physiological stress
,energy expended - ANSWER-energy expended
Which of the following hormones enhance(s) muscle tissue growth?
1. growth hormone
2. cortisol
3. IGF-1
4. progesterone
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only - ANSWER-a. 1 and 3 only
Which of the following is NOT a function of growth hormone?
Which of the following hormones has the greatest influence on neural change?
growth hormone
testosterone
cortisol
IGF - ANSWER-testosterone
What type of resistance training workout promotes the highest growth hormone increases following the
exercise session?
a. 30s rest, high volume, 3 sets
b. 30s rest, low volume, 1 set
,c. 3 min rest, high volume, 1 set
d. 3 min rest, low volume, 3 sets - ANSWER-a. 30s rest, high volume, 3 sets
Following resistance training, augmented neural drive to the working musculature is the result of
1. increased agonist muscle recruitment
2. muscle hypertrophy
3. improved firing rate
4. greater synchronization
a. all of the above
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only - ANSWER-d. 1, 3, and 4 only
When one is performing a box-to-box plyometric drop jump, in order to generate sufficient force in a
limited amount of time (<200 ms), which muscle fibers are bypassed through the principle of selective
recruitment?
I
IIa
IIx
IIc - ANSWER-I
Which of the following performance or physiological characteristics is NOT usually observed in a state of
nonfunctional overreaching (NFOR) within athlete populations?
stagnation and a decrease in performance
hormonal disturbances
sleep disturbances
increased levels of fatigue - ANSWER-sleep disturbances
, Following prolonged periods of detraining in elite strength/power athletes, which of the following
physical characteristics will likely show the largest reduction as a consequence of the removal of an
anaerobic training stimulus?
total fat mass
fast-twitch fiber CSA
slow-twitch fiber CSA
total Type I muscle fiber content - ANSWER-fast-twitch fiber CSA
Following a period of chronic high-intensity resistance training, a variety of physiological adaptations
take place in a number of systems within the body that promote improved athletic performance in
strength/power activities. If an elite athlete were to undergo 12 weeks of heavy strength training, which
of the following adaptations would NOT be expected consequent to this type of anaerobic exercise?
transition from Type IIx to Type IIa muscle fiber
increased pennation angle in certain muscle groups
reduced SR and T-tubule density
elevated NA-K ATPase activity - ANSWER-reduced SR and T-tubule density
In which of the following athletes might you expect limited bone mineral density (BMD) levels as a
consequence of the force vectors and the physical demands associated with the given sport?
16 year old gymnast with a seven-year training history in her sport
a 23 year old offensive lineman who has lifted weights for eight-years
a 22 year old track cyclist who has a 1RM of 352lbs
a 19 year old 800m freestyle swimmer with one year of dryland training - ANSWER-a 19 year old 800m
freestyle swimmer with one year of dryland training
A 17 year old high school cross-country runner has been training aerobically for six months in
preparation for the upcoming season. Which of the following adaptations will occur in the muscles
during that time?
increased concentration of glycolytic enzymes
hyperplasia of Type II fibers
transformation from Type I to Type II fibers
hypertrophy of Type 1 fibers - ANSWER-hypertrophy of Type I fibers
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