NCSF Final Exam All Possible Questions and Answers
with complete solution
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension
exercise?
no joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is
termed __________.
kinetic chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a
posterior pelvic tilt as seen in this picture?
glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon
both the hip and knee joints.
rectus femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine?
lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone?
tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff?
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted
during the crunch movement?
rectus abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are
considered the prime movers?
quadriceps and glutes
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift?
Hamstrings
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting
_________.
eccentrically
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of
which muscle?
Gastrocnemius
, During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________.
deltoid
Which of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle?
a concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row
exercise, is accomplished by a __________.
concentric contraction of the rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur
between which segments of the spine?
lumbar and sacral
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up?
transverse abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve
their movement performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as
__________.
motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving
through a full, functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in
external rotation capabilities. Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to
perform properly as a result of this flexibility concern?
back squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a
joint by connecting bone to bone?
ligament
with complete solution
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension
exercise?
no joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is
termed __________.
kinetic chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a
posterior pelvic tilt as seen in this picture?
glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon
both the hip and knee joints.
rectus femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine?
lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone?
tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff?
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted
during the crunch movement?
rectus abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are
considered the prime movers?
quadriceps and glutes
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift?
Hamstrings
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting
_________.
eccentrically
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of
which muscle?
Gastrocnemius
, During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________.
deltoid
Which of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle?
a concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row
exercise, is accomplished by a __________.
concentric contraction of the rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur
between which segments of the spine?
lumbar and sacral
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up?
transverse abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve
their movement performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as
__________.
motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving
through a full, functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in
external rotation capabilities. Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to
perform properly as a result of this flexibility concern?
back squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a
joint by connecting bone to bone?
ligament
