1. Which of the following best describes an open kinetic chain movement?
(A) The distal segment is free to move
(B) The distal segment is fixed
(C) No joint motion occurs
(D) All segments move together
2. Which is an example of a closed kinetic chain exercise?
(A) Leg press
(B) Bench press
(C) Biceps curl
(D) Shoulder abduction
3. Push-ups are an example of:
(A) Open kinetic chain
(B) Closed kinetic chain
(C) Both open and closed
(D) Neither open nor closed
4. In an open chain movement, resistance is applied:
(A) To the distal segment
(B) To the proximal segment
(C) Equally to all joints
(D) Only to the trunk
5. Which chain type typically provides better joint stability?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Neither
(D) Both equally
6. Squats primarily involve which type of kinetic chain?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Mixed chain
(D) Isokinetic chain
7. Which of the following is an open kinetic chain exercise?
(A) Seated knee extension
(B) Squat
(C) Deadlift
(D) Push-up
8. Which chain type allows greater isolation of specific muscles?
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
9. Step-ups are an example of which chain type?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) None
10. Which type of chain exercises often mimic functional daily activities more closely?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both equally
(D) None
11. In rehabilitation, open chain exercises are preferred when:
(A) Joint stability is required
(B) Muscle isolation is required
(C) Weight-bearing is critical
(D) Proprioception training is needed
12. Which exercise is NOT a closed chain movement?
(A) Wall sit
(B) Bench press
(C) Lunge
(D) Squat
13. In a closed kinetic chain, movement at one joint:
(A) Is independent of others
(B) Affects other joints in the chain
(C) Does not occur
(D) Involves only distal segments
14. Which chain type provides better proprioceptive feedback?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Neither
(D) Both equally
15. Throwing a ball is considered a:
(A) Closed chain activity
(B) Open chain activity
(C) Isometric activity
(D) Closed-loop activity
16. Walking involves which type of kinetic chain?
(A) Closed chain only
(B) Open chain only
(C) Combination of both
(D) Neither
17. Pull-ups are an example of:
(A) Closed kinetic chain
(B) Open kinetic chain
(C) Isokinetic movement
(D) Isometric contraction
18. Biceps curls are classified as:
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
19. Which chain type usually produces more compressive forces at joints?
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Both equally
(D) Neither
20. Which exercise is MOST suitable for early post-operative strengthening of quadriceps?
(A) Squat
(B) Leg extension
(C) Lunge
(D) Step-up
21. Which chain type is more functional in sports requiring ground reaction forces?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Neither
(D) Both
22. In swimming, arm strokes are considered:
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Mixed chain
(D) Neither
23. Closed kinetic chain exercises are usually performed in:
(A) Non-weight-bearing positions
(B) Weight-bearing positions
(C) Supine positions only
(D) Gravity-eliminated positions
24. A seated leg curl is an example of:
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
25. A wall push-up differs from a bench press because it is:
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Non-functional
(D) None of the above
26. Which chain type is more effective for co-contraction of muscles?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
27. During cycling, the lower limb primarily functions in:
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Combination
(D) Neither
28. Which of the following is a disadvantage of open chain exercises?
(A) Reduced muscle isolation
(B) High shear stress at joints
(C) Lack of movement control
(D) Inability to strengthen muscles
29. Which chain type tends to increase joint compressive forces beneficial for stability?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
30. Which exercise is considered both open and closed chain depending on context?
(A) Step-up
(B) Biceps curl
(C) Deadlift
(D) Leg extension
31. Which chain is most often used in throwing, kicking, and striking sports?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
32. Functional tasks like standing from a chair involve:
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Neither
(D) Isokinetic chain
33. During stair climbing, the leg pushing against the step is in:
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Neither
(D) Both
34. In closed kinetic chain training, stabilization comes from:
(A) Muscles only
(B) Joints only
(C) Both muscles and joints
(D) External support only
35. The greatest shear forces in the knee occur during:
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Both equally
(D) Neither
36. Which chain type is often recommended after ACL reconstruction for early rehab?
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
37. An overhead press with dumbbells is:
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
38. Which chain type encourages simultaneous activation of agonist and antagonist muscles?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
39. Which exercise BEST represents open chain activity of the upper limb?
(A) Push-up
(B) Bench press
(C) Triceps kickback
(D) Pull-up
40. Which chain type reduces isolated joint stress by distributing load across multiple joints?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
41. Which movement pattern is MOST unstable without external stabilization?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
42. Which chain type is more effective in training for jumping ability?
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
43. In open chain knee extension, the tibia moves:
(A) On the femur
(B) With the femur
(C) Opposite to the femur
(D) Without the femur
44. In a closed chain squat, the femur moves:
(A) On the tibia
(B) With the tibia
(C) Independent of the tibia
(D) Without the tibia
45. Which exercise is best for early proprioceptive retraining?
(A) Leg press
(B) Biceps curl
(C) Bench press
(D) Triceps extension
46. Which type of chain allows greater control of movement speed and resistance?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
47. Which chain type requires the distal segment to remain fixed against a surface?
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
48. In closed chain exercises, kinetic energy is transferred:
(A) Only to distal joints
(B) Throughout the entire chain
(C) Only to proximal joints
(D) Not at all
49. Standing calf raises are an example of:
(A) Open chain
(B) Closed chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither
50. Throwing a javelin is an example of:
(A) Closed chain
(B) Open chain
(C) Both
(D) Neither