Referee Certification Renewal Test

Welcome to the Referee Certification Renewal Test for Certification Renewal!

This test is comprised of 30 questions. You have 30 minutes to complete the test. You may take the test 1 time. (Only your first score counts.)

1 point is scored for each correct answer and 1 point is deducted for each incorrect answer. 70 is a perfect score!

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(#18)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be included in a standard time-out (from beginning to end) when the receiving team calls the first time-out of the game at 8-3-1 and all players are ready to continue playing after 30 seconds into the time-out? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The players are allowed to be coached.

B. Move to the center of the court.

C. Pick up the ball.

D. Announce "Time in. 8-3-1." to continue play.

(#7)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be annotated on the scoresheet? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Writing a "1" or "2" above or below the server at a mid-game end change.

B. Circling the starting server's name for each team.

C. Writing the end-change score below the end-change mark.

D. All medical time-outs.

(#3)
When can a player call a standard time-out? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Before the start of a match.

B. To extend recovery time after a medical time-out has expired.

C. Immediately after the score call.

D. In the middle of a rally.

(#5)
During officiated play with line judges, if a player disagrees with a line judge's call, when would a replay occur? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The line judge called the ball "in".

B. The line judge called the ball "out" that benefited their team, but the player overruled the "out" call as "in".

C. Upon appeal, the referee overrules the line judge's "out" call as "in".

D. The line judge called the ball "out", but the team concedes the rally.

(#17)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be included in a standard time-out (from beginning to end) when the receiving team calls the first time-out of the game at 8-3-1 and all players are ready to continue playing after 30 seconds into the time-out? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Announce "Time-out, 1 minute."

B. Announce "Time-out receivers, 8-3-1, 1 minute."

C. Record the time-out on the back of the scoresheet.

D. Record the time-out on the front of the scoresheet.

(#27)
When serving, players are allowed to: (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Apply spin to the ball using a bare hand before hitting it.

B. Straddle the corner with both feet outside the court when the ball is hit.

C. Start their service motion while the score is being called.

D. Apply spin to the ball using the paddle face before hitting it.

(#29)
If the referee calls the wrong score: (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The score can be corrected before the serve is made.

B. The score can be corrected after the rally is completed.

C. A player can stop play to ask for a score correction before the third shot.

D. A player can stop play to ask for a score correction before the return of serve.

(#24)
How many verbal warnings can be issued during a match? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. 1 in each match if no TW or TF have already been issued.

B. 1 for each singles player or doubles team.

C. 1 for each player on a doubles team.

D. Unlimited.

(#1)
What should a referee do if he sees a player toss the ball up to serve and the player hits the ball when it is chest-high? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Nothing. The serve is legal.

B. Immediately call “Fault. Serve above waist.”

C. Immediately call “Stop play. Questionable whether serve was above waist. Re-serve. I will re-call the score.”

D. Immediately stop play, call all players to the net and explain the required components of a legal serve.

10.

(#12)
Which one the following would be an example of a NVZ violation? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Touching the NVZ with your paddle immediately after volleying the ball.

B. Touching the NVZ with your paddle immediately before volleying the ball.

C. Knocking your partner into the NVZ after volleying the ball.

D. Volleying the ball while still in the air after pushing off the NVZ line to return a lob.

11.

(#15)
What penalties can be applied for a technical foul? (Choose all that apply.)(#15)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be covered during the pre-match briefing? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Advise players not to start their service motion before the complete score is called.

B. Line calling responsibilities if instructions are not provided to the players in advance by the Tournament Director.

C. Advise players if their serves are illegal.

D. Determine which team will serve first and from which end.

12.

(#23)
In the first game of a 2 out of 3 games match, after a player is issued a technical foul, what happens if the player's partner receives a technical warning just before the partner serves at 9-8-1? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The opposing team is awarded a point.

B. The player's partner loses serve and the player serves next at 9-8-2.

C. The player's team forfeits the game.

D. The player's team forfeits the match.

13.

(#26)
When serving, players are allowed to: (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Toss the ball up and hit it before it bounces.

B. Toss the ball up, let it bounce, and then hit it.

C. Drop the ball and hit it off the bounce.

D. Jump and hit the ball while both feet are in the air.

14.

(#13)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be included in the between-games procedure? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. After the allotted time, wait a reasonable amount of time for only the server and receiver to be ready before calling "Game 2. Time in. 0-0-2."

B. After the allotted time, immediately call "Game 2. Time in. 0-0-2."

C. After the allotted time, immediately call "Game 2. Time in." Then wait a reasonable amount of time for all players to be ready before calling "0-0-2."

D. Pick up the ball.

15.

(#6)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be annotated on the scoresheet? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. A designation of the court end where each game in a 2/3 match will begin serving.

B. All technical warnings.

C. A questionable serve by player.

D. The color of each team's starting server's jersey.

16.

(#4)
What is the final point in time that a player can rescind their request for a medical time-out without being charged for a medical time-out? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Up until medical personnel have been summoned.

B. Up until medical personnel have arrived at the court.

C. Up until the request has been confirmed with the injured player or their partner.

D. Never.

17.

(#16)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be covered during the pre-match briefing? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Advise players of abnormal court conditions and approved rule modifications.

B. Ask players if they have any questions.

C. Advise players how many time-outs are allowed.

D. Advise players when to call hinders.

18.

(#14)
Team A hits a ball deep toward Team B's baseline. The ball travels between the Team B players, becoming dead, without either player touching the ball. Which of the following statements would be true for Team B with respect to a line call? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. A prompt line call had to be made before the ball became dead on Team B's end.

B. Team B can call the ball "out" before the next serve occurs.

C. Team B can appeal to the referee for a line call ruling up until the next serve occurs.

D. Team B can defer the line call to Team A up until the next serve occurs.

19.

(#19)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be included in the end change procedure when the score is 11-6-2 in a 21-point game? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Announce "Change ends. 1 minute."

B. Announce "Time-out. Change ends. 11-6-2. 1 minute."

C. After the allotted time, immediately call “Time in.” Then wait a reasonable amount of time for all players to be ready before calling “11-6-2.”

D. Move to the center of the court.

20.

(#10)
Which statement(s) is/are true regarding verbal warnings? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. A single verbal warning may be issued to each team once per match.

B. Verbal warnings are documented on the scoresheet.

C. A verbal warning, if available, may be issued for a minor offense if a technical warning has already been issued.

D. A verbal warning would be appropriate for a direct threat by a player towards a referee.

21.

(#2)
What options does a referee have if a player complains that his opponent’s shirt is the same color as the ball? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. None. The player can wear whatever color he wants.

B. Call an equipment time-out and make the player change to a shirt of a different color from the ball.

C. Call a referee time-out and summon the Tournament Director.

D. Have the Tournament Director declare a match forfeit if the player refuses to comply with the apparel rules.

22.

(#28)
A referee time-out should be called to: (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Clean up a bottle of drink spilled on the court.

B. Answer who the correct server is.

C. Call for the tournament director to address a ruling challenge.

D. Call for medical attention for a player who is notably ailing but refuses to call a medical time-out.

23.

(#9)
Which statement(s) is/are true? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The ball is consider "live" in an officiated match at the point in time when the referee starts to call the score.

B. Standing on the opponent's court when the referee starts to call the score is a fault.

C. A momentum fault can be called after the ball becomes dead.

D. Referees, line judges and spectators, when in their recognized positions, are considered permanent objects.

24.

(#30)
The referee is responsible for putting players in their correct position. Which of the following would result in a replay? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The referee stops a rally in progress to correct a player or position error.

B. Before the return of serve, a player stops a rally in progress to correct a player or position error.

C. A player stops a rally to incorrectly identify a player or position error.

D. A rally plays out and then a player or position error is identified.

25.

(#11)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be included in the between-games procedure? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Only announce "Change ends. 2 minutes."

B. Announce "Point. Game. [Score]. (Pause) Time-out. Change ends. 2 minutes."

C. Announce "2 minutes."

D. Move to the center of the court.

26.

(#25)
What penalties can be applied for a technical foul? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. 1 point deducted from the offenders in all instances.

B. 1 point awarded to the opponent in all instances.

C. 1 point awarded to the opponent when the offender has no points.

D. 1 point deducted from the offenders points if the offender has more than zero.

27.

(#8)
Before calling the score, the referee must ensure what? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The server and receiver are in the correct positions.

B. The correct server has the ball.

C. All players are ready (or should be ready) to play.

D. The referee is holding the clipboard behind their back.

28.

(#20)
Which elements are REQUIRED to be included in the end change procedure when the score is 11-6-2 in a 21-point game? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Rotate the scoresheet on the clipboard.

B. Annotate the server and server number on the scoresheet.

C. Check the readiness of line judges and/or second referee before continuing play.

D. The players are allowed to be coached.

29.

(#21)
Which announcements are REQUIRED to be made to start a match? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. The names of the starting server and receiver.

B. A 15-second warning.

C. For a multiple-game match, "Game 1. Time in. 0-0-2."

D. For a single-game match to 15, "1 Game to 15. Change ends at 8. Time in. 0-0-2."

30.

(#22)
For which infractions can a verbal warning be issued? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.)

A. Arguing with the referee.

B. Illegal service motion.

C. Heckling the opponent.

D. Use of mild profanity.

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Referee Certification Renewal Test