Annual Official's Exam Passing is 90% or better. Good luck! Annual Exam - 35 QUESTIONSFirst NameLast NameEmailPrior to the meet, the head coach shall verify that all wrestlers will be_____________. A. in proper uniform B. properly groomed C. properly equipped and ready to wrestle D. All of the above.An assistant referee shall: A. be in constant communications with referee B. call observed locking hands C. move to edge of mat away from wrestlers, coaches, & scorer’s table D. All of the above.During an injury time-out the coach informs the referee that match is being defaulted because the injured wrestler is unable to continue. At that point the injured wrestler immediately stands up and goes to the center of the mat and says "I'm ready to continue". What is the correct course of action A. Restart match with current score B. Award 1 point to uninjured wrestler & restart match from last position. C. Give uninjured wrestler choice of starting position and restart match there. D. Terminate match with no additional wrestling.Wrestler A has a legal headlock and the official is holding four, as A continues to pressure with the headlock, either the breathing or circulation for Wrestler B is restricted. A. Continue holding near fall points until a fall or Wrestler B passes out. B. Stop match, award near fall to Wrestler A. Award 1 point to Wrestler B for the illegal choke. C. Instruct Wrestler A to "keep it legal" D. None of the aboveWith wrestlers in the neutral position. Wrestler A initiates a takedown and gains control over the opponent with Wrestler B's hand(s) touching the mat. Is this a legal takedown? A. Yes, if the hands are touching beyond reaction time. B. No, Wrestler A must force Wrestler B's knee(s) to the matA technical violation occurs when A. A wrestlert bites the opponent. B. A wrestler punches the opponent. C. A wrestler reports to the scorer's table with shoe(s) untied and not ready to wrestle. D. A wrestler applies an illegal hold against the opponent. During a match, a wrestler shall not wear: A. Arm sleeve(s) that do not contain a pad. B. Freestyle singlet C. Wristbands. D. All of the above.During bad time, what shall be voided: A. Points, penalties or injury time with the exception of flagrant/unsportsman like, unneccessary roughness, illegal holds, blood/HNC or injury time B. Recovery and HNC time. C. Blood time. D. Referee time.Any hold/maneuver used to endanger life and limb is: A. Potentially dangerous. B. Illegal. C. Unsportsmanlike conduct. D. Legal.Wrestler A has control of Wrestler B who is completely out of bounds. In which of these scenarios would wrestling be continued inbounds: A. One point of contact of either wrestler inside or on the boundary line B. Wrestler A has has one knee and one foot inbounds. C. Wrestler A has one foot inbounds. D. All of the aboveIf a wrestler is injured from a false start in the neutral position, he/she is entitled to recovery time of: A. 2 minutes. B. 1 minute. C. 90 seconds. D. 30 seconds.The first period of over time shall be: A. Two minutes. B. Three minutes. C. One minute. D. None of the above.The wrestlers are required to shake hands: A. At the beginning of the match. B. At the end of the match. C. Both A & B D. None of the above.When scoring a match in dual meets or tournaments, errors by the timekeeper, official scorer or referee may be corrected: A. After the coach or contestant leaves the mat area. B. Before the start of the next match on that mat. C. At the end of the tournament. D. By the tournament director.A slam is penalized as: A. Technical violation. B. Stalling. C. An illegal maneuver. D. Potentially dangerous.Illegal holds /maneuvers include: A. Straight back salto, straight-back suplay. B. Grasping clothing. C. Interlocking or overlapping hands. D. Leaving the wrestling area.A match is underway, and the referee sees that straight-back salto is being executed by Wrestler A, and only shoulders hit the mat first. The referee addresses the situation in this manner: A. Continue action since head or neck did not hit the mat first. B. Continue if no injury occurs. C. Signal illegal hold; award Wrestler B appropriate points. D. Stop match immediately and disqualify offending wrestler.When a wrestler is injured, and an appropriate health-care professional(s) is present, the health-care professional will have a maximum time of _____ for evaluation of injury to head and neck involving cervical column and/or nervous system: A. Four minutes B. Threee minutes C. Two minutes D. Five minutesWrestler A is the defensive wrestler and loses a shoe during the process of a reversal. What is the call: A. Ignore the shoe and award the two-point reversal and let wrestling continue without stoppage. B. Stop match immediately, penalize Wrestler A for stalling and put the wrestler back in the referee’s position. C. Award Wrestler B one point for technical violation on Wrestler A. D. Award two-point reversal for Wrestler A and penalize Wrestler A for stalling. If the second injury time-out is taken by Wrestler A at the conclusion of the second period and the opponent already had choice for the start of the 3rd, what is the correct call?: A. Wrestler B choice at the start of the third period and the next restart in the third period. B. Wrestler A choice at the start of the third period. C. Flip the disc for choice D. None of the above.Referee is restarting the match following an out of bounds. As the match is started, Wrestler A commits a false start. The timer starts the clock and 2 seconds expire before being turned off. Wrestler B coach goes to table and indicates 2 seconds should be put back on the clock for bad time. What is the correct course of action? A. Keep time as is, keep wrestling B. Award Wrestler B a point for the false start C. Add 2 seconds back on clock and restart wrestling D. Both A & BWrestler A is visually impaired. When starting in the neutral position, Wrestler B breaks contact and scores a takedown. What is the correct action? A. Award takedown and let wrestling continue B. Award takedown and instruct Wrestler B to stay in contact. C. Stop match. No takedown. Re-establish contact and restart match D. None of the aboveIt is stalling in the neutral position when A. preventing the opponent from returning to or remaining in-bounds B. Calls a union break C. pushes or pulls the opponent out of bounds D. A & CThe referee shall stop potentially dangerous holds/maneuvers: A. Immediately B. If they become illegal C. After a contestant is hurt D. If possible, before it reaches a dangerous stateThe referee should notify the coach and/or wrestlers during injury, blood, HNC or recovery time at the ______ of the remaining time left. A. 30-second and 15-second marks B. 1-minute and 30-second marks C. 45-second and 30-second marks D. 2-minute and 1-minute marks The assistant referee should assist the referee when observing interlocking hands or grasping of clothing by: A. Informing both coaches verbally. B. Informing the scorers verbally. C. Giving the proper signal and informing the referee of the infraction. D. Giving the signal for illegal hold and informing the referee.If the assistant referee disagrees with the referee, the following should occur: A. The assistant should bring it to referee's attention immediately. B. The assistant will bring it up in the locker room. C. The assistant will not have an opinion. D. The assistant must go to scorer’s table and discuss in confidence. What are coaches allowed to do during tournament competition: A. Coaches are allowed in the restricted zone (on the mat) if the appropriate line is marked no closer than 5 feet from the wrestling area circle. B. Coaches may stand on the mat while the clock is running. C. Coaches can kneel on the mat if no chairs are provided. D. Coaches can address concerns with the officials without going to the head table.A shoe from Wrestler A is torn during wrestling and becomes inoperable. What is the proper action: A. Stalling. B. Technical Violation C. Official time-out D. None of the The bottom wrestler attempts to switch and is able to face the opponent, pick up both of the legs and lift them into the air, just as the buzzer sounds ending the period. The referee should at least award _____________. A. one-point escape B. no scoring change C. two-point reversal D. potentially dangerousD. potentially dangerousCriteria for near-fall occurs when: A. Any part of both shoulders or both scapulae of the defensive wrestler are held within 4 inches of the mat. B. One shoulder or one scapula of defensive wrestler is touching the mat, other shoulder within 45-degree angle of the mat. C. The defensive wrestler is held in a high bridge or on both elbows D. All the aboveLeading by 12 points, Wrestler A turns Wrestler B with a cradle. After Wrestler A earns a four-point near fall, Wrestler B comes out of near-fall criteria and does not break the lock of the cradle. Wrestler A immediately returns Wrestler B to near-fall criteria. The official: A. Allows wrestling to continue for possible fall because the wrestlers remain in a pinning combination. B. Stops the match and awards the near-fall points which results in a technical fall. C. Awards the back points with allowing the wrestler to attempt to secure a fall. D. None of the above.Wrestler A has Wrestler B in near-fall criteria, and the referee starts to count, but Wrestler B yells out in pain before the referee arrives at the “2” count. How many points are awarded to Wrestler A? A. 3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6Wrestler A has 11-point advantage and earns a 4-count with a pinning combination. Wrestler B reverses Wrestler A directly to a fall position. The official calls a fall for Wrestler B. What is the ruling? A. Wrestler B is awarded the fall and is the winner of the match. B. Wrestler A would be declared the winner because they earned a technical fall before the reversal. C. Wrestler A and B start overtime. D. None of the above.What is the proper officiating mechanic when an offensive wrestler traps the ankle to the buttocks while the defensive wrestler is broken down: A. Verbal count. B. Signal count. C. Silent count. D. Both A and B.Submit Answers
