Officials Test

Official Certification Test

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Question 1

General Guidelines Section

A recognizable mispronunciation should be considered as correct.

A	True
B	False

Question 1 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.A.4

Question 2

Only the first answer given by a quizzer should be considered.

A	True
B	False

Question 2 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.A.5; IV.B.2

Question 3

The completion of the question portion of an interrupted question must be word-for-word.

A	True
B	False

Question 3 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.A.1, 3

Question 4

If incorrect information is given, but then the right answer is given, the Quizmaster should rule the quizzer to be correct.

A	True
B	False

Question 4 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.B.2

Question 5

A Judge's Ruling is permitted on the grounds of "help or hindrance".

A	True
B	False

Question 5 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.A; VIII.B.2

Question 6

If a judge disagrees with the independent decision of the Quizmaster, the judge and the Quizmaster should confer and the judge may reverse the decision if necessary.

A	True
B	False

Question 6 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.D.3

Question 7

A team may change head coaches from match to match.

A	True
B	False

Question 7 Explanation:

Guidelines I.C

Question 8

The Quizmaster should NOT void a misread question if he/she has already reached the key word.

A	True
B	False

Question 8 Explanation:

Guidelines VIII.B.1; XV.A.12

Question 9

Fouls should always be called right when they happen.

A	True
B	False

Question 9 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.D.1

Question 10

A quizzer may not have both hands on the buzzer pad at one time.

A	True
B	False

Question 10 Explanation:

Guidelines III.A

Question 11

When a quizzer interrupts a question being reread for his team only, the quizzer receives a foul.

A	True
B	False

Question 11 Explanation:

Guidelines III.J

Question 12

A coach is permitted access to the Bible Fact-Pak questions at any time during the quiz.

A	True
B	False

Question 12 Explanation:

Guidelines I.C.6

Question 13

When a quizzer remains illegally in a match, once the error is discovered, the quizzer must sit out of the next match.

A	True
B	False

Question 13 Explanation:

Guidelines VIII.B.4

Question 14

If a quizzer other than the one identified begins to answer, and the correct quizzer is on the same team, the quizzer should be stopped and fouled, and the correct quizzer allowed to answer.

A	True
B	False

Question 14 Explanation:

Guidelines VIII.4

Question 15

The first time a quizzer responds before being identified by the Quizmaster, he/she should receive a warning and sit out 1 question.

A	True
B	False

Question 15 Explanation:

Guidelines VII.A.3

Question 16

Only a quizzer may initiate a Judge's Ruling.

A	True
B	False

Question 16 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.A

Question 17

If a team is caught conferring while a quizzer from the opposing team is attempting to answer a question, the quizzer should be interrupted and the foul assessed immediately.

A	True
B	False

Question 17 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.A.5; VI.F

Question 18

When the quiz equipment indicates a tie between members of opposing teams, the question is voided, and a new question of the same point value is read for both teams.

A	True
B	False

Question 18 Explanation:

Guidelines VIII.B.5

Question 19

A team is not permitted to quiz if they have only three members present at the beginning of a match.

A	True
B	False

Question 19 Explanation:

Guidelines I.A

Question 20

A coach may take as much time as necessary for a Judges' Ruling.

A	True
B	False

Question 20 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.A

Question 21

When there is an obvious "help or hindrance" from the audience, opposing coaches, or opposing team members that affects the quizzer answering the question, a Judges' Ruling to void the question may be made.

A	True
B	False

Question 21 Explanation:

Guidelines VIII.B.3; XIII.A.1

Question 22

If a Quizmaster wrongly identifies a quizzer and the mistake is not corrected immediately, and both quizzers are on the same team, then the question is voided and a new question is read for the first team only.

A	True
B	False

Question 22 Explanation:

Guidelines VIII (Last Paragraph)

Question 23

Any verbal or non-verbal communication between team members, including the coach, other than during time-outs, constitutes a foul.

A	True
B	False

Question 23 Explanation:

Guidelines VI.A; VII.A.1

Question 24

If the Quizmaster or any judge fails to call "Interruption", the quizzer does NOT have to finish the question portion.

A	True
B	False

Question 24 Explanation:

Guidelines III.H

Question 25

An answer to a non-quotation question that provides the same information but uses different words should be ruled incorrect.

A	True
B	False

Question 25 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.A.1

Question 26

The Quizmaster has general oversight to the quiz match.

A	True
B	False

Question 26 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.A.1

Question 27

The Quizmaster should preface the reading of each question by calling, "Question..."

A	True
B	False

Question 27 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.A.8

Question 28

"Interruption" should be called by a judge if the Quizmaster fails to do so on an interrupted question.

A	True
B	False

Question 28 Explanation:

Guidelines III.G

Question 29

Introductory remarks are not important and may be interrupted.

A	True
B	False

Question 29 Explanation:

Guidelines III.H

Question 30

Only a judge has the authority to call a foul.

A	True
B	False

Question 30 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.D.1

Question 31

When a quizzer activates the quiz equipment during the last word of a question, the Quizmaster should complete that word.

A	True
B	False

Question 31 Explanation:

Guidelines III.F

Question 32

Teams may confer after the Quizmaster declares the match officially closed.

A	True
B	False

Question 32 Explanation:

Guidelines IX

Question 33

Each team receives one extra time-out during an overtime period.

A	True
B	False

Question 33 Explanation:

Guidelines VI.A

Question 34

A judge may NOT at anytime question the independent decision of the Quizmaster.

A	True
B	False

Question 34 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.D.2

Question 35

The Quizmaster should refer unusual situations to the quiz coordinator.

A	True
B	False

Question 35 Explanation:

Guidelines XI.

Question 36

If the Quizmaster accidently divulges the answer to an interrupted question which has been ruled incorrect, the question should be voided, and a new question read to the second team only.

A	True
B	False

Question 36 Explanation:

Guidelines VIII.B.2

Question 37

When an answer is not clearly correct or incorrect, the Quizmaster should flip the coin provided - Heads= Correct, Tails= Incorrect.

A	True
B	False

Question 37 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.C

Question 38

When an answer is not clearly correct or incorrect, the Quizmaster should give the quizzer a full thirty seconds to complete the answer.

A	True
B	False

Question 38 Explanation:

Guidelines III.D; XV.A.15

Question 39

Hyphenated words or numbers are considered to be one word.

A	True
B	False

Question 39 Explanation:

Guidelines

Question 40

When a question is interrupted, the quizmaster MUST finish the word he/she is reading prior to calling "Interruption".

A	True
B	False

Question 40 Explanation:

Guidelines III.F

Question 41

All questions and answers will be taken from any version of the Bible, as long as the team states which version they use.

A	True
B	False

Question 41 Explanation:

Guidelines III.A

Question 42

A Quizmaster should always ask for a Judge's Vote on a Quotation Question.

A	True
B	False

Question 42 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.D.2

Question 43

The Quizmaster should always just reread any misread questions.

A	True
B	False

Question 43 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.A.12

Question 44

Only one person is allowed to act as head coach for a given match.

A	True
B	False

Question 44 Explanation:

Guidelines I.C

Question 45

If a quizzer interrupts a question being reread for his team only, the response should be judged as any other interrupted question.

A	True
B	False

Question 45 Explanation:

Guidelines III.J

Question 46

The best method for indicating the decision of the judge is to use coins, with "heads" indicating "correct" and "tails" "incorrect".

A	True
B	False

Question 46 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.C, D

Question 47

The judges' first ruling should be made independently, without conferring.

A	True
B	False

Question 47 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.A

Question 48

If a team with only four quizzers has one quizzer eliminated from the quiz, the team must forfeit the match.

A	True
B	False

Question 48 Explanation:

Guidelines I.A

Question 49

If the Quizmaster or judge fails to call "interruption", the quizzer must still complete the question and give the correct answer to be counted correct.

A	True
B	False

Question 49 Explanation:

Guidelines III.H

Question 50

It is the quizzer's responsibility to see that he can be heard clearly.

A	True
B	False

Question 50 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.B.4

Question 51

Timekeeper Section

A	5 seconds
B	30 seconds
C	1 minute
D	2 minutes

Question 51 Explanation:

Guidelines VI.A

Question 52

Time allowed for a Judges' Ruling:

A	30 seconds
B	60 seconds
C	90 seconds
D	2 minutes

Question 52 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.4

Question 53

A team has ______ minutes to get to a match after the scheduled starting time.

A	No time limit
B	5 minutes
C	10 minutes
D	15 minutes

Question 53 Explanation:

Guidelines II.B

Question 54

A quizzer has _____ seconds to answer once recognized by the Quizmaster.

A	5 seconds
B	20 seconds
C	30 secons
D	60 seconds

Question 54 Explanation:

Guidelines III.C

Question 55

Quizzers have _________ to buzz-in after the Quizmaster finishes reading the question.

A	5 seconds
B	20 seconds
C	30 seconds
D	60 seconds

Question 55 Explanation:

Guidelines III.C

Question 56

Time-out begins:

A	When time-out is called by the coach.
B	When the quizzers turn around
C	When a foul is assessed.
D	When granted by the Quizmaster.

Question 56 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.B.2

Question 57

In an overtime situation, the Quizmaster grants _________ for teams to confer and make substitutions before the overtime begins.

A	5 seconds
B	20 seconds
C	30 seconds
D	60 seconds

Question 57 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.B.2

Question 58

Each team receives ______ during an over-time period.

A	0 timeouts
B	1 timeouts
C	2 timeouts
D	3 timeouts

Question 58 Explanation:

Guidelines VI.A

Question 59

After a quizzer has buzzed in, the timer should start:

A	Immediately
B	After being recognized by the Quizmaster
C	As soon as the quizzer starts to answer
D	None of the above

Question 59 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.B.2

Question 60

The time should be reset:

A	As soon as the quizzer is recognized by the Quizmaster
B	After the quizzer has finished answering
C	After the Quizmaster rules the quizzer correct or incorrect
D	Never

Question 60 Explanation:

Guidelines III.C Note

Question 61

Scorekeeper Section

The Scorekeeper should write down the quizzers name prior to the beginning of the match.

A	True
B	False

Question 61 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.1

Question 62

A foul for a cell phone ringing is deducted from a quizzer picked at random.

A	True
B	False

Question 62 Explanation:

Guidelines VII.A.1

Question 63

The official scoresheet can NEVER be challanged.

A	True
B	False

Question 63 Explanation:

Guidelines IX

Question 64

The Scorekeeper should notify the Quizmaster immediately when a quizzer has answered six questions correctly.

A	True
B	False

Question 64 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.7

Question 65

The Timekeeper should keep a record of time-outs.

A	True
B	False

Question 65 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.5

Question 66

The Scorekeeper should keep track of fouls in a match by placing a "Foul" sticker on the forehead of the quizzer who committed the foul.

A	True
B	False

Question 66 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.10

Question 67

The Scorekeeper really doesn't care about "interruptions" because they are rude and they have no place on a score sheet.

A	True
B	False

Question 67 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.8

Question 68

The Scorekeeper should notify the Quizmaster if a team asks for a fourth time-out.

A	True
B	False

Question 68 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.5

Question 69

The Scorekeeper should mark all "incorrect respones" by circling the point value to be deducted.

A	True
B	False

Question 69 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.9

Question 70

Coaches initials are really not necessary, and don't really even have to be on the official score sheet.

A	True
B	False

Question 70 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.C.11

Question 71

Score Sheet Test

A	-5 points
B	5 points
C	10 points
D	20 points

Question 72

Question #2 for 10 points interrupted and answered correctly by Green 3. Question #3 for 20 points answered incorrectly by Red 3. Question #4 for 20 points answered correctly by Red 4. Question #5 for 30 points answered incorrectly by Green 3. Time Out Green. The Team scores at this point are:

A	Red 10 - Green 10
B	Red 20 - Green -5
C	Red -5 - Green 20
D	Red 20 - Green -10

Question 73

Question #6 for 10 points is answered incorrectly by Red 3. Question #7 for 30 points interrupted and answered correctly by Green 1. Question #8 for 20 points is interrupted and answered incorrectly by Green 4. Reread and answered correctly by Red 4. Time Out Red. Rusty Nail has how many points?

A	5 points
B	10 points
C	20 points
D	40 points

Question 74

Questions # 9 for 20 points is answered correctly by Red 1. Question #10 for 20 points is interrupted and missed by Red 3. Question is reread and answered correctly by Green 2. Does Red 3 have to leave the match and why?

A	Yes, we call it a "Fizz-out". Guidelines state after 3 incorrect answers, the quizzer must leave the table.
B	Yes, the quizzer must leave and gets an additional -5 points.
C	No, let the quizzer get them all wrong!
D	No, we don't want to stifle their creativity.

Question 75

Misty Cloud is substituted for Red 3. Question #11 for 20 points was interrupred and answered correctly by Red 1. The Green team is fouled for conferring with their coach. The foul is given to...

A	-5 points to Maggie Akins
B	-5 points to Dugan Akins
C	-5 points to Nick Clemens
D	-5 points to the team added to the end score

Question 76

Question #12 for 10 points is misread and a substitute question is read and answered correctly by Red 1. Question #13 for 30 points is interrupted and answered incorrectly by Green 1. Reread and answered correctly by Red 1. Coach of the Green teams asks for a Judges' Ruling pointing out the Help or Hindrance rule. Green 1 is given full credit for the answer. Question #14 for 20 points is interrupted and answered correctly by Red 1. Time Out, Red. How many timeouts does Red have LEFT?

A	None
B	1
C	2
D	3

Question 77

Question #15 for 10 points is answered correctly by Green 1. Question #16 for 10 points is interrupted and answered correctly by Red 1. What should happen at this point?

A	Nothing - keep quizzing.
B	Red 1 has Quizzed Out and receives 10 bonus points and the round continues.
C	Red 1 has Quizzed Out, receives 10 bonus points, and leaves the match.
D	Red 1 does a victory lap around the room and the match is over.

Question 78

Ima Gladd goes in for Rob Adams on the Red team. Question #17 for 10 points is interrupted and answered incorrectly by Red 3. The Reread question is answered correctly by Green 2. Question #18 for 10 points is interrupted and answered correctly by Red 1. Question #19 for 10 points is answered correctly by Red 3. Time Out Green. The teams sitting at the table right now are...

A	Red - Rob, Sean, Ariel Rusty -- Green - Maggie, Dugan, Nick, Justin
B	Red - Ima, Sean, Ariel, Rusty -- Green - Maggie, Dugan, Nick, Rainy
C	Red - Ima, Sean, Misty, Rusty -- Green - Maggie, Dugan, Nick, Rainy
D	Red - Ima, Sean, Misty, Rusty -- Green - Maggie, Dugan, Nick, Justin

Question 79

Question #20 for 10 points is read and the Quizmaster recognizes Green 1. Red 1 begins to answer but is stopped. Officials void the question and read a substitute question for the Green team only. Green 1 answers it correctly and Red 1 is given a foul. Where is the foul placed on the score sheet?

A	In the Question 20 slot for Red 1 (an F that is circled)
B	In the Team Foul Slot about the Totals
C	No where - its up to the scorekeeper to remember
D	It is written on the actual quizzer in permenant marker

Question 80

What was the Final Score?

A	Salt Shakers 120 -- McQuizzers 80
B	Salt Shakers 125 -- McQuizzers 90
C	Salt Shakers 75 -- McQuizzers 125
D	Salt Shakers 200 -- McQuizzers 75

Question 81

Who was the Top Quizzer and what was their Score?

A	Rob Adams - 90
B	Rob Adams - 100
C	Maggie Akins - 80
D	Maggie Akins - 100

Question 82

How many Team Fouls were called?

A	0 Fouls
B	1 Foul
C	2 Fouls
D	7 Fouls

Question 83

How many questions were interrupted?

A	0 Questions
B	5 Questions
C	10 Questions
D	15 Questions

Question 84

Were there any Judges' Rulings (Coach Appeals) called? And if so, by whom?

A	None
B	Yes, 3 called by the Red Team
C	Yes, 1 called by the Green Team
D	Yes. but I don't want to discuss it, so I didn't write it down.

Question 85

At the end of the match, do you have the Coaches check and initial the scoresheets?

A	Yes, It is a Must!
B	No, we don't want the Coaches to correct us, even if we are wrong.

Question 86

What Should I Do? Section

A	Stop Green 1 and reread the same question for everyone.
B	Stop Green 1, give him a foul, and read a substitute question for the Red team ONLY.
C	Make Green 1 sit in the corner for the next 3 questions and read it for the Read team ONLY.
D	Nothing, Red 1 should have been faster.

Question 86 Explanation:

Guidelines VII.4; VIII.8

Question 87

You are the scorekeeper. A question is interrupted and answered incorrectly by the Green team. The quizmaster starts to read the next question.

A	Nothing - I'm just the scorekeeper.
B	Call "Point of Order - That question was interrupted."
C	Wait for the next time-out and whisper it to the Quizmaster.
D	Take over as Quizmaster.

Question 87 Explanation:

Guidelines XII.2

Question 88

You are a Judge. Red 1 didn't give the reference on a quotation question. Time expires and the Quizmaster counts it correct.

A	Call for a Judge's Vote
B	Huff loudly and roll your eyes
C	Point out to the Quizmaster that the reference was not stated and the Quizmaster must be an idiot
D	Wait and see if the coach calls for a Judge's Ruling.

Question 88 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.D.3

Question 89

You are the Judge. You notice the Buzzer box has not been reset since the last question and the Quizmaster has started the Next Question.

A	Nothing - The will notice soon enough.
B	Call "Point of Order - Please Reset the Quizbox".
C	Reach over and reset it yourself.
D	Lean across the table and whisper to the Timekeeper.

Question 89 Explanation:

Guidelines XII.A.1

Question 90

You are the Time Keeper. The Quizmaster asks for a Judge's Vote on a quotation question. You KNOW the quizzer didn't say one of the words in the quotation question.

A	When the vote is called, you show your coin Tails Up - Quizzer got it wrong.
B	When the vote is called, you wait and see what everyone else says and go with them.
C	When the vote is called, you flip your coin.
D	When the vote is called, you show your coin Head's Up because the quizzer might cry.

Question 90 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.B.3; XIII.D

Question 91

You are the Time Keeper. The Quizmaster asked a question. Red 1 buzzes in. The Quizmaster recognizes Red 2.

A	Quickly correct the Quizmaster BEFORE anyone starts to answer.
B	Wait and see what happens.
C	Do nothing, its the Scorekeeper's problem.
D	Yell at the Quizmaster after the question is through.

Question 91 Explanation:

Guidelines

Question 92

You are the Quizmaster. Red 1 Interrupts a question, does not finish the question and gives the correct answer. Pauses and then gives the Question and Answer.

A	Count them Correct - the answer was right and that's all that matters.
B	You count the Correct - they went back and finished the question.
C	You count them incorrect, because once the answer portion is started, you can't go back and fix the question portion.
D	You have NO idea and ask for a Judge's Vote.

Question 92 Explanation:

Guidelines IV.B.5

Question 93

You are the Quizmaster. While you are reading a question, the Scorekeeper's Phone starts ringing.

A	Grab the phone and smash it against the wall.
B	Ask the Scorekeeper to silence the phone, Void the Question and substitute a question of the same value for both teams.
C	Ask the Scorekeeper to silence the phone and reread the question.
D	Wait for the Scorekeeper to answer and continue where you left off.

Question 93 Explanation:

Guideline VIII.A

Question 94

You are a Judge. You notice 2 quizzers are whispering after every question.

A	You aren't the Quizmaster, so it isn't your problem.
B	You slam the table and yell at them to quit.
C	You Snap at them and then Glare.
D	In between questions, you call an official time-out and warn them not to talk or whisper. If it continues, you issue a foul.

Question 94 Explanation:

Guideline VI.F; XV.5

Question 95

You are the Quizmaster. After question #12, the Red Coach asks for a Judges' Ruling on question #9.

A	You look back to Question #9 and Listen and Vote.
B	You roll your eyes and Vote AGAINST without even listening.
C	You point out that you can only call a Judges' Ruling before the next question is called.
D	You tell them to shut up and move on.

Question 95 Explanation:

Guidelines XIII.E

Question 96

You are the Time Keeper. The Quizmaster reads a question and says "How" instead of "Why".

A	Call "Point of Order" - Void the question and substitute an equal value question for both teams.
B	Call "Point of Order" - Reread the question for both teams.
C	Wait and see if the quizzer gets it right.
D	Keep playing on your phone.

Question 96 Explanation:

Guidelines XV.A.12

Question 97

You are the Scorekeeper and the Judge. The Quizmaster is reading a question. Red 1 interrupts but "interruption" is not called. Red 1 is recognized. Red 1 give the answer and is called incorrect. The Red Coach calls for a Judges' Ruling due to the fact that "Interruption" was not called.

A	Have the Quizmaster void the question and start over.
B	Vote in favor of the Judges' Ruling. The Coach is right and Red 1 gets the points.
C	Vote against the Judges' Ruling. The quizzer MUST finish the question.
D	Wait and see what everyone else does.

Question 97 Explanation:

Guidelines III.H

Question 98

You are the Quizmaster. You begin "Question, Question #" and Green 3 buzzes in.

A	Make Green 3 Answer, then count the quizzer wrong.
B	Give a Foul to Green 3 and substitute a questions for the Red team only.
C	Give a Foul to Green 3, and start over, reading the question to both teams.
D	Make Green 3 sit out for that question and read it for everyone else.

Question 98 Explanation:

Guideline XV.A.11

Question 99

You are the Scorekeeper. At the end of the match, the Green Coach tells you the score is wrong. You check with the Quizmaster and the Red Coach and they have the same score you do.

A	Change it to what the Green Coach says, you don't want trouble.
B	Foul the Green Coach for disagreeing with you.
C	Show the Green Coach that the Quizmaster's score agrees with yours and see where the scores don't match.
D	Tell the Green Coach to go on and then talk about the coach for the rest of the day.

Question 99 Explanation:

Guidelines IX

Question 100

You are the Scorekeeper. The Red Coach calls a third time-out after question #15. You let the Coach know that is the third time-out. The Red Coach calls for a time-out after question #19.

A	Give them the time-out, they are having a tough match.
B	Give them the time-out but subtract 20 points from the team score as penalty.
C	Tell the coach "NO" and continue.
D	Assess a Team Foul to the Red Team. Do no allow the time-out and continue.

Question 100 Explanation:

Guidelines VII.7

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