NFHS Volleyball Officials Exam 2026 | Rules Review &
Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. When selecting and fitting protective gear and sports equipment, the athletic
trainer should do which of the following to minimize liability?
Buy protective gear or equipment from a reputable manufacturer
Ensure that the individual who assembles the equipment is competent to do
so
If the athlete is wearing a cast1 brace, or other type of immobilization device,
ensure that it does not violate the rules of the sport
Ensure the equipment is not defective
All of the above
2. Describe how player positioning can lead to a screen during a volleyball serve.
Player positioning is only important for the serving team.
Player positioning is irrelevant to the serve in volleyball.
Player positioning only matters during rallies, not serves.
Player positioning can lead to a screen if they obstruct the receiving team's
view of the server's actions.
3. If a volleyball match is in progress and one assistant coach is already standing
during a dead ball, what should the second assistant coach do according to the
rules?
The second assistant coach must leave the coaching zone.
The second assistant coach can stand to review the score with the second
referee.
, The second assistant coach can stand to request a time-out.
The second assistant coach should remain seated during that dead ball.
4. In what situation is an assistant coach allowed to stand during a dead ball?
During a dead ball in the coaching zone if no other assistant coach is standing.
During a live ball to review the accuracy of the score with the second referee.
During a dead ball to request a time-out.
During a dead ball in the coaching zone when one assistant coach is already
standing.
5. Why is it important to supply the scoresheet to the officials' table in advance of the
match?
It ensures that officials have adequate time to review player information and
match details.
It allows players to warm up before the match starts.
It helps the scorers to prepare their equipment.
It is a requirement for the players' uniforms.
6. What is one of the responsibilities of line judges before a volleyball match?
Stand up on the referee's platform.
Position themselves at the center of the court.
Notify players of their positions.
Report to the first referee no less than 20 minutes before the scheduled start
time.
7. Describe the role of the first referee in ensuring fair play during a volleyball match.
, The first referee ensures fair play by making decisions on unexpected situations
and supervising other officials.
The first referee focuses solely on enforcing equipment regulations.
The first referee only manages player substitutions and time-outs.
The first referee is responsible for scoring and recording points.
8. In a volleyball match, if both teams commit a double fault during a critical point,
what should the referee do?
The referee should award a point to one team.
The referee should call for a replay of the point.
The referee should allow the game to continue without interruption.
The referee should issue penalties to both teams.
9. What action should a referee take when the ball contacts a cable used for a ceiling-
suspended net system?
Allow play to continue
Call for a time-out
Issue a warning
Stop play
10. During a volleyball match, if the ball hits a backboard and then lands in the playable
area, what should the referee do?
Award a point to the opposing team
Call for a time-out
, Allow the play to continue
Stop play
11. If a volleyball team has one player wearing a uniform bottom that is a different
color from the rest of the team, what action should the referee take according to
the rules?
The referee should declare the uniform bottom illegal and require the player to
change.
The referee should allow the player to continue playing as long as they have
the correct top.
The referee should ignore the discrepancy if the player performs well.
The referee should issue a warning to the player but allow them to continue.
12. Describe the sequence of actions the second referee must follow when a net fault
occurs during a volleyball match.
The second referee mirrors the first referee's actions.
The second referee indicates the player first and then the nature of the fault.
The second referee must first indicate the nature of the fault and then identify
the player who committed it.
The second referee only indicates the nature of the play.
13. Describe why having a uniform bottom that differs in color from the rest of the
team is against the rules in volleyball.
Having a uniform bottom that differs in color from the rest of the team disrupts
team uniformity and identification during play.
It is not specified in the rules.
It may cause confusion for referees regarding player identification.
Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. When selecting and fitting protective gear and sports equipment, the athletic
trainer should do which of the following to minimize liability?
Buy protective gear or equipment from a reputable manufacturer
Ensure that the individual who assembles the equipment is competent to do
so
If the athlete is wearing a cast1 brace, or other type of immobilization device,
ensure that it does not violate the rules of the sport
Ensure the equipment is not defective
All of the above
2. Describe how player positioning can lead to a screen during a volleyball serve.
Player positioning is only important for the serving team.
Player positioning is irrelevant to the serve in volleyball.
Player positioning only matters during rallies, not serves.
Player positioning can lead to a screen if they obstruct the receiving team's
view of the server's actions.
3. If a volleyball match is in progress and one assistant coach is already standing
during a dead ball, what should the second assistant coach do according to the
rules?
The second assistant coach must leave the coaching zone.
The second assistant coach can stand to review the score with the second
referee.
, The second assistant coach can stand to request a time-out.
The second assistant coach should remain seated during that dead ball.
4. In what situation is an assistant coach allowed to stand during a dead ball?
During a dead ball in the coaching zone if no other assistant coach is standing.
During a live ball to review the accuracy of the score with the second referee.
During a dead ball to request a time-out.
During a dead ball in the coaching zone when one assistant coach is already
standing.
5. Why is it important to supply the scoresheet to the officials' table in advance of the
match?
It ensures that officials have adequate time to review player information and
match details.
It allows players to warm up before the match starts.
It helps the scorers to prepare their equipment.
It is a requirement for the players' uniforms.
6. What is one of the responsibilities of line judges before a volleyball match?
Stand up on the referee's platform.
Position themselves at the center of the court.
Notify players of their positions.
Report to the first referee no less than 20 minutes before the scheduled start
time.
7. Describe the role of the first referee in ensuring fair play during a volleyball match.
, The first referee ensures fair play by making decisions on unexpected situations
and supervising other officials.
The first referee focuses solely on enforcing equipment regulations.
The first referee only manages player substitutions and time-outs.
The first referee is responsible for scoring and recording points.
8. In a volleyball match, if both teams commit a double fault during a critical point,
what should the referee do?
The referee should award a point to one team.
The referee should call for a replay of the point.
The referee should allow the game to continue without interruption.
The referee should issue penalties to both teams.
9. What action should a referee take when the ball contacts a cable used for a ceiling-
suspended net system?
Allow play to continue
Call for a time-out
Issue a warning
Stop play
10. During a volleyball match, if the ball hits a backboard and then lands in the playable
area, what should the referee do?
Award a point to the opposing team
Call for a time-out
, Allow the play to continue
Stop play
11. If a volleyball team has one player wearing a uniform bottom that is a different
color from the rest of the team, what action should the referee take according to
the rules?
The referee should declare the uniform bottom illegal and require the player to
change.
The referee should allow the player to continue playing as long as they have
the correct top.
The referee should ignore the discrepancy if the player performs well.
The referee should issue a warning to the player but allow them to continue.
12. Describe the sequence of actions the second referee must follow when a net fault
occurs during a volleyball match.
The second referee mirrors the first referee's actions.
The second referee indicates the player first and then the nature of the fault.
The second referee must first indicate the nature of the fault and then identify
the player who committed it.
The second referee only indicates the nature of the play.
13. Describe why having a uniform bottom that differs in color from the rest of the
team is against the rules in volleyball.
Having a uniform bottom that differs in color from the rest of the team disrupts
team uniformity and identification during play.
It is not specified in the rules.
It may cause confusion for referees regarding player identification.
