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NFHS VOLLEYBALL OFFICIATING RULES EXAMINATION
2026 COMPLETE (105) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
VOLLEYBALL
Prepare for the NFHS Volleyball Officiating Rules Examination with this
comprehensive practice resource designed to enhance your knowledge of high school
volleyball rules and officiating procedures. It features exam-style questions covering
game rules, referee responsibilities, scoring, player positions, penalties, and match
administration. Use it to reinforce essential concepts, assess your understanding, and
build confidence before the examination. An excellent study aid for aspiring and
current NFHS volleyball officials.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Question 1: Upon entering the facility, which team selects its team bench?
A. The visiting team
B. The home team
C. The team that wins the coin toss
D. The team that arrives first
Correct answer: B. The home team
Rationale: The home team selects its team bench upon entering the
facility. The visiting team chooses which bench to occupy after the home
team's selection .
Question 2: The volleyball shall be spherical with a laceless molded cover of
12 or more basic, rectangular-shaped panels of:
A. Smooth leather
B. Suede leather
C. Textured leather
D. All are correct
Correct answer: A. Smooth leather
Rationale: The official volleyball must have a laceless molded cover of 12
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or more basic, rectangular-shaped panels of genuine or simulated
smooth leather .
Question 3: Which of the following equipment/accessories is permitted for
players?
A. Knee braces that the player has altered from the manufacturer's original
design
B. Unpadded hard and unyielding items on the wrist, elbow, upper arm, or
shoulder
C. Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3 inches wide
D. All are correct
Correct answer: C. Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3
inches wide
Rationale: Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3 inches
wide are permitted. Altered knee braces and unpadded hard items are not
allowed .
Question 4: True or False: The Libero and/or teammates shall wear a solid-
colored uniform top. If both uniform tops are solid, they must be contrasting
colors.
A. True
B. False
Correct answer: A. True
Rationale: The libero and/or teammates must wear a solid-colored
uniform top. If both uniform tops are solid, they must be contrasting
colors .
Question 5: A player may change uniform numbers without penalty when:
A. The uniform is damaged
B. The uniform has blood on it
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C. Both A and B
D. The coach requests a number change
Correct answer: C. Both A and B
Rationale: A player may change uniform numbers without penalty when a
uniform is damaged or has blood on it. This is a new rule change for 2024-
25 .
Question 6: According to NFHS rules, what are the responsibilities of the first
referee during a volleyball match?
A. Calling the captains and head coach for a prematch conference by
sounding a double whistle and raising a coin
B. Establishing non-playable areas and defining additional ground rules
C. Assigning line judges to their positions
D. All are correct
Correct answer: D. All are correct
Rationale: The first referee's duties include all of these: assigning line
judges, conducting the prematch conference, and establishing non-
playable areas and ground rules .
Question 7: In high school volleyball, what is the maximum time allowed to
complete a serve?
A. 5 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 15 seconds
Correct answer: B. 8 seconds
Rationale: The server must complete the serve within eight (8) seconds
after the first referee's signal to serve .
Question 8: According to NFHS 2024-25 rules, how many substitutions are
allowed per set?
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A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. Unlimited
Correct answer: B. 15
Rationale: A team is allowed 15 substitutions per set in NFHS volleyball.
This differs from the NCAA rule allowing 18 .
Question 9: The attack line shall be drawn across each playing area from
sideline to sideline and shall be:
A. A solid color
B. One clearly visible color
C. 2 inches (5 centimeters) wide
D. All are correct
Correct answer: D. All are correct
Rationale: The attack line must be a solid color, one clearly visible color,
and 2 inches (5 centimeters) wide .
Question 10: After the first referee's signal to serve, a re-serve occurs when
the server:
A. Drops the ball and then serves it as it bounces off the floor
B. Allows the tossed ball to drop to the ground without it being touched
C. Swings, misses, and the ball contacts his/her shoulder
D. Tosses the ball and it contacts a backboard hanging over the service area
Correct answer: B. Allows the tossed ball to drop to the ground without it
being touched
Rationale: A re-serve occurs when the server allows the tossed ball to
drop to the ground without being touched. Other scenarios may result in a
service fault .
NFHS VOLLEYBALL OFFICIATING RULES EXAMINATION
2026 COMPLETE (105) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
VOLLEYBALL
Prepare for the NFHS Volleyball Officiating Rules Examination with this
comprehensive practice resource designed to enhance your knowledge of high school
volleyball rules and officiating procedures. It features exam-style questions covering
game rules, referee responsibilities, scoring, player positions, penalties, and match
administration. Use it to reinforce essential concepts, assess your understanding, and
build confidence before the examination. An excellent study aid for aspiring and
current NFHS volleyball officials.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Question 1: Upon entering the facility, which team selects its team bench?
A. The visiting team
B. The home team
C. The team that wins the coin toss
D. The team that arrives first
Correct answer: B. The home team
Rationale: The home team selects its team bench upon entering the
facility. The visiting team chooses which bench to occupy after the home
team's selection .
Question 2: The volleyball shall be spherical with a laceless molded cover of
12 or more basic, rectangular-shaped panels of:
A. Smooth leather
B. Suede leather
C. Textured leather
D. All are correct
Correct answer: A. Smooth leather
Rationale: The official volleyball must have a laceless molded cover of 12
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or more basic, rectangular-shaped panels of genuine or simulated
smooth leather .
Question 3: Which of the following equipment/accessories is permitted for
players?
A. Knee braces that the player has altered from the manufacturer's original
design
B. Unpadded hard and unyielding items on the wrist, elbow, upper arm, or
shoulder
C. Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3 inches wide
D. All are correct
Correct answer: C. Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3
inches wide
Rationale: Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3 inches
wide are permitted. Altered knee braces and unpadded hard items are not
allowed .
Question 4: True or False: The Libero and/or teammates shall wear a solid-
colored uniform top. If both uniform tops are solid, they must be contrasting
colors.
A. True
B. False
Correct answer: A. True
Rationale: The libero and/or teammates must wear a solid-colored
uniform top. If both uniform tops are solid, they must be contrasting
colors .
Question 5: A player may change uniform numbers without penalty when:
A. The uniform is damaged
B. The uniform has blood on it
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C. Both A and B
D. The coach requests a number change
Correct answer: C. Both A and B
Rationale: A player may change uniform numbers without penalty when a
uniform is damaged or has blood on it. This is a new rule change for 2024-
25 .
Question 6: According to NFHS rules, what are the responsibilities of the first
referee during a volleyball match?
A. Calling the captains and head coach for a prematch conference by
sounding a double whistle and raising a coin
B. Establishing non-playable areas and defining additional ground rules
C. Assigning line judges to their positions
D. All are correct
Correct answer: D. All are correct
Rationale: The first referee's duties include all of these: assigning line
judges, conducting the prematch conference, and establishing non-
playable areas and ground rules .
Question 7: In high school volleyball, what is the maximum time allowed to
complete a serve?
A. 5 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 15 seconds
Correct answer: B. 8 seconds
Rationale: The server must complete the serve within eight (8) seconds
after the first referee's signal to serve .
Question 8: According to NFHS 2024-25 rules, how many substitutions are
allowed per set?
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A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. Unlimited
Correct answer: B. 15
Rationale: A team is allowed 15 substitutions per set in NFHS volleyball.
This differs from the NCAA rule allowing 18 .
Question 9: The attack line shall be drawn across each playing area from
sideline to sideline and shall be:
A. A solid color
B. One clearly visible color
C. 2 inches (5 centimeters) wide
D. All are correct
Correct answer: D. All are correct
Rationale: The attack line must be a solid color, one clearly visible color,
and 2 inches (5 centimeters) wide .
Question 10: After the first referee's signal to serve, a re-serve occurs when
the server:
A. Drops the ball and then serves it as it bounces off the floor
B. Allows the tossed ball to drop to the ground without it being touched
C. Swings, misses, and the ball contacts his/her shoulder
D. Tosses the ball and it contacts a backboard hanging over the service area
Correct answer: B. Allows the tossed ball to drop to the ground without it
being touched
Rationale: A re-serve occurs when the server allows the tossed ball to
drop to the ground without being touched. Other scenarios may result in a
service fault .
