Track & Field Exam Questions And
Answers Verified 100% Correct
When Fully automatic timing (FAT) system allows, all ties for place finishes
and/or determining qualifiers for a subsequent round shall be broken by the time
recorded to one one-thousandth of a second. (T/F) - ANSWER -True [p. 16]
The implement inspector shall... - ANSWER -- Weigh the implement.
- Measure the implement.
- Inspect the implement.
All are responsibilities of implement inspector
The shoe must be designed so it can be fastened securely to foot (T/F) - ANSWER
-True
One American flag may be placed on a track and field or country uniform: -
ANSWER -Top
Bottom
Both top and bottom
All of the above.
In relays, each team member shall wear the same color and design of school
uniform, although the length of the bottom may vary. (T/F) - ANSWER -True
What is penalty for removing any part of team uniform, excluding shoes, while in
area of competition? - ANSWER -Warning for first offense and disqualification
from event if repeated.
Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a
concussion shall be: - ANSWER -Immediately removed from meet and shall not
return until cleared by appropriate healthcare professional.
,Pole vault: What is maximum top hand-hold on a pole? - ANSWER -determined
by manufacturer
Examples of hard, unyielding surface around the landing pit... - ANSWER -
Concrete
Metal
Wood
Asphalt
Are layers of adhesive tape permitted on the vaulting pole? - ANSWER -Yes
Can an assigned pole catcher prevent the pole from dislodging the crossbar? -
ANSWER -No [p. 50]
What is fewest number of entries allowed in preliminary flight in the pole vault
and high jump? - ANSWER -5 [p. 47 Art. 2]
If a competitor changes take-off boards in long/triple jump, are they permitted a
run-through? - ANSWER -??? [p.55 Are. 15]
What is approved shape for approach in high jump? - ANSWER -semicircle or
rectangle [p. 56 6_9 Art. 6]
If competitors excused for another event, shall they be called for a trial? -
ANSWER -No
Prior to warm-ups, the vaulting poles must be inspected by whom? - ANSWER -
Field Referee or
Field Judge
What are minimum and maximum settings from the zero point in pole vault? -
ANSWER -
When three or fewer competitors remain in the vertical jumps, how many minutes
are permitted to initiate a trial that is carried to completion? - ANSWER -
, When only one competitor remains in the vertical jumps, and has been declared
the winner, he/she will determine the successive heights of the the crossbar at what
increments? - ANSWER -
Is it a foul if a long/triple jumper runs outside the white lines marking the runway
at any point? - ANSWER -Yes
In what year will pole vault plant box padding meeting ASTM specifications be
required? - ANSWER -
How many minutes are permitted to complete consecutive trials in the triple jump?
- ANSWER -
To eliminate preliminaries, the games committee may allow how many total trials
in the horizontal jumps? - ANSWER -
Is it permissible to adjust the distance from the foul line to accommodate levels of
competition - ANSWER -Yes [p. 55 6-9 Art. 17]
Are alternate ends (semicurcular permitted on crossbars? - ANSWER -Yes
In pole vault, may a competitor wear gloves? - ANSWER -No
In pole vault, may a competitor tape hands for support? - ANSWER -No, unless
open wound
In pole vault, may a competitor wear a forearm cover for protection - ANSWER -
Yes
It is a foul in the discus throw if: - ANSWER -Leave circle before disc lands.
It is a foul in the shot put if: - ANSWER -Fail to pause before starting put.
It is a foul in the javelin throw if: - ANSWER -throw it out of bounds.
Answers Verified 100% Correct
When Fully automatic timing (FAT) system allows, all ties for place finishes
and/or determining qualifiers for a subsequent round shall be broken by the time
recorded to one one-thousandth of a second. (T/F) - ANSWER -True [p. 16]
The implement inspector shall... - ANSWER -- Weigh the implement.
- Measure the implement.
- Inspect the implement.
All are responsibilities of implement inspector
The shoe must be designed so it can be fastened securely to foot (T/F) - ANSWER
-True
One American flag may be placed on a track and field or country uniform: -
ANSWER -Top
Bottom
Both top and bottom
All of the above.
In relays, each team member shall wear the same color and design of school
uniform, although the length of the bottom may vary. (T/F) - ANSWER -True
What is penalty for removing any part of team uniform, excluding shoes, while in
area of competition? - ANSWER -Warning for first offense and disqualification
from event if repeated.
Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a
concussion shall be: - ANSWER -Immediately removed from meet and shall not
return until cleared by appropriate healthcare professional.
,Pole vault: What is maximum top hand-hold on a pole? - ANSWER -determined
by manufacturer
Examples of hard, unyielding surface around the landing pit... - ANSWER -
Concrete
Metal
Wood
Asphalt
Are layers of adhesive tape permitted on the vaulting pole? - ANSWER -Yes
Can an assigned pole catcher prevent the pole from dislodging the crossbar? -
ANSWER -No [p. 50]
What is fewest number of entries allowed in preliminary flight in the pole vault
and high jump? - ANSWER -5 [p. 47 Art. 2]
If a competitor changes take-off boards in long/triple jump, are they permitted a
run-through? - ANSWER -??? [p.55 Are. 15]
What is approved shape for approach in high jump? - ANSWER -semicircle or
rectangle [p. 56 6_9 Art. 6]
If competitors excused for another event, shall they be called for a trial? -
ANSWER -No
Prior to warm-ups, the vaulting poles must be inspected by whom? - ANSWER -
Field Referee or
Field Judge
What are minimum and maximum settings from the zero point in pole vault? -
ANSWER -
When three or fewer competitors remain in the vertical jumps, how many minutes
are permitted to initiate a trial that is carried to completion? - ANSWER -
, When only one competitor remains in the vertical jumps, and has been declared
the winner, he/she will determine the successive heights of the the crossbar at what
increments? - ANSWER -
Is it a foul if a long/triple jumper runs outside the white lines marking the runway
at any point? - ANSWER -Yes
In what year will pole vault plant box padding meeting ASTM specifications be
required? - ANSWER -
How many minutes are permitted to complete consecutive trials in the triple jump?
- ANSWER -
To eliminate preliminaries, the games committee may allow how many total trials
in the horizontal jumps? - ANSWER -
Is it permissible to adjust the distance from the foul line to accommodate levels of
competition - ANSWER -Yes [p. 55 6-9 Art. 17]
Are alternate ends (semicurcular permitted on crossbars? - ANSWER -Yes
In pole vault, may a competitor wear gloves? - ANSWER -No
In pole vault, may a competitor tape hands for support? - ANSWER -No, unless
open wound
In pole vault, may a competitor wear a forearm cover for protection - ANSWER -
Yes
It is a foul in the discus throw if: - ANSWER -Leave circle before disc lands.
It is a foul in the shot put if: - ANSWER -Fail to pause before starting put.
It is a foul in the javelin throw if: - ANSWER -throw it out of bounds.
