NFHS ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST VERSION 2026
ACTUAL 110 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
QUESTION
A volleyball official is preparing for a match and ensuring that the second
referee has all necessary equipment. Which of the following items must the
second referee have?
a. A coin and a watch.
b. A lineup card.
c. A set of red and yellow cards, pen/pencil.
d. All are correct.
CORRECT ANS: d. All are correct.
EXPERT RATIONALE
The second referee must be fully equipped to perform all duties associated
with the position. A coin is necessary for the pre-match coin toss and any
deciding set coin toss. A watch is essential for timing time-outs and
intervals between sets. A lineup card is required to verify and track player
rotations and substitutions. Red and yellow cards are used for issuing
warnings and penalties for unsporting conduct and unnecessary delays, and
a pen/pencil is needed for documentation. All of these items are essential
tools for the second referee to effectively manage the match.
,QUESTION
The first referee has several responsibilities before the match begins. Which
of the following is a responsibility of the first referee?
a. Inspect the game ball.
b. Inspect the court markings.
c. Establish non-playable areas and additional ground rules.
d. All are correct.
CORRECT ANS: d. All are correct.
EXPERT RATIONALE
The first referee has a comprehensive set of pre-match responsibilities to
ensure the match is conducted safely and fairly. Inspecting the game ball
ensures it meets the required specifications for size, weight, and pressure.
Inspecting the court markings verifies that the court is properly set up,
including the attack line, center line, and boundary lines. Establishing non-
playable areas and additional ground rules addresses any unique
conditions of the playing facility, such as low ceilings, obstructions, or
multiple courts. These actions help prevent disputes and ensure the match
proceeds smoothly.
QUESTION
A volleyball official is reviewing the responsibilities of the second referee.
Which of the following is a specific responsibility of the second referee?
a. Conduct the pre-match conference.
b. Conduct the deciding set coin toss in front of the referee's stand.
c. Verify that the starting lineups have been entered correctly on the official
,scoresheet.
d. All are the second referee responsibilities.
CORRECT ANS: c. Verify that the starting lineups have been entered
correctly on the official scoresheet.
EXPERT RATIONALE
The second referee's responsibilities include verifying that the starting
lineups are correctly entered on the official scoresheet, which ensures that
all players are properly recorded and that substitutions are managed
accurately. While the second referee may assist in other areas, conducting
the pre-match conference and conducting the deciding set coin toss are
typically the first referee's responsibilities. The verification of lineups is a
critical duty that helps prevent rotation and substitution errors, which can
impact the outcome of the match.
QUESTION
The second referee has a responsibility to determine and notify the first
referee of unsporting conduct violations by players, coaches, or other team
personnel. Is this statement true or false?
CORRECT ANS: True
EXPERT RATIONALE
The second referee is responsible for monitoring unsporting conduct
among players, coaches, and other team personnel and for reporting these
violations to the first referee. This includes observing behaviors such as
arguing with officials, using profane language, or showing disrespect. The
second referee's role is to ensure that the match is conducted in a
sportsmanlike manner. By notifying the first referee of violations, the
, second referee supports the enforcement of conduct rules and helps
maintain the integrity of the match.
QUESTION
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the second referee?
a. Determining alignment of players on the receiving team at the moment
of contact of the serve.
b. Determining hand/foot faults at the center line.
c. Controlling the entry of substitutes onto the playing area.
d. Watching for foot faults on the server.
CORRECT ANS: d. Watch for foot faults on the server.
EXPERT RATIONALE
Watching for foot faults on the server is the responsibility of the line
judge(s), not the second referee. The second referee's responsibilities
include determining alignment of players on the receiving team at the
moment of contact of the serve, determining hand and foot faults at the
center line, and controlling the entry of substitutes onto the playing area.
The second referee also assists with net faults, monitors the replacement
zone, and handles substitutions. The line judges are positioned specifically
to observe the server's foot action and other boundary-related calls.
QUESTION
A volleyball official is learning about the duties of a line judge. Which of the
following is a requirement for a line judge?
ACTUAL 110 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
QUESTION
A volleyball official is preparing for a match and ensuring that the second
referee has all necessary equipment. Which of the following items must the
second referee have?
a. A coin and a watch.
b. A lineup card.
c. A set of red and yellow cards, pen/pencil.
d. All are correct.
CORRECT ANS: d. All are correct.
EXPERT RATIONALE
The second referee must be fully equipped to perform all duties associated
with the position. A coin is necessary for the pre-match coin toss and any
deciding set coin toss. A watch is essential for timing time-outs and
intervals between sets. A lineup card is required to verify and track player
rotations and substitutions. Red and yellow cards are used for issuing
warnings and penalties for unsporting conduct and unnecessary delays, and
a pen/pencil is needed for documentation. All of these items are essential
tools for the second referee to effectively manage the match.
,QUESTION
The first referee has several responsibilities before the match begins. Which
of the following is a responsibility of the first referee?
a. Inspect the game ball.
b. Inspect the court markings.
c. Establish non-playable areas and additional ground rules.
d. All are correct.
CORRECT ANS: d. All are correct.
EXPERT RATIONALE
The first referee has a comprehensive set of pre-match responsibilities to
ensure the match is conducted safely and fairly. Inspecting the game ball
ensures it meets the required specifications for size, weight, and pressure.
Inspecting the court markings verifies that the court is properly set up,
including the attack line, center line, and boundary lines. Establishing non-
playable areas and additional ground rules addresses any unique
conditions of the playing facility, such as low ceilings, obstructions, or
multiple courts. These actions help prevent disputes and ensure the match
proceeds smoothly.
QUESTION
A volleyball official is reviewing the responsibilities of the second referee.
Which of the following is a specific responsibility of the second referee?
a. Conduct the pre-match conference.
b. Conduct the deciding set coin toss in front of the referee's stand.
c. Verify that the starting lineups have been entered correctly on the official
,scoresheet.
d. All are the second referee responsibilities.
CORRECT ANS: c. Verify that the starting lineups have been entered
correctly on the official scoresheet.
EXPERT RATIONALE
The second referee's responsibilities include verifying that the starting
lineups are correctly entered on the official scoresheet, which ensures that
all players are properly recorded and that substitutions are managed
accurately. While the second referee may assist in other areas, conducting
the pre-match conference and conducting the deciding set coin toss are
typically the first referee's responsibilities. The verification of lineups is a
critical duty that helps prevent rotation and substitution errors, which can
impact the outcome of the match.
QUESTION
The second referee has a responsibility to determine and notify the first
referee of unsporting conduct violations by players, coaches, or other team
personnel. Is this statement true or false?
CORRECT ANS: True
EXPERT RATIONALE
The second referee is responsible for monitoring unsporting conduct
among players, coaches, and other team personnel and for reporting these
violations to the first referee. This includes observing behaviors such as
arguing with officials, using profane language, or showing disrespect. The
second referee's role is to ensure that the match is conducted in a
sportsmanlike manner. By notifying the first referee of violations, the
, second referee supports the enforcement of conduct rules and helps
maintain the integrity of the match.
QUESTION
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the second referee?
a. Determining alignment of players on the receiving team at the moment
of contact of the serve.
b. Determining hand/foot faults at the center line.
c. Controlling the entry of substitutes onto the playing area.
d. Watching for foot faults on the server.
CORRECT ANS: d. Watch for foot faults on the server.
EXPERT RATIONALE
Watching for foot faults on the server is the responsibility of the line
judge(s), not the second referee. The second referee's responsibilities
include determining alignment of players on the receiving team at the
moment of contact of the serve, determining hand and foot faults at the
center line, and controlling the entry of substitutes onto the playing area.
The second referee also assists with net faults, monitors the replacement
zone, and handles substitutions. The line judges are positioned specifically
to observe the server's foot action and other boundary-related calls.
QUESTION
A volleyball official is learning about the duties of a line judge. Which of the
following is a requirement for a line judge?
