NFHS EXAM
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
A back-row setter, when in front of the attack line, may not:
A. Send the ball into the opponent's court when the ball is partially above the height of the net.
B. Jump.
C. Joust with any blocker when the ball is completely above the height of the net.
D. Contact the ball below height of the net.
ANSWER
C. Joust with any blocker when the ball is completely above the height of the net.
Question 2.
A team is allowed ___________ substitutions per set.
A. 15
B. 18
C. Unlimited
D. 12
ANSWER
B. 18
Question 3.
Due to an injury, Team A will be completing the set with only five players. The vacant position is
currently the LF. The LB will be coming up as the back-row setter. Correct procedure is:
A. The LB must stay behind the 3-metre line until the ball is contacted for the serve.
B. The LB may go all the way to the net before the ball is contacted for the serve.
C. The LB may start in the RB position before the serve.
D. The LB may switch with CB before the ball is contacted for the serve.
ANSWER
B. The LB may go all the way to the net before the ball is contacted for the serve.
,Question 4.
When multiple courts are used, the second referee may end a time-out or interval between sets with a:
A. Cowbell.
B. Double whistle.
C. Beckon for serve.
D. Whistle
ANSWER
D. Whistle
Question 5.
True or False: A tossed ball that contacts a backboard or its supports hanging in a vertical position over
the serving area is a service fault and not eligible for a re-serve.
ANSWER
True
Question 6.
A line judge shall:
A. Hold the same position relative to the court throughout the match.
B. Assist in making illegal alignment calls.
C. Stand at the center of the end line during time-outs.
D. Signal when a back-row player makes an illegal play at the net.
ANSWER
A. Hold the same position relative to the court throughout the match.
Question 7.
True or False: The libero uniform must clearly contrast with his/her teammates' uniforms.
ANSWER
True
Question 8.
It is legal for a playing captain or head coach to request a time-out:
A. After the first referee has signaled for the next serve.
B. During a dead ball.
ANSWER
B. During a dead ball.
, Question 9.
True or False: The winner of the pre-match coin toss selects its team bench.
ANSWER
False
Question 10.
True or False: For a team requesting a time-out in a set after it has taken its allotted time-outs,
unnecessary delay shall be assessed.
ANSWER
True
Question 11.
The following action(s) result in an unnecessary delay:
A. Illegal sub attempting to enter the set.
B. A coach not making a decision about an injured player within 30 seconds.
C. A team requesting a time-out in a set after it has taken its allotted time-outs.
D. All result in unnecessary delay.
ANSWER
D. All result in unnecessary delay.
Question 12.
Each player, including the libero, shall be identified by a number that is:
A. Multi-colored
B. Located on the back and lower front of the uniform top.
C. At least 4 inches tall on the front and at least 6 inches tall on the back of the top.
D. Located 7 inches down from the shoulder seam.
ANSWER
C. At least 4 inches tall on the front and at least 6 inches tall on the back of the top.
Question 13.
True or False: A back-row player (on or in front of the attack line) may contact the ball completely
above the height of the net and complete an attack.
ANSWER
False
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
A back-row setter, when in front of the attack line, may not:
A. Send the ball into the opponent's court when the ball is partially above the height of the net.
B. Jump.
C. Joust with any blocker when the ball is completely above the height of the net.
D. Contact the ball below height of the net.
ANSWER
C. Joust with any blocker when the ball is completely above the height of the net.
Question 2.
A team is allowed ___________ substitutions per set.
A. 15
B. 18
C. Unlimited
D. 12
ANSWER
B. 18
Question 3.
Due to an injury, Team A will be completing the set with only five players. The vacant position is
currently the LF. The LB will be coming up as the back-row setter. Correct procedure is:
A. The LB must stay behind the 3-metre line until the ball is contacted for the serve.
B. The LB may go all the way to the net before the ball is contacted for the serve.
C. The LB may start in the RB position before the serve.
D. The LB may switch with CB before the ball is contacted for the serve.
ANSWER
B. The LB may go all the way to the net before the ball is contacted for the serve.
,Question 4.
When multiple courts are used, the second referee may end a time-out or interval between sets with a:
A. Cowbell.
B. Double whistle.
C. Beckon for serve.
D. Whistle
ANSWER
D. Whistle
Question 5.
True or False: A tossed ball that contacts a backboard or its supports hanging in a vertical position over
the serving area is a service fault and not eligible for a re-serve.
ANSWER
True
Question 6.
A line judge shall:
A. Hold the same position relative to the court throughout the match.
B. Assist in making illegal alignment calls.
C. Stand at the center of the end line during time-outs.
D. Signal when a back-row player makes an illegal play at the net.
ANSWER
A. Hold the same position relative to the court throughout the match.
Question 7.
True or False: The libero uniform must clearly contrast with his/her teammates' uniforms.
ANSWER
True
Question 8.
It is legal for a playing captain or head coach to request a time-out:
A. After the first referee has signaled for the next serve.
B. During a dead ball.
ANSWER
B. During a dead ball.
, Question 9.
True or False: The winner of the pre-match coin toss selects its team bench.
ANSWER
False
Question 10.
True or False: For a team requesting a time-out in a set after it has taken its allotted time-outs,
unnecessary delay shall be assessed.
ANSWER
True
Question 11.
The following action(s) result in an unnecessary delay:
A. Illegal sub attempting to enter the set.
B. A coach not making a decision about an injured player within 30 seconds.
C. A team requesting a time-out in a set after it has taken its allotted time-outs.
D. All result in unnecessary delay.
ANSWER
D. All result in unnecessary delay.
Question 12.
Each player, including the libero, shall be identified by a number that is:
A. Multi-colored
B. Located on the back and lower front of the uniform top.
C. At least 4 inches tall on the front and at least 6 inches tall on the back of the top.
D. Located 7 inches down from the shoulder seam.
ANSWER
C. At least 4 inches tall on the front and at least 6 inches tall on the back of the top.
Question 13.
True or False: A back-row player (on or in front of the attack line) may contact the ball completely
above the height of the net and complete an attack.
ANSWER
False
