Referee Exam – Epee | Questions and Correct Solutions | Latest Update 2024/2024 | Graded A+

Referee Exam – Epee | Questions and Correct Solutions | Latest Update 2024/2024 | Graded A+ How are the shim gauges used to test the epee point? A. Insert the 1.5mm gauge, making sure it will fit; insert the 0.5mm gauge and depress the point, making sure it registers a touch. B. Insert the 1.5mm gauge, making sure it will fit; insert the 0.5mm gauge and depress the point, making sure it will not allow the registering of a touch. C. Make sure the 1.5mm gauge does not fit; insert the 0.5mm gauge and depress the point, making sure it will not allow the registering of a touch. - Answer -Answer: (B). In epee, the large shim should fit between the tip and the barrel, and insertion of the small shim before depressing the point should not register a touch on the scoring apparatus. Relevant Rule(s): t.68.3, m.19.4.a-b May an epee be held by the pommel?A. Yes, always. B. Yes, but only if it is a French grip and not an orthopedic grip C. No. - Answer -Answer: (B). A fencer may hold a nonorthopedic/French grip foil by the pommel, provided that the manner of holding does not allow the weapon to be transformed into a throwing weapon. Relevant Rule(s): t.21.2-4, m.2, m.3, m.4, m.6 What should the referee check about the inside of an epee bell guard? A. The two epee wires must be soldered to the socket; there must be a security device for the body cord