USA Fencing Referee Exam Guide
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
USA Fencing Rulebook - CORRECT ANSWER Document divided into Technical,
Organizational, Material, and Publicity Code sections.
Referee Rating - CORRECT ANSWER Earned by passing the National Referee
Examination with specific scores for General, Foil, Epee, and Sabre sections.
Passing Requirement - CORRECT ANSWER Score of 90% or better needed in the general
section and each weapon section of the exam.
National Referee Exam - CORRECT ANSWER Must be taken online within 48 hours,
with specific passing scores for each weapon.
Referee Development Committee - CORRECT ANSWER Contact for more information
on becoming a referee in USA Fencing.
SafeSport Process - CORRECT ANSWER Steps for referees 18 years or older to become
eligible, including background screening and training.
Referee Ratings Fundamentals - CORRECT ANSWER Levels such as P, L2, L1, R2, R1,
N2, N1 indicating competency for different event levels.
Rulebook Basics - CORRECT ANSWER USA Fencing rulebook sections: Technical,
Organizational, Material, and Publicity Code.
Study Guide Basics - CORRECT ANSWER Recommendations for using the study guide
effectively, including accessing resources during the test.
, Testing Tips - CORRECT ANSWER Guidelines for preparing and taking the referee
exam, including time dedication and question analysis.
Uniform Basics - CORRECT ANSWER Requirements for fencing attire including jacket,
plastron, chest protection, mask, and naming conventions.
Uniform Sample Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Sample questions related to uniform
requirements for fencing competitions.
Y-12 women's sabre competition - CORRECT ANSWER A specific category in fencing
for young female sabre fencers under the age of 12.
Plastron - CORRECT ANSWER An underarm protector worn by fencers for additional
safety during bouts.
Yellow Card - CORRECT ANSWER A penalty card given to a fencer for certain
violations, indicating a warning.
Red Card - CORRECT ANSWER A penalty card given to a fencer for more serious
violations, leading to immediate consequences.
Mask inspection - CORRECT ANSWER The process of checking a fencer's mask for
safety compliance before a bout.
Safety strap - CORRECT ANSWER A strap on the back of the fencing mask that ensures
it stays securely in place during bouts.
On guard lines - CORRECT ANSWER Designated lines on the fencing strip where
fencers begin a bout in a ready position.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
USA Fencing Rulebook - CORRECT ANSWER Document divided into Technical,
Organizational, Material, and Publicity Code sections.
Referee Rating - CORRECT ANSWER Earned by passing the National Referee
Examination with specific scores for General, Foil, Epee, and Sabre sections.
Passing Requirement - CORRECT ANSWER Score of 90% or better needed in the general
section and each weapon section of the exam.
National Referee Exam - CORRECT ANSWER Must be taken online within 48 hours,
with specific passing scores for each weapon.
Referee Development Committee - CORRECT ANSWER Contact for more information
on becoming a referee in USA Fencing.
SafeSport Process - CORRECT ANSWER Steps for referees 18 years or older to become
eligible, including background screening and training.
Referee Ratings Fundamentals - CORRECT ANSWER Levels such as P, L2, L1, R2, R1,
N2, N1 indicating competency for different event levels.
Rulebook Basics - CORRECT ANSWER USA Fencing rulebook sections: Technical,
Organizational, Material, and Publicity Code.
Study Guide Basics - CORRECT ANSWER Recommendations for using the study guide
effectively, including accessing resources during the test.
, Testing Tips - CORRECT ANSWER Guidelines for preparing and taking the referee
exam, including time dedication and question analysis.
Uniform Basics - CORRECT ANSWER Requirements for fencing attire including jacket,
plastron, chest protection, mask, and naming conventions.
Uniform Sample Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Sample questions related to uniform
requirements for fencing competitions.
Y-12 women's sabre competition - CORRECT ANSWER A specific category in fencing
for young female sabre fencers under the age of 12.
Plastron - CORRECT ANSWER An underarm protector worn by fencers for additional
safety during bouts.
Yellow Card - CORRECT ANSWER A penalty card given to a fencer for certain
violations, indicating a warning.
Red Card - CORRECT ANSWER A penalty card given to a fencer for more serious
violations, leading to immediate consequences.
Mask inspection - CORRECT ANSWER The process of checking a fencer's mask for
safety compliance before a bout.
Safety strap - CORRECT ANSWER A strap on the back of the fencing mask that ensures
it stays securely in place during bouts.
On guard lines - CORRECT ANSWER Designated lines on the fencing strip where
fencers begin a bout in a ready position.
