Track & Field Exam Questions And
Answers Verified 100% Correct
If preliminaries are held, what is the correct order for the final? - ANSWER -3rd
2nd 1st
When is the clock started to initiate a trial? - ANSWER -When the athlete's name
is called.
Can preliminary and final trials ever be taken in succession? - ANSWER -Yes
What is the fewest number of competitors to be assigned to a flight? - ANSWER -
Can a change in the order in which a competitor throws ever be peritted? -
ANSWER -Yes
The measurement in the discus event is taken from ______ to ______ - ANSWER
-far edge to inside edge
The measurement in the shot put event is taken from ______ to ______ -
ANSWER -inside edge to stop board
The measurement in the javelin is taken from ______ to ______ - ANSWER -
nearest edge to point of inside edge
What happens if a copetitor's javelin breaks in flight? - ANSWER -
When must a competitor indicate to the official that he/she is going to "pass"? -
ANSWER -
When a rubber tipped javelin is used, the metal point must be... - ANSWER -
,What is the correct tie breaking procedure in throwing events? - ANSWER -
When may a competitor indicate a pass to the event judge? - ANSWER -Before
start of trial clock [p. 40 Sect 2 Art. 2]
What is correct size/shape approved for javelin rubber tip? - ANSWER -Length:
35-37 mm
Diameter: 14-35 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
When is the tie-breaking procedure used in throwing events? - ANSWER -When 2
competitors finish with same distance.
What are possible fouls in discus? - ANSWER -- Fails to complete within
prescribed time limit after competitor's name is called.
-After steppin in circle, fails to pause before starting the throw.
- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle during throw
- Throws discus so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed.
- Does not exit the back half of circle.
What criteria must be met for a shot to be legal? - ANSWER -From shoulder
One hand
Shot does not drop behind/below shoulder
In throwing events, the prescribed time limit begins when... - ANSWER -
When may a competitor leave circle after throw? - ANSWER -After implement
has landed.
What happens if two competitors are tied for the final spot in the finals? -
ANSWER -All competitors tying for last position are finalists.
, What is recommendation by safety regarding the landing vectors? - ANSWER -No
personal reference marks in landing sector.
What is penalty if an implement breaks during competition - ANSWER -- If
breaks during trial: No penalty is counted against the competitor and a replacement
trial is awarded.
- If breaks upon completion of trial: Replacement trial not awarded and results of
trial is recorded.
Is a pass, used to forgo a trial, considered a trial? - ANSWER -
What is considered a foul in shot put? - ANSWER -- If competitor fails to initiate
within prescribed time limit after competitor's name is called.
- If fails to pause before starting put
- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle
- Allows shot to drop behind or below shoulder
- touches top or end of stopboard before leaving circle
- Puts shot so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed
- Does not exit back half of circle
- Uses "cartwheel" technique of shot putting
Can a judge allow succrssive trials to accommodate a competitor? - ANSWER -
Yes
Can an attempt be declared foul after it has been declared fair? - ANSWER -No
A discus is in-bounds if it lands where? - ANSWER -Not within sector lines
What are sefety precautions the must be followed in throwing events? - ANSWER
-
What equipment is needed to properly officiate throwing events? - ANSWER -
In javelin throw, wearing a support belt is illegal. T/F - ANSWER -False
Answers Verified 100% Correct
If preliminaries are held, what is the correct order for the final? - ANSWER -3rd
2nd 1st
When is the clock started to initiate a trial? - ANSWER -When the athlete's name
is called.
Can preliminary and final trials ever be taken in succession? - ANSWER -Yes
What is the fewest number of competitors to be assigned to a flight? - ANSWER -
Can a change in the order in which a competitor throws ever be peritted? -
ANSWER -Yes
The measurement in the discus event is taken from ______ to ______ - ANSWER
-far edge to inside edge
The measurement in the shot put event is taken from ______ to ______ -
ANSWER -inside edge to stop board
The measurement in the javelin is taken from ______ to ______ - ANSWER -
nearest edge to point of inside edge
What happens if a copetitor's javelin breaks in flight? - ANSWER -
When must a competitor indicate to the official that he/she is going to "pass"? -
ANSWER -
When a rubber tipped javelin is used, the metal point must be... - ANSWER -
,What is the correct tie breaking procedure in throwing events? - ANSWER -
When may a competitor indicate a pass to the event judge? - ANSWER -Before
start of trial clock [p. 40 Sect 2 Art. 2]
What is correct size/shape approved for javelin rubber tip? - ANSWER -Length:
35-37 mm
Diameter: 14-35 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
When is the tie-breaking procedure used in throwing events? - ANSWER -When 2
competitors finish with same distance.
What are possible fouls in discus? - ANSWER -- Fails to complete within
prescribed time limit after competitor's name is called.
-After steppin in circle, fails to pause before starting the throw.
- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle during throw
- Throws discus so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed.
- Does not exit the back half of circle.
What criteria must be met for a shot to be legal? - ANSWER -From shoulder
One hand
Shot does not drop behind/below shoulder
In throwing events, the prescribed time limit begins when... - ANSWER -
When may a competitor leave circle after throw? - ANSWER -After implement
has landed.
What happens if two competitors are tied for the final spot in the finals? -
ANSWER -All competitors tying for last position are finalists.
, What is recommendation by safety regarding the landing vectors? - ANSWER -No
personal reference marks in landing sector.
What is penalty if an implement breaks during competition - ANSWER -- If
breaks during trial: No penalty is counted against the competitor and a replacement
trial is awarded.
- If breaks upon completion of trial: Replacement trial not awarded and results of
trial is recorded.
Is a pass, used to forgo a trial, considered a trial? - ANSWER -
What is considered a foul in shot put? - ANSWER -- If competitor fails to initiate
within prescribed time limit after competitor's name is called.
- If fails to pause before starting put
- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle
- Allows shot to drop behind or below shoulder
- touches top or end of stopboard before leaving circle
- Puts shot so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed
- Does not exit back half of circle
- Uses "cartwheel" technique of shot putting
Can a judge allow succrssive trials to accommodate a competitor? - ANSWER -
Yes
Can an attempt be declared foul after it has been declared fair? - ANSWER -No
A discus is in-bounds if it lands where? - ANSWER -Not within sector lines
What are sefety precautions the must be followed in throwing events? - ANSWER
-
What equipment is needed to properly officiate throwing events? - ANSWER -
In javelin throw, wearing a support belt is illegal. T/F - ANSWER -False
