THSPA Judges Test Exam Review 2026/2027
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1
Which statement is true for squat - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. The chief referee
will allow the lifter to begin the squat when they are ready and call them up when
they break parallel.
b. The chief referee will give the command "squat" once the lifter has the bar
properly positioned, the lifter's legs are in a stationary and stable position, and
the bar is motionless.
c. The chief referee will only give the "squat" command if they think the lifter will
be able to lift the weight.
d. The chief referee will give the command "squat" as soon as the lifter has the
bar out of the rack.
2
,Which of the following type of collars are acceptable for competition in THSPA
sanctioned meets - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Negligible weight collars such as
plastic or spring type.
b. 2 ½ lb collars in conjunction with 2 ½ lb discs
c. 5lb collars
d. 2 ½ lb collars without discs
e. All of the above
46
The weigh-in procedure of an invitational meet: - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Can
be "called-in" the night before as long as all participating teams are in agreement.
b. Must take place "on-site" on the day of the meet.
c. Can be done the night before as long as it's "on-site".
d. Answers B and C.
47
A deadlift attempt must be disqualified when a lifter - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a.
Fails to lock the knees and hips at the top of the lift
b. Rolls the bar to start the lift
c. Allows the bar to rest on their thighs
d. All of the above
48
During an attempt on the deadlift, a lifter drops the bar to the floor. The three
judges determine it was intentional. What is the correct ruling: -
, {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Warn the coach and lifter that if it occurs again, the
lifter will be disqualified
b. Disqualify the lifter from the meet
c. Warn the lifter and if it occurs again they will be disqualified
d. Disqualify the attempt and warn the lifter
49
Which of the following is allowed during the course of a meet -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Calling depth on the squat as the Chief Referee
b. The bar stopping or descending in the course of being pressed out
c. Coaching or encouraging the lifter from the Chief Referee side of the platform
d. Adjusting the belt or costume on the platform as long as it is made during their
one minute time limit
50
After an original declaration of a weight attempt, a lifter will be allowed two
changes or "bumps" of weight on the: - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. 2nd and 3rd
attempts.
b. 1st and 2nd attempts.
c. On "openers" only.
d. 1st and 3rd attempts.
6
Which of the following is a cause for a "no lift" ruling in squat -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Failure to observe the chief referee's signals and
commands.
With Verified Questions and Correct Answers
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1
Which statement is true for squat - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. The chief referee
will allow the lifter to begin the squat when they are ready and call them up when
they break parallel.
b. The chief referee will give the command "squat" once the lifter has the bar
properly positioned, the lifter's legs are in a stationary and stable position, and
the bar is motionless.
c. The chief referee will only give the "squat" command if they think the lifter will
be able to lift the weight.
d. The chief referee will give the command "squat" as soon as the lifter has the
bar out of the rack.
2
,Which of the following type of collars are acceptable for competition in THSPA
sanctioned meets - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Negligible weight collars such as
plastic or spring type.
b. 2 ½ lb collars in conjunction with 2 ½ lb discs
c. 5lb collars
d. 2 ½ lb collars without discs
e. All of the above
46
The weigh-in procedure of an invitational meet: - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Can
be "called-in" the night before as long as all participating teams are in agreement.
b. Must take place "on-site" on the day of the meet.
c. Can be done the night before as long as it's "on-site".
d. Answers B and C.
47
A deadlift attempt must be disqualified when a lifter - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a.
Fails to lock the knees and hips at the top of the lift
b. Rolls the bar to start the lift
c. Allows the bar to rest on their thighs
d. All of the above
48
During an attempt on the deadlift, a lifter drops the bar to the floor. The three
judges determine it was intentional. What is the correct ruling: -
, {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Warn the coach and lifter that if it occurs again, the
lifter will be disqualified
b. Disqualify the lifter from the meet
c. Warn the lifter and if it occurs again they will be disqualified
d. Disqualify the attempt and warn the lifter
49
Which of the following is allowed during the course of a meet -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Calling depth on the squat as the Chief Referee
b. The bar stopping or descending in the course of being pressed out
c. Coaching or encouraging the lifter from the Chief Referee side of the platform
d. Adjusting the belt or costume on the platform as long as it is made during their
one minute time limit
50
After an original declaration of a weight attempt, a lifter will be allowed two
changes or "bumps" of weight on the: - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. 2nd and 3rd
attempts.
b. 1st and 2nd attempts.
c. On "openers" only.
d. 1st and 3rd attempts.
6
Which of the following is a cause for a "no lift" ruling in squat -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-a. Failure to observe the chief referee's signals and
commands.
