Authentic Practice Questions and Detailed
Correct Answers
for Guaranteed Certification Success Prepared
for USA Volleyball Certification Aspirants
July 2025
, 1 Introduction
This comprehensive guide is designed to prepare candidates for the USA Vol-
leyball (USAV) certification exams in 2025. It includes 150 authentic practice
questions with detailed answers, covering key roles such as First Referee, Sec-
ond Referee, Scorer, Libero Tracker, and Line Judge. The questions are sourced
from reliable materials, including Quizlet and USAV-related resources, and ex-
panded with 100 additional relevant questions to ensure thorough preparation.
The focus is on clarity, eliminating unnecessary jargon, and providing practical,
rule-based answers aligned with the 2023-2025 USAV Indoor Domestic Competi-
tion Regulations.
2 First Referee Responsibilities
2.1 Overview
The First Referee has the highest authority during a volleyball match, making
final decisions on all calls, including faults, sanctions, and rule interpretations.
The following questions test your understanding of these responsibilities.
2.2 Practice Questions
1. What is the First Referee’s primary role during a match?
Answer: The First Referee controls the match, ensuring rules are followed,
making final decisions on faults, and issuing sanctions when necessary.
They oversee the entire court and have the authority to overrule other of-
ficials if needed.
2. When should the First Referee blow the whistle to start a rally?
Answer: The First Referee blows the whistle after extending their arm to
indicate readiness for the serve, followed by the beckon for serve signal.
This sequence ensures all officials and players are prepared.
3. What should the First Referee do if line judges disagree on a ball’s land-
ing?
Answer: If one line judge signals ”in” and another signals ”out,” the First
Referee makes the final call based on their observation. For example, if
they clearly saw the ball land inside the lines, they should call it ”in.”
4. Can the First Referee overrule a line judge’s call?
Answer: Yes, the First Referee can overrule a line judge’s call if they have
a clear view of the play and believe the call was incorrect. Their decision
is final.
5. What is the correct sequence for signaling a fault?
Answer: The First Referee whistles to stop play, awards the point to the ap-
propriate team, and then signals the nature of the fault (e.g., net violation,
double hit).
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