2012-13 NFHS Wrestling Exam

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2012-13 NFHS Wrestling Exam - Part I
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1. The random draw shall take place immediately preceding weigh-ins for a dual meet.
A. True
B. False
2. In tournaments, consolation rounds may start with contestants who were defeated by the winners of first-round matches. At
the conclusion of the championship semifinals, the losers of those semifinals may be cross-bracketed into the consolation
semifinals.
A. True
B. False
3. It is legal for a wrestler to compete wearing wristbands, sweatbands or bicep bands.
A. True
B. False
4. A referee can approve the wearing of a sleeveless undershirt under the one-piece singlet if it meets all of the requirements
as stated in the rule.
A. True
B. False
5. When a match is terminated simultaneously for both wrestlers in the championship bracket, one of the wrestlers will be the
winner and will advance in the championship bracket.
A. True
B. False
6. If bleeding is not stopped within a cumulative time of six minutes, the match shall be terminated and the opponent shall be
awarded the match by default.
A. True
B False
7. It is not necessary for the assistant referee to agree with the referee if there is disagreement about a situation.
A. True
B. False
8. The assistant referee may stop the match at any time just like the referee.
A. True
B. False
9. If a wrestler's third penalty is stalling, his or her opponent will have choice of position on the next restart and will also be
awarded two match points.
A. True
B. False
10. On matters of judgment, the decision of the referee shall be final.
A. True
B. False
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11. The assistant referee shall use his/her whistle in the same manner as the referee.
A. True
B. False
12. When penalizing wrestlers, the referee always shall stop the match.
A. True
B. False
13. It is permissible for the referee to view a TV monitor in order to assist in making a decision relative to a match.
A. True
B. False
14. The referee is not only responsible for checking the uniforms and equipment of participants, but he/she also is responsible
for checking mats, markings and general layout.
A. True
B. False
15. The official scorer is responsible for recording the wrestler who makes the choice at the beginning of the second and third
periods.
A. True
B. False
16. The timekeeper is responsible for keeping track of blood time.
A. True
B. False
17. The jurisdiction time of the referee begins when he/she is checking wrestlers prior to a contest and, in dual meets,
concludes with the approval of the scorebook.
A. True
B. False
18. The official scorer is responsible for monitoring recovery time.
A. True
B. False
19. The official scorer shall circle the first point(s) scored in the regulation match.
A. True
B. False
20. The assistant scorer is responsible for recording points throughout the course of a match.
A. True
B. False
21. The timekeeper is responsible for presenting the referee with the scorebook at the end of a dual meet to verify team scores
and to obtain the referee's signature.
A. True
B. False
22. It is permissible for a wrestler's hair to be braided if it is contained in a cover.
A. True
B. False
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23. A wrestler's required equipment is ear guards, uniform and wrestling shoes.
A. True
B. False
24. A bandanna is permissible as a hair cover.
A. True
B. False
25. The uniform shall be worn as intended/designed by the manufacturer.
A. True
B. False
26. A 2-pound growth allowance may be added to each weight class any time after the date of certification.
A. True
B. False
27. Competition shall be in 15 weight classes.
A. True
B. False
28. A contestant shall not wrestle more than one weight class above that class for which the actual weight, at the time of the
weigh-in, qualifies the competitor.
A. True
B. False
29. Any method for quick weight-reduction purposes is prohibited and shall disqualify an individual from competition.
A. True
B. False
30. The minimum weight for a 106-pound wrestler is 90 pounds.
A. True
B. False
31. During dual-meet weigh-ins, a wrestler who did not make weight at the time his/her class was called must attempt
subsequent tries immediately following the 285-pound class.
A. True
B. False
32. Tournament weigh-ins may proceed by team(s) starting with the lowest weight class to the highest.
A. True
B. False
33. All contestants (male and female) do not have to weigh in wearing a suitable undergarment that completely covers the
buttocks and the groin area.
A. True
B. False
34. Weigh-ins for dual-meet competition shall be held a maximum of one hour prior to the start of the meet.
A. True
B. False
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35. The head coach, prior to the meet, does not have to verify that all of his/her wrestlers will be in proper uniform, properly
groomed, properly equipped and ready to wrestle.
A. True
B. False
36. All wrestlers shall have at least a 45-minute rest period between consecutive matches.
A. True
B. False
37. In a multiple dual event, it is permissible to wrestle in more than one weight class.
A. True
B. False
38. Each team shall designate a captain or captains prior to the start of a dual meet.
A. True
B. False
39. During a multi-dual event, if the last weight class competed is 120 pounds, the first weight class to be competed in the next
dual is 126 pounds.
A. True
B. False
40. Once the offensive wrestler has assumed a legal starting position and is stationary, the referee shall verbally say "Set" and
then pause momentarily before starting wrestling.
A. True
B. False
41. A match is competition between two individual wrestlers who are of as nearly equal weight as possible.
A. True
B. False
42. It is not possible to earn a four-point near-fall.
A. True
B. False
43. Near-fall criteria is met when one shoulder is on the mat and the other shoulder is held less than 90 degrees from the mat.
A. True
B. False
44. The mat area is only the wrestling mat.
A. True
B. False
45. An escape occurs when the defensive wrestler comes to a neutral position, the offensive wrestler has lost control, beyond
reaction time, while all the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds.
A. True
B. False
46. Coach misconduct may occur while the clock is running.
A. True
B. False
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47. Unnecessary roughness includes, but is not limited to, a forceful slap to the head or face, and/or gouging or poking the
eyes.
A. True
B. False
48. Control does not determine the awarding of points.
A. True
B. False
49. In tournament scoring, two additional points shall be scored for any match won by fall.
A. True
B. False
50. If no scoring occurs during the 30-second ultimate tiebreaker, the offensive wrestler shall be awarded one match point.
A. True
B. False
51. Advancement points are the same in the championship bracket as they are in the consolation bracket.
A. True
B. False
52. Match points for unsportsmanlike conduct are the first criteria of the dual-team tie-breaking system.
A. True
B. False
53. Each match in a tournament shall be six minutes in length.
A. True
B. False
54. The coach of a wrestler or the wrestler does not have the prerogative to default a match in progress or during an injury timeout by informing the referee.
A. True
B. False
55. There is no rest period between periods in a wrestling contest.
A. True
B. False
56. The conclusion of wrestling occurs when the wrestlers complete their handshake.
A. True
B. False
57. When the contestants are tied at the end of three regular periods, they will wrestle overtime.
A. True
B. False
58. The referee shall, following the wrestlers' handshake, remind each wrestler to shake the opposing coach's hand.
A. True
B. False
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59. In dual-meet competition, if a team intentionally delays its appearance on the mat beyond five minutes, there shall be a
team forfeit.
A. True
B. False
60. The choice of position in the tiebreaker is based on the first offensive point(s) scored.
A. True
B. False
61. If the referee needs to address a situation not covered by injury, blood or recovery time, a referee's time-out shall be
charged.
A. True
B. False
62. If the wrestlers go out of bounds in the neutral position, the match shall be resumed with each wrestler at the designated
green or red area.
A. True
B. False
63. If one of the wrestlers is visually handicapped, all wrestling shall be conducted from the referee's position.
A. True
B. False
64. The official scorer is responsible for assisting, when requested by the referee, in determining whether a situation occurred
before or after termination of a period.
A. True
B. False
65. The referee shall stop the match for a stalemate situation.
A. True
B. False
66. In the neutral position, with no takedown in progress, the match may be stopped as soon as the ear guard is displaced.
A. True
B. False
67. Giving a wrestler the incorrect choice of a starting position is always considered bad time.
A. True
B. False
68. Errors involving the recording or computation of team scores must be corrected within 30 minutes of the official posting of
team scores.
A. True
B. False
69. The choice of position for the ultimate tiebreaker will be granted to the wrestler who scored the first point(s) in the regulation
match (first three periods of the match), unless superseded by an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty at any time during the
match.
A. True
B. False
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70. Individually bracketed tournaments are a series of matches in each of the NFHS weight classes in which each member of
the team advances independently on the bracket based on that individual's results.
A. True
B. False
71. Overtime is an extension of the regular match.
A. True
B. False
72. The wrestler who scores the first point(s) during the ultimate tiebreaker of the overtime will be declared the winner.
A. True
B. False
73. During the overtime/tiebreaker periods, each wrestler is given an additional time-out for injury, but the 11/2 minute timeframe
is not to be extended.
A. True
B. False
74. There is a one-minute rest period between the regulation match and the sudden victory period.
A. True
B. False
75. If there is artwork in the center of the mat, the starting lines are not necessary.
A. True
B. False
76. The 10-foot circle is an optional mat marking.
A. True
B. False
77. A slam can occur from any wrestling position.
A. True
B. False
78. The rear-standing, double-knee kickback is to be treated as a potentially dangerous maneuver and is not illegal.
A. True
B. False
79. Any hold/maneuver used for punishment is illegal.
A. True
B. False
80. A full, straight-back suplay and the straight-back salto to the head are not illegal.
A. True
B. False
81. The overscissors is illegal only when pressure is applied against the joint, which may cause hyperextension.
A. True
B. False
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82. Pulling back three fingers of an opponent's hand is not illegal.
A. True
B. False
83. The double underhook snapback from the standing position is legal only from the neutral position.
A. True
B. False
84. A hold restricting breathing is potentially dangerous.
A. True
B. False
85. A restart after stoppage for a potentially dangerous hold/maneuver is the same as if an out-of-bounds situation occurred.
A. True
B. False
86. A front headlock is always considered potentially dangerous and shall be stopped immediately.
A. True
B. False
87. Forcing one's opponent out of the wrestling area as a means of avoiding wrestling is a technical violation.
A. True
B. False
88. There can be a technical violation of fleeing the mat even if near-fall points have been earned.
A. True
B. False
89. Penalties and warnings are cumulative throughout the match.
A. True
B. False
90. Points for a "locked hands" call is disregarded if an escape or reversal is awarded.
A. True
B. False
91. Wrestlers shall be permitted a maximum of
minutes to appear ready to compete at a specified mat.
A. two
B. three
C. five
D. ten
92. A series of matches in each of the NFHS weight classes in which individuals initially move from round to round as a team
(pools) or advance based on team results culminating in the wrestler's placement on an individual bracket with advancement
from that point based on individual results.
A. Team Advancement Tournaments.
B. Combination Tournaments.
C. Individually Bracketed Tournaments.
D. Open Pool Tournaments.
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93. The wrestling area of the mat shall be a circular area with a minimum of
in diameter.
A. 22 feet
B. 24 feet
C. 26 feet
D. 28 feet
94. The
rules.
has the sole authority for ruling on infractions or irregularities not covered within the NFHS wrestling
A. referee
B. assistant referee
C. official scorer
D. timekeeper
95. When there are consecutive days of team competition, there shall be a 1-pound additional allowance granted each day for
all wrestlers up to a maximum of two pounds. In order to be granted a 1-pound additional allowance, a minimum of
advance notice is required for the opponent(s).
A. 24 hours
B. 36 hours
C. 48 hours
D. None of the above
96. A
is awarded when one of the competitors is unable to continue wrestling for any reason.
A. bye
B. forfeit
C. default
D. disqualification
97. A team intentionally delaying its appearance to the mat area beyond five minutes of the established dual meet starting time,
shall be penalized
A. one team point.
B. two team points.
C. three team points.
D. five team points.
98. Which hold/maneuver is considered potentially dangerous?
A. Back Bow.
B. Full Nelson.
C. Straight Head Scissors.
D. Split Scissors.
99. Coach misconduct results in the following:
A. First offense — warning.
B. Second offense — deduct one team point.
C. Third offense — deduct two team points and removal of the head coach for the remainder of the day.
D. All of the above.
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100. A major decision is earned by a wrestler whose score exceeds the loser's score by a margin of
provided by the individual match scoring system.
A. 1 to 5
B. 5 to 10
C. 8 to 14
D. 10 to 15
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NFHS Exam -Answer Kei
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