WFTDA Official Rules Test (12-29-2010)
Written part of the minimum skill test for WFTDA Skaters
- 1.
Team A’s Jammer is not on the track prior to the jam starting whistle. Team A is allowed to send their Jammer from their bench onto the track to play in the in-progress jam.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
Skaters may legally re-enter the track in front of the opponent who forced them out-of-bounds, if that opponent went out-of-bounds herself at any point after the initiating block.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
A downed skater who slides out-of-bounds and then back in-bounds while still down may be penalized for cutting.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
Which part of the body is considered an illegal blocking zone?
- A.
Chest
- B.
Upper arm
- C.
Hip
- D.
Above the shoulder
Correct Answer
D. Above the shoulder -
- 5.
How many timeouts does each team have per game?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. Three -
- 6.
Which of the following must a skater do when re-entering the track from the penalty box?
- A.
Re-enter at the front of the pack
- B.
Skate onto the track immediately, regardless of where the pack is
- C.
Re-enter at the back of the pack
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Re-enter at the back of the pack -
- 7.
Which of the following are illegal procedure penalties?
- A.
False start
- B.
Too many skaters on the track
- C.
Improper uniform
- D.
Removing required safety equipment
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 8.
When initiating a block, a skater must be in-bounds, but she may pick up momentum from out-of-bounds prior to returning to the track.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
A Jammer must legally pass an on-the-track opponent to score points on players not on the track (NOTT).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
A skater who is Lead Jammer can call off the jam as she is being removed from play due to a penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 11.
What is the maximum number of skaters from one team that can be seated in the penalty box at one time?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
- D.
Two
Correct Answer
A. Three -
- 12.
What happens when a Jammer who has not been declared Lead Jammer successfully calls off the jam?
- A.
She receives a minor penalty
- B.
She receives a major penalty
- C.
The team captain receives a minor penalty
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
B. She receives a major penalty -
- 13.
What is the referee whistle signal for a major penalty?
- A.
No whistle signal
- B.
Two rapid whistle blasts
- C.
One long whistle blast
- D.
Two long whistle blasts
Correct Answer
C. One long whistle blast -
- 14.
At most, how many seconds can elapse after a timeout before the next jam begins?
- A.
15
- B.
20
- C.
30
- D.
60
Correct Answer
C. 30 -
- 15.
A Jammer must stay in-bounds to remain Lead Jammer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 16.
Helmet Covers may be retrieved while skating in which direction?
- A.
Clockwise
- B.
Counter clockwise
- C.
Neither
Correct Answer
B. Counter clockwise -
- 17.
What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario:Downed skater re-entering the track causes an opposing skater to stumble but not fall or lose relative position.
- A.
No Impact/No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Ejection
Correct Answer
B. Minor -
- 18.
It is a major penalty to touch an opponent with forearms or hands for three or more seconds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 19.
If a skater is illegally blocked outside of the engagement zone she may legally counter-block.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 20.
All referees must give you a warning before issuing which types of penalties:
- A.
Failure to reform the pack
- B.
Multi-Player Blocks
- C.
Use of Hands
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above -
- 21.
What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario:An in-bounds, upright, and skating skater re-enters the track from out-of-bounds in front of multiple in-bounds skaters during a no pack scenario, resulting in her having bettered her position.
- A.
Minor Cutting the Track
- B.
Major Cutting the Track
- C.
No Impact/No Penalty
- D.
Thumbs Up
Correct Answer
B. Major Cutting the Track -
- 22.
Blockers that advance or chase the Jammer out of the Engagement Zone are considered part of and belonging to point totals of the previous (just completed) scoring pass.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
Which referees are allowed to expel a skater?
- A.
Any of the referee staff
- B.
Only the Jammer Referees
- C.
Only the Head Referee
- D.
The Jammer Referees and the Head Referee
Correct Answer
C. Only the Head Referee -
- 24.
If a referee is not sure whether an action warrants a major or expulsion, it must be called as:
- A.
No impact/No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
C. Major -
- 25.
Which of the following safety gear may be removed when seated in the penalty box?
- A.
Helmet
- B.
Mouth guard
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Mouth guard -
- 26.
A penalized skater’s teammates, managers, and coaches may not at any time physically enter the designated penalty box area to communicate with the penalized skater.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 27.
Who gets the penalty when a jam is called off for too many skaters on the track and the offending team did not field a Pivot, and the referees are not sure who the last Blocker on the track was.
- A.
Captain
- B.
Pivot
- C.
Closest Blocker to referee who made the call
Correct Answer
C. Closest Blocker to referee who made the call -
- 28.
What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario:A skater initiates contact or engages an opponent before the first whistle, forcing the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward or sideways, but does not cause her to lose her established starting position.
- A.
No impact/No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
No call, Legal scenario
Correct Answer
B. Minor -
- 29.
The engagement zone includes:
- A.
20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.
- B.
10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 10 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.
- C.
20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater and 10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater.
Correct Answer
A. 20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater. -
- 30.
Which of the following is a “no pack” situation?
- A.
4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 4 red Blockers.
- B.
4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 3 red Blockers, and 1 red Blocker has been knocked out-of-bounds.
- C.
3 green Blockers and 1 red blocker are more than 10 feet from 3 red Blockers and 1 green Blocker.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 31.
A Blocker’s proximity to other Blockers is measured by her fingertips.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 32.
To legally regain position in the pack after having fallen behind or recovering from a fall, a skater must:
- A.
Catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play.
- B.
Skate outside track boundaries to stay out of the way until she can easily get to the back of the pack.
- C.
Wait for the pack to come back around to enter from behind.
Correct Answer
A. Catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play. -
- 33.
Which of the following is an example of a multi-player block?
- A.
“Bowling” with a teammate by pushing her into an opponent.
- B.
Impeding an opponent by holding onto the shirt of a teammate.
- C.
Grabbing or holding a teammate’s arm while blocking.
Correct Answer
B. Impeding an opponent by holding onto the shirt of a teammate. -
- 34.
If a skater jumps, it is illegal to hit her while she is in the air.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 35.
If a skater re-enters the track from out-of-bounds in front of an opposing skater, bettering her position, she will not receive a cutting the track penalty as long as she yields the right of way.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 36.
Standing during the last 10 seconds of a penalty is optional.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 37.
If a Jammer false starts but yields advantage, she will not receive any penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 38.
Gross misconduct includes which of the following?
- A.
Punching another skater
- B.
Choking another skater
- C.
Jumping on a dog pile
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 39.
What kind of penalty would be issued in the following scenario:A skater is called out on a penalty and she asks the referee why she’s being called off. She refuses to leave the track after the referee repeatedly calls the skater on the penalty.
- A.
Insubordination major penalty
- B.
No penalty
Correct Answer
A. Insubordination major penalty -
- 40.
Referees will whistle a jam dead if:
- A.
There is an injured skater on the track who cannot get up.
- B.
Green team’s Jammer is called to the box, and red team failed to field a Jammer for that jam.
- C.
Red team’s Jammer has scored 50 points in the jam (Mercy Rule).
- D.
A and B only
Correct Answer
D. A and B only -
- 41.
After serving a penalty, a Jammer who re-enters the track behind the pack but in front of the opposing Jammer, receives a minor penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 42.
A Blocker who lines up for a jam but is knocked out-of-bounds just prior to the first whistle may not participate in that jam.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 43.
A skater who leaves the penalty box during a team timeout to participate in the team huddle will receive an insubordination major penalty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 44.
Which of the following will result in a player fouling out of a game?
- A.
Accruing more than 5 trips the penalty box in either period, or more than 10 trips in a game
- B.
Accruing 7 trips to the penalty box in a game
Correct Answer
B. Accruing 7 trips to the penalty box in a game -
- 45.
If a safety hazard on the track has forced a referee to whistle a jam dead after the time on the period clock has run out but not before the jam clock has run out, the Head Referee may call for an additional jam.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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