CFOA Mechanics Exam: Quiz!

50 Questions | By Theory99 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 77

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Do you know anything about CFOA mechanics? The CFOA mechanics manual contains the mechanics and philosophies for officiating football in Colorado and provides the foundational information required to officiate a four-person game. The mechanics in this supplement are intended to assist with the transition from five people to four people. This fantastic quiz is a touch-down for those interested in CFOA mechanics.

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1.

The coin toss occurs:
- A.
  
  Ten minutes before the scheduled starting time.
- B.
  
  Five minutes before the scheduled starting time.
- C.
  
  Three minutes before the scheduled starting time.
2.

It is not acceptable for the umpire to rule on a loose ball in the end zone that is recovered by either team provided he first checks with the wing officials prior to giving any signal.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
3.

The back judge throws his flag for a live-ball foul. The line judge, who had shared coverage responsibility on the play, did not see a foul. The line judge:
- A.
  
  Should throw his flag anyway; two flags lends credibility to the call.
- B.
  
  Should wait until the play is over, find out what the back judge saw, then throw his flag.
- C.
  
  Should not throw his flag.
4.

After a free-kick from team K’s 40 yard line, the linesman should:
- A.
  
  Maintain his position on team K’s free kick line.
- B.
  
  Move no farther downfield than team R’s 40 yardline.
- C.
  
  Move no farther downfield than team R’s 30 yardline.
- D.
  
  Move immediately toward team K’s goalline in case the runner breaks off a long return.
5.

In a trips formation, the back judge’s key(s) are (is):
- A.
  
  All three receivers.
- B.
  
  The two widest receivers.
- C.
  
  The two inside receivers.
- D.
  
  Only the inside-most receiver.
- E.
  
  Only the widest receiver.
6.

A balanced formation means there are the same number of eligible receivers outside of the tackles on both sides of the formation.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
7.

B1 intercepts a pass at his own 30-yard line. The covering official should drop his beanbag at the spot of the interception.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
8.

An official tries to throw his flag at the spot of a foul but the flag falls several feet short. After the ball is dead, the official should:
- A.
  
  Leave the flag where it is.
- B.
  
  Pick up the flag and move it to the proper spot.
- C.
  
  As unobtrusively as possible, use a foot to move it to the proper spot.
9.

Reverse goalline mechanics:
- A.
  
  Are used when the ball is snapped at or inside team A’s 10 yardline.
- B.
  
  Are used when the ball is snapped at or inside team A’s five yardline.
- C.
  
  Are used when the ball is snapped at or inside team A’s three yardline.
- D.
  
  Are not used.
10.

Responsibility for stopping the clock for a potential first down rests with the:
- A.
  
  Referee.
- B.
  
  Umpire.
- C.
  
  Linesman.
- D.
  
  Line judge.
- E.
  
  Back judge.
11.

An official should have the whistle in his mouth from the snap until the ball is declared dead.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
12.

When using coffin corner mechanics, the back judge and line judge:
- A.
  
  Are positioned at or near the goalline.
- B.
  
  Are positioned one yard deep in team R’s end zone.
- C.
  
  Are positioned behind the pylon to see if the ball goes over, inside or outside it.
- D.
  
  Use the same mechanics as for a normal punt.
13.

To indicate double stakes, the officials should:
- A.
  
  Cross their wrists at chest level.
- B.
  
  Alternately move their index fingers back and forth at chest level
- C.
  
  Verbalize but not signal.
- D.
  
  Place their hands on their hips.
14.

An onside kick is anticipated. Assuming the spot for the kick has not been moved by penalty, the umpire’s position is:
- A.
  
  On team K’s free kick line.
- B.
  
  On team R’s free kick line.
- C.
  
  On team R’s 45 yardline.
- D.
  
  On team R’s 40 yardline.
15.

When conducting the coin toss, the referee should:
- A.
  
  Face the scoreboard.
- B.
  
  Have his back to the scoreboard.
- C.
  
  Always have the home team’s captains on his left.
- D.
  
  Always have the home team’s captains on his right.
16.

First and 10 from Team A’s 20-yard line. A1’s run ends on team A’s 24-yard line on the linesman’s side of the field between the numbers and the hash marks (first down not an issue). To mark progress the linesman should:
- A.
  
  Square up at the progress spot and move about five to six yards from the dead-ball spot.
- B.
  
  Square up at the progress spot and move up to the pile of the players that includes the runner.
- C.
  
  Square up at the progress spot and move about 10 yards from the dead ball spot.
- D.
  
  Square up at the progress spot and remain on the sideline.
17.

An official’s penalty flag should be placed in a pocket or in the belt so it is conspicuous; that lets the teams know the officials intend to maintain control of the game.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
18.

When should the linesman and line judge immediately move toward team B’s goal line at the snap?
- A.
  
  When the ball is snapped at or inside team B’s five yardline.
- B.
  
  When the ball is snapped at or inside team B’s eight yardline.
- C.
  
  When the ball is snapped at or inside team B’s 10 yardline.
19.

The officials should change the down on their wristband indicators:
- A.
  
  As soon as the ball is dead for a down.
- B.
  
  When the ball is snapped.
- C.
  
  When the referee gives the ready for play signal.
- D.
  
  When the box man changes the number.
20.

Team A is in the huddle. The umpire notices team B’s ball has been spotted for use on the play. The umpire should:
- A.
  
  Do nothing; team B’s ball must be used until the series ends or a change of possession occurs.
- B.
  
  Do nothing; team B’s ball must be used for that down.
- C.
  
  Tell the referee, who decides the course of action.
- D.
  
  Have the wing official on team A’s sideline obtain a team A ball that can be used.
21.

The linesman issues a sideline warning to team A. The line judge should:
- A.
  
  Inform team B’s head coach that the warning applies to his sideline as well.
- B.
  
  Make team B’s head coach aware of the sideline warning and either thank him for his compliance or remind him of the need to keep the area clear.
- C.
  
  Ask team B’s head coach if he wants to accept the penalty.
- D.
  
  Do nothing.
22.

The box man will hold the previous spot with previous down showing until:
- A.
  
  The linesman instructs him to move.
- B.
  
  The referee instructs him to move.
- C.
  
  The ball is spotted by the umpire.
- D.
  
  When the referee gives the ready for play.
23.

The spot where the runner’s knee touches the ground is seldom if ever the forward progress spot.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
24.

Forward progress is indicated by using:
- A.
  
  Both feet close together.
- B.
  
  The downfield foot.
- C.
  
  The upfield foot.
25.

Team A runs a sweep to the linesman’s side of the field. To properly cover the play, the linesman should:
- A.
  
  Come a step or two onto the field and run backwards to stay as far ahead of the play as possible.
- B.
  
  Come a step or two onto the field and trail the runner slightly.
- C.
  
  Trail the runner slightly and stay on or outside the sideline.