Regional Scorer Test | Lone Star Referee

REGIONAL SCORER TEST

Exam Instructions and Information: Read each question thoroughly and answer each question on the attached answer sheet using current USA Volleyball Domestic Competition Regulations. “Team S” refers to the serving team, and “Team R” refers to the receiving team. When a team’s serve or receive status is not relevant to the question, “Team A” or “Team B” is used to differentiate the teams.
The following assumptions and information pertain to each question unless other conditions are specifically noted:

USAV clarification boxes take precedence over the corresponding FIVB rule and if applicable, should be used when considering each answer.
USAV test rules on illegal player on court is in effect.
Rule 10.1.2 (“Pursuit Rule”) is in effect.
Do not consider special rules used in Open competition or 14 and Under competition.
No sanctions (team or individual) have been assessed unless noted.
The penalty area is not being used.
Requests for interruptions (time-outs, substitutions) or line-up checks have not been acknowledged (whistled) by the referees.
Exam questions cover USAV Casebook material.

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1. Team A's line-up sheet for set 1 has no player numbers or Xs in the Libero boxes. The scorer asks the second referee to confirm with Team A's coach the team will not be using any Liberos in set 1.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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2. As the second referee is checking the line-ups on the court prior to the start of a set, the scorer is checking to be sure the HEADINGS information is accurate.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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3. When recording team scores at the time of substitutions, time-outs, and sanctions, the scorer always enters Team A's score first.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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4. When a team designates only one Libero for the set, the scorer and assistant scorer leave the second Libero# box blank.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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5. When there is no roster captain and the game captain is replaced by the Libero, the scorer writes the number of the replacement captain in the next Captain slot.

1. C

2. I

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6. At the end of a set, the scorer circles the last point scored in the Points column for each team.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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7. While checking the players on the court before the start of the set, the scorer discovers that Team A #9 is on the court instead of #19. When the second referee does not catch this, the scorer immediately notifies the second referee the wrong player is on the court.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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8. When a substitution is made by the team on the left before the court change in a deciding set, the scorer records this information on both the far left and far right sides of the score sheet.

1. C

2. I

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9. Team A #22 correctly enters the court to replace the Libero. During the same dead ball period, Team A #1 substitutes into the game for #22. The scorer records the substitution on the score sheet and the assistant scorer records it on the Libero control sheet.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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10. The referee informs the coach that after the line-ups are recorded on the score sheet, changes can still be made to the line-up until the completion of all warm-ups.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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11. When the first referee assesses a yellow card to a Team A member, the scorer records a penalty point on the score sheet.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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12. When an illegal Libero replacement is made, the assistant scorer waits until after the contact of serve and then notifies the second referee of the illegal replacement.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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13. #9 commits a foot fault on her first serve. The scorer draws a checkmark (✓) through the service round box number and then records the exit score in the appropriate box.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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14. After a completed rally, Team A's head coach asks the scorer how many substitutions his team has taken. The scorer does not reply to the coach but instead informs the second referee the coach is asking for information.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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15. Team A #6 substitutes into the game for # 4. In the same dead ball period, the Libero replaces #6. When the Libero rotates to the front row, #4 replaces the Libero. The assistant scorer writes the information on the control sheet without saying anything to the second referee.

1. C

2. I

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16. The scorer slashes the number of the exiting player when recording a substitution on the score sheet.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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17. Team A designates two Liberos, #7 and #11, Libero #7 replaces player #10. Several rallies later Libero #11 replaces Libero #7. The assistant scorer notes this on the control sheet as a legal Libero replacement.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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18. In set 1, Team B #9 is substituted out of the game using an exceptional substitution. In set 3, Team B requests a substitution, #9 for #4. The scorer records this on the score sheet as a legal substitution.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

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19. The scorer enters all times on the score sheet using International time (24-hour time).

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

20 / 50

20. After the first referee signs the score sheet at the end of the match, the scorer verifies the score by being the last person to sign the score sheet.

1. Correct

2. Incorrect

21 / 50

21. Wrong servers are recorded on the score sheet in which sections?

1. REMARKS only

2. SANCTIONS only

3. Both REMARKS and SANCTIONS

4. Not recorded in REMARKS or SANCTIONS

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22. A Libero legally serves. What is recorded on the score sheet?

1. A triangle drawn around the position number (Roman numeral) in the Order section, the first time a Libero serves.

2. A triangle drawn around the number of the current Service Rounds box.

3. A triangle drawn around the player number in the Service Order row

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23. On the line-up sheet for this set, Team A designated the first Libero #4 and the second #10. Team A #6 is replaced by Libero #4. After a few rallies, Libero #10 replaces the Acting Libero. When Libero #10 rotates to the front row, #6 replaces Libero #10. Select the correct method for recording these actions.

1. A.

2. B.

3. C.

4. D.

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24. At the end of each set, which of the following item(s) must match the circled 'Exit Score' in each team's Service Rounds section? (select the two that apply)

1. The last point in both Points columns that is slashed or inside a triangle.

2. The score recorded in the Winning and Losing team scores in the SET RESULTS box.

3. The scores posted on the visual scoreboard.

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25. Team A’s set 1 line-up sheet lists #7 as captain. With a score of 5-9, Team A substitutes #4 for #7. What actions does the scorer take?

1. Slash through the small c listed next to player #7 on the starting positions. Complete recording the substitution and when the second referee says that #4 is the new floor captain, place a small c next to the #4 in the substitution line.

2. Complete recording Team A’s substitution by entering #4 for #7 and when the second referee says that #4 is the new floor captain, record #4 in the next available slot in the Captain line.

3. Complete recording Team A’s substitution by entering #4 for #7 and when the second referee says that #4 is the new floor captain, slash through #7 and record #4 in the next available slot in the Captain line.

4. Complete recording Team A’s substitution by entering #4 for #7 and when the second referee says that #4 is the new floor captain, record #4 in the circle in the Captain line because #7 is in the square.

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26. At the end of a set, what is the proper symbol used to cancel the unused points in the Points column(s) for each team?

1. Use pen to draw an hourglass over all remaining points in each column for each team.

2. Use pen to draw a T-bar through all remaining points in each column for each team

3. Use pencil or pen to cancel all remaining points in each column for each team

4. As long as remaining points are canceled in each column for each team using pen, it doesn't matter what symbol is used (hourglass, straight lines, amoeba-like figures, or T-bar)

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27. Prior to the court change in a deciding set, what action is NOT recorded on both the far left and far right of the score sheet?

1. Line-up of team on the left

2. Substitutions

3. Time-outs

4. Points scored by the team on the left

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28. The score is 2-3 with Team B in the lead. Team A requests their first substitution #14 for #15. Select the correct recording.

1. A

2. B

3. C

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29. For which of the following is a deciding set score sheet used when a set is played to 25 points with the teams changing sides at 13?

1. 3rd set in a best of 3 sets match

2. 5th set in a best of 5 sets match

3. Single-set playoff match

4. All of the above

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30. In a deciding set, the team on the left serves the point for the court switch. While the teams change sides, the scorer records this information on the far-right side of the score sheet. (select the two that apply):

1. Points at change

2. The team's last Exit Score with no X

3. An X on the Service Rounds box number of the current server

4. Slash all points previously scored on the left in the Points column on the right

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31. When using separate score sheets for each set, what information is NOT carried forward from one set to the next?

1. Improper requests

2. Remarks on points canceled by referee

3. All sanctions

4. Exceptional substitution remarks

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32. Prior to the court change in a deciding set, what actions are recorded on the far left and far right of the Libero control sheet? (select the two that apply)

1. Line-up of team on the left

2. Substitutions

3. Libero replacements

4. Captain information

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33. What is the maximum number of normal substitutions allowed per set.

1. 6

2. 12

3. 15

4. 18

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34. After the coin toss, the referee informs the scorer that COBRAS will serve on the scorer's left and EAGLES will receive on the right. The scorer makes which entries on the score sheet for set 1? (select the four that apply)

1. Write "COBRAS" in the Team box on the left side

2. Draw a ✓ through the R on the right

3. Draw an X through box 1 of the Service Rounds section for Order I on the right

4. If not pre-printed, record A in the open circle on the right side

5. Draw an X through the on S the left

6. Draw an X through the on R the right

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35. Prior to recording the line-up on the score sheet, what items must be present on the line-up sheet? (select the four that apply)

1. Names of all assistant coaches

2. No duplicate player numbers

3. Numbers of all substitute players on the bench

4. A number or an X present in each Libero box

5. The coach or game captain's signature

6. Captain indicated with a C

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36. When a wrong player is about to serve, what is the proper action for the scorer?

1. Wait for the contact of serve and then notify the second referee of the rotation fault

2. Alert the serving team’s coach to try to prevent the fault

3. Sound an audible device before the service contact to notify the referees of the pending rotation fault

4. Check with the serving team’s bench scorer to see if the server is actually incorrect

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37. Team A Libero #8 replaces #5, the playing captain, on the court. The coach informs the referees that #12 will be the playing captain. Select the correct method for recording this.

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

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38. Feb 4, 2026 is recorded in the Date section as:

1. 26/02/04

2. 04/02/2026

3. 2/4/26

4. 02/04/26

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39. Libero #16 is declared unable to play. Select the proper method for recording this information

1. A

2. B

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40. When an exceptional substitution is required by Team A, the first priority is:

1. Either Libero

2. Any substitute on the bench, regardless of position played

3. The starter or any substitute who has played in the position or by any substitute who has not participated in the set

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41. Which points are slashed and circled in the Points column? (select the two that apply)

1. All rally points scored by the receiving team

2. Any points resulting from a delay penalty (red card on wrist)

3. Final point scored by each team

4. Any points resulting from an individual penalty (red card)

5. Any points scored by a Libero serving

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42. When does the scorer draw a checkmark (✓) through the number in the current Service Round box?

1. When the correct player enters the service zone prior to the first referee’s service authorization

2. When the first referee whistles and beckons for service

3. When the ball is contacted for service by the correct server for the first time in that Service Round

4. When any player for that team, including a wrong server, contacts the ball for service

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43. After which substitution(s) does the scorer notify the second referee of the number of substitutions taken by a team? (select the two that apply)

1. 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th

2. 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th

3. 13th, 14th, and 15th

4. Any time the second referee requests the information

44 / 50

44. Which of the following is NOT a duty or responsibility of the scorer?

1. Notifying the referees of a request for regular game interruptions that is out of order

2. Preparing the Libero control sheet

3. Recording the final result

4. Signing the score sheet before the first referee

45 / 50

45. Before the start of the match, when should the scorer notify the second referee of missing line-ups?

1. At the end of the timed warm-up period

2. 3 minutes prior to the end of the timed warm-up period

3. At the start of the timed warm-up period

4. 2 minutes prior to the end of the timed warm-up period

46 / 50

46. A player who ____ in set 1 may play in set 2. (select the two that apply)

1. Was expelled

2. Was disqualified

3. Left the set via illegal substitution

4. Left the set via exceptional substitution

47 / 50

47. While using ink, the scorer makes a mistake with no correction tape or fluid available. To correct this, the scorer will: (select the two that apply)

1. Draw a line through the mistake

2. Scribble through the mistake covering it completely

3. Draw an X through the mistake

4. Rewrite the correct information legibly

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48. Team A serves and loses the rally, resulting in Team B scoring point 25, the winning point of the set. After recording the final exit score for Team A, what action should NOT be taken by the scorer?

1. Slash point 25 in Team B's Points column

2. Draw a checkmark (✓) in the Service Rounds box of the player who would be Team B's next server

3. Record End time

4. Record Exit Score 25 in the Service Rounds box of the player who would be Team B's next server

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49. What signal does the R1 give to indicate an Improper Request (IR)?

1. Hold both (yellow & red) cards against one wrist, then with an open hand point ot the team that will receive the IR.

2. Hold up an index finger in the center of your chest, then with an open hand point to the team that will receive the IR.

3. Without a card, hold the palm of one against the opposite wrist on the side of the court that will receive the IR.

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50. Which of these remain in effect for the entire match? (select the 3 that apply)

1. Improper request

2. Delay warning

3. Verbal warning

4. Individual warning (yellow card)

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