USAV VOLLEYBALL TRAINING
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
◉ The server is allowed to serve the ball directly out of a hand..
Answer: False
◉ It is important for the first referee to scan the court between
every point, making sure both the playing teams and the officiating
team are ready for the next rally.. Answer: True
◉ A Team A player attacks the ball, which the first referee sees
clearly land inside both lines in the right back corner of Team B's
court. One line judge signals ball in and the other line judge signals
ball out. What decision should the first referee make?. Answer: Call
the ball in.
◉ Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Libero?
A team can designate only one Libero for the match
A team can designate zero or one Libero for each set, or two Liberos
for the match
,A team can designate zero, one, or two Liberos for each set
A team can designate zero, one, or two Liberos for each match.
Answer: A team can designate zero or one Libero for each set, or two
Liberos for the match
◉ What is the correct sequence when whistling for serve?. Answer:
Extend arm indicating you are ready for the serve, then whistle for
serve, followed by the beckon for serve signal.
◉ What is the most important factor for the first referee to
remember when whistling ball handling faults?. Answer: Be
consistent
◉ The first referee should check that the court is free from bags and
other obstacles before the start of warm-ups, and again before
getting on the referee stand to start the match. Answer: True
◉ What is the first thing the first referee should do after getting off
the stand at the conclusion of the match?. Answer: Thank the work
team
◉ Which of these statements is correct?
Whistle and show signals at the same time
, Whistle, show the fault signal, then award the point to the correct
team
Whistle, show which team is awarded the point, then signal the fault
Award the point to the correct team and then whistle and show the
fault signal at the same time. Answer: Whistle, show which team is
awarded the point, then signal the fault
◉ You do not need to write the team names on the Libero control
sheet. Answer: False
◉ When a team is using two Liberos, it does not matter which one is
the first to enter the match.. Answer: True
◉ What should you do if a Libero rotates to the front row?. Answer:
Notify the second referee as soon as it occurs
◉ The Libero can be designated as the team captain on the line-up
sheet.. Answer: True
◉ Prior to the teams switching sides in a deciding set, you should
record Libero replacements/exchanges in the left and far right of the
Libero control sheet for the team starting on your right.. Answer:
False
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
◉ The server is allowed to serve the ball directly out of a hand..
Answer: False
◉ It is important for the first referee to scan the court between
every point, making sure both the playing teams and the officiating
team are ready for the next rally.. Answer: True
◉ A Team A player attacks the ball, which the first referee sees
clearly land inside both lines in the right back corner of Team B's
court. One line judge signals ball in and the other line judge signals
ball out. What decision should the first referee make?. Answer: Call
the ball in.
◉ Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Libero?
A team can designate only one Libero for the match
A team can designate zero or one Libero for each set, or two Liberos
for the match
,A team can designate zero, one, or two Liberos for each set
A team can designate zero, one, or two Liberos for each match.
Answer: A team can designate zero or one Libero for each set, or two
Liberos for the match
◉ What is the correct sequence when whistling for serve?. Answer:
Extend arm indicating you are ready for the serve, then whistle for
serve, followed by the beckon for serve signal.
◉ What is the most important factor for the first referee to
remember when whistling ball handling faults?. Answer: Be
consistent
◉ The first referee should check that the court is free from bags and
other obstacles before the start of warm-ups, and again before
getting on the referee stand to start the match. Answer: True
◉ What is the first thing the first referee should do after getting off
the stand at the conclusion of the match?. Answer: Thank the work
team
◉ Which of these statements is correct?
Whistle and show signals at the same time
, Whistle, show the fault signal, then award the point to the correct
team
Whistle, show which team is awarded the point, then signal the fault
Award the point to the correct team and then whistle and show the
fault signal at the same time. Answer: Whistle, show which team is
awarded the point, then signal the fault
◉ You do not need to write the team names on the Libero control
sheet. Answer: False
◉ When a team is using two Liberos, it does not matter which one is
the first to enter the match.. Answer: True
◉ What should you do if a Libero rotates to the front row?. Answer:
Notify the second referee as soon as it occurs
◉ The Libero can be designated as the team captain on the line-up
sheet.. Answer: True
◉ Prior to the teams switching sides in a deciding set, you should
record Libero replacements/exchanges in the left and far right of the
Libero control sheet for the team starting on your right.. Answer:
False
