USA Hockey Officials Open Book Exam Questions
And Answers Updates
A player on the bench reaches out into the playing surface and grabs an opponent's arm during
play. The referee shall: - answer-Assess the player a minor penalty for interference - 625
Any player who deliberately leaves their feet and contacts an opponent with any part of his/her
body thereby causing the opponent to trip or fall shall be assessed a minor penalty under which
rule? - answer-639 A
To signal a delayed penalty, the referee shall point at the offending player with the non-whistle
hand until play is stopped - answer-False
A linesman shall stop play for: - answer-Premature substitution of a goalkeeper
An attacking player (not the puck carrier) is off-sides when the puck crosses the determining
edge of the blue line if: - answer-The player does not have contact with the neutral zone or the
attacking blue line - 630
A player or team official incurring a match penalty shall be suspended from participating in any
USA Hockey games and practices until his/her case has been dealt with by the proper
authorities. This is true according to which rule? - answer-405 C
After a player is assessed an elbowing penalty, he/she does not proceed directly and
immediately to the penalty box. This action is penalized under which rule? - answer-601 C
Officials are required to wear a black hockey helmet, with chin strap properly fastened and a
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,half shield visor properly attached. This is true according to which rule? - answer-501 C
The face-off location for an intentional off-side is at the center ice face-off spot. - answer-False
A player body checks an opponent from behind into the boards. This action shall be penalized
under which rule? - answer-608 A
A 10U player raises his/her stick above the waist and takes a slap shot on goal. The referee
shall: - answer-Stop play immediately and conduct an end zone face-off in the offending team's
end - 621
Which penalty is not an option for illegal contact to an opponent's head? - answer-Double
minor penalty - 620
No goalkeeper shall be entitled to exercise the privileges of captain. This is true according to
which rule? - answer-202 A
Who may be assessed a match penalty? - answer-Both players and team officials
Face-offs in the end zones can only take place at the end zone face-off spots. - answer-False
Which of the following would NOT INITIALLY result in a game misconduct penalty to a player? -
answer-Profane language - 601
The puck is located in an end zone. The entire blue line is part of: - answer-The end zone in
which the puck is located
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,A player who is injured and not suspended may be on the players' bench without being
considered a team official if he/she is wearing the team jersey and all required head and face
protective equipment. This is true according to: - answer-Definition of team official in the
glossary
During a potential icing situation, icing shall be called even if the puck goes through the goal
crease before crossing the goal line (no goal is scored). - answer-True
Under the Standard of Play initiative, which of the following should be penalized as
interference? - answer-A player uses the body to establish a "pick" that prevents an opponent
from being able to chase the puck carrier - 625
The difference between possession of the puck versus control of the puck can be found in what
section of the rule book? - answer-Glossary
When should an official conducting a face-off blow the whistle? - answer-At the conclusion of
the line change procedure - 613
Which of the following is a penalty option for kicking an opponent? - answer-Major penalty plus
a game misconduct - 627
What is the maximum number of players a team is allowed to dress for a game? - answer-20 -
201
Coincidental minor penalties shall not be taken into account for the purpose of a delayed
penalty under Rule 408 (Delayed Penalties). - answer-True
A coach receives a bench minor penalty. Any non penalized player, except a goaltender, may
serve the penalty. This is false according to rule? - answer-402 B
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, The home team shall choose which end of the ice to defend at the start of the game if the
benches are on the other side of the ice. This is true according to which rule? - answer-636 D
An attacking player is standing in the goal crease. However, the goalkeeper is in the corner. The
puck goes to another attacking player who shoots the puck into the open goal. The goal shall
count according to which rule? - answer-625 B
A coach is assessed a bench minor for abusive language in the first period. The coach uses
abusive language again in the third period. The referee shall: - answer-Assess another bench
minor - 601 Situation 6
A linesman blows the whistle to start a face-off. Before the puck is dropped, 2 players from
Team A are in motion but on-side. - answer-Neither (a) or (b) 613
Any player who uses their hand to rub, grab or hold the facemask of an opponent shall be
assessed a major penalty plus a game misconduct under what rule? - answer-622 B
The players and coaches from a team's roster who may be listed on the score sheet and are
considered eligible for a youth game are: - answer-Only players and coaches who are not
serving a suspension
Which of the following is NOT a penalty option for boarding? - answer-Minor penalty - 603
Mouthpieces are NOT required in which youth classification? - answer-10 and Under (Squirt) -
304
During a timeout, which of the following is true? - answer-Penalized players must remain in the
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And Answers Updates
A player on the bench reaches out into the playing surface and grabs an opponent's arm during
play. The referee shall: - answer-Assess the player a minor penalty for interference - 625
Any player who deliberately leaves their feet and contacts an opponent with any part of his/her
body thereby causing the opponent to trip or fall shall be assessed a minor penalty under which
rule? - answer-639 A
To signal a delayed penalty, the referee shall point at the offending player with the non-whistle
hand until play is stopped - answer-False
A linesman shall stop play for: - answer-Premature substitution of a goalkeeper
An attacking player (not the puck carrier) is off-sides when the puck crosses the determining
edge of the blue line if: - answer-The player does not have contact with the neutral zone or the
attacking blue line - 630
A player or team official incurring a match penalty shall be suspended from participating in any
USA Hockey games and practices until his/her case has been dealt with by the proper
authorities. This is true according to which rule? - answer-405 C
After a player is assessed an elbowing penalty, he/she does not proceed directly and
immediately to the penalty box. This action is penalized under which rule? - answer-601 C
Officials are required to wear a black hockey helmet, with chin strap properly fastened and a
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,half shield visor properly attached. This is true according to which rule? - answer-501 C
The face-off location for an intentional off-side is at the center ice face-off spot. - answer-False
A player body checks an opponent from behind into the boards. This action shall be penalized
under which rule? - answer-608 A
A 10U player raises his/her stick above the waist and takes a slap shot on goal. The referee
shall: - answer-Stop play immediately and conduct an end zone face-off in the offending team's
end - 621
Which penalty is not an option for illegal contact to an opponent's head? - answer-Double
minor penalty - 620
No goalkeeper shall be entitled to exercise the privileges of captain. This is true according to
which rule? - answer-202 A
Who may be assessed a match penalty? - answer-Both players and team officials
Face-offs in the end zones can only take place at the end zone face-off spots. - answer-False
Which of the following would NOT INITIALLY result in a game misconduct penalty to a player? -
answer-Profane language - 601
The puck is located in an end zone. The entire blue line is part of: - answer-The end zone in
which the puck is located
2
,A player who is injured and not suspended may be on the players' bench without being
considered a team official if he/she is wearing the team jersey and all required head and face
protective equipment. This is true according to: - answer-Definition of team official in the
glossary
During a potential icing situation, icing shall be called even if the puck goes through the goal
crease before crossing the goal line (no goal is scored). - answer-True
Under the Standard of Play initiative, which of the following should be penalized as
interference? - answer-A player uses the body to establish a "pick" that prevents an opponent
from being able to chase the puck carrier - 625
The difference between possession of the puck versus control of the puck can be found in what
section of the rule book? - answer-Glossary
When should an official conducting a face-off blow the whistle? - answer-At the conclusion of
the line change procedure - 613
Which of the following is a penalty option for kicking an opponent? - answer-Major penalty plus
a game misconduct - 627
What is the maximum number of players a team is allowed to dress for a game? - answer-20 -
201
Coincidental minor penalties shall not be taken into account for the purpose of a delayed
penalty under Rule 408 (Delayed Penalties). - answer-True
A coach receives a bench minor penalty. Any non penalized player, except a goaltender, may
serve the penalty. This is false according to rule? - answer-402 B
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, The home team shall choose which end of the ice to defend at the start of the game if the
benches are on the other side of the ice. This is true according to which rule? - answer-636 D
An attacking player is standing in the goal crease. However, the goalkeeper is in the corner. The
puck goes to another attacking player who shoots the puck into the open goal. The goal shall
count according to which rule? - answer-625 B
A coach is assessed a bench minor for abusive language in the first period. The coach uses
abusive language again in the third period. The referee shall: - answer-Assess another bench
minor - 601 Situation 6
A linesman blows the whistle to start a face-off. Before the puck is dropped, 2 players from
Team A are in motion but on-side. - answer-Neither (a) or (b) 613
Any player who uses their hand to rub, grab or hold the facemask of an opponent shall be
assessed a major penalty plus a game misconduct under what rule? - answer-622 B
The players and coaches from a team's roster who may be listed on the score sheet and are
considered eligible for a youth game are: - answer-Only players and coaches who are not
serving a suspension
Which of the following is NOT a penalty option for boarding? - answer-Minor penalty - 603
Mouthpieces are NOT required in which youth classification? - answer-10 and Under (Squirt) -
304
During a timeout, which of the following is true? - answer-Penalized players must remain in the
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