NFHS VOLLEYBALL CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ When a libero, who is on the floor, replaces the next server, an
exchange must take place between two players in the same uniform
Answer: true
◉ Coaches shall submit rosters to the first referee at the prematch
conference.
Answer: false
◉ Changes to the rosters may be made until 2 minutes remain on
the prematch clock without penalty.
Answer: false
◉ Failure to submit a roster to the second referee at the prematch
conference results in an administrative yellow card (unnecessary
delay) at the start of the first set.
Answer: true
, ◉ Team A has the first serve in the set and lists #4 in position one on
their lineup. With two minutes until match start, the scorekeeper
notices that #4 is not listed on the roster and notifies the second
referee. Team A adds #4 to their roster and starts the first set with a
loss of rally. #4 may now start the match.
Answer: true
◉ On Team B the libero is listed on the lineup as #2 for the start of
the first set. There is no team member wearing #2 on Team B. The
libero is actually #12. The lineup is changed to #12 and no penalty is
assessed.
Answer: true
◉ The second referee indicates a substitution using two short
whistles, rotating open hands at shoulder height two times.
Answer: false
◉ A yellow card is issued for unsporting conduct and the head coach
now must remain seated for the rest of the match except in cases
where the yellow conduct card goes to:
Answer: none of the above
◉ If the head coach receives a red unsporting conduct card they
must remain seated during the remainder of the match.
Answer: true
EVALUATION 2026 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ When a libero, who is on the floor, replaces the next server, an
exchange must take place between two players in the same uniform
Answer: true
◉ Coaches shall submit rosters to the first referee at the prematch
conference.
Answer: false
◉ Changes to the rosters may be made until 2 minutes remain on
the prematch clock without penalty.
Answer: false
◉ Failure to submit a roster to the second referee at the prematch
conference results in an administrative yellow card (unnecessary
delay) at the start of the first set.
Answer: true
, ◉ Team A has the first serve in the set and lists #4 in position one on
their lineup. With two minutes until match start, the scorekeeper
notices that #4 is not listed on the roster and notifies the second
referee. Team A adds #4 to their roster and starts the first set with a
loss of rally. #4 may now start the match.
Answer: true
◉ On Team B the libero is listed on the lineup as #2 for the start of
the first set. There is no team member wearing #2 on Team B. The
libero is actually #12. The lineup is changed to #12 and no penalty is
assessed.
Answer: true
◉ The second referee indicates a substitution using two short
whistles, rotating open hands at shoulder height two times.
Answer: false
◉ A yellow card is issued for unsporting conduct and the head coach
now must remain seated for the rest of the match except in cases
where the yellow conduct card goes to:
Answer: none of the above
◉ If the head coach receives a red unsporting conduct card they
must remain seated during the remainder of the match.
Answer: true
