OHSAA General Knowledge Test 2023 with verified questions and answers

Officials should work as many games as possible for their hometown team. A) True B) False B) False Officials who have been convicted of a felony may not be permitted to officiate high school sports. A) True B) False A) True Game contracts are not binding and may be set aside by either the school or official. A) True B) False B) False Officials in the sports of football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, track and field, and wrestling are required to attend ______ local assocation meetings each year. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 1 C) 4 All officials are required to complete one state rules meeting each year, in addition to local association meetings. A) True B) False A) True An official who fails to attend a state rules meeting will receive an email of congratulations. A) True B) False B) False An official who fails to attend the required local meetings will be suspended. A) True B) False A) True Officials are prohibited from using any form of tobacco at a contest site. A) True B) False A) True Class 3 officials are permitted to officiate varsity contests. A) True B) False B) False The time period to renew an OHSAA officiating permit is: A) January 1-15 B) May 15-30 C) June 1-30 D) July 31 - August 15 C) June 1-30 Officials that miss the regular renewal period may renew later, but an additional fee applies. A) True B) False A) True To pass an officiating class, I must be: A) Knowledgeable on rules B) Proficient at mechanics C) Have a working knowledge of OHSAA regulations D) Attend all the classes E) All of the above F) None of the above E) All of the above An official may not drink any alcoholic beverage on game day, prior to a game. A) True B) False A) True If I experience problems officiating, I should contact my local officials association. A) True B) False A) True I am not required to wear any uniform. A) True B) False B) False It is important and in my best interest NOT to join an officials' association. A) True B) False B) False OHSAA officials are provided liability and excess medical insurance. A) True B) False A) True As an official, it is the responsibility of the local secretary to advise me of meeting deficiencies. A) True B) False B) False Once I pass the officiating class, I must keep my profile on the officials' portal (myOhsaa) up to date. A) True B) False A) True I am not an employee of the OHSAA. I am an independent contractor. A) True B) False A) True