OHSAA General Knowledge Test Questions And Answers

Officials should work as many games as possible for their hometown team. A) True B) False - ANS B) False Officials who have been convicted of a felony may not be permitted to officiate high school sports. A) True B) False - ANS A) True Game contracts are not binding and may be set aside by either the school or official. A) True B) False - ANS 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 - ANS C) 4 All officials are required to complete one state rules meeting each year, in addition to local association meetings. A) True B) False - ANS A) True An official who fails to attend a state rules meeting will receive an email of congratulations. A) True B) False - ANS B) False An official who fails to attend the required local meetings will be suspended. A) True B) False - ANS A) True Officials are prohibited from using any form of tobacco at a contest site. A) True B) False - ANS A) True Class 3 officials are permitted to officiate varsity contests. A) True B) False - ANS 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 - ANS C) June 1-30 Officials that miss the regular renewal period may renew later, but an additional fee applies. A) True B) False - ANS 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 - ANS E) All of the above An official may not drink any alcoholic beverage on game day, prior to a game. A) True B) False - ANS A) True If I experience problems officiating, I should contact my local officials association. A) True B) False - ANS A) True I am not required to wear any uniform. A) True B) False - ANS B) False It is important and in my best interest NOT to join an officials' association. A) True B) False - ANS B) False OHSAA officials are provided liability and excess medical insurance. A) True B) False - ANS A) True As an official, it is the responsibility of the local secretary to advise me of meeting deficiencies. A) True B) False - ANS 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 - ANS A) True I am not an employee of the OHSAA. I am an independent contractor. A) True B) False - ANS A) True