Things that make you go hmmmmm...

[Mwanr1]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

These aren't sample questions that we're talking about. We're talking about the actual exam. Heckuva difference.

Perhaps someone should make a sample exam based on the questions that were on the actual exam. For example (I found this question in the IAABO REF SCHOOL PROGRAM),

"Official rules that the new retangular backboard must have padding along the entire bottom and at least 15 inches up the side"

Is this correct?

The answer is Yes. We can re-word the question and make it harder to answer by not asking a yes/no question.

"Retangular backboard must have padding along the entire bottom and at leasta minimum of ___ inches up the side."

I still need to refer to the rulebook/mechanic/case book to get the answer for this question. But there are no gurantee in which this question will be on the test. This question is simply just there to help study. So if such tool can help those who really wants to learn, why keep it away from us?

[26 Year Gap]

As a follow-up to my earlier post...the refresher test IS given to students taking the class as a study guide for the real test given in late November for prospective officials. But having the actual test ahead of time with answers readily available for the purpose of qualifying to become a certified official is cheating. Having the answers to the real test afterwards is helpful for the in season prep in pre-games, on drives to games, etc.

I guess the big question is: Do you want some guy who has no clue on the rules but can memorize a test on the floor with a whistle? [Or in the coach's box where he belongs. ]

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Mwanr1

Perhaps someone should make a sample exam based on the questions that were on the actual exam. For example (I found this question in the IAABO REF SCHOOL PROGRAM),

Somebody does.....IAABO.

They issue a refresher exam every year. I get it from a friend but I think that you can get it off the IAABO website also. I know that IAABO does post the answers on their site. I write it every year for exactly what it's called- a refresher.