Don't know if they're supposed to be but they are. ;)

I will double check that also. I got the questions and answers from an officials association web site. I have last years test at home and I will double check that also.

Thanks

My take on these 2 questions are that the answers are correct but they are in the usual Fed confusion

The first question is almost a direct quote from the rule book with the exception of using may instead of shall.
Answer True.

The second question about the kick is False because the rule refers to scrimmage kicks or free kicks that are not scoring attempts.
I guess the trick to that question is that a 'try' would not be a touchback under any circumstance, but it is still a scrimmage kick.

Surprise...........
 

I have been saying this for years. Our state throws out 2-3 questions on every single test, in every single sport I officiate. But I guess we all need a test to prove our ability on the court? :rolleyes:

Peace

Re: Surprise...........
 

No, you've been saying that passing an exam does not make one a great official. And no one disagrees with that. however, this has absolutely nothing to do with that. This is simply another case where the Fed made typographical errors on the answer key. It's simply a indication that they make mistakes.

The first question is defintely True, but the Fed has it as False. The second question, I'm not sure what they're looking for here. They have it as False and what you point out about the try is correct. But it doesn't seem to fit the question or the reference that they offered.

Rut,
I think we need a test to prove that the officials study and know the rules. That's all.
Nothing is worse than working with a partner who screws up the game with a call or two because he doesn't know the correct rule.