Federation Exam

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In West Virginia, we are required to take both the Part I and Part II exams. The Part I is open-book, and is submitted to the local board secretary. Part II is indeed supervised. However, a passing mark must be achieved on both exams.

The Part II exam score is used further in classification of officials. In West Virginia, we have a gradation of 4 classes of officials in football. Your class is based on a variety of factors, including years of experience; meeting attendance; coaches' ratings.... and the Part II exam.

So the Part II in West Virginia can both help or hinder you as far as classifcation goes. Only Class 1 and 2 officials are eligible for playoff consideration.