2024-25 NFHS Wrestling Exam

1) A match is a competition between two wrestlers who are:

The same age.
The same grade in school.
Nearly equal weight as possible.
None of the above

2) Each state association may authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to:

Individual participants with disabilities.
Individual participants with special needs.
Individuals with unique and extenuating circumstances.
All of the above.

3) Video recording of a match is authorized unless prohibited by the:

NFHS.
NCAA.
State high school association.
Tournament manager.

4) A wrestler who makes weight in a weight class may be shifted to:

A lower weight class.
A different team.
The next higher weight class.
None of the above.

5) The wrestling area of the mat shall be a circular area with a minimum of in diameter.

22 feet
24 feet
26 feet
28 feet

6) If there is no 10-foot circle, what is the best method to determine the center of the mat?

The two parallel starting lines.
The mat cannot be used.
A taped “X” in line with the head table.
Use a measuring tape prior to starting the match.

7) Is the 10-foot circle required on a wrestling mat?

Yes, to clearly indicate the center of the mat.
Yes, must be a 2-inch line and/or contrasting colors.
No, the 10-foot circle is optional.
Both a & b are correct.

8) The mat area includes:

The wrestling mat.
The team benches.
The scorer’s table.
All of the above.

9) Scales used for weigh-ins shall be certified:

Never.
Twice a year.
Annually.
Monthly.

10) The referee shall stop potentially dangerous holds/maneuvers:

Immediately.
If they become illegal.
After contestant is hurt.
If possible before it reaches a dangerous state.

11) The referee’s jurisdiction in a dual meet ends _______.

30 minutes after the last match.
45 minutes after the last match.
60 minutes after the last match.
with the approval of the scorebook.

12) Before the dual meet begins, the head coach will verify that the team is groomed, properly equipped, ready to wrestle and:

Done with warm-ups.
Ready to exchange lineups.
Has shoe laces secured either with tape or by a locking device on the wrestling shoe in an acceptable fashion.
Ready to be seeded.

13) The referee shall have which accessories:

Black lanyard.
Black whistle.
Kit to conduct random draw.
All of the above.

14) If legal equipment becomes illegal or inoperative through use during a match, the referee shall:

Declare a referee's time-out to correct the equipment.
Penalize the offending wrestler for a technical violation.
Forfeit the match.
All of the above.

15) A shoe from Wrestler A is torn during wrestling and becomes inoperable. What is the proper action:

Stalling.
Technical violation.
Official time-out.
None of the above.

16) Before the dual meet begins, skin checks will be performed by the referee, if not performed by:

Skin checks are only required if skin note is presented.
The visiting coaches.
The home team coaches.
Designated on site appropriate health-care provider.

17) The referee should notify the coach and/or wrestlers during injury, blood, HNC or recovery time at the ______ of the remaining time left.

30-second and 15-second marks
1-minute and 30-second marks
45-second and 30-second marks
2-minute and 1-minute marks

18) During injury, blood, HNC or recovery time-outs, the referee should be in position to monitor:

The timekeeper and scorers.
Both coaches.
Appropriate clock and wrestlers.
Both team benches.

19) If the assistant referee disagrees with the referee, the following should occur:

The assistant should bring it to referee's attention immediately.
The assistant will bring it up in the locker room.
The assistant will not have an opinion.
The assistant must go to scorer’s table and discuss in confidence.

20) During a headlock, the assistant should be positioned:

In position to observe any action from underneath.
At the scorer’s table watching the clock.
At the edge of the mat away from the action.
In the 10-foot circle away from the action.

21) The ____ is the person responsible for circling the first point(s) scored in regulation match.

timekeeper
official scorer
assistant referee
home team management

22) Which of the following is part of a legal uniform:

Full-length leg sleeves.
Compression shorts/singlet with full-length, tight-fitting tights with or without a stirrup.
Mid-calf length tight-fitting tights.
B and C.

23) Which is not an acceptable fashion for securing wrestling shoelaces:

Taping exposed shoelaces around the ankle of the shoe.
Double-knotting of the shoelaces.
Single-knotting of the shoelaces.
Using the lace guard which is part of the wrestling shoe.

24) If a wrestler has hair that extends below a collared shirt, the wrestler will be:

Required to wear a legal hair covering.
Allowed to compete because the hair-length rule no longer exists.
Required to wear a legal hair control.
All of the above.

25) Who can supervise a weigh-in:

The referee and/or other authorized person(s) of the same gender.
Only the referee.
Only other authorized person(s).
The referee and/or other authorized person(s) regardless of gender.

26) When there are consecutive days of team competition, there shall be a one-pound additional allowance granted each day for all wrestlers up to a maximum of two pounds. In order to be granted a one-pound additional allowance, a minimum of ____ advance notice is required for the opponent(s).

24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
None of the above.

27) Wrestlers shall weigh-in wearing:

A legal uniform (singlet or two-piece) with optional socks.
Suitable undergarments that cover the buttocks, groin area and sports bra that completely covers their breasts (if female) with optional socks.
Suitable undergarments with optional tube socks.
All of the above.

28) Any contestant failing to make weight during the weigh-in period:

Shall be sent home.
Can wrestle off.
May wrestle in the next higher weight class, permitted by individual weight-loss plan on that given date.
May wrestle in the next lower weight class.

29) When awarding an escape how many points of contact are required to be in-bounds?

One total.
One point of contact of either wrestler.
One point of contact of each wrestler for a total of two.
Both A & B.

30) Wrestler A has Wrestler B in near-fall criteria, and the referee starts to count, but Wrestler B yells out in pain before the referee arrives at the “2” count. How many points are awarded to Wrestler A?

3
2
6
4

31) Wrestler A leads 3-1, the official gets to a 4 count and Wrestler B yells out in pain with an injury. Wrestler A is awarded:

3 points.
Technical Fall.
5 points.
4 points.

32) Which of the following is considered usual point of contact?

Knee.
Hip.
Foot.
All of the above.

33) Wrestler A is completely out of bounds and has Wrestler B in near-fall criteria. Which scenario may a fall or near fall be earned?

Wrestler B’s shoulder/scapula are inbounds.
Wrestler B’s right hip is inbounds
Never, Wrestler A must have at least one point of contact inbounds.
Both A and B.

34) From neutral position, Wrestler A earns a takedown with only one foot in-bounds. Which of the following is true?

No takedown – both wrestlers are considered out of bounds.
Three points awarded to Wrestler A.
Two points awarded to Wrestler A.
None of the above.

35) Which of the following situations would result in Wrestler A winning a match?

Wrestler A scores a takedown in sudden victory into near fall criteria, and while pinning Wrestler B, commits an act of flagrant misconduct.
Wrestler A scores a reversal in ultimate tie-breaker straight into near fall criteria, and while pinning Wrestler B, Wrestler A cries out for a 3rd Injury Time Out.
Wrestler A scores a reversal in ultimate tie-breaker straight into near fall criteria, and while pinning Wrestler B, Wrestler A commits his fourth illegal hold.
All of the Above

36) A match is underway and the assistant coach is agitated by the referee’s last call. For the first time, the coach asks the referee to come to the scorer’s table to point out the referee’s misapplication of one of the wrestling rules and to question the referee’s judgment. The referee determines that no misapplication of the rule has occurred. The referee:

Asks the coach to sit back down and restarts the match.
Calls a misconduct warning on the head coach.
Disqualifies the wrestler of the offending coaches’ team
Escorts the coach out of the building.

37) A technical violation occurs when:

A wrestler bites the opponent.
A wrestler punches the opponent.
A wrestler reports to the scorer's table with shoe(s) untied and not ready to wrestle.
A wrestler applies an illegal hold against the opponent.

38) A shoe from Wrestler A is torn during wrestling and becomes inoperable. What is the proper penalty:

Stop the match immediately and penalize for stalling.
Stop the match immediately and penalize for technical violation.
Allow action to continue and penalize for stalling once the situation has ended.
There is no penalty. When appropriate, stop the match, charge the a referee's time-out to address the shoe.

39) Wrestler A is the defensive wrestler and loses a shoe during the process of a reversal. What is the call:

Ignore the shoe and award the two-point reversal and let wrestling continue without stoppage.
Stop match immediately, penalize Wrestler A for stalling and put the wrestler back in the referee’s position.
Award Wrestler B one point for technical violation on Wrestler A.
Award two-point reversal for Wrestler A and penalize Wrestler A for stalling.

40) A wrestler cannot take immediately following recovery time.

Blood time
Bad time
Injury time
Referee time

41) When there is no longer a __________ point of contact inbounds, wrestling should be stopped.

One
Two
Three
All of the above.

42) Wrestler A false starts from the neutral position and makes contact with Wrestler B. Wrestler B is injured. What happens
next?

Penalize Wrestler A for the illegal move, and start the recovery time for Wrestler B. If Wrestler B is unable to continue at the conclusion of recovery time, he/she is declared the winner.
Start the injury time for Wrestler B since a false start is legal.
Start the recovery time for Wrestler B. If Wrestler B is unable to continue at the conclusion of recovery time, he/she is declared the winner.
Penalize Wrestler A for the illegal move, start the injury time for Wrestler B. If Wrestler B is unable to continue at the conclusion of injury time, Wrestler A is declared the winner.

43) When a wrestler is injured, and an appropriate health-care professional(s) is present, the health-care professional will
have a maximum of______of time for evaluation of injury to head and neck involving cervical column and/or nervous
system:

four minutes.
three minutes
two minutes.
five minutes.

44) Match scoring shall be kept in plain view of

Spectators and contestants only.
Spectators, contestants and coaches.
Spectators and referees only.
Coaches and referees only.

45) Wrestler A takes down Wrestler B. How many points is Wrestler A awarded?

5
2
1
3

46) the Answer is A

this is the answer

47) VIDEO question the Anser is C

For an escape.
For a takedown.
For a reversal.
For a fourth stalling penalty.

48) VIDEO question the Answer is B

The defensive wrestler was held in near-fall criteria for five seconds.
One shoulder was down and the other was at a 45-degree angle.
Both shoulders /scapulae held within 4 inches of the mat.
All of the above.

49) VIDEO question the Answer is B

The offensive wrestler used a figure four around the body.
The defensive wrestler grabbed the ear guards of the offensive wrestler.
The offensive wrestler locked hands.
None of the above.

50) VIDEO question the Answer is D

Illegal and match should be stopped immediately.
Technical violation and match should be stopped immediately.
Potentially dangerous and match should be stopped immediately.
None of the above.

51) A series of matches in each of the NFHS weight classes in which individuals initially move from round to round as a
team (pools) or advance based on team results culminating in the wrestler’s placement on an individual bracket with
advancement from that point based on individual results would be:

Combination Tournaments.
Individually Bracketed Tournaments.
Team Advancement Tournaments.
None of the above.

52) The person responsible for verifying that all wrestlers competing are properly groomed, in proper uniform and properly
equipped in a tournament shall be:

The official scorer.
The referee.
The competitor.
The head coach.

53) In regular and postseason competition, what is the maximum number of matches that a wrestler can compete in on a
single day:

5
6
7
10

54) Wrestler A is called to wrestle a match 35 minutes after their previous match. What is the mandatory rest period
between matches:

60 minutes
45 minutes
30 minutes
None of the above.

55) Team A’s 106-pound wrestler receives a forfeit and the coach then sends the 106-pound wrestler out to wrestle at 113
pounds for a match to be counted toward the team score. Is this permissible

Yes, a wrestler may move up one weight class above his scratch weight.
No, a wrestler cannot receive a forfeit in one weight class and compete in another.
Yes, if both coaches agree.
Yes, if 48 hours’ notice was given by host school.

56) On Friday, Wrestler A wrestled five matches at a two-day, multi-dual meet. The following day, what is the maximum
number of matches Wrestler A is allowed to wrestle:

6
5
4
None of the above

57) If there is no 10-foot circle, what is the best method to determine the center of the mat?

The two parallel starting lines.
The mat cannot be used.
A taped “X” in line with the head table.
Use a measuring tape prior to starting the match.

58) Is the 10-foot circle required on a wrestling mat?

Yes, to clearly indicate the center of the mat.
Yes, must be a 2-inch line and/or contrasting colors.
No, the 10-foot circle is optional.
Both a & b are correct.

59) The team bench in dual meets should be at least ___________ feet from the wrestling mat where facilities permit.

5
10
12
15

60) In a tournament, who is responsible for verifying that skin checks have been performed?

Designated on-site meet appropriate health-care professional.
The referee.
The coaches.
The tournament manager.

61) A shoe from Wrestler A is torn during wrestling and becomes inoperable. What is the proper action:

Stalling.
Technical violation.
Official time-out.
None of the above.

62) When possible, the referee should award points on the edge of the mat calls:

Before sounding the whistle, and giving the hand signal for stopping the match and out of bounds.
After sounding the whistle, and giving the hand signal for stopping the match and out of bounds.
Prior to the re-start.
Only after consultation with the assistant referee.

63) During the end-of-match procedure, the assistant referee shall be:

At the scorer's table.
On the edge of the circle to observe both wrestlers and coaches as they leave the wrestling area.
Next to the referee.
None of the above.

64) The official scorer shall be seated:

With the home team.
With the visiting team.
At scorer’s table.
At the edge of the mat.

65) The timekeeper is responsible for:

Recording the completion time of matches.
Recording the accumulated time-outs for injury and blood time, head, neck, cervical column injuries.
Recording points scored by each contestant when signaled by the referee.
None of the above.

66) Which of the following is part of a legal uniform:

Full-length leg sleeves
Compression shorts/singlet with full-length, tight-fitting tights with or without a stirrup.
Mid-calf length tight-fitting tights.

67) A female wrestler is required to wear which of the following under a form-fitting compression shirt:

Undergarment that partially covers her breasts.
Undergarment that is suitable for everyday wear which may or may not minimize her risk for exposure.
Long-sleeve shirt that completely covers her breasts.
A sports bra that completely covers her breasts.

68) During skin check, Wrestler A appears with a full beard. Which of the following conditions would allow Wrestler A to
compete:

The beard must be trimmed short enough for the skin to be visible.
Wrestler A must be clean-shaven.
Wrestler A is allowed to compete as facial hair is allowed with no restrictions.
None of the above.

69) If the designated on-site ______________ is present, he/she may overrule the diagnosis of the appropriate health-care
professional signing the medical release form.

dentist
appropriate health-care professional
athletic director
host school booster club parent

70) Each contestant who has braces or has a special orthodontic device on his/her teeth shall be required to wear:

A tooth and mouth protector that shall include an occlusal and labial portion that covers the teeth and braces or orthodontic devices.
The top half of a mouthpiece.
The bottom half of a mouthpiece.
B & C.

71) Wrestlers weighing-in shall not receive:

More than a two-pound allowance when wearing a two-piece uniform.
More than a one-pound allowance when wearing a one-piece singlet.
Any additional weight allowance for wearing a legal uniform.
None of the above.

72) This action is considered a default:

When the opponent, for any reason fails to appear for a match.
When one of the competitors is unable to continue wrestling for any reason.
When wrestler gains control in a match.
When wrestler gains a neutral position and opponent has lost control.

73) Wrestler A has Wrestler B in near-fall criteria, and the referee starts to count, but Wrestler B yells out in pain before the
referee arrives at the “2” count. How many points are awarded to Wrestler A?

3
2
6
4

74) Wrestler A leads 3-1, the official gets to a 4 count and Wrestler B yells out in pain with an injury. Wrestler A is awarded:

3 points.
Technical Fall.
5 points.
4 points.

75) Wrestler A is winning by a 13-point margin and Wrestler B is in a near-fall criteria for more than two counts. When does
the official award the points and end the match?

When Wrestler A pins Wrestler B.
When Wrestler B comes out of criteria.
When Wrestler B screams from injury.
All of the above.

76) Flagrant misconduct on the part of contestants are acts which:

Are physical or nonphysical acts which occur before, during or after a match and considered by the referee to be serious enough to disqualify from the match and any additional wrestling in a multiple school event.
Fail to comply with the end-of-match procedure.
Result in questioning the judgment of the referee.
None of the above.

77) Which of the following is considered usual point of contact?

Knee.
Hip.
Foot.
All of the above.

78) Wrestler A is completely out of bounds and has Wrestler B in near-fall criteria. Which scenario may a fall or near fall be
earned?

Wrestler B’s shoulder/scapula are inbounds.
Wrestler B’s right hip is inbounds.
Never, Wrestler A must have at least one point of contact inbounds.
Both A and B.

79) From neutral position, Wrestler A earns a takedown with only one foot inbounds. Which of the following is true?

No takedown – both wrestlers are considered out of bounds.
Three points awarded to Wrestler A.
Two points awarded to Wrestler A.
None of the above.

80) Which of the following situations would result in Wrestler A winning a match?

Wrestler A scores a takedown in sudden victory into near-fall criteria, and while pinning Wrestler B, commits an act of flagrant misconduct.
Wrestler A scores a reversal in ultimate tiebreaker straight into near-fall criteria, and while pinning Wrestler B, Wrestler A cries out for a third injury time-out.
Wrestler A scores a reversal in ultimate tiebreaker straight into near-fall criteria, and while pinning Wrestler B, Wrestler A commits fourth illegal hold.
All of the above.

81) Regular matches in dual meets or tournament championship competition shall be_________ in length.

Five minutes
Four minutes
Six minutes
Two minutes

82) The first period of a consolation match may be __________.

One or three minutes in length.
One or two minutes in length.
One or four minutes in length.
One or five minutes in length.

83) Contact is to be maintained throughout the match for wrestlers that are:

Hearing impaired.
Wearing artificial limbs.
Visually impaired in first period.
Visually impaired.

84) Which of the following is an appropriate end-of-match procedure:

Referee raises the arm of the winning wrestler's hand or raises the wrestler's arm associated with the color wristband of the winning wrestler.
Winning wrestler raises their own arm.
Both wrestlers shake hands.
All of the above.

85) The coach believes the referee has misapplied a rule and approaches the scorer’s table to discuss the situation with the
referee. The referee does not agree that the rule was misapplied. Should the coach be penalized?

No, because the coach questioned the referee in a sportsmanlike manner.
Yes, the head coach is charged with misconduct because the referee didn’t change the call that was questioned.
No, because the head coach can question the referee one time before receiving a warning.
Yes, because the coach is not allowed to question the referee’s decision.

86) Which maneuver is not illegal?

Leg block (cut back).
When a wrestler stands with one or both arms trapped.
Figure 4 around the body.
Locking the hands behind the back in a double arm bar from front.

87) During the second period, the referee is addressing Wrestler B who has choice. Wrestler B chooses top position. As the
referee informs the scorer’s table of Wrestler B’s choice, Wrestler A is talking with the team’s coach and is standing
outside of the wrestling area. The penalty that will be assessed is:

None, if Wrestler A returns to the wrestling area immediately.
Wrestler B would receive one match point for technical violation.
Wrestler A would be warned for stalling.
The coach of Wrestler A would be charged with misconduct.

88) It is stalling in neutral position when a wrestler:

Continuously avoids contact with the opponent.
Plays the edge of the mat.
Holds the heel to the buttocks.
Both A & B.

89) Wrestler A is the defensive wrestler and loses a shoe during the process of a reversal. What is the call:

Ignore the shoe and award the two-point reversal and let wrestling continue without stoppage.
Stop match immediately, penalize Wrestler A for stalling and put the wrestler back in the referee’s position.
Award Wrestler B one point for technical violation on Wrestler A.
Award two-point reversal for Wrestler A and penalize Wrestler A for stalling.

90) If the second injury time-out is taken at the conclusion of the first period, the opponent shall have the choice:

At the start of the second period only.
At the start of the third period only.
At the start of the second and third periods.
At the first restart after the beginning of the second period.

91) During a pinning situation, Wrestler B in an attempt to avoid being pinned, commits an illegal hold. The referee
addresses the situation in the following manner:

The referee shall stop the match immediately to penalize Wrestler B.
The referee shall allow the match to continue and penalize Wrestler B when the pinning situation has concluded.
The referee shall allow the match to continue and if Wrestler B is pinned the penalty will be assessed as deduction of one team point.
The referee will ask Wrestler A if the match should be stopped. If yes, then Wrestler B should be penalized immediately.

92) Who is allowed to request extended injury time to evaluate an injury to the head and neck including cervical column or
central nervous system:

The mat official.
The coach.
A present appropriate health-care professional.
The injured wrestler.

93) Match scoring shall be kept in plain view of ___________.

Spectators and contestants only.
Spectators, contestants and coaches.
Spectators and referees only.
Coaches and referees only.

94) __________ will be awarded when a takedown is secured.

Two team points
Three match points
Two match points
One match point

95) Penalty points shall be awarded in accordance with:

Summary of scoring.
Tournament team scoring.
Scoring symbols.
The penalty chart.

96) If no scoring occurs in the 30-second ultimate tiebreaker, the offensive wrestler will be declared the winner.
___________ match point(s) will be added to the offensive wrestler’s score to determine the final match score.

One
Two
Three
Four

97) A team forfeit shall be scored _____________; if the offended team is ahead, the score stands.

1 to 0
3 to 0
6 to 0
10 to 0

98) Wrestlers shall be permitted a maximum of ___________ minutes to appear ready to compete at a specified mat.

two
three
five
ten

99) Wrestler A is injured during the event. The injury prevents Wrestler A from appearing for their match against Wrestler B.
Wrestler B would receive:

a bye.
an injury default.
a forfeit.
a medical forfeit.

100) In the semifinal championship bracket, both wrestlers have been disqualified for stalling. At the time of the
disqualification Wrestler A had five points and Wrestler B had four points. How are the wrestlers advanced in the next
round?

Wrestler A will advance to the finals and Wrestler B will continue in the consolation round.
Wrestler B will be eliminated, and Wrestler A will continue in the consolation round.
Both wrestlers are eliminated from further competition.
Both wrestlers will continue in the consolation round.

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