Sports Officiating Test

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Question 1 of 51

1. Question

When should risk analysis for a sports competition be completed? Single Choice

After the game
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Only if an incident occurs
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Prior to commencement
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During halftime
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Question 2 of 51

2. Question

What is a primary function of an official during a competition? Single Choice

Coach the participants
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Enforce rules and regulations
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Manage ticket sales
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Select team members
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Question 3 of 51

3. Question

Which type of legislation must officials comply with? Single Choice

Only local club rules
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Work health and safety
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Athlete’s requests
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Team sponsors’ guidelines
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Question 4 of 51

4. Question

Which is NOT considered appropriate documentation before a game? Single Choice

Application forms
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Identification information
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Medical information
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Prize receipts
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Question 5 of 51

5. Question

What is an example of a rule breach? Single Choice

Following competition rules
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Adhering to guidelines
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Decisions not complying with rules
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Watching from the stands
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Question 6 of 51

6. Question

What should an official do to minimise hostility from spectators? Single Choice

Ignore them
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React immediately to rule infringements
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Allow hostile comments
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Leave the game
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Question 7 of 51

7. Question

Conflict resolution strategies include all except: Single Choice

Identification
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Problem-solving
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Avoidance
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Intimidation
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Question 8 of 51

8. Question

What is the main purpose of cross-checking results? Single Choice

To delay results
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To impress spectators
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To ensure accuracy
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To reduce paperwork
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Question 9 of 51

9. Question

Which skill is essential for effective officiating? Single Choice

Communication
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Negotiating sponsorship
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Athletic performance
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Marketing
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Question 10 of 51

10. Question

Which communication strategy should officials use? Single Choice

Shouting over players
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Active listening
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Ignoring questions
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Using slang phrases
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Question 11 of 51

11. Question

Whose reactions must be managed according to organisational policy? Single Choice

Spectators in the car park
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Local politicians
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Concession vendors
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Participants
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Question 12 of 51

12. Question

What indicates optimal positioning for an official? Single Choice

Standing away from play
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Sitting at half-line
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Position that gives clear view
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Next to reserve players
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Question 13 of 51

13. Question

How should officials respond to problems during the game? Single Choice

Respond without delay within limits of role
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Delay response
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Wait for others to act
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Ignore problems
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Question 14 of 51

14. Question

What should be included in the documentation of competition results? Single Choice

Only winning scores
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Clear and accurate records
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Only losing team’s name
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Spectators’ opinions
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Question 15 of 51

15. Question

What is the first step in conflict resolution? Single Choice

Punish both parties
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Award extra points
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Ignore conflict
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Identification of conflict sources
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Question 16 of 51

16. Question

Organizational policies and procedures may include: Single Choice

Vision Statement
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Objectives
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Work health and safety
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Performance document
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Question 17 of 51

17. Question

A duty of care by officials includes: Single Choice

Providing refreshments
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Protecting participants’ safety
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Substituting players
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Organising team transport
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Question 18 of 51

18. Question

When may feedback be collected by officials for self-reflection? Single Choice

At any time
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Only after negative outcomes
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Only from team captains
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Never
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Question 19 of 51

19. Question

Which is NOT a conflict cause during competitions? Single Choice

Lack of information
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Ineffective communication
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Frustration
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Weather forecast
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Question 20 of 51

20. Question

Who are “relevant others” in conflict resolution for games? Single Choice

Sports journalists
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Only parents
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Participants, coaches, administrators, officials
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Team mascots
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Question 21 of 51

21. Question

Which of the following are objectives as a sports official? Multiple Answers

Be concerned about safety
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Make sure games are played by rules
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Help players develop skill and knowledge
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Promote sportsmanship
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Question 22 of 51

22. Question

Inspecting safety before games involve: Multiple Answers

Ensuring players are properly equipped
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Inspecting facilities
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Checking athlete registration
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Reviewing weather reports
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Question 23 of 51

23. Question

What are the main styles of officiating? Multiple Answers

Side-line official
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Rule book style
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Laissez-Faire official
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Advantage/disadvantage official
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Question 24 of 51

24. Question

Qualities every officiating official must demonstrate include: Multiple Answers

Ethics
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Acting with integrity
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Ability to cause harm
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Benefit to the game
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Question 25 of 51

25. Question

Which actions help maintain fairness during sports competitions? Multiple Answers

Enforcing rules
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Being unbiased
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Respecting player requests
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Punishing all violations equally
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Question 26 of 51

26. Question

Physical qualities important for an official are: Multiple Answers

Stamina
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Strength
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Agility
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Quick reflexes
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Question 27 of 51

27. Question

Mental qualities that support effective officiating include: Multiple Answers

Concentration
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Mental toughness
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Sanity
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Creativity
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Question 28 of 51

28. Question

What are essential communication skills for sports officials? Multiple Answers

Listening actively
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Questioning
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Assertiveness
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Non-verbal signals
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Question 29 of 51

29. Question

Regular duties of a sports official include: Multiple Answers

Ignoring regulations
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Monitoring player safety
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Coaching a specific team
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Certifying results
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Question 30 of 51

30. Question

Which are forms of documentation required before a game? Multiple Answers

Medical forms
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Identification
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Membership forms
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Disclaimers
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Question 31 of 51

31. Question

What causes conflict in competitions? Multiple Answers

Lack of information
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Weather
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Frustration
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Ineffective communication
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Question 32 of 51

32. Question

Which strategies help resolve disputes in a sports setting? Multiple Answers

Deflecting
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Avoidance
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Negotiation
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Problem-solving
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Question 33 of 51

33. Question

Who are considered “relevant others” in conflict resolution? Multiple Answers

Viewers
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Coaches
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Administrators
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Competitors
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Question 34 of 51

34. Question

Effective recording of results requires: Multiple Answers

Clear records
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Accurate records
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Detailed measurements
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Following regulations
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Question 35 of 51

35. Question

Required checks before the game include: Multiple Answers

Checking equipment
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Uniform check
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Risk analysis
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Checking weather
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Question 36 of 51

36. Question

Legislative requirements for safe conduct of games include: Multiple Answers

Policies
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Racism
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Duty of care
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Child protection
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Question 37 of 51

37. Question

Conflict management strategies for officials are: Multiple Answers

Avoidance
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Problem-solving
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Communication
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Physical intervention
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Question 38 of 51

38. Question

Signals and movements that convey confident decisions are: Multiple Answers

Standing straight
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Ignoring
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Giggling
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Making firm gestures
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Question 39 of 51

39. Question

When reviewing performance, which sources of feedback can be used? Multiple Answers

Verbal feedback
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Written feedback
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Visual feedback
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Tactile feedback
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Question 40 of 51

40. Question

Actions for minimising hostility from spectators include: Multiple Answers

Pretending
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Being definite
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Speaking clearly
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Not taking criticism personally
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Question 41 of 51

41. Question

Fill the Gaps

The main responsibility of a sports official is to enforce BLANK 1 of 1 and ensure fair play.

The main responsibility of a sports official is to enforce Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and ensure fair play.

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Question 42 of 51

42. Question

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Before a game starts, officials must check both the BLANK 1 of 1 and the facilities to meet safety standards.

Before a game starts, officials must check both the Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and the facilities to meet safety standards.

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Question 43 of 51

43. Question

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An official needs strong BLANK 1 of 1 skills to communicate effectively with athletes and coaches.

An official needs strong Fill in the blank 1 of 1 skills to communicate effectively with athletes and coaches.

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Question 44 of 51

44. Question

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Work health and safety and BLANK 1 of 1 are two key legislative requirements that officials must comply with.

Work health and safety and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 are two key legislative requirements that officials must comply with.

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Question 45 of 51

45. Question

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During conflicts, officials should apply strategies like negotiation and BLANK 1 of 1 to resolve disputes.

During conflicts, officials should apply strategies like negotiation and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 to resolve disputes.

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Question 46 of 51

46. Question

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Officials must record the results of the game clearly and BLANK 1 of 1 according to regulations.

Officials must record the results of the game clearly and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 according to regulations.

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Question 47 of 51

47. Question

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The process of risk BLANK 1 of 1 involves identifying and assessing risks before the game begins.

The process of risk Fill in the blank 1 of 1 involves identifying and assessing risks before the game begins.

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Question 48 of 51

48. Question

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The BLANK 1 of 1 is responsible for keeping an accurate record of game scores.

The Fill in the blank 1 of 1 is responsible for keeping an accurate record of game scores.

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Question 49 of 51

49. Question

Fill the Gaps

To minimise hostility from spectators, officials should act with BLANK 1 of 1 and speak clearly.

To minimise hostility from spectators, officials should act with Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and speak clearly.

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Question 50 of 51

50. Question

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BLANK 1 of 1 helps officials self-evaluate and improve future performances.

Fill in the blank 1 of 1 helps officials self-evaluate and improve future performances.

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Question 51 of 51

51. Question

Match the Term to the Definition