Take the CFL Officials Test

This is kind of fun, humiliating, but fun. :wink:

By PAUL LAPOLICE

Take the CFL Officials Test
Well two weeks have gone by for CFL fans and how do you think our officials are doing? Last week I talked about how I spent time at their training camp to get a better understanding of their job and their responsibilities. I even took the Officials exam, which brings me to this week's article.
You think you have what it takes to be a CFL official? Or do you think your job is easy? It's time for you to take the CFL Officials test! We have included a section of their test for you to try your best at and see what results you get. We have included an answer key (attached, no cheating!) for you to grade yourself.
Send your scores to @CFLONTSN (#CFLOFFICIALSTEST) for those on twitter.

  1. Team A has the ball on their 3 yard line, the snap sails high over the QB and into their own end zone. While the ball is loose in goal, Team B kicks the ball out of bounds in goal.
    a) Team B scores 1 point since they kick the ball OB in Team A's goal. T or F
    b) Team B has the option to take the ball at the A10 yard line. T or F
    c) Team A will get the ball at the A3 yard line with downs continuing. T or F

  2. The ball is dead when:
    a) The ball carrier loses his helmet during the play. T or F
    b) Any kick from scrimmage hits the goal post immediately. T or F
    c) The ball carrier with the ball slips and ends up flat on the ground. T or F

  3. After the 3 minute warning in each half, the clock will be held until the snap of the ball when:
    a) The ball carrier fumbles the ball from the field of play to directly out of bounds. T or F
    b) Team A legally recovers a punt across the line of scrimmage. T or F
    c) Team A receiver catches a pass inbounds and is pushed back out of bounds toward his own dead ball line. T or F

  4. Team A widest line player lines up three yards outside the offensive tackle in a three point stance. Prior to the snap of the ball, he pulls up and moves laterally on the line of scrimmage toward the sideline. This is a legal movement. T or F

  5. When a kicked ball hits the goal line pylon, the ball is deemed to have gone out of bounds at the one-yard line. T or F

  6. During a running play, A21 fumbles the ball, B54 touches the ball without gaining possession and then the ball is simultaneously recovered by A25 and B22. Team B will be awarded possession since they last touched the ball before the simultaneous possession occurred. T or F

  7. Team A 1st down and 10 at the A12, the Team A ball carrier fumbles the ball from the A5 directly out of bounds to the A8 yard lines. The next point of scrimmage will be Team A 2nd down and 17 from the A5. T or F

  8. A Team A receiver who is in Team B's goal, leaps in the air while moving back toward the line of scrimmage to catch a pass. He clearly catches the pass in the goal area while still in the air and then lands directly on the sideline, out of bounds and maintains possession. A touchdown has been scored. T or F

  9. A Team B player receives a punt at the B2 yard line while moving toward his goal line, his momentum brings him into his goal area where the play ends. The next point of scrimmage will be Team B 1st down and 10 at the B2 yard line. T or F

  10. Team B blocks a punt, the ball is recovered by Team A. Since it is a kick play, players are now restricted to blocking above the waist. T or F

  11. Team B intercepts a pass in their goal, during the return, a Team B player tries to lateral the ball but it goes forward by a yard and the play ends up dead at the B10. There is no option, Team B will get the ball 1st down and 10 at the B25. T or F

  12. During a successful two point convert attempt, Team B is penalized for Illegal Contact on a receiver. The 10 yard penalty may be applied on the next kick off. T or F

  13. Team A is 2nd down and goal from the B12. Team B commits pass interference at the B7 yard line. It will be Team A 1st down and goal at the B7 yard line. T or F

  14. On a punt play, the ineligible block of 5 players have to stay at the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked over the line of scrimmage. T or F

  15. If a team is penalized while conceding a safety touch, the penalty will be applied at the next point of scrimmage. T or F

  16. During the last 3 minutes in the first half, all replay reviews will be initiated by the replay official. T or F

  17. On a dribbled ball, if the ball is touched by an offside player, the ball will be awarded to the other team where the ball was dribbled. T or F

  18. In attempting to catch a punt at the B2 yard line, the receiver fumbles the ball into his goal area where he recovers it and the play ends in goal. A safety touch has been scored. T or F

  19. When Team A dribbles the ball, the continuity of downs is interrupted. T or F

  20. When the ball is Kicked Off out of bounds in the field of play, one of the options is to re-kick back 5 yards. T or F

  21. Accidental tripping of the opponent with equal position when the ball is in the air is pass interference. T or F

  22. If an offside Team A player is within the 5 yard restraining zone on a punt, he shall be penalized even if the kicker is the first player to touch the ball. T or F

  23. After an incomplete pass with 3:01 showing on the clock in the second quarter, the referee will not yet take the 3 minute warning. T or F

  24. If a major foul is called during the last play of a quarter, the quarter will be automatically extended for one play. T or F

  25. When a player is injured or has an open wound that is bleeding, the player shall be required to leave the game for a minimum of three plays. T or F

  26. The ball is kicked off directly out of bounds in flight in the opponent goal. Team B will be awarded a single point. T or F

  27. If a forward pass is thrown from a point across the line of scrimmage, the penalty is L10 from PLS or option. T or F

  28. After Team B intercepts the ball in their goal, all penalties will be applied from the B10 yard line. T or F

  29. After the Designated QB receives the snap, he turns and throws a lateral pass to A35, while A35 is looking to pass the ball, defender B22 contacts A88 square and face up 15 yards downfield while protecting his position. This contact by B22 is legal. T or F

  30. Team A has the ball 1st down and 10 at the B11. A Team A player fumbles the ball from the B5 yard line and:
    a) The ball goes directly out of bounds in goal without being touched. It will be Team A 2nd and 4 at the B5. T or F
    b) The ball is first touched in goal by Team B in the end zone then by Team A before the ball goes out of bounds in goal. It will be Team A 2nd and 4 at the B5. T or F
    c) The ball is dribbled by Team A in goal and through the end zone. Team A scores 1 point. T or F
    d) The ball is touched by another Team A player at the B2 yard line before going directly out of bounds in goal. Since the ball was fumbled forward, it will be Team A 2nd and 4 at the B5. T or F

  31. On a field goal attempt, the interior block of 5 ineligible players must stay on the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked. T or F

  32. Team A is penalized for a 5-yard No Yards. During the return, Team B is penalized for an illegal block. The penalties must be balanced from where possession was gained. T or F

  33. Team A attempts a two-point convert from the 3 yard line. During the play, they are penalized for unnecessary roughness ad they score. Team B has the option to ask Team A to repeat the convert from the 18 yard line or from the 3 with a 15 yard penalty applied on the kickoff. T or F

  34. When a ball carrier steps out of bounds, the forward progress shall be the point where he stepped on the sideline. T or F

  35. Players occupying the end position on each side of the line of scrimmage may be in motion laterally if they remain motionless for one second prior to the snap of the ball. T or F

ANSWER KEY

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