Fencing referee test – Epee questions (42Q)

1. How are the shim gauges used to test the épée point?

insert the 1.5 millimeter gauge, making sure it will fit; insert the 0.5 millimeter gauge and depress the point, making sure it registers a touch

make sure the 1.5 millimeter gauge does not fit; insert the 0.5 millimeter gauge and depress the point, making sure it will not allow the registering of a touch

insert the 1.5 millimeter gauge, making sure it will fit; insert the 0.5 millimeter gauge and depress the point, making sure it will not allow the registering of a touch

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2. Fencer X just received a YELLOW CARD and had the weapon confiscated for having a weapon that did not support the weight. The second weapon at the strip is missing one of the screws to hold the point in.

allow X to fence with the weapon, but advise X that a touch cannot be annulled if the point is missing

allow X to fence with the weapon if X’s opponent agrees; X receives another YELLOW CARD

X receives a RED CARD; confiscate the second weapon; X gets another weapon

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3. With no penalties given, Fencer X appears at the strip without a retainer to secure the body cord in the guard.

allow X to fence with the weapon, but advise X that a touch cannot be annulled if the body cord comes out

allow X to fence with the weapon if X’s opponent agrees

X receives a YELLOW CARD; confiscate the weapon; X gets a second weapon

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4. What feature(s) should be checked about the épée handle?

for orthopedic grips, there is no covering (e.g., tape) allowed on the handle that could hide wires or switches; the hand may be fixed in only one position, with the thumb 2 centimeters or less from the guard

the handle must be longer than 20 centimeters; the extremities of the handle must be electrically insulated

for all handles, the extremities of the handle must be electrically insulated; for orthopedic grips, the hand may be fixed in only one position, with the thumb 2 centimeters or less from the guard

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Not b: the handle must not be more than 20 cm. Not c: The épée need not be insulated.

5. What should be checked about the inside of an épée guard?

the épée wires must be soldered to the connector; there must be a retaining device for the body cord

the épée wires must be contained in a single piece of insulated sheath and covered by a thumb pad; there must be a retaining device for the body cord

the épée wires must be individually covered with insulated sheaths and covered by a thumb pad; there may be no covering (e.g., tape) on an orthopedic handle that could hide wires or switches; there must be a retaining device for the body cord

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6. In a pool bout, Fencer X has received a YELLOW CARD for non-conforming equipment and is losing 3-2. Fencer Y attacks and X counter attacks; both hit on valid surface, with the machine indicating a double touch. In the course of the action, X falls.

X is now losing 4-3

X has lost the bout 5-2

X has lost the bout 5-3

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7. May the épée be held by the pommel?

yes, always

yes, but only if it does not have an orthopedic grip.

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8. No penalties have been given. Fencer X has systematically caused corps à corps, but without jostling.

X receives a YELLOW CARD

no penalty, but call Halt! on contact; any touch scored with an action started after the corps à corps will not be awarded, as it will automatically be after the Halt!

no penalty, but call Halt! only if both fencers cease offensive action

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9. Fencer X attacks with a flèche. Fencer Y parries and makes an immediate riposte on X, who is now behind Y. After passing Y, X starts an action that hits Y. The machine indicates a double touch.

award a touch for Y

award a double touch

no touch awarded

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10. Fencer X attacks with a flèche and is off the strip with both feet just before the attack lands. Fencer Y had started a counter attack before X left the strip. The machine indicates a double touch.

award a touch for Y

award a double touch

no touch awarded

Correct! Wrong!

11. Fencer Y makes a flèche attack and Fencer X attempts a stop hit while retreating over the rear limit, which lands when X has both feet off the strip. The machine indicates a double touch.

award a double touch

annul the double touch, touch for Y

award a touch for Y

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The reason for preferring b to c is that only one touch is awarded, therefore the valid touch by Y must be annulled.

12. What is the maximum bend allowed in the épée blade?

none

less than 1 centimeter, located near the center of the blade

less than 2 centimeters, located near the center of the blade

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13. How may the épée blade be bent?

no bend is allowed

up or down

down only

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14. The épée spring must push back a test weight of how many grams?

500

750

1000

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15. Fencer X reports to the strip with a mask that has the upper portion taped with a vinyl tape to reduce glare. Fencer Y objects that the tape might cause a point to glance off.

ignore the objection

Y’s objection is correct only if the mask is completely covered by the material; Y receives a YELLOW CARD

have the tape removed if the technical expert states that the tape is illegal; X receives a YELLOW CARD

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16. With no previous penalties, Fencer X appears on the strip wearing a waist-length jacket.

X receives a YELLOW CARD; X must change jacket

X receives a YELLOW CARD unless the jacket overlaps the breeches by 10 centimeters

no penalty

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Épée jacket must cover the entire trunk.

17. No penalties have been given. Fencer X drags the point of the épée along the strip while retreating.

call Halt!; X receives a YELLOW CARD

call Halt!; X receives a RED CARD

allow fencing to continue because the point is being dragged, not pushed

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18. Fencer X attacks, and the Referee clearly sees the machine indicate a good touch when X’s point is on the blade in front of Fencer Y’s guard. Subsequent tests reveal no rust, glue or other foreign substance on the blade.

award a touch for X

annul the touch if the Referee can recreate the situation

annul the touch

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19. With no other penalties having been given, Fencer X intentionally touches the ground outside the metallic strip to cause a halt.

X receives a YELLOW CARD

X receives a YELLOW CARD or, if it occurred during the last minute, a RED CARD

X receives a RED CARD

Correct! Wrong!

20. Just after the second of two touches have been scored against Fencer X, it is found that the floor cable connected to X’s reel has become unplugged.

annul both touches

do not annul any touches

annul the last touch

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21. The proper procedure for testing the weapon at the request of a fencer is:

simply press the point down; if it does not work, check all the connections to see where the problem lies

check that the fencer is plugged in at the back; check that the fencer is plugged in at the front; check that the wires are attached to the connector; check that the barrel is not loose; then (and only then), if everything is correct, press the point down

press the point down five times to find out if the weapon does not work on any of the five tries

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22. Fencer X is hit and presents the épée for testing. On the first test the épée fails to register a touch, but all subsequent tests properly register a touch.

annul the touch

award a touch for X’s opponent

call the technical expert; if the technical expert certifies that all equipment is working correctly, award a touch for X’s opponent

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23. The Referee awards a touch for Fencer X. After the touch is awarded, the Referee sees Fencer Y simply press the tip of the épée; it does not work. Y then submits it to the Referee for testing.

The Referee awards a touch for Fencer X. After the touch is awarded, the Referee sees Fencer Y simply press the tip of the épée; it does not work. Y then submits it to the Referee for testing.

test the weapon; annul the touch even if it does work, because Y found it defective

touch cannot be annulled, because the Referee did not make the initial test

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t.68 (b) The failure must be determined by tests made immediately after the bout was stopped, under the supervision of the Referee and without changing anything whatever of the equipment in use. This appears to be in conflict with the rules, but on the exam, “a” was graded as the correct answer.

24. Fencer Y scores a touch on Fencer X. Fencer X then shows the Referee that the body cord became unplugged from the connector inside the guard.

award a touch for Y

annul Y’s touch

annul Y’s touch only if there is a retaining device on X’s connector

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Assumed to be X’s fault.

25. A valid touch is registered by Fencer Y. The Referee believes the touch may have been on Fencer X’s hand. X claims the touch occurred on the guard. In testing, a small area of oxidation is found that will cause a valid touch to be registered.

award a touch for Y, X replaces the epee

annul Y’s touch

call the technical expert; if the oxidation area has less than 50 ohms resistance, annul Y’s touch

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26. Even though Fencer X is hit on the chest, nothing registers on the machine. It is found that X’s jacket has become saturated with perspiration, electrically grounding out touches by Fencer Y.

award a touch for Y if the Referee clearly sees it arrive on the valid surface

have X change jackets; do not award a touch

have X tape the weapon’s handle; do not award a touch

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Materiality must be established by the apparatus.

27. The Referee observes a small hole in the metallic strip while the bout is in progress.

call Halt! and have the hole repaired

wait until a normal halt and then have the hole repaired

wait until the bout is complete and then have the hole repaired

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28. During the action, Fencer X and Fencer Y attack simultaneously. Their tips obviously touch, causing both valid lights to illuminate.

Call Halt! Award a touch for both fencers

Call Halt! Give both fencers a RED CARD for touch not on the valid target.

Call Halt! Disallow both touches and place fencers on guard at the point where the action started.

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29. Double touches are registered. Fencer Y has clearly hit Fencer X, but X’s touch is doubtful.

annul the double touch

X may decide to have the double touch awarded or annulled

Y may decide to have the double touch awarded or annulled

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30. Double touches are registered. Fencer X is clearly hit, but X’s point clearly hits the ground outside the metallic strip.

annul the double touch

award a touch for Y

Y may decide to have the double touch awarded or annulled

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31. In a pool bout before the expiration of time, the score is 4-4. A double touch occurs.

award a touch for each fencer; score is 5-5; return the fencers to their on guard lines; continue fencing until a single touch is scored or time expires

award a touch for each fencer; score is 5-5; bout is over; previous determination of advantage decides the winner

annul the double touch; do not return the fencers to their on guard lines; continue fencing until a single touch is scored or time expires

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32. Time expires when the score is 3-3 in a pool bout.

the score remains 3-3; the Referee randomly determines priority; the bout continues for one additional minute; if a single touch is scored in this additional minute, the bout ends 4-3; if no single touch is scored, the fencer with priority wins 3-3

the score goes to 5-5; ; the Referee randomly determines priority; the bout continues for one additional minute; if a single touch is scored in this additional minute, the bout ends 5-4; if no single touch is scored, the fencer with priority wins 5-5

the score goes to 4-4 with fencing continuing until there is a single valid touch

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33. Time expires when the score is 5-5 in a pool bout.

the score goes back to 4-4; the Referee randomly determines priority; the bout continues for one additional minute; if a single touch is scored in this additional minute, the bout ends 5-4; if no single touch is scored, the fencer with priority wins 5-5

the score cannot reach 5-5 in a pool bout

the score remains at 5-5; the Referee randomly determines priority; the bout continues for one additional minute; if a single touch is scored in this additional minute, the bout ends 5-5; if no single touch is scored, the fencer with priority wins 5-5

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34. At the start of the bout, with no penalties given, the Referee notices that the edge of the point of Fencer X’s weapon has no chamfer, resulting in a 90 degree angle.

Award a RED CARD, confiscate the weapon.

Award a YELLOW CARD, confiscate the weapon.

If the weapon passes all other tests, allow its use.

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35. In a team match, in the fifth bout of the relay match, the score is 24-24 when a double touch is scored. There is 1 minute remaining in that bout.

Award the double touches, the score is now 25-25. Proceed to the next bout.

Annul the double touches. The fencers must fence for a single touch.

Award a single touch to the higher seeded team.

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The first two opponents fence until one of them has scored five touches, within the time limit of 3 minutes. The next two opponents fence until one of their scores has reached ten touches, within the time limit of 3 minutes, and so on with successive bouts, cumulatively, of five touches

36. With no penalties given, Fencer X has been hit, without a touch registering for Fencer X. Fencer X immediately presents the weapon for testing by the referee. While performing the tests, the referee notes that the epee is missing one tip screw.

Stop the test, confiscate the weapon. Do not annul the touch.

Continue the test and annul the touch if the weapon is not functional. Confiscate the weapon.

Stop the test, give fencer X a YELLOW CARD. Confiscate the weapon.

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37. Fencer X attacks with an advance-lunge. Fencer Y counter-attacks with a retreat, stepping off the side of the strip with one foot during the retreat. Double touches are registered.

Award the touch for Fencer X.

Award both touches.

Annul both touches.

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38. Fencer X has been hit by Fencer Y, without a touch registering for Fencer X. Fencer X immediately presents the weapon for testing by the referee. While performing the test, the referee notes that Fencer X’s body cord is unplugged in the back, and the safety device is missing.

Annul Fencer Y’s touch.

Award Fencer Y’s touch.

Plug the body cord back into the reel and continue the test.

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39. Fencer X has been hit by Fencer Y, without a touch registering for Fencer X. Fencer X immediately presents the weapon for testing by the referee. While performing the test, the referee notes that Fencer X’s body cord is unplugged in the back, and the safety device is present and functioning.

Annul Fencer Y’s touch.

Award Fencer Y’s touch.

Plug the body cord back into the reel and continue the test.

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40. Fencer X makes a beat-attack on Fencer Y. Fencer Y’s weapon breaks on the beat. Fencer X’s touch arrives valid.

Award a YELLOW CARD to Fencer Y for nonconforming equipment.

Allow the touch made by Fencer X.

Annul the touch made by Fencer X.

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41. Fencer X makes an attack on Fencer Y, with the touch landing valid. Fencer Y then makes a late counterattack on X, with Fencer Y’s blade breaking on the counter-attack. Only Fencer X’s touch shows as valid on the scoring equipment.

Award a YELLOW CARD to Fencer Y for nonconforming equipment.

Allow the touch made by Fencer X.

Annul the touch made by Fencer X.

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42. Fencer X makes an attack on Fencer Y. Fencer Y makes an immediate counterattack. Only Fencer Y’s touch registers on the scoring equipment. With the referee watching, Fencer X gently tests the weapon on the floor. No touch registers. Fencer X then presents the weapon for testing by the referee, but before the referee can begin the tests, the scoring apparatus starts to continuously register valid touches for Fencer X.

Annul Fencer Y’s touch, because the test made by Fencer X showed the weapon was not functional.

Allow Fencer Y’s touch, as Fencer X tested the weapon prior to presenting it to the referee.

Annul Fencer Y’s touch, as the touch is doubtful

Correct! Wrong!

“Gently” is the clue that nothing was altered by the fencer. A literal interpretation of the rules would suggest that “b” is a better answer.

Fencing referee test - Epee questions (42Q)

Failed ! Minimum required 90% correct answers (38/42)

PASSED !