Apr 13

2024 Umpire Exam

2024 Umpire Exam

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2024 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2024

This exam is based on the rules/definitions found in the NSF/MSF Softball Rulebook, 4th Edition.

Select the most correct answer. Read the question, and all selections carefully and completely.

If abbreviations or acronyms are used in this exam, F = fielder, B = batter and R = runner.  FP is for fastpitch; MP refers to Modified

The following questions may be applicable for Slowpitch, Fastpitch, and Modified Pitch.
If the rules differ for the three, the first set of questions default to Slowpitch rules.

If you fail to receive a passing score on this test you must retake it by going to the right–hand side of the MSF Umpires page on www.msf1.org and click on 2024 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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1 / 75

Concussion symptoms typically include:

2 / 75

For FP and MP, If a pitch touches a batters clothing,

3 / 75

A Runner is obstructed by a defensive player and then remaining on their feet maliciously crashes into a defensive player

4 / 75

In slowpitch, 1 pitch must be thrown before the batter can be awarded an intentional walk by the defense.

5 / 75

For MP, Which of the following is true for a legal delivery:

6 / 75

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

7 / 75

A runner is struck with a fair batted ball they attempted to avoid while touching a base,

8 / 75

A runner is on first base when Batter hits a ground ball. Runner stays in the base path and crashes into Fielder, as they are attempting to gain control of the batted ball in the base path.

9 / 75

If a runner dislodges a base while sliding, they are required to follow the base and remain in contact with it, to avoid being tagged out.

10 / 75

If an fielder intentionally catches a fair batted ball just past the infield, with their cap or detached glove:

11 / 75

A substitute may enter the game without reporting, as long as they are properly listed on the scorecard.

12 / 75

The batter is called out, if any coach or member of the offensive team, except a runner, interferes with a fielder attempting to catch a fly ball in foul territory.

13 / 75

A runner must always slide to avoid contact at home plate.

14 / 75

The batter hits a high fly ball down the line to right field. Fielder, with both feet clearly in fair territory, reaches across the foul line in an attempt to catch the ball. While the ball is still in the air, completely over foul ground, the ball deflects off of Fielder’s glove and lands in fair territory. The correct call is:

15 / 75

In FP, a No Pitch is called if the pitcher attempts a quick return of the ball before the batter has taken a position in the batter’s box or if the batter is off-balance.

16 / 75

Bases are loaded with two outs. Batter hits a fly ball that lands in left-center field. Runner tries to score from first base. Which of the following timing play statements are applied correctly?

17 / 75

Players may not wear dangerous jewelry or a uniform containing dangerous or reflective ornaments unless authorized by the team manager.

18 / 75

Caps, visors, scarves, and headbands are optional and not considered part of the player's uniform.  They may be any color or style and can be worn forward or backward. 

19 / 75

The correct pitching distance for Men’s or Women’s Adult slowpitch is:

20 / 75

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

21 / 75

A base runner establishes their own base path if they are not being played upon.

22 / 75

If the ball is thrown out of play by an infielder, with a runner between 2nd and 3rd and the batter-runner not yet to 1st base, the umpire should award:

23 / 75

Appeals must be made:

24 / 75

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

25 / 75

If a fair batted ball strikes an umpire before passing a fielder other than pitcher:

26 / 75

The umpire signals that play is ready, and the pitcher has the ball in position to pitch, the batter

27 / 75

If a batter hits a pitched ball with an altered bat, it is considered an “illegally batted ball”.

28 / 75

All Youth FP batting helmets must be affixed with a NOCSAE approved face protector.

29 / 75

The entire pitched ball must pass completely through the strike zone to be considered a strike.

30 / 75

A “drag bunt” is not allowed in FP or MP, only in Slowpitch  .

31 / 75

If an illegal pitch is called and the batter doesn’t swing:

32 / 75

A slide is illegal if:

33 / 75

An umpire is required to review video on a close call, if either team offers a recording.

34 / 75

When a coach makes a substitution during a game, the home plate umpire should report the substitution to:

35 / 75

A runner intentionally interferes with a defensive players ability to complete a double play:

36 / 75

If there are 2 or more umpires on a game, the Home Plate umpire is responsible for which of these:

37 / 75

The score for a forfeited game, with play never started, is recorded as:

38 / 75

An infield fly may be called by the umpire in which situation:

39 / 75

In FP, If a ball slips from the pitcher's hand during the delivery, it is:

40 / 75

The batter hits a ground ball to the pitcher. The batter starts to run, but seeing the pitcher in a position to tag them, takes 1 step back towards home to avoid the tag, then reaches 1st base before the throw.

41 / 75

In NSF-MSF Postseason Tournament Play, players may be added to the scorecard/lineup after the first pitch is thrown.

42 / 75

Runner is on first base with one out.  Batter hits a long fly ball to left field. The ball is over foul territory when first touched and is dropped by Fielder. On the fly ball, Runner touched second base and was moving to third as the ball was dropped. Runner shall: 

43 / 75

An out is awarded on a caught fly ball when it is verified that:

44 / 75

A batted ball that carries over the outfield fence and strikes the right side of the 1st base side foul pole in flight is:

45 / 75

If a coach or other player physically assists a runner during play, the result is:

46 / 75

For obstruction to be called on the fielding team (defense) there must be the contact of some kind.

47 / 75

The pitcher may deliver a pitch from the glove, as long as it is a continuous forward motion.

48 / 75

If a runner runs in front of a fielder or outside a base path to avoid interfering with an infielder making an initial play on a batted ball,

49 / 75

Which members of the offensive team are permitted to be outside the designated bench/warm-up area during play?

50 / 75

At the time of the pitch, all defensive players must be in fair territory.

51 / 75

A verbal or physical act by an offensive player to hinder or confuse a defensive player is:

52 / 75

The pitcher shall release the ball within 5 seconds of either receiving the ball or the umpire saying Play Ball, or it is considered an illegal pitch.

53 / 75

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

54 / 75

In the top half of the third inning with two outs, it is discovered that the pitcher's plate is set at the wrong distance. 

55 / 75

An umpire may only use smokeless tobacco when they are the field or base umpire.

56 / 75

In FP, A team may use a FLEX/DP option only if they have made it known in the pre-game conference before play has begun.

57 / 75

A batter can be assessed a penalty strike if they intentionally delay the game.

58 / 75

A Runner is at second base. Batter hits a ground ball to an infielder who throws to first base. Batter-runner touches only the white portion and collides with Fielder who is standing on the white portion about to receive the ball. The correct ruling is:

59 / 75

There is a play at 1st Base on a fair batted ball. The batter-runner beats the throw by 2 steps and touches only the white portion of the double-base. The defensive player controls the ball and touches the white portion of the base.

60 / 75

Batter hits a ground ball to the infield. Two fielders attempt to make a play on the ball and collide, with one of them collapsing with an apparent serious injury. The umpire should: 

61 / 75

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

62 / 75

A runner must return to the last base legally occupied, when

63 / 75

A runner is not required to run in a direct path to a base if a fielder in the direct line does not have the ball and is not attempting to make a play on the runner.

64 / 75

Which statements about bats are correct?

65 / 75

The pitcher may pitch the ball between the legs as long as it is in continuous motion.

66 / 75

A runner is struck with a fair batted ball they were unable to avoid, after the ball was deflected by a defensive player

67 / 75

A pitcher must do all of the following prior to delivering a legal pitch in slowpitch, EXCEPT:

68 / 75

Which of the following situations would not result in the batter being called out? 

69 / 75

If you can hear thunder in the distance, you are in jeopardy of being struck by lightning.

70 / 75

Any player showing signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the game and shall not return to play until cleared by the umpire.

71 / 75

The ball becomes dead in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

72 / 75

Each team may use only 1 courtesy runner per ½ inning.

73 / 75

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

74 / 75

If the catcher accidentally bumps the batter's bat as they are swinging at a pitch, and the batted ball subsequently is a ground ball to the infield:

75 / 75

Interference is committed by the team at bat (offense) and may be either physical or verbal.

Your score is