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** This is an open book exam **
Suggest having a copy of the AusDBF Rules of Racing and AusDBF Regatta Operational Guidelines including Roles and Responsbilities available. Questions are based on National Rules not State by-laws.

The on-line re-accreditation requires an 80% pass mark (28 out of 35)
Race Officials who pass will receive an automated notification via revSPORT and will be renewed for a further 12 months.
Race Officials who do not achieve the passmark will be contacted by the ROMP representative in your state to discuss options
Race Officials who would like to move up a grade, are encouraged to discuss options with the ROMP representative.

When completed, click the blue button at the end to submit your answers

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* 1. Race Official Name

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* 2. Provide email address

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* 3. Provide mobile contact

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* 4. Have you had your logbook signed off by the ROMP representative in your State?

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* 5. Have you completed requirement of officiating at one (1) regatta in the last 12 months?

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* 6. Are the following statements true or false?  Select ‘true’ or ‘false’ for each statement.
Both answers correct = 1 mark

  Select true or false
The minimum number of paddlers (excluding steerer and drummer) in a small boat is 10.
The minimum number of paddlers (excluding steerer and drummer) in a standard boat is 18.

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* 7. In a small mixed boat, are the following gender combinations allowed or not allowed.  Select ‘allowed’ or ‘not allowed’ for each combination.
All three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark / 1 correct = 0 marks

  Select Allowed ot Not Allowed for each question
5 women and 4 men
6 women and 4 men
4 women and 4 men

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* 8. Select 'yes' or 'no' for the following questions.
All three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark

  Select Yes or No 
Paddler A is turning 50 in November 2022. Can she paddle in the Senior B division at AusChamps in April 2022?
Sweep B is turning 48 in August 2022. Can they sweep the junior boat at AusChamps in April 2022?
Drummer C is turning 62 years in April 2022.  Can they drum in the Senior C division at AusChamps in 2022?

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* 9. For the smooth running and timeliness of regattas which two (2) of the following Race Officials should the Chief Boat Loader/Handler directly work with?
Both answers correct = 1 mark

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* 10. Which of the following tasks is Boat Loading/Handling responsible for?  (Tick against task)
All 4 correct = 3 marks / 3 correct = 2 marks / 2 correct = 1 mark / 2 or less correct = 0 marks

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* 11. Which of the following safety hazards should Boat Loading/Handling be responsible for?  (tick against the correct scenarios.)
All five correct = 3 marks / four correct = 2 marks / three correct - 1 mark / Two or less = 0 marks

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* 12. As a Race Official working in Boat Loading, you observe a crew has loaded into an incorrect boat. (Which of the following statements is correct)
Correct answer = 1 mark

  Select Correct or Incorrect 
Don’t do anything, that could impact on the race schedule
Radio to the Starter and let the Starter know what has happened
Make a note to alert the Chief Official at the end of the race
Speak directly with the Chief Boat Loader immediately

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* 13. Which of the following Race Official does the Time keepers directly work with?
Both answers correct = 1 mark

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* 14. As a Time Keeper what is the critical call the time keeper must listen for prior to the start of the race? (Place a tick against the correct answer)
Correct answer = 1 mark

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* 15. In the role of Time Keeper, you missed the start of the race. What action can you take to record a time for your lane. (Which of the following statements is correct)
Correct answer = 1 mark

  Select Correct or Incorrect
Start your stop watch as soon as possible, discuss finish time with other Time Keepers based on finish placings
Ask another Time Keeper to count you in and then add that time to the finish time
Don’t do anything and hope the electronic finish equipment caught the time
Let the Chief Judge know what happened and based on placings and other crews times, guestimate a time

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* 16. Are the following statements true or false?  Select ‘true’ or ‘false’ for each statement.
Both answers correct = 1 mark

  Select true or false
Changes can be made to crew lists once they have been submitted.
The Chief Marshall can approve changes to crew lists once submitted.

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* 17. Forthe smooth running and timeliness of regattas which of the following race officials should the Chief Marshall directly work with?
Both correct answers = 2 marks, One correct = 1 mark 

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* 18. Name three (3) tasks Marshalling is responsible for. (tick against relevent tasks)
Three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark 

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* 19. Name four (4) pieces of equipment that are required in Marshalling. 
Four correct = 3 marks / three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark 

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* 20. Name four (4) obvious signs that you might be looking for as a Marshall under the 'fit to race' rule. (tick 4 correct answers)
All four correct = 3 marks / three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark

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* 21. Are the following statements true or false?  Select ‘true’ or ‘false’ for each statement.
Both answers correct = 1 mark

  Select true or false
The marshalling gate will be closed once all crews have been checked off and are moving down to the boat loading area.
The marshalling gate will be closed once all crews have been called to marshalling and received one reminder call. 

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* 22. Which two (2) of the following Race Officials does Race Administration directly work  with? (tick against the correct roles)
Two correct aswers = 1 mark 

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* 23. When submitting a protest following a race which race official should it be submitted to? (tick against correct answer) 
Correct answer = 1 mark 

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* 24.
Name four (4) tasks for Race Administation is responsible?
Four correct = 3 marks / three correct = 2 marks / two correct = 1 mark 

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* 25. Who decides the outcome of a race protest? (tick against correct answer) 
Correct answer = 1 mark 

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* 26. With regards to the lodgement and decisions for protests and appeals, are the following statements true or false?  (Select ‘true’ or ‘false’ for each statement).
Both correct answers = 1 mark 

  Select True or False
If the Competition Committee supports the race protest then the protest money is refunded
If the Race Jury supports the decision of the Competition Committee for the Appeal then the money will be forfeited.
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