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PRACTICE TEST - COMPULSORY 5/6

 

GENERAL

 

1.         Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a.         Deduct all execution/amplitude errors leading to a fall; however balance errors leading to a fall are not deducted.

b.         The total execution/amplitude deductions taken on a major element MAY NOT exceed the value of the element plus 0.50.

c.         Incorrect attire is deducted from the event score one time only by the Chief Judge on the event where first recognized.

d.         When the gymnast falls from the bars, she has 30 seconds to remount and resume her exercise

e.         All of the above are correct

 

2.         Which of the following deductions is CORRECT?

a.         Bent arms or legs                                                                      up to .20

b.         Leg separation                                                                          up to .15

c.         Incorrect leg position on turns                                                     up to .10

d.         Failure to kick leg to horizontal or above when required               up to .10

e.         Extra swing or cast                                                                    0.50

 

3.         What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors?

-Lack of coordination on connections

-Touching the apparatus or mat with feet

-Error in line of direction or placement of whole section of floor pattern

 

            a.         .60

            b.         .70

            c.         .80

            d.         .90       

            e.         1.10

 

4.         Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

 

a.         The timing of the beam routine starts when the gymnast touches the beam.

b.         The timing of the beam routine stops when the gymnast leaves the beam for her dismount.

c.         If the second fall occurs before the official time begins, there is no deduction

d          The deduction for overtime is .10, taken by the chief judge

e.         The warning is called or signaled 5 seconds before the maximum time limit.

 

5.          Which of the following receives the SMALLEST MAXIMUM deduction?

a.         Extra kick up to handstand

b.         Failure to maintain high releve' during turns

c.         Failure to drop heel at completion of “heel snap” turns

d.         Movement lacking dynamics

e.         Overall rhythm during the entire exercise

 

6.         Which of the following deductions is CORRECT?

a.         Adding an extra e1ement                                                           .20 each

b.         Changing reversing or omitting a series of connections                 .30

c.         Substituting or omitting a major element                                      Value + .50

d.         Reversing a major element                                                         Double the value of the element

e.         Changing, reversing or omitting a small part                                 .20

 

 

7.         What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors?

            -Incorrect body alignment, position or posture on major elements 

            -Insufficient split

            -Insufficient height (hip rise) on salto elements

a. .45

            b. .50

            c. .60

            d. .70

            e. .75

 

8.         The allowable rang of scores for an average score of 9.325 is:

a. .10

            b. .20

            c. .30

            d. .50

            e. 1.00

 

9.         Which of the following errors receives the GREATEST MAXIMUM penalty?

            a.  Insufficient internal body amplitude (stretch/tightness) during extended positions.

            b.  Lack of continuity between connections and elements

            c.  Concentration pause before or after single elements

            d.  Failure to use levering action in or out of elements when required

            e. Incorrect foot form (flexed/sickled) on major elements

 

10.        What deduction is taken by each judge?

            a.  Overtime

            b.  Spotting assistance from coach

            c.  Lack of presentation by gymnast after exercise

            d.  Use of unauthorized mats

            e.  Any part of body touching outside the FX area

 

VAULT

 

11.        What is the CORRECT deduction for insufficient height on the second flight?

a.       Up to .20

b.       Up to .30

c.       Up to .40

d.       Up to .50

e.       Up to 1.00

 

12.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors?

            -Arms bent in support phase

            -Insufficient distance on 2nd flight

            -Take one full step after landing

a.       Up to .70

b.       Up to .90

c.       Up to 1.10

d.       Up to 1.40

e.       Up to 1.60

 

 

 

13.        Which of the following receives the LARGEST deduction?

a.       Legs separated in 2nd flight

b.       Incorrect head alignment in 1st flight

c.       Arched body in support phase

d.       Piked body in 2nd flight

e.       Legs bent in 1st flight

 

14.        Which of the following deductions is INCORRECT?

a.       Deviation from straight direction                         up to .20

b.       Lack of dynamics (speed/power)                                    up to .30

c.       Aid of coach on landing                                                 .50

d.       Support of only 1 hand on vaulting apparatus                   CJ 1.00

e.       Coach aids gymnast on first flight (Level 6)                     VOID

 

15.        Which of the following receives the GREATEST deduction?

a.       Deep squat upon landing

b.       Taking four (4) full steps after landing

c.       Touch of both hands on the floor upon landing

d.       Failure to land on the feet first on the mat

e.       Finishing in a sitting, lying or standing position on the vault table

 

16.        What is the CORRECT deduction for angle of repulsion?

a.       Up to .20

b.       Up to .30

c.       Up to .40

d.       Up to .50

e.       Up to 1.00

 

17.        Which of the following receives an up to .30 deduction?

a.       Additional trunk movements to maintain balance

b.       Touch of body against far end of vault table

c.       Body pike in the first flight

d.       Arms bent

e.       Extra arm swings

 

18.        What is the CORRECT deduction for completely bent arms causing head to contact vault table?

a.       VOID

b.       2.00

c.       1.00

d.       0.50

e.       0.30

 

19.        Which of the following would result in a VOID vault at level 6?

a.       Aid of coach on second flight

b.       Aid of coach on support phase

c.       Performing incorrect vault

d.       Aid of coach on first flight

e.       All of the above

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following faults?

            -Too long in support

            -Incorrect shoulder alignment in support phase

            -Very large step on landing

 

a.       1.50

b.       1.10

c.       1.00

d.       .90

e.       .80

 

 

 

Bars Level 5

 

            21.        What is the MAXIMUM deduction for insufficient amplitude of cast to horizontal?

a.        Up to .30

b.       Up to .35

c.        Up to .40

d.       Up to .50

e.        Up to .60

 

 

22.        Which of the following is NOT a 0.80 element?

a.       Jump to long hang kip

b.       Underswing, first counterswing

c.       Front hip circle

d.       Straddle or pike glide kip mount

e.       Cast to horizontal and return to front support

 

23.        Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of elements for level 5 bars?

a.       Glide kip mount - cast to horizontal and return to front support - cast, squat on

b.       Underswing – counterswing – tap swing forward with 1/2 (180º) turn dismount

c.       Glide kip mount – back hip circle – cast squat on – jump to long hang kip

d.       Cast, squat on – jump to long hang kip – front hip circle – underswing

e.       Back hip circle – underswing – counterswing – tap swing forward

 

24.        Which of the following deductions is CORRECT for the tap swing forward with ½ (180º) turn dismount?

 

a.       Failure to attain straight-hollow position on upswing                                             up to .20

b.       Beginning turn prior to 45º below height of High Bar                                            .20

c.       Failure to re-contact the bar with the free hand as the ½ turn is completed                        .20

d.       Failure to complete ½ (180º) turn prior to regrasp                                                up to .30

e.       Failure to show slight arched position at bottom of swing                                      up to .10

 

25.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors?

            - Alternate foot placement on squat on

            -Insufficient amplitude on tap swing forward (feet not at HB height)

            -Hips below 60º on second counterswing

a.       .60

b.       .70

c.       .80

d.       .90

e.       1.00

 

Level 5 Beam

 

26.        Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of elements for level 5 beam?

a.       Two pivot turns – cartwheel – stretch jump, split jump (90º)

b.       ½ turn in forward coupe (heel snap) – straight leg leap – weight transfer

c.       Weight transfer – cross handstand – ½ (180º) turn in forward coupe

d.       Stretch jump – split jump (90º) – Cartwheel to side handstand, ¼ (90º) turn dismount

e.       Cross handstand – two pivot turns – cartwheel

 

27.        Which of the following elements is worth .60?

a.       ½ (180º) pivot turns

b.       Stretch jump

c.       Split jump

d.       Cartwheel

e.       Weight transfer

 

28.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors in the cross handstand?

            - Failure to attain vertical

            - Failure to close (join) legs

            - Incorrect (staggered) hand placement

a.       .40

b.       .50

c.       .60

d.       .80

e.       1.00

 

29.        Which of the following deductions is CORRECT for the straight leg leap?

a.       Bending lead (front) leg on take-off                                            .10

b.       Insufficient leg separation (less than 90º)                         up to .10

c.       Failure to pause in low arabesque position on landing                   .10

d.       Uneven leg separation in leap                                                     up to .10

e.       Insufficient split                                                             up to .10

 

30.  What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction if the gymnast attempts the dismount, does not attain vertical, and then falls?         

a.       .80

b.       1.00

c.       1.10

d.       1.20

e.       1.50

 

Level 5 Floor

 

31.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors?

            -Bending the lead front leg on take-off of the straight leg leap

            -Insufficient repulsion in front handspring

            -Deep squat into both flic flacs

a.       .40

b.       .50

c.       .70

d.       .90

e.       1.20

 

32.  What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors in the backward roll to handstand with straight arms?

      -Incorrect hand placement

      -Failure to pass through vertical

      -Hands placed on floor during squat phase prior to rolling backward

      -Bent arms

a.       .70

b.       .80

c.       1.00

d.       1.20

e.       1.40

 

33.        Which of the following would receive the SMALLEST penalty?

a.       Failure to show continuous leg lift into walkover

b.       Failure to land with feet simultaneously on front handspring

c.       Failure to maintain arms next to ears and focus on hands throughout front handspring

d.       Staggered hand placement on back walkover

e.       Failure to pause in “controlled stick” after rebound

 

34.        Which of the following is NOT a .60 element in the level 5 floor routine?

a.       Straight leg leap (120º)

b.       Straddle jump (120º)

c.       Backward roll to handstand

d.       Flic-flac

e.       Back walkover (150º)

 

35.        Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence for the level 5 floor routine?

a.       Straight leg leap – leg swing with hop ¼ turn – weight transfer

b.       1/1 (360º) turn in forward coupe – back walkover – Round off, flic-flac, flic-flac

c.       Dive forward roll – front handspring to two feet – forward split sit

d.       Forward split sit – weight transfer – backward roll to handstand

e.       Straddle jump (120º) – dive forward roll – straight leg leap (120º)

 

Level 6 Bars

 

36.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the piked flyaway dismount?

            -Insufficient pike of hips

            -Height of salto 30º below the level of the HB

            -Five steps on the landing

a.       .70

b.       .80

c.       .90

d.       1.00

e.       1.10

 

37.        Which of the following faults would receive the LARGEST deduction during the clear hip circle?

a.       Excessive pike on downswing

b.       Hips touching bar as upswing finishes

c.       Incorrect body alignment

d.       Upswing finishing 15º below horizontal

e.       Lack of control into glide

 

 

 

38.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors in the straddle or pike glide kip mount?

            -Failure to lead with the feet in the forward glide swing

            -Failure to take off both feet simultaneously

            -Insufficient extension at end of glide

a.       .60

b.       .50

c.       .40

d.       .30

e.       .20

 

39.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors in the long hang pullover?

            -Failure to swing to near horizontal

-Bent arms

            -Legs separated

            -Legs bent

a.       .70

b.       .80

c.       .90

d.       1.00

e.       1.20

 

40. Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of elements for the level 6 bar routine?

a.       Glide kip mount – cast to 30º above horizontal – clear hip circle to 30º above horizontal

b.       Glide kip mount – front hip circle – cast to 30º above horizontal

c.       Long hang kip – cast to 30º above horizontal – back hip circle

d.       Long hang pullover – tap swing – counterswing – flyaway dismount

e.       Back sole circle – jump to long hang kip – clear hip circle to 30º above horizontal

 

Beam Level 6

 

41.        Which element series has the GREATEST value?

a.       Back walkover – Pivot turns

b.       ½ (180º) pivot lunge turn – Dismount

c.       Mount – Rond de Jambe – ½ (180º) turn in forward coupe (heel snap)

d.       1/1 (360º) turn in forward passé – tuck jump – split jump

e.       Straight leg leap (120º) – Weight transfer

 

42.        What is the TOTAL MAXIMUM deduction for the following errors in the jump series?

            -Insufficient knee closure

            -Insufficient extension before landing

            -Failure to land with the legs/feet close on the split jump

a.       .30

b.       .40

c.       .50

d.       .60

e.       .70