USPA Level 1 State Referee Exam T-Shirts, Lifting suits, and shoes may be of any color or combination of colors.Answer- true Supporting the bar on the thighs during deadlift is permitted as long as the bar keeps moving. Answer- false In order to set a new National record, the amount lifted must exceed the record by at least 500g. Answer- true Baby powder, pool hall chalk, liquid chalk, resin, talc or magnesium carbonate are the only substances that may be added to the body, BAR, or attire. Answer- false During the squat, the lifter may position the bar up to 5cm below the posterior deltoid. Answer- false During the bench press, a lifter unable within 5 seconds to achieve the correct position for the head referee to give the start command will be given the "Re-Place" command. Answer- true In the squat, the lifter may continue to adjust the bar on his back even after the "Squat" command as long as he does not bend his knees. Answer- false During the bench press , the lifter cannot adjust their position after receiving the hand-off. Answer- false There is no formal dress code for Referees, but they need to be neat and clean while on the platform at all times. Answer- false The three refs, spotters/loaders, the lifter, and the lifter's coach are allowed on the platform during the performance of the lift. Answer- false In drug tested meets, the USPA will allow therapeutic use exemptions for prescription hormone replacement provided a doctor's letter is provided. Answer- false A lifter may change their third attempt deadlift up or down, to any amount, as long as they have not been called to the bar. Answer- false While on the platform, a lifter cannot wrap or adjust any part of their costume other than the belt. Answer- true All lifters must be weighed by officials of their same sex, in private. Answer- true
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