ALSA JUDGE and APPRENTICE GENERAL OPEN BOOK TEST QUESTIONS 2009. ALL JUDGES and APPRENTICES are required to answer ALL GENERAL QUESTIONS. for JUDGE & APPRENTICE ACTIONS in HALTER, PERFORMANCE and \or FLEECE Classes for both LLAMA & ALPACA [1]. A judge may apply for Re Certification during probation due to an upheld protest decision. [2]. An Apprentice must complete apprenticeships under at least three different approved Llama Senior Level or Alpaca Senior Level Judges. [3].All Participants at an Advanced Judging Clinic will be given a numerical score on activities including fiber classes judged. [4]. A Permission To Show is required to show a Fleece or Animal not owned by the Exhibitor. [5]. The Show Superintendent is required to audit, enter the number in the class and sign the final placing cards. [6]. In an ALSA Regional Show, the Lead Senior Judge may request any other ALSA judge to act as an additional judge. [7]. ALL Certified ALSA Judges must be at least years of age. A. 18 B. 19 C. 21 [8]. The time period for an Apprentice to complete the program and be certified is years. A. 4 B. 5 C. 3 [9]. ALL ALSA Llama Halter Judge LICENSES may be reviewed annually by the Judges Committee for future recommendation to the ALSA BOD. [10]. ALL ALSA Judges and Apprentices must score over successful completion at Advanced Clinics to achieve Certification or Advancement. A. 75% B. 85% C. 90% [11]. ALL Standing Rules for JUDGES and APPRENTICES apply to ALL Divisions of Halter, Performance, Fleece for BOTH Llama & Alpaca. [12].. Fiber\Fleece Classes must be offered in Level III ALSA Shows. [13]. ALL Suris Classes (Halter & Fleece) of all ages and sexes may be combined in Level I ALSA Shows. [14].. It is the responsibility of the to make entries in the appropriate woo\fiber division. A. Exhibitor B. Superintendent C. Judge D. Ring Steward [15].. Fiber is a component of the Judging Criteria and may be noted in Oral Reasons for placings. A.. TRUE B. FALSE [16]. Any Advanced Senior Judge with 5 years experience may also judge a minimum number of fleece & alpaca entries. [17]. Re Certification of Judge License is automatic with completion of the CEC Report. [18]. ALL Negative Written Complaints must be reviewed by the Judge Committee, and will be maintained in each Judges File. [19]. The Supt. Of Multiple Judge Shows may allow judge consulting for making final placings. [20]. As an ALSA representative, a Judges Behavior and Actions may be challenged and reviewed at any time by the Judge Committee, during their Apprentice or Judge period of time, either as a Judge, Superintendent or Exhibitor\Owner.
ALSA LLAMA \PERFORMANCE JUDGE OPEN BOOK TEST 2009 File ANSWER SHEET [21]. Who may dismiss an exhibitor for mistreatment of an animal in a show? A. Judge B. Other exhibitor C. Ring Steward D.. Superintendent [22].In a hardship case, an ALSA Judge may be permitted to assist in judging Performance classes after he/she has finished showing in halter. [23]. An ALSA Judge may judge above their stated Halter show size limit when assisting a senior judge in performance. [24]. SURI Wool Class must be offered in Shows with 100 or more llamas shown in Halter. [25]. Testicular Evaluation for Size and Placement should be an integral part of Male Class Placements. [26]. All Llama Senior Halter Judges may evaluate a minimum of 25 Alpaca Entries [27]. A Judge s assignment of a llama or alpaca to a wool division is a Protestable Decision. (28). In youth showmanship any animal may be used. (29). One of the youth participating in youth judging will determine the halter and Showmanship pattern. (30). Which of the following is a serious fault? A. Cow hocked B. Humped back C. Gopher ears D. All (31). In a change of pace obstacle, the handler and llama shall be required to jog or run: A. a minimum of 20 feet B. a maximum of 20 feet C. for some distance D. a minimum of 30 feet (32). In a performance class the llama, on a loose J Lead, is next to or ahead of the handler while on the course. Is there a deduction of points in this situation? A. No, unless there is some other fault. B. Yes, because the animal should be following the handler.
(33). If the object placed on the animal or pack falls off after leaving that specific obstacle, will the handler loose point(s) on any of the remaining obstacles on the course? A. Yes B. No (34). A refusal includes placing 1, 2, or 3 feet in or on an obstacle, except such obstacle as the sidestep where only 2 feet enter. A.TRUE B. FALSE (35). An exhibitor intentionally skips an obstacle or specific requirement. Do you consider this a: A. Minor fault B. Major fault C. Handler error D. Off course E. Incomplete (36). A Handler is asked to circle the obstacle clockwise or back in and walk out, or jump in a specific sequence, and the handler instead, circles counterclockwise, walks in and backs out or jumps in the wrong sequence. Is this to be judged as a: A. handler error B. minor fault C. off course D. incomplete E. major fault (37). In a pack class, llamas 36 mos. & over carry lbs. and alpacas 36 mos.& over carry lbs. A. 25, 25 B. 40, 10 C. 10, 40 D. 40, 40 (38). Effective 01/01/09, Animals must be shown in Obstacle, Public Relations and Pack classes to qualify for ALSA Performance Champion? (39). When inspecting a bridge, ramp, or stairs the minimum width for Open and novices divisions is inches and the maximum width is inches. A. 28, 60 B. 30, no maximum C. any reasonable, 48 D. no minimum, no maximum (40). The determination of a refusal is made when the animal has been presented to the obstacle and: a. plants all four feet refusing to budge b. will not respond to pressure on the lead rope to move forward c. is at the discretion of the judge d. steps to the side of the obstacle to avoid the obstacle e. takes a step backward from the obstacle A. All of Above B. (c.) Only C. All except ( c.) D. (a. d, e )
ALSA FLEECE\FIBER JUDGE OPEN BOOK TEST QUESTIONS 2009 (41).A copy of the Registration Certificate from the (ILR) or the (CLRC) must accompany all Fleece Entries in ALSA Shows. A. TRUE B.FALSE (42). How many points does a llama need to accumulate in order to receive the ALSA Recognition of Merit (ROM) in Fiber? A. 10 B. 20 C. 25 D. none of the above (43). To qualify for ALSA Llama Fiber Champion, placements must include at least three different ALSA Llama Fiber Judges in ALSA sanctioned shows with a minimum of 8 in the division. (44). To qualify for the title of Llama Fiber Champion, the llama must A..Win four Grand Championships from at least two different ALSA Fiber Judges; B. Win two Grand Champions and two Reserve Champions from at least two different ALSA Fiber Judges; C. Win three Grand Champions and two Reserve Champions from at least two different ALSA Fiber Judges; D. A and B are correct; E. A and C are correct. (45). Criteria for the title Elite Champion Breeding Class includes one Grand Champion in Walking Fleece or Shorn Fleece.. (46). What Coat Divisions may not be combined in shorn fiber classes? A. Double Coat and Single Coat B. Single Coat and Suri Coat C. Double Coat and Suri Coat D. None of the above E. All of the above (47). ALSA Fiber Shows with llama fiber classes must have at least two Age Divisions? (48). What age divisions may not be combined in llama fiber classes? A. Juvenile (5-12 months) and Yearling (12-24 months) B. Yearling (12-24 months) and Two Year-Old (24-36 months) C. Two Year-Old (24-36 months) and Adult (36-60 months) D. Adult (36-60 months) and Mature Adults (60 months +) E. None of the above (49). Suri and Silky Division Classes may be combined in the Walking Fiber Coat Division... (50). Shorn fleeces should be entered in classes that fit the date of shearing and not necessarily the llama s date of birth.
.(51). Age divisions are the same for Shorn Llama Fiber Classes and Walking Fiber Classes. A TRUE B. FALSE (52). Guard hairs should be removed from Shorn Llama Fiber entries. (53). A Shorn Llama Fiber entry must: A. Be brushed; B. Be sheared within two years of the date of the show; C. Be wrapped in tissue paper; D. All of the above; E. None of the above. (54). Shorn Llama Fiber entry may not: A. Have guard hairs removed; B. Be washed after shearing; C. Have crème rinse or other fiber chemicals applied prior to or after shearing; D. All of the above; E. None of the above. (55). There is no minimum or maximum length for Shorn Llama Fiber class entries in the Juvenile and Yearling age division under 24 months. (56). The Llama Fiber Judge has the right to disqualify a fleece/animal for what reason? A. Insect or parasite infestation B. Weak tensile strength C. Staple length too short D. Excessive vegetation E. All of the above (57). Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion for each fiber division are decided by: A. The highest Fineness and Hand score B. The people s choice C. The highest score on the fiber score card D. The highest Luster score E. None of the above (58). It is recommended that the Walking Fleece Fiber Classes be judged prior to halter classes in an attempt to: A. Make the show last longer; B. Keep the llama awake; C. Limit the use of grooming aids; D. All of the above; E. None of the above. (59). ALSA points are awarded to the winners of Optional Fiber Classes in Level III shows. (60). All Llama Fiber Apprentices and Judges must meet the requirements listed in the ALSA Handbook, Part S, and recertify every three years. a. TRUE B. FALSE
ALSA ALPACA HALTER and FLEECE OPEN BOOK TEST QUESTIONS 2009 NOTE: These Questions reflect accurate Statements in the present Handbook. PLEASE REFER to the CORRECT ALPACA SECTIONS, which are available from the ALSA Office, prior to judging an ALSA Alpaca Show. [61].Huacaya and Suri alpacas shall always be shown in separate classes. [62]. Halter classes of 15 or more shall be divided into 2 classes chronologically by age. [63]. When can all halter classes be combined into one major color group? A. When show management doesn t have enough ribbons. B. When there is not enough time to hold separate classes. C. In level I shows with less than 4 alpacas in a color group. D. In level II shows with less than 6 alpacas in a color group. [64]. Male and female alpacas are always shown in separate halter classes except for: A. Shorn halter classes B. Bred & owned classes C. Color Championship classes D. Level I shows E. Gelding & non breeder classes [65]. It is acceptable to block the fleece of your alpaca in grooming it for the halter class to achieve a uniform fleece length. [66]. In shorn halter class, staple length.. A. Is to be uniform on neck, blanket and legs to knee/hock B. May not exceed 3 for Huacaya and Suri C. May be longer about the head but no more than 3 below the jaw line D. Can be any length, judging is solely on conformation. [67]. Shorn alpacas are judged 100% on conformation.. [68]. To judge an ALSA alpaca fleece show with under 50 entries, a judge must be a certified ALSA alpaca fleece judge.. [69]. Fleeces are shown based on the age of the alpaca at the time of the show.. [70]. A fleece show under 50 entries can combine all the classes into one or two color classes solid and mixed.. A TRUE B. FALSE [71]. For Shorn Fleece the minimum fleece length is 3 for both Huacaya and Suri.. [72]. Fleeces can be shown for up to 2 years after shearing.. [73]. Fleeces that exceed 7 for Huacaya and 14 for Suri over 12 months of age will be disqualified.. [74]. A judge may disqualify a fleece for poor skirting, but must write the reason on the score card... [75]. Minimum fleece length for alpaca walking fleece class is 3. [76]. Champion and reserve champion walking fleece awards may be given if there are at least 8 entries in the fleece type division..