Exam – International Eightball Rules (Revision 2c May 2023)

Before taking the “International Eightball Rules” exam, you must read and understand the International Eightball Rules and the Referee Calling Procedures, both located here.

The required pass mark is: 80 Points to become certified in the knowledge, understanding and application of the rules.

You must pay again to retake the test should you fail.

Do not click NEXT until you have read and understood all of the above; otherwise, you will have to continue to complete the exam.

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Which rack (in the featured image) is the correct sequence for international eight-ball rules?

Option C

Option A

Option B

What is your action/call, if any object ball, when played as part of a shot, falls into a pocket after coming to rest and a ball 'on' was pocketed?

No action, original player to continue

Replace fallen ball(s), original player to continue

Replace fallen ball(s), incoming player to continue

A player attempts to pot a ball 'on’ but having dropped into the pocket, immediately jumps out back onto the playing surface. What is your call?

Call "foul, ball in hand"

Call "loss of turn"

No call, no foul