Judge's Test

[Slenderbro]

So I'm taking the "bar" in a couple of weeks. Anyone here (judges or not) that have any sort of tips as to what the exam focuses on? I'd like to have a good understanding of what I can expect to see if at all possible.

I'm on page 124/199 in the comprehensive rulebook and I have just about memorized what i've read thus far, I just want to know any test taking tips you guys may have to help me.

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

Read carefully, a lot of dumb mistakes get made. Is it the Judge exam or the Rules Advisor test?

[Kaworu, the Fifth Child]

Level 1? If so, you need to know a good amount of what to do in case of rule break, and then most of the other stuff is about the same as Rules Advisor, it was for me at least haha

[Slenderbro]

Judge's exam for level 1 certification . I have the test date set up with a lv 2 i know.

[Kaworu, the Fifth Child]

Read a lot on what to do in case of rule breaking.

[Slenderbro]

Read a lot on what to do in case of rule breaking.

By that do you mean like what to do in the event of a play before a decision to mulligan? Things like that or?

Elaborate if you would.

[Kaleo42]

I recently passed it and the easiest questions to miss are on the rules of two headed giant. Aside from that I found it slightly easier than the rules advisor test because once you are comfortable enough to pass that one then your inderstanding of the game smooths out and concepts are far easier to grasp because you can look past the current situation or question and find the baseline rules that are causing the confusion.

Most importantly though to be a L1 know your JAR.

[Slenderbro]

Problem #1, what is JAR?

[Kaleo42]

Judging at Regular competitive enviroment. This is what most L1s do. It is the guideline to none rule related judge calls. You L2 has done you a major disservice if you dont know this already.

[Millionlittlee]

I knew this but I didn't know it was called "JAR"

[Kaleo42]

Judge's talk in acronyms a lot so it's still a disservice but i am glad you know what it is at least. 

[Destore117]

Always a good way to do well in anything
Visualize yourself performing swell in said activity. Be confident that "Hey! I can do this!"
And well. Best of luck to you!

[Gorzo]

Don't forget the practice tests. They're -probably- helpful for this situation. Considering it's the whole reason they exist.

[Ertai]

Do judges get paid?

[Kaleo42]

Do judges get paid?

We get compensated for our time judging. There is no set rate or anything though. Sometimes cash, often sealed product, and almost always dinner.