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NFHS AND WV Football Test Questions with 100% Complete Solutions Latest Updates 2024 GRADE A+.
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A defensive player shall not: a. Use his hands to add momentum to the charge of a teammate who is on the line of scrimmage. b. Use his hands or arms to hook, lock, clamp, grasp, encircle or hold in an effort to restrain an opponent other than the runner. c. Contact an eligible receiver who is no longer a potential blocker. d. Any of the above. correct answers d. Any of the above. (Explanation 9- 2 - 3) The pylon when properly placed on the goal line is out of bounds at the intersection of the sideline and goal-line extended. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 2 - 4) The enforcement spot for any foul by the defense is the ________________ when the run ends in the end zone and would result in a safety. a. previous spot b. spot of the foul c. end of the run d. goal line correct answers d. goal line (Explanation 10- 5 - 2) After a team has used its permissible charged time-outs for the half, any subsequent request shall be denied unless it is for: a. An apparently injured player who is so designated when the request is made. b. Necessary repair to player equipment except as in 3- 5 - 10d or 3- 5 - 10e. c. The review of a possible misapplication or misinterpretation of a rule.
d. Any of the above. correct answers d. Any of the above. (Explanation 3- 5 - 5) It is a safety if A1 retreats into A's end zone and fumbles the ball beyond the end line. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 8- 5 - 2a) After the ball goes out of bounds, the clock always starts with the ready-for-play. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 3- 4 - 3a) Possession of a live ball in the opponent's end zone is always a touchdown. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 8- 2 - 1) Grasping the tooth and mouth protector attached to the face mask is not a foul. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 9- 4 - 3h) A multiple foul is one or more live-ball fouls by each team resulting in offsetting penalties. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 2- 16 - 2e, 10- 2 - 4) A pop-up kick is a free kick in which the kicker drives the ball immediately into the ground, the ball strikes the ground once and goes into the air in the manner of a ball kicked directly off the tee. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 24 - 10, 6- 1 - 11, 6-1 PENALTY) If a free kick is repeated due to a foul, the clock shall start when the free kick is touched, other than first touching by K. a. True
b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 3- 4 - 3) Penalties for dead-ball fouls are enforced separately and in the order in which they occurred. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 10- 2 - 5b) If touching causes the ball to become dead, securing possession of the ball has no significance. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation FUNDAMENTAL III-4) The batting of a pass, kick or fumble in flight is not considered a new force for judging whether a touchback or safety results. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 13 - 3, 8- 5 - 1) A football jersey must completely cover the shoulder pads and all pads worn above the waist on the torso. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 5 - 1b(1)) An artificial arm may not be worn by any player. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 1-7) An offensive player cannot commit a spearing foul. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 2- 20 - 1c, 9- 4 - 3i) Effective 2021, the jerseys of the home team shall be a dark color that clearly contrasts to white. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 5 - 1b(3))
Replaced players shall begin to leave the field within three seconds. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 3- 7 - 1) It is a touchback when A1 fumbles on B's 2-yard line and the ball goes into B's end zone and out- of-bounds there. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 8- 5 - 3c) A handed ball beyond the neutral zone is considered to be a pass. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 2- 19 - 1, FUNDAMENTAL VII-3) Football gloves are required to meet either the SFIA specification or the existing NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1-5 NOTE, 1- 5 - 2b) Following a foul, a series of downs ends when: a. The acceptance of the penalty includes the award of a first down. b. Acceptance or declination of any penalty leaves A in possession beyond the line-to-gain. c. Any of the above. d. None of the above. correct answers c. Any of the above. (Explanation 5- 2 - 5) A pass thrown backward out of bounds to stop the clock is an illegal pass. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 7- 5 - 2) On a free kick to start a period, the clock will start when the ball is touched other than first touching by K. a. True
b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 3- 4 - 1a) If a touchdown is scored during the last down of the fourth period, the try shall not be attempted unless the point(s) would affect the outcome of the game or playoff qualifying. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 8- 3 - 1 EXCEPTION) A forward-pass interference foul can occur only beyond the neutral zone. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation FUNDAMENTAL VII-5) K's free-kick line after a safety and no penalty is the _________________. a. 35-yard line b. 30-yard line c. 25-yard line d. 20-yard line correct answers d. 20-yard line (Explanation 6- 1 - 1b) No player or nonplayer shall execute a blindside block outside of the free-blocking zone with forceful contact unless initiated with open hands. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 9- 4 - 3n) The NFHS disapproves of any form of taunting that is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others under any circumstances. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 9- 5 - 1a NOTE, 9- 8 - 1a NOTE) If a player is blocked out of bounds by an opponent and returns inbounds, at the first opportunity he/she may legally participate. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 9- 6 - 1)
A scrimmage kick recovered in or behind the neutral zone may not be advanced by K or R. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation FUNDAMENTAL VI-2) Giving an invalid fair-catch signal carries a 15-yard penalty. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 6- 5 - 7 PENALTY) An attempt by B to interfere with A's signals prior to the snap is a live-ball foul. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 9- 5 - 1d, 9-5 PENALTY) A block against an opponent, other than the runner, who does not see the blocker approaching is: a. Chop Block b. Interlocked Blocking c. Blindside Block d. Spearing correct answers c. Blindside Block (Explanation 2- 3 - 10) A shift which is designed to cause Team B to encroach is a false start. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 7- 1 - 7b) If K1 is first to touch a free kick between the free-kick lines, such touching is ignored. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 6- 1 - 7) Illegal participation fouls by the receiving team occurring during the kick are now enforced under post-scrimmage kick fouls. a. True
b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 16 - 2h) Following a change of possession, if an inadvertent whistle is sounded, the down must be replayed. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 4- 2 - 3b) After a safety, unless moved by a penalty, R's free-kick line is K's 30-yard line. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 6- 1 - 1b) There is a two-minute intermission following a try, successful field goal or safety and prior to a free kick. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 3- 5 - 7l) The passer continues to be a defenseless player until the pass ends or the passer moves to participation in the play. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 32 - 16a) The goal-line pylons may be any color as long as they are the same color. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 1- 2 - 4) A clock will start with the ready-for-play following a television time-out. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 3- 4 - 3f) If a double foul occurs during a down in which time expires, the period is ended. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 3- 3 - 3b)
The team whose goal line is involved shall put the ball in play anywhere between the hash marks on its 20-yard line by a snap after a touchback and by a free kick after a safety. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 8- 5 - 4) Decorative markings in the end zone may be within a foot of the goal line. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 1- 2 - 3h) Clipping in the free-blocking zone is illegal. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2-17, 9- 3 - 6, 9-3 PENALTY) If B1 intercepts A's forward pass in B's end zone, it is a safety if he is tackled there. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 8- 5 - 3d) A free kick may be made after a fair catch. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 24 - 3, 6-4) It is recommended that goal lines be marked in a color that contrasts with other field markings. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 2 - 3g NOTE 2) A foul during a try is not paired with a dead-ball foul to create a double or multiple foul. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 10- 2 - 6) The two 1-inch white or yellow stripes on the ball shall be located only on the two panels adjacent to the laces.
a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 3 - 1c) Enforcement provisions apply to all player fouls. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 10-6 FOOTBALL PENALTY ENFORCEMENT) A period shall not be extended by an untimed down if, during a down in which time expires, a foul occurs for which enforcement, by rule, results in a safety. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 3- 3 - 4b(5)) If end A1 voluntarily goes out of bounds and immediately returns during the down, it is illegal participation. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 9- 6 - 1, 9-6 PENALTY) The basic spot may, at the option of the offended team, be the succeeding spot for fouls by K during a free scrimmage kick down (other than kick-catch interference) when K will not be next to put the ball in play. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 10- 4 - 2 EXCEPTION) All fouls by A during the down are enforced from the basic spot. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 10-4) It is a foul for non-contact face guarding on a forward pass. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 7- 5 - 10)
When the ball is loose following an illegal kick, it does not retain the same status as prior to the illegal kick. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 2- 24 - 9) Blocking is obstructing an opponent by contacting him with any part of the blocker's body. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 3 - 1) After the passer has clearly released the ball from in or behind the neutral zone, Team B must make a definite effort to avoid charging into the passer. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 9- 4 - 4) Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are legal. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 5 - 1d(5)a) A backward pass out of bounds is an illegal pass. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 7- 4 - 3, 7- 5 - 2) An inadvertent whistle does not end the down. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 4- 2 - 3) Member state associations may determine the number of game officials to be used during a game. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 1 - 4 NOTE, TABLE 1-7(1)) Free-kick lines are always 10 yards apart.
a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation FUNDAMENTAL V-2, 6- 1 - 1) No player or nonplayer shall: a. Hurdle an opponent. b. Throw a helmet to trip an opponent. c. Initiate illegal helmet contact. d. Any of the above. e. None of the above. correct answers d. Any of the above. (Explanation 9- 4 - 3) A kick ends as soon as R1 touches the kick. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation FUNDAMENTAL IV-1, 2- 24 - 2) If during a down in which time expires, K1 holds during a successful field-goal attempt, the period is automatically ended and the score is canceled. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 3- 3 - 3a) A backward pass is a pass thrown with its initial direction parallel with or toward the runner's end line. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 31 - 5) The signal for free kick infractions, other than encroachment of the neutral zone, has been changed from Signal 19 to Signal 18. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 6- 1 - 3b PENALTY, 6- 1 - 4 PENALTY, NFHS Official Football Signals) It is a field goal even if part of the ball passes through the line of the upright extended.
a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 8- 4 - 1c) If K1's field-goal attempt deflects off K2's shoulder while he is in the expanded neutral zone, no goal is scored even if the ball passes between the uprights and above the crossbar. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 8- 4 - 1b) Only one receiver may give a signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 6- 5 - 1) Whether the next down will be first down is determined at the time the ball becomes dead and after considering any act, except a nonplayer foul or unsportsmanlike foul, which occurred during the down. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation FUNDAMENTAL II-2) A fumble is the touching of a loose ball by a player in an unsuccessful attempt to secure possession. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 2-18, 2-27) The penalty for a forward pass, batted, muffed or caught by an ineligible A player who is behind, in or beyond the neutral zone is ________________________ a. loss of 5 yards and loss of down. b. loss of 5 yards and no loss of down. c. loss of 10 yards and loss of down. d. loss of 10 yards and no loss of down. correct answers a. loss of 5 yards and loss of down. (Explanation 7- 5 - 13)
It is not a foul if A1 immediately returns to the field and makes a block after being blocked or pushed out of bounds by B1. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 9- 6 - 1) The top of the crossbar on the goal post shall be ____________ above the ground, measured from the base of each upright to the top of the crossbar at the intersection, or at each end of the crossbar perpendicular to the ground when a single pedestal is used. a. 8 feet b. 10 feet c. 12 feet d. 14 feet correct answers b. 10 feet (Explanation 1- 2 - 5b) Defensive players are restricted from contacting the ball or the snapper's hand(s) or arm(s) until the snapper has released the ball. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 7- 1 - 6) A back may not wear a jersey with a number 50 through 79. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 1- 4 - 3, 2- 32 - 3) Helping the runner carries a 15 - yard penalty. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 9-1 PENALTY) The ball may contain only the following permissible items: a. Ball manufacturer's name and/or logo. b. School name, logo and/or mascot. c. State association name and/or logos.
d. Any of the above. e. None of the above. correct answers d. Any of the above. (Explanation 1- 3 - 1h) A player may be withdrawn and re-entered legally during the same dead-ball interval if the period ends during the dead-ball interval. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 3- 7 - 3) A scrimmage kick recovered in or behind the neutral zone may be advanced by K or R, unless it is during a try. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation FUNDAMENTAL VI-2) A down is action which starts with a legal snap or a free kick and ends when the ball next becomes dead. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 7 - 1) The kicking tee may not elevate the ball more than 2 inches above the ground. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 3 - 4) The period shall be extended if, during a down in which time expires, B1 commits an unsportsmanlike foul and the penalty is accepted. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 3- 3 - 4b) A drop kick or place kick may be used following a safety. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 2- 24 - 3, 2- 24 - 6, 8- 5 - 4) The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped has changed from a distance penalty against the team to removal of that player for at least one down.
a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 5 - 4, 1- 5 - 5, 3- 5 - 10e, 3- 6 - 2, 9- 8 - 1h) If a pool of water forces the referee to move the ball for K1's kick, the free-kick lines may be less than 10 yards apart. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 6- 1 - 1, 6- 1 - 2) During a field-goal attempt, the ball becomes dead if the kick is blocked behind the neutral zone. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 6- 2 - 2, 6- 2 - 3) Other than replay or television monitoring equipment, game officials may use supplementary equipment to aid in game administration as authorized by the state association. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 1- 3 - 7) An official's time-out can be called for unusual heat or humidity situations. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 3- 5 - 7g) If a low scrimmage kick is touched by R1 in the neutral zone, kick-catching interference restrictions have ended and no fair catch can be made. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 6- 5 - 6) A forward pass has gone beyond the neutral zone if at any time during the pass, some part of the ball is beyond the neutral zone. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 2- 31 - 3)
The ball becomes dead and the down is ended when a prosthetic limb comes completely off the runner. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 4- 2 - 2l) When a penalty is accepted with less than two minutes remaining in either half, the offended team will have the option to start the game clock on the snap. a. True b. False correct answers a. True (Explanation 3- 4 - 7) A receiver attempting to catch a pass who has not had time to clearly become a runner, is not considered a defenseless player. a. True b. False correct answers b. False (Explanation 2- 32 - 16)