TRACK AND FIELD EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW VERSION!
When may a competitor indicate a pass to the event judge? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Before start of trial clock [p. 40 Sect 2
Art. 2]
What is correct size/shape approved for javelin rubber tip? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Length: 35-37 mm
Diameter: 14-35 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
When is the tie-breaking procedure used in throwing events? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When 2 competitors finish with same
distance.
What are possible fouls in discus? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-- Fails to complete within prescribed time limit after competitor's
name is called.
-After steppin in circle, fails to pause before starting the throw.
,- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle during throw
- Throws discus so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed.
- Does not exit the back half of circle.
What criteria must be met for a shot to be legal? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------From shoulder
One hand
Shot does not drop behind/below shoulder
When may a competitor leave circle after throw? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------After implement has landed.
What happens if two competitors are tied for the final spot in the
finals? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All competitors tying for
last position are finalists.
What is recommendation by safety regarding the landing vectors? -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No personal reference marks in
landing sector.
,What is the standard placement of Pole Vault ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------18" (45.7 cm) ---> 31.5" (120 cm) [p. 59 6-9-13]
What is the declination in Pole Vault approach limited to? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2:100 - 2% [p. 56 Art, 24]
The declination in the high jump shall not exceed.. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------1:100 - .1% [p. 56 Art. 18]
For an NFHS record recorded in long jump, triple jump or any race not
run around oval requires wind gauge recorded as not exceeding... -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wind did not exceed an average
velocity of 2 meters per second. [p. 70 Rule 9 Records Section 2 Art. 1]
What is the minimum length of the runway for javelin throw? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------120' feet
, In long jump and triple jump, can the distance from the foul line or
takeoff board be adjusted to accommodate different levels of
competition? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes
Can competitors change which foul line or takeoff board they are using
during competition? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes but only
with prior notification and confirmation of event judge
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for triple jump? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Boys: 32' Girls: 24'
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for long jump? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Boys: 12' Girls: 8'
What is the minimum length and width of the landing pit for long jump
and triple jump? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------9' wide 23'
length
What is girls hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------33"
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW VERSION!
When may a competitor indicate a pass to the event judge? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Before start of trial clock [p. 40 Sect 2
Art. 2]
What is correct size/shape approved for javelin rubber tip? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Length: 35-37 mm
Diameter: 14-35 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
When is the tie-breaking procedure used in throwing events? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When 2 competitors finish with same
distance.
What are possible fouls in discus? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-- Fails to complete within prescribed time limit after competitor's
name is called.
-After steppin in circle, fails to pause before starting the throw.
,- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle during throw
- Throws discus so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed.
- Does not exit the back half of circle.
What criteria must be met for a shot to be legal? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------From shoulder
One hand
Shot does not drop behind/below shoulder
When may a competitor leave circle after throw? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------After implement has landed.
What happens if two competitors are tied for the final spot in the
finals? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All competitors tying for
last position are finalists.
What is recommendation by safety regarding the landing vectors? -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No personal reference marks in
landing sector.
,What is the standard placement of Pole Vault ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------18" (45.7 cm) ---> 31.5" (120 cm) [p. 59 6-9-13]
What is the declination in Pole Vault approach limited to? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2:100 - 2% [p. 56 Art, 24]
The declination in the high jump shall not exceed.. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------1:100 - .1% [p. 56 Art. 18]
For an NFHS record recorded in long jump, triple jump or any race not
run around oval requires wind gauge recorded as not exceeding... -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wind did not exceed an average
velocity of 2 meters per second. [p. 70 Rule 9 Records Section 2 Art. 1]
What is the minimum length of the runway for javelin throw? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------120' feet
, In long jump and triple jump, can the distance from the foul line or
takeoff board be adjusted to accommodate different levels of
competition? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes
Can competitors change which foul line or takeoff board they are using
during competition? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes but only
with prior notification and confirmation of event judge
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for triple jump? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Boys: 32' Girls: 24'
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for long jump? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Boys: 12' Girls: 8'
What is the minimum length and width of the landing pit for long jump
and triple jump? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------9' wide 23'
length
What is girls hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------33"
