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TRACK AND FIELD EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM COMPLETE 160
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
In a running race, when is the race finished for a runner? -
ANSWER-When the torso crosses the finish line.
How do you round a split time? - ANSWER-Round up to
the nearest tenth for splits (this hurts the athlete)
What is distance closest to Plant Box? - ANSWER-18
Furthest is 31.5
How many long jump attempts? - ANSWER-18xx
18pp
If they tie for first, no jump offs
When do you call a foul? - ANSWER-After they land
Who are the iportant people for horizontal jump? -
ANSWER-Raker
Recorder
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In horizontal jump, what does the recorder do? -
ANSWER-Record
Calls on deck and stand by
How high to high jmp bar and pole vault go up by? -
ANSWER-High jump bar - 2"
Pole vault - 6"
What do you do when there's a tie in high jump? -
ANSWER-jump off
decreases or increases
What is the standard placement of Pole Vault - ANSWER-
18" (45.7 cm) ---> 31.5" (120 cm) [p. 59 6-9-13]
What is the declination in Pole Vault approach limited to? -
ANSWER-2:100 - 2% [p. 56 Art, 24]
The declination in the high jump shall not exceed.. -
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
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recorded as not exceeding... - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-Yes
Can competitors change which foul line or takeoff board
they are using during competition? - ANSWER-Yes but
only with prior notification and confirmation of event judge
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for triple
jump? - ANSWER-Boys: 32' Girls: 24'
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for long
jump? - ANSWER-Boys: 12' Girls: 8'
What is the minimum length and width of the landing pit for
long jump and triple jump? - ANSWER-9' wide 23' length
TRACK AND FIELD EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM COMPLETE 160
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
In a running race, when is the race finished for a runner? -
ANSWER-When the torso crosses the finish line.
How do you round a split time? - ANSWER-Round up to
the nearest tenth for splits (this hurts the athlete)
What is distance closest to Plant Box? - ANSWER-18
Furthest is 31.5
How many long jump attempts? - ANSWER-18xx
18pp
If they tie for first, no jump offs
When do you call a foul? - ANSWER-After they land
Who are the iportant people for horizontal jump? -
ANSWER-Raker
Recorder
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In horizontal jump, what does the recorder do? -
ANSWER-Record
Calls on deck and stand by
How high to high jmp bar and pole vault go up by? -
ANSWER-High jump bar - 2"
Pole vault - 6"
What do you do when there's a tie in high jump? -
ANSWER-jump off
decreases or increases
What is the standard placement of Pole Vault - ANSWER-
18" (45.7 cm) ---> 31.5" (120 cm) [p. 59 6-9-13]
What is the declination in Pole Vault approach limited to? -
ANSWER-2:100 - 2% [p. 56 Art, 24]
The declination in the high jump shall not exceed.. -
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
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recorded as not exceeding... - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-Yes
Can competitors change which foul line or takeoff board
they are using during competition? - ANSWER-Yes but
only with prior notification and confirmation of event judge
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for triple
jump? - ANSWER-Boys: 32' Girls: 24'
What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for long
jump? - ANSWER-Boys: 12' Girls: 8'
What is the minimum length and width of the landing pit for
long jump and triple jump? - ANSWER-9' wide 23' length
