2024 NFHS FOOTBALL TEST (Actual Test with correct
solutions)
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free-blocking zone when all players invloved are on
the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap; the contact is in the zone, and the block is an
immediate, initial action following the snap.
T/F correct answers T
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single solid color that
clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey.
T/F correct answers T
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul.
T/F correct answers T
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason contests.
T/F correct answers T
The field of play is the area within sidelines and the goal lines.
T/F correct answers T
The free-blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for an offensive lineman to block in the
back is not to continue after the ball has left the zone.
T/F correct answers T
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal.
T/F correct answers F
A down ends when the live ball becomes dead.
T/F correct answers T
If there is a double foul during the last timed down of a period, the period is automatically
extended. T/F correct answers T
Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight.
T/F correct answers T
The succeeding spot is where the ball was last snapped or free kicked.
T/F correct answers F
A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-
catch signal.
T/F correct answers F
, If the game is interrupted due to the weather during the last three minutes of the second period,
and the delay is at least 30 minutes, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to shorten halftime
intermission, provided there is at least a one-minute intermission (not including the three-minute
warm-up period).
T/F correct answers T
A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined.
T/F correct answers T
If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified.
T/F correct answers F
If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act,
he/she must be disqualified.
T/F correct answers F
No foul causes a live ball to become dead.
T/F correct answers T
A place-kick following an awarded fair catch may score a field goal.
T/F correct answers T
The kickers may not advance a recovered free kick.
T/F correct answers T
The distance penalty for any foul may be declined.
T/F correct answers T
A foul that occurs simultaneously with the snap is an exception to the all-but-one enforcement
principle.
T/F correct answers T
The re-entry of a disqualified player is an illegal participation foul. T/F correct answers T
If an inadvertent whistle sounds during the last timed down of a period, the period must be
extended by an untimed down.
T/F correct answers T
The penalty for a chop block is 5 yards. T/F correct answers F
Fouls that occur after an inadvertent whistle can only be dead-ball fouls. T/F correct answers T
The penalty for illegal handing is 15 yards and loss of down. T/F correct answers F
Forward pass interference can occur behind, in or beyond the neutral zone. T/F correct answers F
solutions)
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free-blocking zone when all players invloved are on
the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap; the contact is in the zone, and the block is an
immediate, initial action following the snap.
T/F correct answers T
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single solid color that
clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey.
T/F correct answers T
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul.
T/F correct answers T
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason contests.
T/F correct answers T
The field of play is the area within sidelines and the goal lines.
T/F correct answers T
The free-blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for an offensive lineman to block in the
back is not to continue after the ball has left the zone.
T/F correct answers T
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal.
T/F correct answers F
A down ends when the live ball becomes dead.
T/F correct answers T
If there is a double foul during the last timed down of a period, the period is automatically
extended. T/F correct answers T
Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight.
T/F correct answers T
The succeeding spot is where the ball was last snapped or free kicked.
T/F correct answers F
A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-
catch signal.
T/F correct answers F
, If the game is interrupted due to the weather during the last three minutes of the second period,
and the delay is at least 30 minutes, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to shorten halftime
intermission, provided there is at least a one-minute intermission (not including the three-minute
warm-up period).
T/F correct answers T
A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined.
T/F correct answers T
If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified.
T/F correct answers F
If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act,
he/she must be disqualified.
T/F correct answers F
No foul causes a live ball to become dead.
T/F correct answers T
A place-kick following an awarded fair catch may score a field goal.
T/F correct answers T
The kickers may not advance a recovered free kick.
T/F correct answers T
The distance penalty for any foul may be declined.
T/F correct answers T
A foul that occurs simultaneously with the snap is an exception to the all-but-one enforcement
principle.
T/F correct answers T
The re-entry of a disqualified player is an illegal participation foul. T/F correct answers T
If an inadvertent whistle sounds during the last timed down of a period, the period must be
extended by an untimed down.
T/F correct answers T
The penalty for a chop block is 5 yards. T/F correct answers F
Fouls that occur after an inadvertent whistle can only be dead-ball fouls. T/F correct answers T
The penalty for illegal handing is 15 yards and loss of down. T/F correct answers F
Forward pass interference can occur behind, in or beyond the neutral zone. T/F correct answers F
