NFL AGENT 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALREADY GRADED A+
American Football Conference - ANSWER: The NFL is split into two 16-team
conferences. At the end of each regular season, the top six AFC teams will play off
against each other in a bid to decide the AFC champion, who will then meet the NFC
(National Football Conference) champion in the Super Bowl
Audible - ANSWER: A last-second change from the play already decided upon in the
huddle. The quarterback shouts in code to change the play once he and his
teammates are at the line of scrimmage. Usually occurs when the quarterback sees
something in the opposing defence which means the original play called would not
be successful
Backfield - ANSWER: The area behind the line of scrimmage where the running backs
line up and the quarterback throws passes. Also the collective name for running
backs and quarterbacks
Ball - ANSWER: Smaller and considerably harder than a rugby ball, the American
football is sphere-shaped and weighs between 14 and 15 ounces. The ball is covered
in a grainy, tan-colored leather and is often referred to as a pigskin
Ball Control - ANSWER: A strategy that involves the offense keeping possession of
the ball for long periods of time. The best way to do this is to run the ball often as
the clock continues to count down on running plays, whereas incompletions on
passing plays automatically stop the clock. The theory of a ball control attack is that
the longer the offensive team has possession, the less time the opponent has to
generate a scoring drive
Bench Area - ANSWER: Each team has a bench area on opposite sides of the pitch.
The area - which stretches 36 yards from the two 32-yard lines - is filled with players,
coaches and support staff. Players venturing out of the bench area are likely to be
penalized by the officials
Blindside - ANSWER: The area outside the quarterback's vision. This is the most
dangerous place for a quarterback to receive a hit from a defender as he doesn't see
the pressure coming
Blitz - ANSWER: A defensive play where a team sends more than the usual four
defensive lineman after the opposing quarterback. A blitz will usually see a
linebacker or defensive back provide extra pressure on the quarterback. Can be a
risky play for a defense as blitzing means one less player is dropping back into
coverage to defend against the pass
, Blocking - ANSWER: A key part of American football. Blocking is the legal effort by an
offensive player to obstruct a defender in order to complete successful running or
passing plays. On running plays offensive players block defenders in order to stop
them tackling the ball carrier. On passing plays, offensive linemen aim to prevent
rushing defenders from reaching the quarterback as he throws downfield
Bomb - ANSWER: A long pass completion
Bootleg - ANSWER: A deceptive move by the quarterback where he fakes handing
the ball to the running back and then hides the ball against his hip as he runs around
one end of the line of scrimmage. After bootlegging to the end of the line
quarterbacks can either throw to open receivers or run downfield on their own
Bump and Run - ANSWER: A defensive technique employed by the cornerbacks
covering opposing wide receivers. The defender hits the receiver as he comes off the
line and then runs downfield with him. The technique is aimed at disrupting the
finely-tuned timing between a wide receiver and his quarterback
Center - ANSWER: The player in the middle of the offensive line who snaps the ball
between his legs to the quarterback. Is the man charged with calling out blocking
assignments for the offensive linemen
Chain Gang - ANSWER: A group of six men who assist the officials in yardage
marking. The chains measure 10 yards in length and have a post at each end. The
first post sits on the line of scrimmage and then the chain stretches 10 yards to the
second post which signifies the line needed to pass to pick up a first down
Clipping - ANSWER: A dangerous and illegal block in which a player takes out his
opponent from behind
Coin Toss - ANSWER: A pre-game ceremony to determine who kicks off who receives
the ball and in which direction the teams will play
Commissioner - ANSWER: The head man in the National Football League and
arguably the most powerful man in sports. Paul Tagliabue has held the position of
NFL Commissioner since November 1989 when he succeeded Pete Rozelle, who held
the post from 1960 to 1989
Completion - ANSWER: A forward pass that is successfully caught by an eligible
receiver
Cornerback - ANSWER: A defender charged with covering the opposing team's wide
receiver. There are usually two cornerbacks - one on each side of the field. Usually
the noisiest players on a team the only thing that moves faster than a cornerback's
feet is his mouth
Cut - ANSWER: The term used to describe a player changing direction on the pitch
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALREADY GRADED A+
American Football Conference - ANSWER: The NFL is split into two 16-team
conferences. At the end of each regular season, the top six AFC teams will play off
against each other in a bid to decide the AFC champion, who will then meet the NFC
(National Football Conference) champion in the Super Bowl
Audible - ANSWER: A last-second change from the play already decided upon in the
huddle. The quarterback shouts in code to change the play once he and his
teammates are at the line of scrimmage. Usually occurs when the quarterback sees
something in the opposing defence which means the original play called would not
be successful
Backfield - ANSWER: The area behind the line of scrimmage where the running backs
line up and the quarterback throws passes. Also the collective name for running
backs and quarterbacks
Ball - ANSWER: Smaller and considerably harder than a rugby ball, the American
football is sphere-shaped and weighs between 14 and 15 ounces. The ball is covered
in a grainy, tan-colored leather and is often referred to as a pigskin
Ball Control - ANSWER: A strategy that involves the offense keeping possession of
the ball for long periods of time. The best way to do this is to run the ball often as
the clock continues to count down on running plays, whereas incompletions on
passing plays automatically stop the clock. The theory of a ball control attack is that
the longer the offensive team has possession, the less time the opponent has to
generate a scoring drive
Bench Area - ANSWER: Each team has a bench area on opposite sides of the pitch.
The area - which stretches 36 yards from the two 32-yard lines - is filled with players,
coaches and support staff. Players venturing out of the bench area are likely to be
penalized by the officials
Blindside - ANSWER: The area outside the quarterback's vision. This is the most
dangerous place for a quarterback to receive a hit from a defender as he doesn't see
the pressure coming
Blitz - ANSWER: A defensive play where a team sends more than the usual four
defensive lineman after the opposing quarterback. A blitz will usually see a
linebacker or defensive back provide extra pressure on the quarterback. Can be a
risky play for a defense as blitzing means one less player is dropping back into
coverage to defend against the pass
, Blocking - ANSWER: A key part of American football. Blocking is the legal effort by an
offensive player to obstruct a defender in order to complete successful running or
passing plays. On running plays offensive players block defenders in order to stop
them tackling the ball carrier. On passing plays, offensive linemen aim to prevent
rushing defenders from reaching the quarterback as he throws downfield
Bomb - ANSWER: A long pass completion
Bootleg - ANSWER: A deceptive move by the quarterback where he fakes handing
the ball to the running back and then hides the ball against his hip as he runs around
one end of the line of scrimmage. After bootlegging to the end of the line
quarterbacks can either throw to open receivers or run downfield on their own
Bump and Run - ANSWER: A defensive technique employed by the cornerbacks
covering opposing wide receivers. The defender hits the receiver as he comes off the
line and then runs downfield with him. The technique is aimed at disrupting the
finely-tuned timing between a wide receiver and his quarterback
Center - ANSWER: The player in the middle of the offensive line who snaps the ball
between his legs to the quarterback. Is the man charged with calling out blocking
assignments for the offensive linemen
Chain Gang - ANSWER: A group of six men who assist the officials in yardage
marking. The chains measure 10 yards in length and have a post at each end. The
first post sits on the line of scrimmage and then the chain stretches 10 yards to the
second post which signifies the line needed to pass to pick up a first down
Clipping - ANSWER: A dangerous and illegal block in which a player takes out his
opponent from behind
Coin Toss - ANSWER: A pre-game ceremony to determine who kicks off who receives
the ball and in which direction the teams will play
Commissioner - ANSWER: The head man in the National Football League and
arguably the most powerful man in sports. Paul Tagliabue has held the position of
NFL Commissioner since November 1989 when he succeeded Pete Rozelle, who held
the post from 1960 to 1989
Completion - ANSWER: A forward pass that is successfully caught by an eligible
receiver
Cornerback - ANSWER: A defender charged with covering the opposing team's wide
receiver. There are usually two cornerbacks - one on each side of the field. Usually
the noisiest players on a team the only thing that moves faster than a cornerback's
feet is his mouth
Cut - ANSWER: The term used to describe a player changing direction on the pitch
