TRACK & FIELD EXAM 160 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
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 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
What is girls hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? - ANSWER-33"
What is boys hurdle height for 300 meter? - ANSWER-36"
What is girls hurdle height for 300 meter? - ANSWER-30"
What is boys hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? - ANSWER-39"
Pentathlon order for boys - ANSWER-Long jump
Hi jump
200-meter Dash
Discus Throw
1600- or 1500-meter Run
Games Committee may consist of - ANSWER-Meet Director or Referee in dual
meets
, State association appointed individuals for state series meets
Selected individuals for large invitational meets
All of the above.
Games committee may determine time when field events shall terminate (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
Games committee has authority to determine time limitations or number of
warm-up opportunities in field events. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
While in coaching box, coach may use which of following when consulting with a
competitor between attempts? - ANSWER-iPad
Cell phone
Smartphone app for performance analysis
All are permitted.
Meet director shall serve as official representative of host meet management.
(T/F) - ANSWER-True
Referee's duties include: - ANSWER-- Retaining clerical authority over contest
through completion of reports.
- Ruling on irregularities not covered within rules.
- Determining if event venue meets criteria set forth in rules.
All are responsibilities of the referee.
Starter shall give signal at beginning of last lap in which races - ANSWER-800
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
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 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
What is girls hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? - ANSWER-33"
What is boys hurdle height for 300 meter? - ANSWER-36"
What is girls hurdle height for 300 meter? - ANSWER-30"
What is boys hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? - ANSWER-39"
Pentathlon order for boys - ANSWER-Long jump
Hi jump
200-meter Dash
Discus Throw
1600- or 1500-meter Run
Games Committee may consist of - ANSWER-Meet Director or Referee in dual
meets
, State association appointed individuals for state series meets
Selected individuals for large invitational meets
All of the above.
Games committee may determine time when field events shall terminate (T/F) -
ANSWER-True
Games committee has authority to determine time limitations or number of
warm-up opportunities in field events. (T/F) - ANSWER-True
While in coaching box, coach may use which of following when consulting with a
competitor between attempts? - ANSWER-iPad
Cell phone
Smartphone app for performance analysis
All are permitted.
Meet director shall serve as official representative of host meet management.
(T/F) - ANSWER-True
Referee's duties include: - ANSWER-- Retaining clerical authority over contest
through completion of reports.
- Ruling on irregularities not covered within rules.
- Determining if event venue meets criteria set forth in rules.
All are responsibilities of the referee.
Starter shall give signal at beginning of last lap in which races - ANSWER-800
