NFHS FOOTBALL EXAM 2026|2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
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If R1 blocks K1's punt and just before R1 recovers in K's end zone, there is an inadvertent whistle, the down
will be replayed. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Following a scrimmage kick by K1, the loose ball play ends when R1 touches the kick. - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
A player who is eligible at the start of the down remains eligible throughout the down. - CORRECT ANSWER
-True
Illegal participation can be a nonplayer foul. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Players are not required to wear knee pads. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
If during a down in which time expires, K1 holds during a successful field-goal attempt, the period is
automatically ended and the score is cancelled. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
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, A shift which is designed to cause B to encroach is a false start. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The team whose goal line is involved shall put the ball in play anywhere between the hash marks on its 25-
yard line by a snap after a touchback and by a free kick after a safety. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Any coach may be granted a timeout. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
A defenseless player includes a receiver who is forcefully contacted by an opponent and that contact is
not an attempt to tackle by wrapping arms around the receiver. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Any live-ball foul is penalized from the basic spot per Rule 10-4 unless otherwise specified by rule. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
It is illegal substitution to have 12 or more players participating at the snap or free kick. - CORRECT
ANSWER -False
An inadvertent whistle down not end the down. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The penalty for a chop block is 10 yards. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
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ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
If R1 blocks K1's punt and just before R1 recovers in K's end zone, there is an inadvertent whistle, the down
will be replayed. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Following a scrimmage kick by K1, the loose ball play ends when R1 touches the kick. - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
A player who is eligible at the start of the down remains eligible throughout the down. - CORRECT ANSWER
-True
Illegal participation can be a nonplayer foul. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Players are not required to wear knee pads. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
If during a down in which time expires, K1 holds during a successful field-goal attempt, the period is
automatically ended and the score is cancelled. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
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, A shift which is designed to cause B to encroach is a false start. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The team whose goal line is involved shall put the ball in play anywhere between the hash marks on its 25-
yard line by a snap after a touchback and by a free kick after a safety. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Any coach may be granted a timeout. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
A defenseless player includes a receiver who is forcefully contacted by an opponent and that contact is
not an attempt to tackle by wrapping arms around the receiver. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Any live-ball foul is penalized from the basic spot per Rule 10-4 unless otherwise specified by rule. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
It is illegal substitution to have 12 or more players participating at the snap or free kick. - CORRECT
ANSWER -False
An inadvertent whistle down not end the down. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The penalty for a chop block is 10 yards. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
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