NFHS Soccer Exam Question and Answer
[2026/2027] | UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | A+
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• Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster -
numbers, first name, last name or position? -✓✓ Player's position - 3-1-3
• During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple
lines of different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other
markings. The referees should: -✓✓ Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule
1-2-1
• During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees
note that the balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. -✓✓ This is not
permitted. If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS
Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from
those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
• During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps but does not
interrupt the approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee should: -
✓✓ Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
• Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. -✓✓
B4 may participate - 4-2-9
• Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach
whether their players are properly and legally equipped. -✓✓ It is the head
coaches responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-
2d(4)
,• Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be
wearing a hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous
week. -✓✓ This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
• 8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's
players are wearing white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top
of their socks in honor of a schoolmate who has died. The official should: -✓✓ Not
permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
• It is recommended that substitutes: -✓✓ Wear distinguishing pinnies when
warming up outside the team area. - 4-1-3
• The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front
of the jersey or pants. -✓✓ This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
• The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. -✓✓ This is
permitted. - 4-1-1a
• The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and
yellow socks. -✓✓ The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to
correct, the game shall be played and the referee must notify the state
association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
• An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator
area is screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with
a decision about offside made by the assistant referee. The referee should: -✓✓
, Stop play and request that the home school administration take appropriate
action. - 5-3-2e
• B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however,
extends her arm into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the
ball enters the goal. -✓✓ The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for
unsporting conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
• Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee
shall: -✓✓ Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately
followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
• Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the referee shall: -✓✓
Keep the official time on his or her watch and shall stop and start the watch at the
times specified in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
• The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick. The referee
should: -✓✓ Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
• A14 is running toward the goal. Her teammate, A12, kicks the ball toward A14.
A14 did not see the ball coming and the ball strikes her in the back of the hand as
her hand is at her side. The proper call would be to: -✓✓ Allow play to continue. -
12-2
• A7 fell near the ball due to his own clumsiness. There is no opponent near him.
While still on the ground, A7 kicks the ball to A12. The referee should: -✓✓ Allow
play to continue as this is permitted by rule. - 12.6 Situation D
[2026/2027] | UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | A+
Verified
• Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster -
numbers, first name, last name or position? -✓✓ Player's position - 3-1-3
• During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple
lines of different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other
markings. The referees should: -✓✓ Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule
1-2-1
• During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees
note that the balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. -✓✓ This is not
permitted. If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS
Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from
those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
• During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps but does not
interrupt the approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee should: -
✓✓ Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
• Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. -✓✓
B4 may participate - 4-2-9
• Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach
whether their players are properly and legally equipped. -✓✓ It is the head
coaches responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-
2d(4)
,• Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be
wearing a hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous
week. -✓✓ This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
• 8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's
players are wearing white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top
of their socks in honor of a schoolmate who has died. The official should: -✓✓ Not
permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
• It is recommended that substitutes: -✓✓ Wear distinguishing pinnies when
warming up outside the team area. - 4-1-3
• The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front
of the jersey or pants. -✓✓ This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
• The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. -✓✓ This is
permitted. - 4-1-1a
• The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and
yellow socks. -✓✓ The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to
correct, the game shall be played and the referee must notify the state
association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
• An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator
area is screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with
a decision about offside made by the assistant referee. The referee should: -✓✓
, Stop play and request that the home school administration take appropriate
action. - 5-3-2e
• B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however,
extends her arm into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the
ball enters the goal. -✓✓ The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for
unsporting conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
• Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee
shall: -✓✓ Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately
followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
• Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the referee shall: -✓✓
Keep the official time on his or her watch and shall stop and start the watch at the
times specified in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
• The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick. The referee
should: -✓✓ Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
• A14 is running toward the goal. Her teammate, A12, kicks the ball toward A14.
A14 did not see the ball coming and the ball strikes her in the back of the hand as
her hand is at her side. The proper call would be to: -✓✓ Allow play to continue. -
12-2
• A7 fell near the ball due to his own clumsiness. There is no opponent near him.
While still on the ground, A7 kicks the ball to A12. The referee should: -✓✓ Allow
play to continue as this is permitted by rule. - 12.6 Situation D
