2026 NFHS FOOTBALL EXAM - PART 1 | COMPLETE 320 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!!
SECTION 1: THE GAME, FIELD, PLAYERS & EQUIPMENT (Questions 1-60)
Question 1 of 320
A football jersey does not need to completely cover the shoulder pads and all pads worn
above the waist on the torso.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
Question 2 of 320
The ball shall have the NFHS Authenticating Mark.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 3 of 320
Jerseys shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 4 of 320
,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.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 5 of 320
Thigh guards that are unaltered from the manufacturer's original design/production are not
required equipment by rule.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
Question 6 of 320
Beginning in 2012, gloves that may be anchored with athletic tape, and even though
modified, must meet the NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture, unless made of
an unaltered plain cloth.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
Question 7 of 320
Eye shade (grease or no-glare strips or stickers) that is a solid stroke can have words,
numbers, logos, or other symbols within the eye shade.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
,Question 8 of 320
Illegal equipment includes eye shade that is not a solid stroke or includes words, numbers,
logos, or other symbols within the eye shade.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 9 of 320
Which of the following is considered illegal equipment?
A. Jewelry
B. Tinted visors
C. Non-compliant eye shade
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Question 10 of 320
Bands worn around the upper arm, neck or legs are considered illegal equipment.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 11 of 320
Back pads not covered by the jersey are considered illegal equipment.
A. True
B. False
, Correct Answer: A. True
Question 12 of 320
Sweatbands and uniform adornments, including towels, that do not conform to the rules are
considered illegal equipment.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 13 of 320
No player participating in the game will be allowed to wear any type of audio or video device
in order to record or transmit audio or video.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 14 of 320
Effective in 2026, tooth and mouth protectors shall not include any attachment(s) that are
non-functional or pose health risks.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 15 of 320
The entire body of the number on a jersey must be a single solid color that clearly contrasts
with the body color of the jersey.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!!
SECTION 1: THE GAME, FIELD, PLAYERS & EQUIPMENT (Questions 1-60)
Question 1 of 320
A football jersey does not need to completely cover the shoulder pads and all pads worn
above the waist on the torso.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
Question 2 of 320
The ball shall have the NFHS Authenticating Mark.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 3 of 320
Jerseys shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 4 of 320
,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.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 5 of 320
Thigh guards that are unaltered from the manufacturer's original design/production are not
required equipment by rule.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
Question 6 of 320
Beginning in 2012, gloves that may be anchored with athletic tape, and even though
modified, must meet the NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture, unless made of
an unaltered plain cloth.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
Question 7 of 320
Eye shade (grease or no-glare strips or stickers) that is a solid stroke can have words,
numbers, logos, or other symbols within the eye shade.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False
,Question 8 of 320
Illegal equipment includes eye shade that is not a solid stroke or includes words, numbers,
logos, or other symbols within the eye shade.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 9 of 320
Which of the following is considered illegal equipment?
A. Jewelry
B. Tinted visors
C. Non-compliant eye shade
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Question 10 of 320
Bands worn around the upper arm, neck or legs are considered illegal equipment.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 11 of 320
Back pads not covered by the jersey are considered illegal equipment.
A. True
B. False
, Correct Answer: A. True
Question 12 of 320
Sweatbands and uniform adornments, including towels, that do not conform to the rules are
considered illegal equipment.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 13 of 320
No player participating in the game will be allowed to wear any type of audio or video device
in order to record or transmit audio or video.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 14 of 320
Effective in 2026, tooth and mouth protectors shall not include any attachment(s) that are
non-functional or pose health risks.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True
Question 15 of 320
The entire body of the number on a jersey must be a single solid color that clearly contrasts
with the body color of the jersey.
