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2026 NFHS Football Exam -
Part 1: Complete 200-Question
Study Guide with Answers and
Rule References
2026 NFHS Football Exam -
Part 1: Questions and
☑VERIFIED ANSWERs
SECTION 1: THE GAME, FIELD,
PLAYERS & EQUIPMENT
Q1: A football jersey does not
need to completely cover the
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shoulder pads and all pads
worn above the waist on the
torso.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B.
False
• Rule Reference: 1-5-1b
Q2: The ball shall have the
NFHS Authenticating Mark.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. True
• Rule Reference: 1-3-1e
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Q3: Jerseys shall be long
enough to reach the top of the
pants.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. True
Q4: 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.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. True
• Rule Reference: 1-5-1c(2)
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Q5: Thigh guards that are
unaltered from the
manufacturer's original
design/production are not
required equipment by rule.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B.
False
• Thigh guards are required
equipment for all players
Q6: Beginning in 2012, gloves
that may be anchored with
athletic tape, and even though
2026 NFHS Football Exam -
Part 1: Complete 200-Question
Study Guide with Answers and
Rule References
2026 NFHS Football Exam -
Part 1: Questions and
☑VERIFIED ANSWERs
SECTION 1: THE GAME, FIELD,
PLAYERS & EQUIPMENT
Q1: A football jersey does not
need to completely cover the
,2
shoulder pads and all pads
worn above the waist on the
torso.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B.
False
• Rule Reference: 1-5-1b
Q2: The ball shall have the
NFHS Authenticating Mark.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. True
• Rule Reference: 1-3-1e
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Q3: Jerseys shall be long
enough to reach the top of the
pants.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. True
Q4: 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.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A. True
• Rule Reference: 1-5-1c(2)
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Q5: Thigh guards that are
unaltered from the
manufacturer's original
design/production are not
required equipment by rule.
• ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B.
False
• Thigh guards are required
equipment for all players
Q6: Beginning in 2012, gloves
that may be anchored with
athletic tape, and even though