NFHS FOOTBALL RULES EXAM 2026/2027-
EDITION QUESTION & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
# PART 1: BASIC RULES & FIELD DIMENSIONS
Q1. What is the object of the game?
Correct Answer: One team to carry or pass the ball across the opponent's goal
line or to kick the ball through the opponent's goal by place kick or drop kick. The
game is won by the team that accumulates the most points (1-1-1).
Q2. What are the dimensions of the playing field?
Correct Answer: 360 feet by 160 feet (1-1-2).
Q3. How many players are needed to start a game?
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,Correct Answer: 11 for each team (however the team may continue with
fewer). Forfeit if not enough players—1-0 is the score, offended team wins (1-1-3).
Q4. When must officials take authority for the contests?
Correct Answer: 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time (or as soon as
they are able to be present) (1-1-7).
Q5. Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game?
Correct Answer: Referee (1-1-6).
Q6. When does a game official's authority end?
Correct Answer: Through the duration of the 4th period and any overtimes, as
well as up to completion of any reports. States may intercede as well (1-1-8).
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,Q7. Can officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment?
Correct Answer: NO (1-1-9).
Q8. Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire?
Correct Answer: NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10).
Q9. Can a team protest NFHS rules?
Correct Answer: NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11).
Q10. Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground)?
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, Correct Answer: No closer than 5 yards from the sidelines (1-2-2).
Q11. Is the goal line considered part of the field or the end zone?
Correct Answer: End zone, so the vertical plane of the edge of the line toward
the field of play is the actual goal (1-2-3j).
Q12. What is the distance of the centered line, on each end of the field used
typically for the try, from the goal line?
Correct Answer: 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k).
Q13. What are the dimensions of the pylon?
Correct Answer: 4 inches x 4 inches and 18 inches tall (1-2-4).
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EDITION QUESTION & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
# PART 1: BASIC RULES & FIELD DIMENSIONS
Q1. What is the object of the game?
Correct Answer: One team to carry or pass the ball across the opponent's goal
line or to kick the ball through the opponent's goal by place kick or drop kick. The
game is won by the team that accumulates the most points (1-1-1).
Q2. What are the dimensions of the playing field?
Correct Answer: 360 feet by 160 feet (1-1-2).
Q3. How many players are needed to start a game?
1
,Correct Answer: 11 for each team (however the team may continue with
fewer). Forfeit if not enough players—1-0 is the score, offended team wins (1-1-3).
Q4. When must officials take authority for the contests?
Correct Answer: 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time (or as soon as
they are able to be present) (1-1-7).
Q5. Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game?
Correct Answer: Referee (1-1-6).
Q6. When does a game official's authority end?
Correct Answer: Through the duration of the 4th period and any overtimes, as
well as up to completion of any reports. States may intercede as well (1-1-8).
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,Q7. Can officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment?
Correct Answer: NO (1-1-9).
Q8. Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire?
Correct Answer: NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10).
Q9. Can a team protest NFHS rules?
Correct Answer: NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11).
Q10. Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground)?
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, Correct Answer: No closer than 5 yards from the sidelines (1-2-2).
Q11. Is the goal line considered part of the field or the end zone?
Correct Answer: End zone, so the vertical plane of the edge of the line toward
the field of play is the actual goal (1-2-3j).
Q12. What is the distance of the centered line, on each end of the field used
typically for the try, from the goal line?
Correct Answer: 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k).
Q13. What are the dimensions of the pylon?
Correct Answer: 4 inches x 4 inches and 18 inches tall (1-2-4).
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