NFHS-WV FOOTBALL PART II COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Scrimmage is the action of the two teams during a down that begins
with a legal snap.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ 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. Answer: B. False
◉ The ball does not become dead and the down is not ended when a
prosthetic limb comes completely off the runner.
a. True
,b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ Yard-line markers -- constructed of soft, pliable materials -- if placed
on the ground, should be no closer than 2 yards to the sideline.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are
prohibited by rule.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ A false start is a live-ball foul penalized like a dead-ball foul.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
,◉ Initial force may result from any carry, fumble, kick, pass or snap.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A series can start on a down other than first.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ A receiver attempting to catch a pass who has not had time to clearly
become a runner, is considered a defenseless player.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A punt may be used for the free kick on a kickoff.
, a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ 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. Answer: B. False
◉ Prior to the start of the game, the head coach shall be responsible for
verifying to the referee and another game official that all of his players
are legally equipped and in compliance with these rules and will use no
illegal equipment.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A pop-up kick is a legal kick by a player who drops the ball and kicks
it before it has touched the ground.
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Scrimmage is the action of the two teams during a down that begins
with a legal snap.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ 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. Answer: B. False
◉ The ball does not become dead and the down is not ended when a
prosthetic limb comes completely off the runner.
a. True
,b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ Yard-line markers -- constructed of soft, pliable materials -- if placed
on the ground, should be no closer than 2 yards to the sideline.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are
prohibited by rule.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ A false start is a live-ball foul penalized like a dead-ball foul.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
,◉ Initial force may result from any carry, fumble, kick, pass or snap.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A series can start on a down other than first.
a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ A receiver attempting to catch a pass who has not had time to clearly
become a runner, is considered a defenseless player.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A punt may be used for the free kick on a kickoff.
, a. True
b. False. Answer: B. False
◉ 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. Answer: B. False
◉ Prior to the start of the game, the head coach shall be responsible for
verifying to the referee and another game official that all of his players
are legally equipped and in compliance with these rules and will use no
illegal equipment.
a. True
b. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A pop-up kick is a legal kick by a player who drops the ball and kicks
it before it has touched the ground.
