NFHS_FOOTBALL_RULES_CERTIFICATION_EVALUATION_TEST_PAPER_2026_COMPLETE

NFHS FOOTBALL RULES CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+

●● A defenseless player includes a receiver attempting to catch a pass.
Answer: True


●● Any live-ball foul is penalized from the basic spot unless otherwise
specified by rule. Answer: True


●● It is illegal substitution to have 12 or more players participating at
the snap or free kick. Answer: True


●● An inadvertent whistle does not end the down. Answer: False


●● The penalty for a chop block is 10 yards. Answer: False (it is 15
yards, safety related)


●● If R1 blocks K1's punt and there is an inadvertent whistle before R1
recovers, the down will be replayed. Answer: True

, ●● Following a scrimmage kick by K1, the loose ball play ends when
R1 touches the kick. Answer: True


●● A player who is eligible at the start of the down remains eligible
throughout the down. Answer: True


●● Illegal participation can be a nonplayer foul. Answer: True


●● The basic spot is the previous spot unless specific rules apply.
Answer: True


●● The jerseys of the home team shall all be the same dark color(s) that
clearly contrasts with white. Answer: True


●● The ball can have commercial advertising added to the surface of one
of the panels. Answer: True


●● A player or nonplayer can trip an opponent. Answer: False


●● A player is no longer defenseless once their physical position no
longer makes them vulnerable. Answer: True


●● A Team B player may use locked hands to ward off an opponent.
Answer: True