NFL Agency Ultimate Exam
**Question 1.** Which of the following educational requirements must a prospective
NFLPA-certified contract advisor satisfy to be eligible for certification?
A) A high-school diploma and 5 years of sales experience
B) An undergraduate degree in any field and a minimum GPA of 2.5
C) A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and a postgraduate degree or a 7-year
negotiating-experience exception
D) No formal education is required if the applicant has played college football
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA mandates a bachelor’s degree (often business-related) and either a
postgraduate degree or proof of at least seven years of qualifying negotiating experience for
certification.
**Question 2.** An applicant for NFLPA certification must submit which of the following as part
of the application procedure?
A) A personal reference from an active player only
B) A background check report, application fee, and proof of attendance at the mandatory
certification seminar
C) A signed contract with a team’s front office
D) A portfolio of past marketing campaigns
Answer: B
Explanation: The NFLPA requires a background check, payment of an application fee, and
attendance at a mandatory seminar before granting certification.
**Question 3.** How often must a certified NFLPA agent file the “Information Maintenance”
form to remain in good standing?
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A) Quarterly
B) Annually
C) Every two years
D) Only once, at the time of certification
Answer: B
Explanation: Certified agents must submit the Information Maintenance form and pay dues on
an annual basis to keep their status active.
**Question 4.** What is the minimum malpractice insurance coverage required for an
NFLPA-certified agent?
A) $100,000 per claim
B) $250,000 per claim, with a $1 million aggregate limit
C) $500,000 per claim, with a $2 million aggregate limit, from an NFLPA-approved provider
D) No insurance is required if the agent works exclusively with rookie players
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA requires agents to maintain at least $500,000 per claim coverage,
$2 million aggregate, from an approved insurer.
**Question 5.** Which of the following actions is expressly prohibited under NFLPA Standards
of Conduct?
A) Negotiating a contract on behalf of a player who is a free agent
B) Using “runners” or “recruiters” to approach players on the agent’s behalf
C) Attending a player’s college graduation ceremony
D) Providing a free legal consultation to a player
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Answer: B
Explanation: The NFLPA forbids agents from employing runners or recruiters to solicit players,
deeming it an improper inducement.
**Question 6.** An NFLPA agent who represents two quarterbacks on the same team violates
which conflict-of-interest rule?
A) Duty of loyalty to the league
B) Prohibited representation of multiple players at the same position on the same team
C) Requirement to disclose all contracts to the NFLPA
D) Rule requiring agents to represent only one player per season
Answer: B
Explanation: Agents may not simultaneously represent multiple players who play the same
position on the same team, to avoid conflicts of interest.
**Question 7.** Which of the following best describes an agent’s duty of loyalty regarding
player funds?
A) Agents may invest player money in any venture as long as they disclose it in writing.
B) Agents must keep player funds in a separate, interest-bearing escrow account and provide
transparent accounting.
C) Agents are allowed to use player funds for personal expenses if they reimburse within
30 days.
D) Agents may commingle player funds with their own business accounts if the player consents.
Answer: B
Explanation: The duty of loyalty requires agents to keep player monies separate, often in
escrow, and provide full transparency of all financial dealings.
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**Question 8.** The Standard Representation Agreement (SRA) must be filed with the NFLPA
within how many days after execution?
A) 5 days
B) 15 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA requires that the SRA be filed within 30 days of signing to ensure the
agreement meets league standards.
**Question 9.** What is the maximum percentage of a player’s contract that an agent may
charge as a fee for a veteran free-agency deal?
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) 5%
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA caps agent fees at 3% of the total contract value for veteran contracts.
**Question 10.** For rookie contracts, the NFLPA imposes a fee cap of what percentage of the
total contract value?
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) No cap for rookies
**Question 1.** Which of the following educational requirements must a prospective
NFLPA-certified contract advisor satisfy to be eligible for certification?
A) A high-school diploma and 5 years of sales experience
B) An undergraduate degree in any field and a minimum GPA of 2.5
C) A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and a postgraduate degree or a 7-year
negotiating-experience exception
D) No formal education is required if the applicant has played college football
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA mandates a bachelor’s degree (often business-related) and either a
postgraduate degree or proof of at least seven years of qualifying negotiating experience for
certification.
**Question 2.** An applicant for NFLPA certification must submit which of the following as part
of the application procedure?
A) A personal reference from an active player only
B) A background check report, application fee, and proof of attendance at the mandatory
certification seminar
C) A signed contract with a team’s front office
D) A portfolio of past marketing campaigns
Answer: B
Explanation: The NFLPA requires a background check, payment of an application fee, and
attendance at a mandatory seminar before granting certification.
**Question 3.** How often must a certified NFLPA agent file the “Information Maintenance”
form to remain in good standing?
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A) Quarterly
B) Annually
C) Every two years
D) Only once, at the time of certification
Answer: B
Explanation: Certified agents must submit the Information Maintenance form and pay dues on
an annual basis to keep their status active.
**Question 4.** What is the minimum malpractice insurance coverage required for an
NFLPA-certified agent?
A) $100,000 per claim
B) $250,000 per claim, with a $1 million aggregate limit
C) $500,000 per claim, with a $2 million aggregate limit, from an NFLPA-approved provider
D) No insurance is required if the agent works exclusively with rookie players
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA requires agents to maintain at least $500,000 per claim coverage,
$2 million aggregate, from an approved insurer.
**Question 5.** Which of the following actions is expressly prohibited under NFLPA Standards
of Conduct?
A) Negotiating a contract on behalf of a player who is a free agent
B) Using “runners” or “recruiters” to approach players on the agent’s behalf
C) Attending a player’s college graduation ceremony
D) Providing a free legal consultation to a player
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Answer: B
Explanation: The NFLPA forbids agents from employing runners or recruiters to solicit players,
deeming it an improper inducement.
**Question 6.** An NFLPA agent who represents two quarterbacks on the same team violates
which conflict-of-interest rule?
A) Duty of loyalty to the league
B) Prohibited representation of multiple players at the same position on the same team
C) Requirement to disclose all contracts to the NFLPA
D) Rule requiring agents to represent only one player per season
Answer: B
Explanation: Agents may not simultaneously represent multiple players who play the same
position on the same team, to avoid conflicts of interest.
**Question 7.** Which of the following best describes an agent’s duty of loyalty regarding
player funds?
A) Agents may invest player money in any venture as long as they disclose it in writing.
B) Agents must keep player funds in a separate, interest-bearing escrow account and provide
transparent accounting.
C) Agents are allowed to use player funds for personal expenses if they reimburse within
30 days.
D) Agents may commingle player funds with their own business accounts if the player consents.
Answer: B
Explanation: The duty of loyalty requires agents to keep player monies separate, often in
escrow, and provide full transparency of all financial dealings.
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**Question 8.** The Standard Representation Agreement (SRA) must be filed with the NFLPA
within how many days after execution?
A) 5 days
B) 15 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA requires that the SRA be filed within 30 days of signing to ensure the
agreement meets league standards.
**Question 9.** What is the maximum percentage of a player’s contract that an agent may
charge as a fee for a veteran free-agency deal?
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) 5%
Answer: C
Explanation: The NFLPA caps agent fees at 3% of the total contract value for veteran contracts.
**Question 10.** For rookie contracts, the NFLPA imposes a fee cap of what percentage of the
total contract value?
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) No cap for rookies
