2026 NFHS Football Rules Exam – Part 2 | 100
Practice Questions & Answers
Equipment
1. For the 2026 season, play cards may be
worn on the forearm/wrist and belt areas.
True
A.
False
B.
C. Both true and false depending on the score
D. Not
covered by
NFHS rules
Correct
Answer: A.
True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-3c(9)
2. The 2026 rules prohibit every form of play
card.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
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, D. Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-3c(9)
3. Attachments on tooth and mouth
protectors that do not protect the teeth or
mouth are restricted.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-1d(5)a
4. The new SFIA football arm-sleeve
specifications are effective with the 2027
playing season.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-2d; 1-5-3c(6)
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, 5. The new SFIA arm-sleeve specifications
are already mandatory for the 2026 playing
season.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-2d; 1-5-3c(6)
6. Players may wear audio or video devices
to record the game while participating.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-3c(3)
7. A player may use equipment simply
because it is commercially sold, even if it
violates NFHS specifications.
True
A.
False
B.
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, Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rules
D.
Correct
Answer: A.
True
Rule/Reference: 1-5
Player Safety
8. A player showing signs or symptoms
consistent with a concussion must be
removed from the game.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rules
D.
Correct
Answer: A.
True
Rule/Reference: 3-5-10b
9. A player removed for a suspected
concussion may return without the required
clearance if the team needs the player.
True
A.
False
B.
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Practice Questions & Answers
Equipment
1. For the 2026 season, play cards may be
worn on the forearm/wrist and belt areas.
True
A.
False
B.
C. Both true and false depending on the score
D. Not
covered by
NFHS rules
Correct
Answer: A.
True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-3c(9)
2. The 2026 rules prohibit every form of play
card.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
NFHS Football 2026 — Original Practice Material — Part 2 Page 1
, D. Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-3c(9)
3. Attachments on tooth and mouth
protectors that do not protect the teeth or
mouth are restricted.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-1d(5)a
4. The new SFIA football arm-sleeve
specifications are effective with the 2027
playing season.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-2d; 1-5-3c(6)
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, 5. The new SFIA arm-sleeve specifications
are already mandatory for the 2026 playing
season.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-2d; 1-5-3c(6)
6. Players may wear audio or video devices
to record the game while participating.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rulesCorrect
D.
Answer: A. True
Rule/Reference: 1-5-3c(3)
7. A player may use equipment simply
because it is commercially sold, even if it
violates NFHS specifications.
True
A.
False
B.
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, Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rules
D.
Correct
Answer: A.
True
Rule/Reference: 1-5
Player Safety
8. A player showing signs or symptoms
consistent with a concussion must be
removed from the game.
True
A.
False
B.
Both true and false depending on the score
C.
Not covered by NFHS rules
D.
Correct
Answer: A.
True
Rule/Reference: 3-5-10b
9. A player removed for a suspected
concussion may return without the required
clearance if the team needs the player.
True
A.
False
B.
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