2026 NFHS FOOTBALL EXAM PART 1 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE

2026 NFHS FOOTBALL EXAM PART 1 |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
2026 NFHS FOOTBALL EXAM PART 1 | QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY
GUIDE

• This study guide contains 200 comprehensive practice questions designed to
prepare you for the NFHS Football Exam Part 1, covering all major rules,
regulations, and game situations you'll encounter as an official.

• Study systematically through each question, use the detailed rationales to
reinforce your understanding of NFHS rules, and review any areas where you're
uncertain before taking the actual exam.



Question 1

The length of a football field, excluding end zones, is:

A) 95 yards

B) 100 yards

C) 110 yards

D) 120 yards

E) 105 yards

CORRECT ANSWER: B) 100 yards

Rationale: According to NFHS rules, a football field is 100 yards long, measuring
from goal line to goal line. The end zones extend 10 yards beyond each goal line.
This is the standard measurement for all high school football fields and is
fundamental to understanding field positioning and play measurement.



Question 2

The width of a football field is:

A) 48 yards

B) 50 yards

,C) 52 yards

D) 53⅓ yards

E) 55 yards

CORRECT ANSWER: D) 53⅓ yards

Rationale: The official width of a football field is 53⅓ yards (160 feet). This
measurement is consistent across all NFHS-sanctioned football fields and is
important for understanding sideline boundaries and out-of-bounds
determinations.



Question 3

Each end zone is:

A) 8 yards deep

B) 10 yards deep

C) 12 yards deep

D) 15 yards deep

E) 20 yards deep

CORRECT ANSWER: B) 10 yards deep

Rationale: NFHS rules specify that each end zone shall be 10 yards in depth,
extending from the goal line to the end line. This is a critical measurement for
scoring plays and determining touchdowns.



Question 4

The hash marks on the field are positioned:

A) 20 yards from each sideline

B) 20 yards from one sideline, 30 from the other

,C) 15 yards from each sideline

D) 25 yards from each sideline

E) 10 yards from each sideline

CORRECT ANSWER: A) 20 yards from each sideline

Rationale: Hash marks are located 20 yards from each sideline and serve as
reference points for the placement of the ball. When a play ends between the hash
marks or outside them, the ball is moved to the appropriate hash mark for the next
play.



Question 5

A team is allowed how many timeouts per half?

A) 2 timeouts

B) 3 timeouts

C) 4 timeouts

D) 5 timeouts

E) Unlimited timeouts

CORRECT ANSWER: B) 3 timeouts

Rationale: NFHS rules permit each team three timeouts per half. These timeouts
last 60 seconds and are intended to allow coaches to confer with players and
develop strategy. Unused timeouts do not carry over to the second half.



Question 6

The length of each quarter is:

A) 10 minutes

B) 12 minutes

, C) 15 minutes

D) 20 minutes

E) 25 minutes

CORRECT ANSWER: B) 12 minutes

Rationale: According to NFHS rules, each quarter consists of 12 minutes of playing
time. However, the clock stops for certain situations such as incomplete passes,
out-of-bounds plays, timeouts, and scores, meaning the actual elapsed time for a
quarter may be considerably longer.



Question 7

The halftime intermission is:

A) 10 minutes

B) 15 minutes

C) 20 minutes

D) 25 minutes

E) 30 minutes

CORRECT ANSWER: C) 20 minutes

Rationale: NFHS rules specify a 20-minute halftime intermission between the
second and third quarters. This allows teams to rest, receive coaching adjustments,
and prepare for the second half of play.



Question 8

How many players from each team are on the field during a play?

A) 9 players

B) 10 players