WVSSAC NFHS Part 1 Test questions with verified
answers
At the snap, at least five A players shall be on their line of scrimmage and no more
than five A players may be backs. Ans✓✓ -False
The penalty for illegal kicking or batting is 5 yards. Ans✓✓ -False
Ready-for-play signifies that the ball may be put in play by a snap or a free kick
with 25 seconds or 40 seconds on the play clock. Ans✓✓ -True
The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped is to remove that player for
at least one down. Ans✓✓ -True
The passer continues to be a defenseless player until the legal forward pass ends
or the passer moves to participate in the play. Ans✓✓ -True
The signal for free kick infractions, other than encroachment of the neutral zone
is Signal 18. Ans✓✓ -False
At the option of the offended team, the basic spot may be the succeeding spot for
fouls by K during a legal free or scrimmage-kick down (other than kick-catch
interference) prior to the end of the kick when K will not be next to put the ball in
play. Ans✓✓ -True
The ball becomes dead and the down is ended when a prosthetic limb comes
completely off the runner. Ans✓✓ -True
, No player or nonplayer shall trip an opponent. Ans✓✓ -True
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single
solid color that clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey. Ans✓✓ -True
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul. Ans✓✓ -True
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason
contests. Ans✓✓ -True
During a kick, an offensive player may use his hands or arms to ward off an
opponent who is attempting to block him. Ans✓✓ -True
It is legal for a player positioned directly behind the snapper to conserve time by
intentionally throwing the ball forward to the ground immediately after receiving
the snap that has neither been muffed nor touched the ground. Ans✓✓ -True
Game officials may use supplementary equipment to aid in game administration
as authorized by the state association. Ans✓✓ -True
An artificial arm may not be worn by any player. Ans✓✓ -False
Decorative markings in the end zone may be within a foot of the goal line.
Ans✓✓ -False
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates
is legal. Ans✓✓ -False
answers
At the snap, at least five A players shall be on their line of scrimmage and no more
than five A players may be backs. Ans✓✓ -False
The penalty for illegal kicking or batting is 5 yards. Ans✓✓ -False
Ready-for-play signifies that the ball may be put in play by a snap or a free kick
with 25 seconds or 40 seconds on the play clock. Ans✓✓ -True
The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped is to remove that player for
at least one down. Ans✓✓ -True
The passer continues to be a defenseless player until the legal forward pass ends
or the passer moves to participate in the play. Ans✓✓ -True
The signal for free kick infractions, other than encroachment of the neutral zone
is Signal 18. Ans✓✓ -False
At the option of the offended team, the basic spot may be the succeeding spot for
fouls by K during a legal free or scrimmage-kick down (other than kick-catch
interference) prior to the end of the kick when K will not be next to put the ball in
play. Ans✓✓ -True
The ball becomes dead and the down is ended when a prosthetic limb comes
completely off the runner. Ans✓✓ -True
, No player or nonplayer shall trip an opponent. Ans✓✓ -True
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single
solid color that clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey. Ans✓✓ -True
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul. Ans✓✓ -True
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason
contests. Ans✓✓ -True
During a kick, an offensive player may use his hands or arms to ward off an
opponent who is attempting to block him. Ans✓✓ -True
It is legal for a player positioned directly behind the snapper to conserve time by
intentionally throwing the ball forward to the ground immediately after receiving
the snap that has neither been muffed nor touched the ground. Ans✓✓ -True
Game officials may use supplementary equipment to aid in game administration
as authorized by the state association. Ans✓✓ -True
An artificial arm may not be worn by any player. Ans✓✓ -False
Decorative markings in the end zone may be within a foot of the goal line.
Ans✓✓ -False
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates
is legal. Ans✓✓ -False
