NFHS SOCCER EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PRACTICE SOLUTION TESTED
●● During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field
has multiple lines of different color and the soccer field areas contrast in
color to the other markings. The referees should:
Answer: Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
●● During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the
referees note that the balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark.
Answer: This is not permitted. If neither team has three similar quality
game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may begin
with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
●● Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team
roster - numbers, first name, last name or position?
Answer: Player's position - 3-1-3
●● Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded
headgear.
Answer: B4 may participate - 4-2-9
,●● Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head
coach whether their players are properly and legally equipped.
Answer: It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly
and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
●● Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that
A15 will be wearing a hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received
in a game the previous week.
Answer: This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
●● 8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting
team's players are wearing white socks with visible black electrical tape
around the top of their socks in honor of a schoolmate who has died. The
official should:
Answer: Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. -
4-1-1b
●● It is recommended that substitutes:
Answer: Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team
area. - 4-1-3
●● The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on
the front of the jersey or pants.
Answer: This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
, ●● The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts.
Answer: This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
●● The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops
and yellow socks.
Answer: The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to
correct, the game shall be played and the referee must notify the state
association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
●● An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated
spectator area is screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in
disagreement with a decision about offside made by the assistant referee.
The referee should:
Answer: Stop play and request that the home school administration take
appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
●● B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3,
however, extends her arm into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9.
B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal.
Answer: The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for
unsporting conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
●● Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified.
The referee shall:
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PRACTICE SOLUTION TESTED
●● During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field
has multiple lines of different color and the soccer field areas contrast in
color to the other markings. The referees should:
Answer: Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
●● During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the
referees note that the balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark.
Answer: This is not permitted. If neither team has three similar quality
game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may begin
with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
●● Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team
roster - numbers, first name, last name or position?
Answer: Player's position - 3-1-3
●● Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded
headgear.
Answer: B4 may participate - 4-2-9
,●● Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head
coach whether their players are properly and legally equipped.
Answer: It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly
and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
●● Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that
A15 will be wearing a hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received
in a game the previous week.
Answer: This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
●● 8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting
team's players are wearing white socks with visible black electrical tape
around the top of their socks in honor of a schoolmate who has died. The
official should:
Answer: Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. -
4-1-1b
●● It is recommended that substitutes:
Answer: Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team
area. - 4-1-3
●● The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on
the front of the jersey or pants.
Answer: This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
, ●● The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts.
Answer: This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
●● The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops
and yellow socks.
Answer: The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to
correct, the game shall be played and the referee must notify the state
association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
●● An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated
spectator area is screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in
disagreement with a decision about offside made by the assistant referee.
The referee should:
Answer: Stop play and request that the home school administration take
appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
●● B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3,
however, extends her arm into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9.
B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal.
Answer: The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for
unsporting conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
●● Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified.
The referee shall:
