CH 12

Question 1

A disqualifying foul during the down causes the official to sound his whistle immediately.

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

Any foul that occurs after an inadvertent whistle is a dead-ball foul.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

If an inadvertent whistle sounds but the penalty is accepted for a foul which occurred prior to the whistle, the inadvertent whistle is ignored.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

If an inadvertent whistle sounds while the snap is in flight to the potential punter, it results in an automatic replay.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

If an official sounds his whistle when K44 first touches a scrimmage kick beyond the neutral zone, it is an inadvertent whistle and the down will be replayed.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

When an inadvertent whistle is sounded during a forward pass, but after the pass was touched by B26, the down shall be replayed.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

If B46 interferes with A81 during a forward pass and an inadvertent whistle sounds while the ball is in the air after contact, the down must be replayed.

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

If an inadvertent whistle sounds during an illegal forward pass, the penalty is automatically accepted and the whistle is ignored.

Answer 8

FA;SE

Question 9

If an inadvertent whistle sounds when the ball is loose behind the line following a change of possession, it results in an automatic replay.

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

Following a change of possession, if an inadvertent whistle is sounded, the down must be replayed.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

If an inadvertent whistle sounds while A40 is in possession beyond or behind the line, the down may be replayed.

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

If an inadvertent whistle sounds when the ball is loose on a fumble A32 beyond the line, the down automatically counts and it is A’s ball at the spot of the fumble.

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

Relative to ball choice when there has been no change of possession, the try is not considered to be part of the previous series in which the touchdown was scored.

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

The referee is the final judge as to the legality of the game ball.

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

Rib pads are mandatory equipment.

Answer 15

FALSE

Question 16

The helmet shall be secured by a property fastened chin strap with at least four attachment points.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

Players are required to wear a face mask which met the NOCSAE test standard when it was manufactured.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

The head coach’s verification that his players have the required equipment includes a visible exterior warning label on the helmet regarding the risk of injury.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

Both teams can use white jerseys if the home team has agreed in writing prior to the game and the jersey numbers have significantly different colored numbers.

Answer 19

FALSE

Question 20

Mandatory knee pads must be worn over the knees and the pants must cover the knee pads.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

The sleeves on the jersey must fully cover the required shoulder pads and any hard surface auxiliary attachments.

Answer 21

TRUE

Question 22

Players are not required to wear thigh guards.

Answer 22

FALSE

Question 23

Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are legal.

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

Soft nonabrasive gloves may be worn if approved by the umpire.

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

A gray neoprene glove with a stitched white leather palm is legal.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

Football gloves are required to meet either the new SFIA specification or the existing NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

Tape wrapped around the hand to protect an injury need not be approved by the umpire.

Answer 27

FALSE

Question 28

Any equipment which the umpire rules dangerous or confusing is illegal.

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

The umpire may require an unaltered knee brace to be padded if the determines it to be dangerous or abrasive.

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

There are no color restrictions for athletic gloves worn by offensive and defensive linemen.

Answer 30

FALSE

Question 31

A player whose team colors are red and blue may legally wear penalty flag covered gloves.

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

Ball-colored helmets are legal player equipment.

Answer 32

FALSE

Question 33

If a player has a play card specifically manufactured for wear on the belt, he may wear it.

Answer 33

FALSE

Question 34

If the coach allows it, a player is permitted to wear a properly padded hard cast/splint on his firearm.

Answer 34

TRUE

Question 35

A knee brace which has metal in front at the knee may be worn if padded properly.

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 36

Knee braces can be worn over the pants.

Answer 36

FALSE

Question 37

Jerseys may not be altered to produce a knot like protrusion or a tear away type jersey.

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

A player's towel may be any color other than ball or penalty flag colored.

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

The quarterback may use a towel containing a product to make a wet ball tacky.

Answer 39

FALSE

Question 40

It is illegal for a player to wear a bandana if it is fully covered by his helmet.

Answer 40

FALSE

Question 41

A player may wear an eye shield that is not clear, if written authorization from a medical doctor is presented to the referee.

Answer 41

FALSE

Question 42

If worn attached to the helmet, an eye shield is illegal unless it is constructed of a molded, rigid, clear material.

Answer 42

TRUE

Question 43

It is legal for a player to wear sunglasses under a helmet with a clear eye shield.

Answer 43

TRUE

Question 44

Any adult member of the coaching staff may legally verify that all their players are properly equipped.

Answer 44

FALSE

Question 45

Prior to the game the head coach shall be responsible for verifying to the referee and umpire that all of his team's players are equipped in compliance with the rules.

Answer 45

FALSE

Question 46

A player may remain in the game with illegal equipment after enforcement of a 15-yard penalty for the infraction.

Answer 46

FALSE

Question 47

When any required equipment is missing, correction must be made before participation.

Answer 47

TRUE

Question 48

Equipment that becomes illegal through use is handled by rule procedure without penalizing the player or the head coach.

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 49

The umpire is the only official who can correct or penalize a player that is missing required equipment.

Answer 49

FALSE

Question 50

The foul for not properly wearing required equipment during the down carries a 15-yard penalty.

Answer 50

FALSE

Question 51

Electronic communication equipment such as videotapes and computers shall not be used for coaching purposes during the game.

Answer 51

FALSE

Question 52

Phones and headsets may be used by players during a charged timeout when the sideline conference is used.

Answer 52

TRUE

Question 53

Accidentally kicking the ball in an effort to gain possession is a muff.

Answer 53

TRUE