Introduction
Welcome to the NFA7v7 Officials Certification Exam. The reasoning for this exam is to
ensure that across all NFA7v7 Official Events there is consistency and structure in
accordance to the rules of the game. If you are not familiar with the NFA7v7 Rules of
Competition, you can find them at www.NFA7v7.com. In order to officiate an NFA7v7
Official Event you must complete this exam with a with a 90% success rate.
Instructions
Complete all questions on the test to the best of your ability and return back to your
event organizer, or [email protected]. The NFA7v7 staff will provide you written
notice upon review of the exam.
True-False
Circle whether the statement is true or false.
A. True / False
The ball is spotted at the 45yd line for every new possession.
B. True / False
One offensive coach may be in the huddle with players.
C. True / False
When a sack occurs, the play should be blown dead via whistle.
D. True / False
A muffed snap is not a fumble/dead ball – QB still has 4.0 seconds.
E. True / False
Interceptions may be returned for 6 points awarded to the defense.
Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer on the sheet. There is only one correct answer per question.
1. The penalty for offensive pass interference is:
a. 5-yard penalty
b. Loss of down
c. 5-yard penalty AND loss of down
d. None of the above
2. The receiver/ball carrier is legally
down when:
a. Knee hits the ground
b. Touched below the neck with
one or both hands
c. Forced to the ground
d. Touched with one or both
hands (including the head)
3. Fumbles that hit the ground are:
a. Dead balls at the spot with the
defense retaining possession
b. Live balls and can be picked
up by either offense or defense
c. Dead balls; play will resume
from the line of scrimmage with
loss of down
d. Dead balls at the spot with the
offense retaining possession
4. The points awarded for an interception
are:
a. 3 points
b. 3 points if player is touched
down, 6 points if returned to 40yard line untouched
c. 6 points
d. 5 points – 3 points for
interception + 2 points for
defensive stop
5. When passing, the ball:
a. Must be thrown forward
b. Can be thrown laterally or
forward
c. Must cross the line of
scrimmage
d. All of the above
6. If a team is late or cannot start on time:
a. The team that is late will begin
on defense
b. The game clock will begin on
time and whatever time is left
on the clock is used
c. They will forfeit if more than 10
minutes passes
d. All of the above
7. Responsibility to avoid contact is with
the defense. The defense is allowed:
a. Prolonged contact within the
first five yards of the line of
scrimmage
b. To rush the passer
c. An INITIAL disruption, and then
must cover
d. To face guard
8. If overtime is required during bracket
play, teams will:
a. Alternate (3) plays from the 10yard line
b. Each have one possession from
40-yard line
c. Play until the first team scores
d. There is no overtime during
bracket play
9. If defensive holding occurs on the
same play as a sack:
a. The offense will be penalized
and the holding is void
b. The penalties cancel out –
replay of down
c. The offense replays from line of
scrimmage, but loss of down
occurs
d. The defense is penalized and
the sack is void
10. If during game play a coach or player
disagree with an official’s call:
a. Play may be stopped for 30
seconds to discuss with
coaches
b. Calls can NEVER be disputed
c. It cannot be disputed with the
official at that time, but can be
appealed after the game
d. Coaches can dispute, but
players cannot