NFHS Basketball Rules Changes Test Question

[PSidbury]

This question is driving me batty:

If a team jersey contains a visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference, all of the following are correct, EXCEPT:
a) It may not exceed 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches.
b) It may be visible on the front of the jersey and on the back of the jersey.
c) It may not be located more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of the jersey.
d) It may be located in either side seam.

3-4-2a
A single visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference is permitted on the team jersey, not to exceed 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches. The manufacturer's logo may be located no more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of the jersey, or 2 inches from the neckline on the back of the jersey; or in either side insert.

I have copied the question verbatim. Yes, including that "may not be located more than", which to me equates to "may be located no more than".
Is a side insert the same as a side seam?

I am at a loss.
All 4 potential answers seem to be covered in the 3-4-2a description.
But, then again, maybe not.
What am I missing?

Thanks,
Paul

[IAUMP]

The correct answer is B. Per the rule the logo may be "on the front of the jersey, or 2 inches from the neckline on the back". The test states that it may be "on the front of the jersey and on the back". This is a typical case of the NFHS test writers. One word makes the difference.

[PG_Ref]

Also, if you have one on the front and back, you now have two (if my math is correct) logos and not just a single logo.

[PSidbury]

Originally Posted by IAUMP

The correct answer is B. Per the rule the logo may be "on the front of the jersey, or 2 inches from the neckline on the back". The test states that it may be "on the front of the jersey and on the back". This is a typical case of the NFHS test writers. One word makes the difference.

Thank you !
I felt it was in that "shall", "will", "could", "should", "and", "or"
category of nuance.

[PSidbury]

While we're at it, the wording, dimensional measuring, whatever, in this question drove me nuts too:

The home team may wear jerseys with a manufacturer's logo placed at the apex of the neckline.

Casebook 3-4-2 Sit B rules False.

However, within the Rules Book, I do not see the word "apex" mentioned in 3-4-2a as it is in 3-4-2d, when specifically describing manufacturers logo requirements.
Couldn't the "apex" of the neckline still be no more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of jersey?
Granted it would be a tight fit, as in an extra-small girls jersey.
However, now I feel I am splitting hairs.

Nonetheless, I went with the Casebook ruling and answered False.

Thanks,
Paul

[PG_Ref]

Originally Posted by PSidbury

While we're at it, the wording, dimensional measuring, whatever, in this question drove me nuts too:

The home team may wear jerseys with a manufacturer's logo placed at the apex of the neckline.

Casebook 3-4-2 Sit B rules False.

However, within the Rules Book, I do not see the word "apex" mentioned in 3-4-2a as it is in 3-4-2d, when specifically describing manufacturers logo requirements.
Couldn't the "apex" of the neckline still be no more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of jersey?
Granted it would be a tight fit, as in an extra-small girls jersey.
However, now I feel I am splitting hairs.

Nonetheless, I went with the Casebook ruling and answered False.

Thanks,
Paul

Rule 3-4-2

d. A school or conference logo/mascot may be located at the apex/opening of the neckline or above it, in the corresponding area on the back of the jersey and/or in either side insert.

[PSidbury]

Originally Posted by PG_Ref

Rule 3-4-2

d. A school or conference logo/mascot may be located at the apex/opening of the neckline or above it, in the corresponding area on the back of the jersey and/or in either side insert.

My question refers to "manufacturer's logo" 3-4-2a,
as oppossed to "school or conference logo/mascot" as mentioned in 3-4-2d.
The word "apex" only appears in 3-4-2d.

However, what if that apex is within 5 inches of the sleeve seam...?

Splittin' hairs, I know...

Thanks,
Paul

[BillyMac]

It will be on the test.

http://www.nfhs.org/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=9077