IHSA BASKETBALL TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal basketball -
ANS It Shall Have a deeply pebbled granulated surface with vertical shaped panels bonded on
the rubber carcass
Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct? - ANS Each Jumper is
required to have both feet inside their half of the restraining circle
Which of the following statements regarding protective face masks is true? - ANS All of the
Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - ANS Both A and B/ The mask must be worn
for medical reasons, The mask must be made of hard material
Which of the following have been approved for wear by officials the IHSA during high school
basketball games? - ANS Only a black and white shirt that does not have the larger black
panel on the side, similar to the accepted officials jersey worn at the collegiate level
Substitute A1 enters game to replace A2 before the final free throw attempt by B1. Coach of
team A realizes he didn't want A2 out of game. He immediately sends A2 to scorer's table to re-
enter. A2 may re-enter - ANS A2 can only re-enter after clock has been properly started
The officials discover blood on A1's jersey and a bleeding cut on B1. What is the correct
procedure? - ANS None of the Above
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, Which of the following statements is true? - ANS As a safety concern a player with long
fingernails may not be allowed to play
By definition, the distance to measure when establishing whether an offensive player is being
closely guarded is: - ANS From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet
of the ball handler
By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - ANS When a try or
tap by the offensive team is in flight
By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with his/her freedom
of movement is considered: - ANS Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - ANS A player
accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - ANS Successive timeouts shall not be granted after the
expiration of playing time for the 4th quarter or any extra period
Following the free throws of a technical foul, A1 makes a throw in from the division line
opposite of the scoring table. The throw in pass is deflected by B1 and goes directly through
Team A's basket. - ANS All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - ANS the tossed ball leaves the officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - ANS simultaneous floor or free-throw
violations occur
Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul? - ANS all of the above
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal basketball -
ANS It Shall Have a deeply pebbled granulated surface with vertical shaped panels bonded on
the rubber carcass
Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct? - ANS Each Jumper is
required to have both feet inside their half of the restraining circle
Which of the following statements regarding protective face masks is true? - ANS All of the
Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - ANS Both A and B/ The mask must be worn
for medical reasons, The mask must be made of hard material
Which of the following have been approved for wear by officials the IHSA during high school
basketball games? - ANS Only a black and white shirt that does not have the larger black
panel on the side, similar to the accepted officials jersey worn at the collegiate level
Substitute A1 enters game to replace A2 before the final free throw attempt by B1. Coach of
team A realizes he didn't want A2 out of game. He immediately sends A2 to scorer's table to re-
enter. A2 may re-enter - ANS A2 can only re-enter after clock has been properly started
The officials discover blood on A1's jersey and a bleeding cut on B1. What is the correct
procedure? - ANS None of the Above
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, Which of the following statements is true? - ANS As a safety concern a player with long
fingernails may not be allowed to play
By definition, the distance to measure when establishing whether an offensive player is being
closely guarded is: - ANS From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet
of the ball handler
By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - ANS When a try or
tap by the offensive team is in flight
By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with his/her freedom
of movement is considered: - ANS Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - ANS A player
accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - ANS Successive timeouts shall not be granted after the
expiration of playing time for the 4th quarter or any extra period
Following the free throws of a technical foul, A1 makes a throw in from the division line
opposite of the scoring table. The throw in pass is deflected by B1 and goes directly through
Team A's basket. - ANS All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - ANS the tossed ball leaves the officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - ANS simultaneous floor or free-throw
violations occur
Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul? - ANS all of the above
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