COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION BANK
200 MOST TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ALL FIBA REGULATIONS, ARTICLES 3-48 TO
3-317
INCLUDING PLAYER TRANSFERS, CONTRACTS, LICENSING,
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES, AND COMMISSION STRUCTURES
Question 1
According to FIBA regulations, what is the maximum duration of a
player contract that can be signed by a player under the age of 18?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) Until the player turns 18
D) 2 years
E) 4 years
Correct Answer: C) Until the player turns 18
Rationale: Article 3-49 specifies that contracts for players under 18
cannot extend beyond the date the player reaches 18 years of age,
protecting young players from being bound by long-term agreements
during their formative years.
Question 2
What is the minimum age for a player to sign a professional contract
under FIBA regulations?
,A) 14 years old
B) 16 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 15 years old
E) 17 years old
Correct Answer: D) 15 years old
Rationale: Article 3-48 establishes that the minimum age for signing a
professional contract is 15 years old, subject to national laws and
regulations of the country where the contract is being executed.
Question 3
Under what circumstances can a club register a player without a valid
International Transfer Certificate (ITC)?
A) If the player has dual citizenship
B) For emergency signings during playoffs
C) Never, under any circumstances
D) If both clubs agree in writing
E) If the player pays a penalty fee
Correct Answer: C) Never, under any circumstances
Rationale: Article 3-77 mandates that an ITC is absolutely required for
all international transfers, and no exception exists for registering a
player without this document.
Question 4
How long does a national federation have to issue an International
Transfer Certificate after receiving all required documents?
A) 5 working days
B) 15 calendar days
C) 7 calendar days
,D) 10 working days
E) 30 calendar days
Correct Answer: C) 7 calendar days
Rationale: Article 3-82 requires federations to issue the ITC within 7
calendar days of receiving a complete and correct request for the
certificate.
Question 5
What is the consequence if a player participates in an official match
without a valid license?
A) A warning from FIBA
B) A fine of 5,000 CHF
C) The match may be forfeited and the player sanctioned
D) The player must pay compensation to the opposing team
E) The player receives a one-year suspension
Correct Answer: C) The match may be forfeited and the player
sanctioned
Rationale: Article 3-90 states that participating in official matches
without proper licensing can result in match forfeiture and disciplinary
sanctions against the player and club.
Question 6
Who bears the responsibility for ensuring a player is properly licensed
before playing in a FIBA competition?
A) The player's agent
B) The player's national federation
C) The player's club
D) The FIBA Secretary General
E) The tournament organizer
, Correct Answer: C) The player's club
Rationale: Article 3-91 assigns primary responsibility to the club for
ensuring all players are correctly licensed before participating in any
FIBA-sanctioned competition.
Question 7
What is the maximum number of foreign players a club can have on its
roster in FIBA competitions?
A) No limit
B) 2 foreign players
C) 3 foreign players
D) 4 foreign players
E) 5 foreign players
Correct Answer: A) No limit
Rationale: Article 3-93 states that FIBA does not impose any limit on the
number of foreign players per club, leaving such regulations to national
federations or specific competition rules.
Question 8
What document must accompany a player's request for a release from
their current federation?
A) A medical certificate
B) A police clearance certificate
C) A letter of intent from the new club
D) A signed statement of compliance
E) A financial guarantee
Correct Answer: D) A signed statement of compliance
Rationale: Article 3-94 requires players to submit a signed statement