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Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal basketball - (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - (answer)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? - (answer)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 - (answer)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? -
(answer)None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? - (answer)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: - (answer)From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball
handler
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By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - (answer)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: - (answer)Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - (answer)A player accidentally kicks
the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - (answer)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. -
(answer)All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - (answer)the tossed ball leaves the officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - (answer)simultaneous floor or free-throw
violations occur
Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul? - (answer)all of the above
During the game's opening jump ball, one of the officials notices the game clock is running as the
Referee makes the toss to start the game. The other official notices that team A jumper (A4) touches the
ball before it reaches the highest point. Ruling: - (answer)The official should blow his/her/their whistle
and stop the game. After conferring with the Referee, the game clock should be reset, and the opening
jump ball repeated.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal basketball - (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - (answer)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? - (answer)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 - (answer)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? -
(answer)None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? - (answer)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: - (answer)From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball
handler
, IHSA BASKETBALL TEST EXAM (2026) UPDATE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - (answer)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: - (answer)Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - (answer)A player accidentally kicks
the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - (answer)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. -
(answer)All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - (answer)the tossed ball leaves the officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - (answer)simultaneous floor or free-throw
violations occur
Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul? - (answer)all of the above
During the game's opening jump ball, one of the officials notices the game clock is running as the
Referee makes the toss to start the game. The other official notices that team A jumper (A4) touches the
ball before it reaches the highest point. Ruling: - (answer)The official should blow his/her/their whistle
and stop the game. After conferring with the Referee, the game clock should be reset, and the opening
jump ball repeated.
