IHSA BASKETBALL TEST ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
2026 QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
