NFHS BASKETBALL RULES EXAM PART I
ACTUAL EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ True Answer: A red light behind each backboard or an LED light on
each backboard is permitted to signal that time has expired for a
quarter or extra period
⫸ False Answer: A team may view a videotape replay of the first half
play during the intermission as long as it is done in the locker room.
⫸ True Answer: A team's jersey may have a single visible
manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference.
⫸ A Answer: All of the following are true statements regarding a leg
compression sleeve, EXCEPT:
A. It must cover the knee.
B. It must be white, black, beige or a single solid school color.
C. It must be the same color for each team member.
D. It must be worn for medical reasons.
⫸ True Answer: Contrasting colored floor areas may be used instead of
the 2-inch boundary lines
, ⫸ True Answer: If the ball provided by the home team is not legal, the
referee may select for use a legal ball provided by the visiting
team
⫸ True Answer: If videotape replay equipment is available, it shall not
be viewed by the officials to make any decision if there is a
dispute as to whether a try is from the 3-point area or the 2-point area
⫸ True Answer: Lane spaces on each side of the free-throw lane are
marked only 8 inches deep but actually extend out 36 inches
toward the sidelines.
⫸ A Answer: An alternating-possession throw-in results in all of the
following situations, EXCEPT:
A. All double fouls.
B. Simultaneous free-throw violations.
C. A live ball lodges between the backboard and the ring.
D. A live ball comes to rest on the flange.
E. A held ball
⫸ True Answer: During an alternating-possession throw-in by A1, B2
intentionally kicks the throw-in pass. A1 will be awarded a new
throw-in opportunity, but the arrow will remain pointed in the direction
of A's basket.
ACTUAL EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ True Answer: A red light behind each backboard or an LED light on
each backboard is permitted to signal that time has expired for a
quarter or extra period
⫸ False Answer: A team may view a videotape replay of the first half
play during the intermission as long as it is done in the locker room.
⫸ True Answer: A team's jersey may have a single visible
manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference.
⫸ A Answer: All of the following are true statements regarding a leg
compression sleeve, EXCEPT:
A. It must cover the knee.
B. It must be white, black, beige or a single solid school color.
C. It must be the same color for each team member.
D. It must be worn for medical reasons.
⫸ True Answer: Contrasting colored floor areas may be used instead of
the 2-inch boundary lines
, ⫸ True Answer: If the ball provided by the home team is not legal, the
referee may select for use a legal ball provided by the visiting
team
⫸ True Answer: If videotape replay equipment is available, it shall not
be viewed by the officials to make any decision if there is a
dispute as to whether a try is from the 3-point area or the 2-point area
⫸ True Answer: Lane spaces on each side of the free-throw lane are
marked only 8 inches deep but actually extend out 36 inches
toward the sidelines.
⫸ A Answer: An alternating-possession throw-in results in all of the
following situations, EXCEPT:
A. All double fouls.
B. Simultaneous free-throw violations.
C. A live ball lodges between the backboard and the ring.
D. A live ball comes to rest on the flange.
E. A held ball
⫸ True Answer: During an alternating-possession throw-in by A1, B2
intentionally kicks the throw-in pass. A1 will be awarded a new
throw-in opportunity, but the arrow will remain pointed in the direction
of A's basket.
