IHSA Basketball Test Exam
comprehensive questions fully solved &
updated (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal
basketball -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER
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? -
CORRECTANSWER All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? -CORRECTANSWER 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: -CORRECTANSWER 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: -
CORRECTANSWER 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: -CORRECTANSWER Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: -
CORRECTANSWER A player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
comprehensive questions fully solved &
updated (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal
basketball -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER
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? -
CORRECTANSWER All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? -CORRECTANSWER 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: -CORRECTANSWER 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: -
CORRECTANSWER 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: -CORRECTANSWER Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: -
CORRECTANSWER A player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
