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IHSA BASKETBALL TEST WITH CORRECT
LATEST 75 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: The officials discover blood on A1's jersey and a bleeding cut on B1. What is the
correct procedure? - ANSWER-None of the Above
QUESTION: Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-As a safety concern a
player with long fingernails may not be allowed to play
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with
his/her freedom of movement is considered: - ANSWER-Holding
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QUESTION: By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - ANSWER-
A player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct? - ANSWER-Each
Jumper is required to have both feet inside their half of the restraining circle
QUESTION: Which of the following statements regarding protective face masks is true? -
ANSWER-All of the Above
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - ANSWER-the tossed ball leaves the
officials hands
QUESTION: An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - ANSWER-simultaneous
floor or free-throw violations occur
IHSA BASKETBALL TEST WITH CORRECT
LATEST 75 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: The officials discover blood on A1's jersey and a bleeding cut on B1. What is the
correct procedure? - ANSWER-None of the Above
QUESTION: Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-As a safety concern a
player with long fingernails may not be allowed to play
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with
his/her freedom of movement is considered: - ANSWER-Holding
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QUESTION: By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - ANSWER-
A player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct? - ANSWER-Each
Jumper is required to have both feet inside their half of the restraining circle
QUESTION: Which of the following statements regarding protective face masks is true? -
ANSWER-All of the Above
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - ANSWER-the tossed ball leaves the
officials hands
QUESTION: An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - ANSWER-simultaneous
floor or free-throw violations occur
