IHSA BASKETBALL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal
basketball - Answers- 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? - Answers- 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? - Answers-
All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - Answers- 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? - Answers- 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
By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - Answers-
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: - Answers- Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - Answers- A player
accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - Answers- 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. - Answers- All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - Answers- the tossed ball leaves the
officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - Answers- simultaneous floor or
free-throw violations occur
Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul? - Answers- 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: -
Answers- 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.
Designated throw-in spot for Team A. A3 violates when he/she/they: - Answers- backs
straight up as far as possible.
Free throw restrictions end for which of the following players when a free throw touches
the ring? - Answers- All of the above
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 - Answers- 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? - Answers- None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? - Answers- 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: - Answers- From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the
forward foot/feet of the ball handler
A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point shot attempt. A1 is injured on the play and
cannot shoot the free throws. Team A has seven eligible players on the bench. A1's free
throws must be shot by: - Answers- any player from Team A who is selected by the
Head Coach of Team A.
Which of the following is goaltending? - Answers- Both a & b
Which of the following results in a violation? - Answers- A3, while dribbling, touches A1,
who is standing out of bounds.
A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point try. A1 then directs profanity at B1 and is
assessed a technical foul. How are the penalties for these fouls assessed? - Answers-
Since both fouls are two shot fouls, the penalties offset, and no free throws are shot.
Team A is then awarded the ball because the ball was in their possession at the point of
interruption.
B1 is assessed a technical foul. A6 is on the bench for Team A. The Head Coach from
Team A would like to have A6 enter the game and shoot the free throws for the technical
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal
basketball - Answers- 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? - Answers- 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? - Answers-
All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - Answers- 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? - Answers- 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
By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - Answers-
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: - Answers- Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - Answers- A player
accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - Answers- 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. - Answers- All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - Answers- the tossed ball leaves the
officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - Answers- simultaneous floor or
free-throw violations occur
Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul? - Answers- 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: -
Answers- 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.
Designated throw-in spot for Team A. A3 violates when he/she/they: - Answers- backs
straight up as far as possible.
Free throw restrictions end for which of the following players when a free throw touches
the ring? - Answers- All of the above
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 - Answers- 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? - Answers- None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? - Answers- 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: - Answers- From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the
forward foot/feet of the ball handler
A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point shot attempt. A1 is injured on the play and
cannot shoot the free throws. Team A has seven eligible players on the bench. A1's free
throws must be shot by: - Answers- any player from Team A who is selected by the
Head Coach of Team A.
Which of the following is goaltending? - Answers- Both a & b
Which of the following results in a violation? - Answers- A3, while dribbling, touches A1,
who is standing out of bounds.
A1 is fouled on an unsuccessful two-point try. A1 then directs profanity at B1 and is
assessed a technical foul. How are the penalties for these fouls assessed? - Answers-
Since both fouls are two shot fouls, the penalties offset, and no free throws are shot.
Team A is then awarded the ball because the ball was in their possession at the point of
interruption.
B1 is assessed a technical foul. A6 is on the bench for Team A. The Head Coach from
Team A would like to have A6 enter the game and shoot the free throws for the technical
