IHSA Basketball Test
1. Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal
basketball
ANS It Shall Have a deeply pebbled granulated surface with vertical shaped panels bonded on
the rubber carcass
2. Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct?
ANS Each Jumper is required to have both feet inside their half of the restraining circle
3. Which of the following statements regarding protective face masks is true?-
ANS All of the Above
4. The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when
ANS Both A and B/ The mask must be worn for medical reasons, The mask must be made of
hard material
5. Which of the following have been approved for wear by officials the IHSA during high
school basketball games?
ANS Only a black and white shirt that does not have the larger black panel on the side, similar to
1/
1 of 17 8/2/2024, 4:28
,IHSA Basketball Test.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/eewwww/IHSA%20Basketball%20Test
the accepted officials jersey worn at the collegiate level
6. 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
ANS A2 can only re-enter after clock has been properly started
7. The officials discover blood on A1's jersey and a bleeding cut on B1. What is the correct
procedure?
ANS None of the Above
8. Which of the following statements is true?
ANS As a safety concern a player with long fingernails may not be allowed to play
9. By definition, the distance to measure when establishing whether an offen- sive player
is being closely guarded is
ANS From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball handler
10. By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control
ANS -
When a try or tap by the offensive team is in flight
11. By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with
his/her freedom of movement is considered
2/
2 of 17 8/2/2024, 4:28
,IHSA Basketball Test.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/eewwww/IHSA%20Basketball%20Test
ANS Holding
12. By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation
ANS A player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
13. Which of the following is correct?
ANS Successive timeouts shall not be granted after the expiration of playing time for the 4th
quarter or any extra period
14. 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.
ANS All of the Above
15. The ball becomes live on a jump ball when
ANS the tossed ball leaves the officials hands
16. An alternating possession throw-in shall result when
ANS simultaneous floor or free-throw violations occur
3/
3 of 17 8/2/2024, 4:28