IHSA BASKETBALL TEST CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
GUIDE
◉ The use of electronic devices on the bench is permitted in all
instances, EXCEPT,
A. Gathering of statistics
B. Communication with a player on the court
C. Recording Video
D. Retrieval of a play from the internet. Answer: B. Communication
with a player on the court
◉ The ball is out of bounds when it touches:
A. a player out of bounds
B. The ceiling or overhead equipment
C. An official out of bounds
D. The supports of the backboard
E. All of the above. Answer: E. All of the above
,◉ All of the following are true statements regarding lane spaces
being occupied during free throws, EXCEPT:
A. A maximum of four defensive and two offensive players are
permitted
B. The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or
offense
C. The lane areas from the end line, up to and including the neutral
zone
D. Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane
space
E. Players who do not occupy a marked lane space, other than the
thrower, must be behind the free throw line extended and behind
the three point arc. Answer: B. The first marked lane spaces may be
occupied by the defense or offense
◉ What type of penalty is assessed when a player leaves the playing
court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment,
disgust, or intimidation?
A. A technical foul
B. An intentional foul
C. A flagrant foul
D. A double foul
,E. A common foul. Answer: A. A technical foul
◉ A situation in which there is a foul by both teams at approximately
the same time, but the fouls are not committed by opponents against
each other, is known as:
A. A simultaneous foul
B. A double foul
C. A false double foul
D. A multiple foul. Answer: A. A simultaneous foul
◉ During a jump ball, it is a violation:
A. If a jumper catches the tapped ball before it has touched the floor
B. If a jumper touches the ball before it reaches its highest point
C. If a jumper touches the ball more than twice
D. All of the above. Answer: D. All of the above
◉ After the ball is at the disposal of the thrower:
A. A teammate may not replace the thrower
B. A new thrower may take the ball
, C. The thrower may return the ball to the official
D. All of the above. Answer: A. A teammate may not replace the
thrower
◉ If A1's personal foul is followed with a technical foul by B1 before
the clock starts, it creates a false double foul situation
A. True
B. False. Answer: A. True
◉ During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the
frontcourt when both feet of the dribbler and the ball touch the
court entirely in the frontcourt
A. True
B. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A held ball occurs when an opponent places his or her hand(s) on
the ball and prevents an airborne player from throwing the ball or
releasing it on a try
A. True
B. False. Answer: A. True
EVALUATION 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
GUIDE
◉ The use of electronic devices on the bench is permitted in all
instances, EXCEPT,
A. Gathering of statistics
B. Communication with a player on the court
C. Recording Video
D. Retrieval of a play from the internet. Answer: B. Communication
with a player on the court
◉ The ball is out of bounds when it touches:
A. a player out of bounds
B. The ceiling or overhead equipment
C. An official out of bounds
D. The supports of the backboard
E. All of the above. Answer: E. All of the above
,◉ All of the following are true statements regarding lane spaces
being occupied during free throws, EXCEPT:
A. A maximum of four defensive and two offensive players are
permitted
B. The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or
offense
C. The lane areas from the end line, up to and including the neutral
zone
D. Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane
space
E. Players who do not occupy a marked lane space, other than the
thrower, must be behind the free throw line extended and behind
the three point arc. Answer: B. The first marked lane spaces may be
occupied by the defense or offense
◉ What type of penalty is assessed when a player leaves the playing
court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment,
disgust, or intimidation?
A. A technical foul
B. An intentional foul
C. A flagrant foul
D. A double foul
,E. A common foul. Answer: A. A technical foul
◉ A situation in which there is a foul by both teams at approximately
the same time, but the fouls are not committed by opponents against
each other, is known as:
A. A simultaneous foul
B. A double foul
C. A false double foul
D. A multiple foul. Answer: A. A simultaneous foul
◉ During a jump ball, it is a violation:
A. If a jumper catches the tapped ball before it has touched the floor
B. If a jumper touches the ball before it reaches its highest point
C. If a jumper touches the ball more than twice
D. All of the above. Answer: D. All of the above
◉ After the ball is at the disposal of the thrower:
A. A teammate may not replace the thrower
B. A new thrower may take the ball
, C. The thrower may return the ball to the official
D. All of the above. Answer: A. A teammate may not replace the
thrower
◉ If A1's personal foul is followed with a technical foul by B1 before
the clock starts, it creates a false double foul situation
A. True
B. False. Answer: A. True
◉ During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the
frontcourt when both feet of the dribbler and the ball touch the
court entirely in the frontcourt
A. True
B. False. Answer: A. True
◉ A held ball occurs when an opponent places his or her hand(s) on
the ball and prevents an airborne player from throwing the ball or
releasing it on a try
A. True
B. False. Answer: A. True
