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IHSA Basketball Test Questions And
Correct Answers 2026
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal
basketball - correct-answer -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? - correct-answer -
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? -
correct-answer -All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - correct-answer -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? - correct-answer -Only a black and white shirt that
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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 - correct-answer -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? - correct-answer -None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? - correct-answer -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: - correct-answer -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: - correct-
answer -When a try or tap by the offensive team is in flight
IHSA Basketball Test Questions And
Correct Answers 2026
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal
basketball - correct-answer -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? - correct-answer -
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? -
correct-answer -All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - correct-answer -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? - correct-answer -Only a black and white shirt that
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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 - correct-answer -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? - correct-answer -None of the Above
Which of the following statements is true? - correct-answer -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: - correct-answer -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: - correct-
answer -When a try or tap by the offensive team is in flight
