IHSA Basketball Test 2 2026–2027 | Complete Practice
Questions & Verified Accurate Answers | Advanced Illinois
High School Basketball Officials Certification Exam Prep
Guide
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
• NFHS basketball rules, mechanics, and case play interpretations
• Timeout procedures, substitutions, and scorer’s table duties
• Realistic IHSA certification-style exam simulations
• Verified and accurate answers
• Advanced IHSA basketball officiating practice questions
,IHSA Basketball Test 2 2026–2027 | Complete Practice Questions & Verified
1. 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.
2. Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct?
• Answer: 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?
• Answer: All of the above.
4. 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).
5. Which of the following have been approved for wear by officials during IHSA
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.
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:
, • Answer: A2 can only re-enter after the 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?
• Answer: None of the above.
8. Which of the following statements is true?
• Answer: 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 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.
10. 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.
11. By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with
his/her freedom of movement is considered:
• Answer: Holding.
12. By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation?
• Answer: A player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action.
13. 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.
Questions & Verified Accurate Answers | Advanced Illinois
High School Basketball Officials Certification Exam Prep
Guide
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
• NFHS basketball rules, mechanics, and case play interpretations
• Timeout procedures, substitutions, and scorer’s table duties
• Realistic IHSA certification-style exam simulations
• Verified and accurate answers
• Advanced IHSA basketball officiating practice questions
,IHSA Basketball Test 2 2026–2027 | Complete Practice Questions & Verified
1. 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.
2. Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct?
• Answer: 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?
• Answer: All of the above.
4. 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).
5. Which of the following have been approved for wear by officials during IHSA
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.
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:
, • Answer: A2 can only re-enter after the 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?
• Answer: None of the above.
8. Which of the following statements is true?
• Answer: 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 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.
10. 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.
11. By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with
his/her freedom of movement is considered:
• Answer: Holding.
12. By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation?
• Answer: A player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action.
13. 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.
