IHSA BASKETBALL TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION – COMPLETE BASKETBALL RULES STUDY GUIDE
1. Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a
legal basketball: 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?: 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?-
: All of the Above
4. The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when:: 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?: Only a black and white shirt that does not have the larger
black panel on the side, similar to the accepted oflcials 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: 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?: None of the Above
8. Which of the following statements is true?: 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:: 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:: -
When a try or tap by the ottensive team is in flight
11. By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes
with his/her freedom of movement is considered:: Holding
12. By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation:: A player
accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
13. Which of the following is correct?: Successive timeouts shall not be granted after the expiration
of playing time for the 4th quarter or any extra period
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, IHSA BASKETBALL TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION – COMPLETE BASKETBALL RULES STUDY GUIDE
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.: All of the Above
15. The ball becomes live on a jump ball when:: the tossed ball leaves the oflcials hands
16. An alternating possession throw-in shall result when:: simultaneous floor or
free-throw violations occur
17. Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul?: all of the above
18. 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:: The oflcial 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.
19. Designated throw-in spot for Team A. A3 violates when he/she/they:: backs
straight up as far as possible.
20. Free throw restrictions end for which of the following players when a free
throw touches the ring?: All of the above
21. 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:: any player from Team A who is selected by the
Head Coach of Team A.
22. Which of the following is goaltending?: Both a & b
23. Which of the following results in a violation?: A3, while dribbling, touches A1, who is
standing out of bounds.
24. 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?: Since both fouls are two shot fouls, the penalties ottset, 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.
25. 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 foul. Which of the following best describes what can
happen?: A6 may enter the game to shoot the free throws, but Team A must call a timeout to allow A6 to legally
enter the game.
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ASSOCIATION – COMPLETE BASKETBALL RULES STUDY GUIDE
1. Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a
legal basketball: 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?: 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?-
: All of the Above
4. The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when:: 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?: Only a black and white shirt that does not have the larger
black panel on the side, similar to the accepted oflcials 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: 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?: None of the Above
8. Which of the following statements is true?: 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:: 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:: -
When a try or tap by the ottensive team is in flight
11. By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes
with his/her freedom of movement is considered:: Holding
12. By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation:: A player
accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
13. Which of the following is correct?: Successive timeouts shall not be granted after the expiration
of playing time for the 4th quarter or any extra period
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, IHSA BASKETBALL TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION – COMPLETE BASKETBALL RULES STUDY GUIDE
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.: All of the Above
15. The ball becomes live on a jump ball when:: the tossed ball leaves the oflcials hands
16. An alternating possession throw-in shall result when:: simultaneous floor or
free-throw violations occur
17. Which of the following is an example of an intentional foul?: all of the above
18. 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:: The oflcial 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.
19. Designated throw-in spot for Team A. A3 violates when he/she/they:: backs
straight up as far as possible.
20. Free throw restrictions end for which of the following players when a free
throw touches the ring?: All of the above
21. 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:: any player from Team A who is selected by the
Head Coach of Team A.
22. Which of the following is goaltending?: Both a & b
23. Which of the following results in a violation?: A3, while dribbling, touches A1, who is
standing out of bounds.
24. 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?: Since both fouls are two shot fouls, the penalties ottset, 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.
25. 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 foul. Which of the following best describes what can
happen?: A6 may enter the game to shoot the free throws, but Team A must call a timeout to allow A6 to legally
enter the game.
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