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IHSA BASKETBALL TEST 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
1. The thrower shall not leave the designated throw-in spot until: -
correct answer -the ball has been released on a throw-in pass
2. Team A is making a throw-in and the ball comes to rest or gets
lodged in the rim. The ball becomes dead and: - correct answer
-This is a violation of the throw-in and the ball is awarded to
team B
3. If the Referee makes a bad toss or if both teams
simultaneously commit violations during the jump ball: - correct
answer -All of the Above
4. Which of the following is true regarding closely guarded
situations - correct answer -A closely guarded count in the front
court shall be terminated when the offensive player in control of
the ball gets his/her head and shoulders past the defensive
player.
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5. A4 is disqualified after receiving his/her fifth foul. The coach of
Team A does not have a substitute ready to enter the game
after the permitted 15 seconds. What is the penalty? - correct
answer -The coach of Team A is assessed a direct technical
foul.
6. With less than 10 minutes remaining before the start of the
game, Team A changes the starting lineup, adds a name to the
squad list and changes a squad member's number. What is the
penalty? - correct answer -Team A is permitted to make these
changes and shall be assessed one administrative technical
foul for any or all of the infractions listed above
7. Which of the following is true regarding excessive swinging of
arm(s)/elbow(s)? - correct answer -player may extend arm(s) or
elbow(s) to hold the ball under the chin or against the body.
8. The score is tied. With one second left on the game clock in the
fourth quarter, A1 releases a jump shot from beyond the three-
point arc. After the release, but before A1 returns to the floor,
B1 fouls A1 prior to the expiration of play. The foul is not
intentional or flagrant. A1's shot goes in the basket after the
horn sounds. The correct ruling is: - correct answer -Count A1's
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three-point basket; charge a foul to Bl; and shoot no free
throws.
9. Which of the following statements regarding a manufacturer's
logo/trademark/reference on a team jersey is false? - correct
answer -
10. A throw in after a goal or an awarded goal for basket
interference or goaltending by a defense player shall be made
by - correct answer -
11. For which of the following should a warning to a team be
recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and reported to the
coach? - correct answer -
12. If a correctable error is made during a dead ball, officials
have until what point in the game to correct the situation? -
correct answer -
13. The location (as it relates to frontcourt or backcourt status) of
an airborne player who gains possession of the ball on either a
IHSA BASKETBALL TEST 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
1. The thrower shall not leave the designated throw-in spot until: -
correct answer -the ball has been released on a throw-in pass
2. Team A is making a throw-in and the ball comes to rest or gets
lodged in the rim. The ball becomes dead and: - correct answer
-This is a violation of the throw-in and the ball is awarded to
team B
3. If the Referee makes a bad toss or if both teams
simultaneously commit violations during the jump ball: - correct
answer -All of the Above
4. Which of the following is true regarding closely guarded
situations - correct answer -A closely guarded count in the front
court shall be terminated when the offensive player in control of
the ball gets his/her head and shoulders past the defensive
player.
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5. A4 is disqualified after receiving his/her fifth foul. The coach of
Team A does not have a substitute ready to enter the game
after the permitted 15 seconds. What is the penalty? - correct
answer -The coach of Team A is assessed a direct technical
foul.
6. With less than 10 minutes remaining before the start of the
game, Team A changes the starting lineup, adds a name to the
squad list and changes a squad member's number. What is the
penalty? - correct answer -Team A is permitted to make these
changes and shall be assessed one administrative technical
foul for any or all of the infractions listed above
7. Which of the following is true regarding excessive swinging of
arm(s)/elbow(s)? - correct answer -player may extend arm(s) or
elbow(s) to hold the ball under the chin or against the body.
8. The score is tied. With one second left on the game clock in the
fourth quarter, A1 releases a jump shot from beyond the three-
point arc. After the release, but before A1 returns to the floor,
B1 fouls A1 prior to the expiration of play. The foul is not
intentional or flagrant. A1's shot goes in the basket after the
horn sounds. The correct ruling is: - correct answer -Count A1's
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three-point basket; charge a foul to Bl; and shoot no free
throws.
9. Which of the following statements regarding a manufacturer's
logo/trademark/reference on a team jersey is false? - correct
answer -
10. A throw in after a goal or an awarded goal for basket
interference or goaltending by a defense player shall be made
by - correct answer -
11. For which of the following should a warning to a team be
recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and reported to the
coach? - correct answer -
12. If a correctable error is made during a dead ball, officials
have until what point in the game to correct the situation? -
correct answer -
13. The location (as it relates to frontcourt or backcourt status) of
an airborne player who gains possession of the ball on either a
