IAABO REFRESHER EXAM 2025/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS/GRADE A+ ASSURED.
Question 1
During a jump ball to start the game, A1 legally taps the ball. Which of the following is true?
A) A1 may tap the ball a second time if no other player has touched it.
B) The jump ball ends when the ball touches the floor or a non-jumper.
C) The jump ball ends when a jumper legally taps the ball.
D) Players not involved in the jump ball may enter the jumping circle once the referee tosses the
ball.
E) A violation occurs if the ball is tapped by both jumpers simultaneously.
Correct Answer: C) The jump ball ends when a jumper legally taps the ball.
Rationale: The jump ball ends when the tapped ball is legally touched by a jumper, or when
the ball touches a non-jumper, the floor, a basket, or a backboard. A legal tap by a jumper
concludes the jump ball process. [cite: IAABO Rule 6, Section 3, Article 1]
Question 2
Team A has possession of the ball in their frontcourt. A1 is closely guarded by B1. How long can
A1 hold the ball without passing, shooting, or dribbling before a violation occurs?
A) 3 seconds
B) 5 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 20 seconds
E) 24 seconds
Correct Answer: B) 5 seconds
Rationale: A player with the ball in their possession in the frontcourt who is being closely
guarded (within 6 feet) must pass, shoot, or dribble the ball within 5 seconds to avoid a
violation. [cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 10]
Question 3
A technical foul is assessed against a player for unsportsmanlike conduct. Which of the following
is the correct penalty?
A) One free throw for the opponent, and possession at the division line.
B) Two free throws for the opponent, and possession at the point of interruption.
C) Two free throws for the opponent, and possession at the division line.
D) One free throw for the opponent, and possession at the point of interruption.
E) No free throws, but possession at the division line.
Correct Answer: C) Two free throws for the opponent, and possession at the division line.
Rationale: For a technical foul assessed against a player for unsportsmanlike conduct, the
penalty is two free throws for the offended team, followed by possession of the ball for a
throw-in at the division line opposite the scorer's table. [cite: IAABO Rule 10, Section 4]
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Question 4
Which of the following situations results in a jump ball administered at the center circle?
A) A double foul is called simultaneously on opposing players.
B) Simultaneous free-throw violations by opposing teams.
C) A held ball occurs, and the alternating possession arrow favors the team in possession.
D) A foul is called against a player who is wearing an illegal uniform.
E) Only the start of the game and the start of each overtime period.
Correct Answer: E) Only the start of the game and the start of each overtime period.
Rationale: A jump ball is administered at the center circle only to start the game and to
start each overtime period. All other jump ball situations (held balls, double free-throw
violations, etc.) are resolved by alternating possession. [cite: IAABO Rule 6, Section 1]
Question 5
During a throw-in, A1 passes the ball directly to A2, who is out of bounds. What is the ruling?
A) A legal throw-in, play continues.
B) A violation by A1.
C) A technical foul on A1.
D) The ball remains live, but A2 must immediately return to bounds.
E) A team control foul on Team A.
Correct Answer: B) A violation by A1.
Rationale: During a throw-in, no player or thrower shall touch the ball when it is in the
hands of the thrower-in. A thrower-in shall not throw the ball so that it touches a player or
the floor out of bounds. This is a violation. [cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 2, Article 1]
Question 6
Which of the following actions constitutes basket interference?
A) A player touching the ball while it is on the ring or within the basket.
B) A defensive player touching the ball while it is in the cylinder above the basket and the ball is
on its downward flight.
C) An offensive player touching the opponent's backboard while the ball is in flight during a shot
for a goal.
D) A player touching the net while the ball is outside the cylinder.
E) A defensive player touching the ball after it has touched the rim during a free throw attempt.
Correct Answer: A) A player touching the ball while it is on the ring or within the basket.
Rationale: Basket interference occurs when a player touches the ball or basket while the ball
is on or within the basket, or touches the ball while it is in the cylinder above the basket.
Goaltending has similar actions but specifically applies to a shot during its downward flight
towards the basket. [cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 11]
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Question 7
A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontcourt. A1 then stops dribbling, picks up the ball, and takes two
steps. What is the ruling?
A) A legal play, A1 may shoot or pass.
B) A traveling violation.
C) A double dribble violation.
D) A held ball.
E) A player control foul.
Correct Answer: B) A traveling violation.
Rationale: A player may not take more than two steps while holding the ball after ending a
dribble. Taking two steps is legal. The violation occurs if A1 attempts to take a third step.
[cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 4]
Question 8
When a player commits a personal foul, and it is Team B's seventh foul in the half, which of the
following is the correct free-throw penalty?
A) One-and-one free-throw bonus.
B) Two free throws.
C) No free throws, but possession.
D) Three free throws.
E) Technical foul.
Correct Answer: A) One-and-one free-throw bonus.
Rationale: Beginning with a team's seventh personal foul in a half, the offended player is
awarded a one-and-one free-throw bonus. This means if the first free throw is made, a
second is awarded. [cite: IAABO Rule 8, Section 1]
Question 9
The Lead Official (L) is responsible for the primary coverage area of the baseline and the nearest
sideline. During live-ball play, where should the Lead typically be positioned?
A) Near the division line.
B) On the opposite side of the court from the Trail.
C) On the same side of the court as the Trail, but closer to the basket.
D) Always under the basket.
E) Near the scorer's table.
Correct Answer: B) On the opposite side of the court from the Trail.
Rationale: The Lead Official is typically positioned on the end line, opposite the Trail
Official, to provide optimal coverage of the restricted area, post play, and plays at the
basket. [cite: IAABO Mechanics Manual]
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Question 10
A1 attempts a field goal, and while the ball is in the air, B1 fouls A2 in the backcourt. The shot is
successful. What is the correct ruling?
A) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws, Team A possession at division line.
B) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws, Team B possession.
C) Goal counts, A2 gets one free throw, Team A possession.
D) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws (if in bonus), Team A possession at point of
interruption.
E) Goal counts, A2 gets free throws based on bonus, Team B possession.
Correct Answer: D) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws (if in bonus), Team A possession at
point of interruption.
Rationale: When a foul occurs simultaneously with a successful field goal, the goal counts. If
the foul is a non-shooting foul and the offended team is in the bonus, free throws are
awarded. Possession is then at the point of interruption. [cite: IAABO Rule 5, Section 7;
Rule 8, Section 1]
Question 11
A player is bleeding. What is the immediate ruling by the official?
A) Stop the game and assess a technical foul.
B) Stop the game immediately and require the player to be removed.
C) Allow play to continue if the bleeding is minor.
D) Award two free throws to the opposing team.
E) Call a timeout for the bleeding player's team.
Correct Answer: B) Stop the game immediately and require the player to be removed.
Rationale: If a player is bleeding or has an open wound, the official must stop the game
immediately. The player must be removed from the game until the bleeding is controlled,
the wound is covered, and any blood-stained uniform is replaced or cleaned. [cite: IAABO
Rule 5, Section 4]
Question 12
During a free-throw attempt by A1, B1 enters the lane too soon. The free throw is successful.
What is the ruling?
A) Violation by B1, free throw counts.
B) Violation by B1, free throw is nullified, A1 re-shoots.
C) Violation by B1, free throw is nullified, opposing team gets possession.
D) Violation by B1, free throw counts, A1 shoots an additional free throw.
E) No violation occurs if the free throw is successful.
Correct Answer: A) Violation by B1, free throw counts.
Rationale: If a free-throw violation by a defensive player (Team B) occurs and the free
ANSWERS/GRADE A+ ASSURED.
Question 1
During a jump ball to start the game, A1 legally taps the ball. Which of the following is true?
A) A1 may tap the ball a second time if no other player has touched it.
B) The jump ball ends when the ball touches the floor or a non-jumper.
C) The jump ball ends when a jumper legally taps the ball.
D) Players not involved in the jump ball may enter the jumping circle once the referee tosses the
ball.
E) A violation occurs if the ball is tapped by both jumpers simultaneously.
Correct Answer: C) The jump ball ends when a jumper legally taps the ball.
Rationale: The jump ball ends when the tapped ball is legally touched by a jumper, or when
the ball touches a non-jumper, the floor, a basket, or a backboard. A legal tap by a jumper
concludes the jump ball process. [cite: IAABO Rule 6, Section 3, Article 1]
Question 2
Team A has possession of the ball in their frontcourt. A1 is closely guarded by B1. How long can
A1 hold the ball without passing, shooting, or dribbling before a violation occurs?
A) 3 seconds
B) 5 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 20 seconds
E) 24 seconds
Correct Answer: B) 5 seconds
Rationale: A player with the ball in their possession in the frontcourt who is being closely
guarded (within 6 feet) must pass, shoot, or dribble the ball within 5 seconds to avoid a
violation. [cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 10]
Question 3
A technical foul is assessed against a player for unsportsmanlike conduct. Which of the following
is the correct penalty?
A) One free throw for the opponent, and possession at the division line.
B) Two free throws for the opponent, and possession at the point of interruption.
C) Two free throws for the opponent, and possession at the division line.
D) One free throw for the opponent, and possession at the point of interruption.
E) No free throws, but possession at the division line.
Correct Answer: C) Two free throws for the opponent, and possession at the division line.
Rationale: For a technical foul assessed against a player for unsportsmanlike conduct, the
penalty is two free throws for the offended team, followed by possession of the ball for a
throw-in at the division line opposite the scorer's table. [cite: IAABO Rule 10, Section 4]
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Question 4
Which of the following situations results in a jump ball administered at the center circle?
A) A double foul is called simultaneously on opposing players.
B) Simultaneous free-throw violations by opposing teams.
C) A held ball occurs, and the alternating possession arrow favors the team in possession.
D) A foul is called against a player who is wearing an illegal uniform.
E) Only the start of the game and the start of each overtime period.
Correct Answer: E) Only the start of the game and the start of each overtime period.
Rationale: A jump ball is administered at the center circle only to start the game and to
start each overtime period. All other jump ball situations (held balls, double free-throw
violations, etc.) are resolved by alternating possession. [cite: IAABO Rule 6, Section 1]
Question 5
During a throw-in, A1 passes the ball directly to A2, who is out of bounds. What is the ruling?
A) A legal throw-in, play continues.
B) A violation by A1.
C) A technical foul on A1.
D) The ball remains live, but A2 must immediately return to bounds.
E) A team control foul on Team A.
Correct Answer: B) A violation by A1.
Rationale: During a throw-in, no player or thrower shall touch the ball when it is in the
hands of the thrower-in. A thrower-in shall not throw the ball so that it touches a player or
the floor out of bounds. This is a violation. [cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 2, Article 1]
Question 6
Which of the following actions constitutes basket interference?
A) A player touching the ball while it is on the ring or within the basket.
B) A defensive player touching the ball while it is in the cylinder above the basket and the ball is
on its downward flight.
C) An offensive player touching the opponent's backboard while the ball is in flight during a shot
for a goal.
D) A player touching the net while the ball is outside the cylinder.
E) A defensive player touching the ball after it has touched the rim during a free throw attempt.
Correct Answer: A) A player touching the ball while it is on the ring or within the basket.
Rationale: Basket interference occurs when a player touches the ball or basket while the ball
is on or within the basket, or touches the ball while it is in the cylinder above the basket.
Goaltending has similar actions but specifically applies to a shot during its downward flight
towards the basket. [cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 11]
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Question 7
A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontcourt. A1 then stops dribbling, picks up the ball, and takes two
steps. What is the ruling?
A) A legal play, A1 may shoot or pass.
B) A traveling violation.
C) A double dribble violation.
D) A held ball.
E) A player control foul.
Correct Answer: B) A traveling violation.
Rationale: A player may not take more than two steps while holding the ball after ending a
dribble. Taking two steps is legal. The violation occurs if A1 attempts to take a third step.
[cite: IAABO Rule 9, Section 4]
Question 8
When a player commits a personal foul, and it is Team B's seventh foul in the half, which of the
following is the correct free-throw penalty?
A) One-and-one free-throw bonus.
B) Two free throws.
C) No free throws, but possession.
D) Three free throws.
E) Technical foul.
Correct Answer: A) One-and-one free-throw bonus.
Rationale: Beginning with a team's seventh personal foul in a half, the offended player is
awarded a one-and-one free-throw bonus. This means if the first free throw is made, a
second is awarded. [cite: IAABO Rule 8, Section 1]
Question 9
The Lead Official (L) is responsible for the primary coverage area of the baseline and the nearest
sideline. During live-ball play, where should the Lead typically be positioned?
A) Near the division line.
B) On the opposite side of the court from the Trail.
C) On the same side of the court as the Trail, but closer to the basket.
D) Always under the basket.
E) Near the scorer's table.
Correct Answer: B) On the opposite side of the court from the Trail.
Rationale: The Lead Official is typically positioned on the end line, opposite the Trail
Official, to provide optimal coverage of the restricted area, post play, and plays at the
basket. [cite: IAABO Mechanics Manual]
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Question 10
A1 attempts a field goal, and while the ball is in the air, B1 fouls A2 in the backcourt. The shot is
successful. What is the correct ruling?
A) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws, Team A possession at division line.
B) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws, Team B possession.
C) Goal counts, A2 gets one free throw, Team A possession.
D) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws (if in bonus), Team A possession at point of
interruption.
E) Goal counts, A2 gets free throws based on bonus, Team B possession.
Correct Answer: D) Goal counts, A2 gets two free throws (if in bonus), Team A possession at
point of interruption.
Rationale: When a foul occurs simultaneously with a successful field goal, the goal counts. If
the foul is a non-shooting foul and the offended team is in the bonus, free throws are
awarded. Possession is then at the point of interruption. [cite: IAABO Rule 5, Section 7;
Rule 8, Section 1]
Question 11
A player is bleeding. What is the immediate ruling by the official?
A) Stop the game and assess a technical foul.
B) Stop the game immediately and require the player to be removed.
C) Allow play to continue if the bleeding is minor.
D) Award two free throws to the opposing team.
E) Call a timeout for the bleeding player's team.
Correct Answer: B) Stop the game immediately and require the player to be removed.
Rationale: If a player is bleeding or has an open wound, the official must stop the game
immediately. The player must be removed from the game until the bleeding is controlled,
the wound is covered, and any blood-stained uniform is replaced or cleaned. [cite: IAABO
Rule 5, Section 4]
Question 12
During a free-throw attempt by A1, B1 enters the lane too soon. The free throw is successful.
What is the ruling?
A) Violation by B1, free throw counts.
B) Violation by B1, free throw is nullified, A1 re-shoots.
C) Violation by B1, free throw is nullified, opposing team gets possession.
D) Violation by B1, free throw counts, A1 shoots an additional free throw.
E) No violation occurs if the free throw is successful.
Correct Answer: A) Violation by B1, free throw counts.
Rationale: If a free-throw violation by a defensive player (Team B) occurs and the free
