IAABO Rules Course Actual Exam
(2026/2027) – Basketball Officiating
Certification | 150 Questions with
Detailed Correct Answers
The ideal dimensions of a playing court are: 84 x 50 feet. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER Yes
Cheerleaders must remain outside the playing area during 30-second time-outs. Is this
correct? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
The radius of the three-point line is 20 feet 9 inches measured from the point on the
court below the center of the rim to the farther edge of the three-point line. Is this
correct? -CORRECTANSWER No
Marked free throw lane spaces extend 36 inches toward the sidelines. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER yes
The farther edge of the free-throw line must be 15 feet from the front plane of the
backboard. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
,An "X" must be placed on the floor, out of bounds, in front of the official scorer, to help
substitutes properly report to the table to enter the game. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER yes
Facilities that do not have a red or LED light behind the backboard must use the audible
timer's horn to indicate when time has expired at the end of each quarter or extra
period. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER yes
To check if the game ball is properly inflated, the referee drops it from a height of six
feet. The ball bounces back to a height of 52 inches. The referee says that the ball is
not properly inflated. Is the referee correct? -CORRECTANSWER no
Unless a state association has adopted different regulations, the edge of the coaching
boxes will be measured 28 feet from the end line. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER
yes
Music and sound effects are allowed but may only be played during pre-game warm-
ups, time-outs, intermissions and post-game. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER yes
The color of the torso on the home team's jerseys must be white, and the torso of the
visiting team's jerseys must be a contrasting dark color. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER Yes
, A team's roster may have both 0 and 00 listed in the scorebook for the same contest. Is
this correct? -CORRECTANSWER No
A-1 is wearing their home white uniform. In addition to the uniform, they are wearing a
white headband, white wristband, white compression shorts and a white undershirt that
all feature a visible manufacturer's logo. The official rules that all of A-1's apparel is
legal. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
A-5 enters the court with a rolled waistband that exposes only one manufacturer's logo.
The official rules that this is legal and that the player is properly equipped. Is this
correct? -CORRECTANSWER yes
Team A's school colors are white and blue. Team A enters the court wearing their home
white jerseys. A-1 is also wearing a red wristband and red headband. The official rules
that A-1's wristband and headband are illegal. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER
Yes
A-6 is beckoned into the game and is wearing a head covering that does not comply
with the restrictions. The official assesses a technical foul on A-6. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER No
(2026/2027) – Basketball Officiating
Certification | 150 Questions with
Detailed Correct Answers
The ideal dimensions of a playing court are: 84 x 50 feet. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER Yes
Cheerleaders must remain outside the playing area during 30-second time-outs. Is this
correct? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
The radius of the three-point line is 20 feet 9 inches measured from the point on the
court below the center of the rim to the farther edge of the three-point line. Is this
correct? -CORRECTANSWER No
Marked free throw lane spaces extend 36 inches toward the sidelines. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER yes
The farther edge of the free-throw line must be 15 feet from the front plane of the
backboard. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
,An "X" must be placed on the floor, out of bounds, in front of the official scorer, to help
substitutes properly report to the table to enter the game. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER yes
Facilities that do not have a red or LED light behind the backboard must use the audible
timer's horn to indicate when time has expired at the end of each quarter or extra
period. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER yes
To check if the game ball is properly inflated, the referee drops it from a height of six
feet. The ball bounces back to a height of 52 inches. The referee says that the ball is
not properly inflated. Is the referee correct? -CORRECTANSWER no
Unless a state association has adopted different regulations, the edge of the coaching
boxes will be measured 28 feet from the end line. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER
yes
Music and sound effects are allowed but may only be played during pre-game warm-
ups, time-outs, intermissions and post-game. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER yes
The color of the torso on the home team's jerseys must be white, and the torso of the
visiting team's jerseys must be a contrasting dark color. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER Yes
, A team's roster may have both 0 and 00 listed in the scorebook for the same contest. Is
this correct? -CORRECTANSWER No
A-1 is wearing their home white uniform. In addition to the uniform, they are wearing a
white headband, white wristband, white compression shorts and a white undershirt that
all feature a visible manufacturer's logo. The official rules that all of A-1's apparel is
legal. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
A-5 enters the court with a rolled waistband that exposes only one manufacturer's logo.
The official rules that this is legal and that the player is properly equipped. Is this
correct? -CORRECTANSWER yes
Team A's school colors are white and blue. Team A enters the court wearing their home
white jerseys. A-1 is also wearing a red wristband and red headband. The official rules
that A-1's wristband and headband are illegal. Is this correct? -CORRECTANSWER
Yes
A-6 is beckoned into the game and is wearing a head covering that does not comply
with the restrictions. The official assesses a technical foul on A-6. Is this correct? -
CORRECTANSWER No
