IHSA Basketball Test (2026/2027)
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal basketball -
CORRECT ANSWER -It Shall Have a deeply pebbled granulated surface with vertical shaped
panels bonded on the rubber carcass
Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Each
Jumper is required to have both feet inside their half of the restraining circle
Which of the following statements regarding protective face masks is true? - CORRECT ANSWER
-All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - CORRECT ANSWER -Both A and B/ The mask
must be worn for medical reasons, The mask must be made of hard material
Which of the following have been approved for wear by officials the IHSA during high school
basketball games? - CORRECT 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
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -A2 can only re-enter after clock has been properly
started
The officials discover blood on A1's jersey and a bleeding cut on B1. What is the correct
procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER -None of the Above
, Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER -As a safety concern a player
with long fingernails may not be allowed to play
By definition, the distance to measure when establishing whether an offensive player is being
closely guarded is: - CORRECT ANSWER -From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the
forward foot/feet of the ball handler
By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - CORRECT ANSWER -
When a try or tap by the offensive team is in flight
By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with his/her freedom
of movement is considered: - CORRECT ANSWER -Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - CORRECT ANSWER -A
player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Successive timeouts shall not be granted
after the expiration of playing time for the 4th quarter or any extra period
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - CORRECT ANSWER -the tossed ball leaves the
officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - CORRECT ANSWER -simultaneous floor
or free-throw violations occur
Questions and Verified Answers, 100%
Guarantee Pass
Which of the following statements is true regarding the specifications of a legal basketball -
CORRECT ANSWER -It Shall Have a deeply pebbled granulated surface with vertical shaped
panels bonded on the rubber carcass
Which statement regarding jump ball administration is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Each
Jumper is required to have both feet inside their half of the restraining circle
Which of the following statements regarding protective face masks is true? - CORRECT ANSWER
-All of the Above
The ball becomes dead, or remains dead when: - CORRECT ANSWER -Both A and B/ The mask
must be worn for medical reasons, The mask must be made of hard material
Which of the following have been approved for wear by officials the IHSA during high school
basketball games? - CORRECT 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
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -A2 can only re-enter after clock has been properly
started
The officials discover blood on A1's jersey and a bleeding cut on B1. What is the correct
procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER -None of the Above
, Which of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER -As a safety concern a player
with long fingernails may not be allowed to play
By definition, the distance to measure when establishing whether an offensive player is being
closely guarded is: - CORRECT ANSWER -From the forward foot/feet of the defender to the
forward foot/feet of the ball handler
By definition, which of the following is NOT an example of team control: - CORRECT ANSWER -
When a try or tap by the offensive team is in flight
By definition, illegal personal contact with an opponent which interferes with his/her freedom
of movement is considered: - CORRECT ANSWER -Holding
By definition, which of the following is NOT considered a violation: - CORRECT ANSWER -A
player accidentally kicks the ball during live ball action
Which of the following is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Successive timeouts shall not be granted
after the expiration of playing time for the 4th quarter or any extra period
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the Above
The ball becomes live on a jump ball when: - CORRECT ANSWER -the tossed ball leaves the
officials hands
An alternating possession throw-in shall result when: - CORRECT ANSWER -simultaneous floor
or free-throw violations occur
