NFHS Basketball Exam Version 2| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) 100% Correct
NFHS Basketball Exam Version 2| Questions
and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) 100%
Correct
Q: Non- jumpers may break the plane of the center-restraining circle when the official tosses
the jump ball.
Answer:
False
Q: The referee may not permit a game to continue if either team has only one participating
player
Answer:
False
Q: Extra periods are an extension of the fourth quarter.
Answer:
True
Q: If the ball is simultaneously touched by inbounds opponents near a boundary line and then
goes out of bounds before the alternating-possession procedure has been established, play will be
resumed with a jump ball in the center circle.
Answer:
True
Q: The ball is awarded out of bounds after:
A: A violation.
B: A free throw for a technical foul.
C: A field goal or an awarded goal.
D: A held ball.
E: All of the above.
Answer:
E
Q: Substitutions between halves may be made by:
A: A team representative.
B: The official scorer.
C: The public-address announcer.
D: The timer.
E: None of the above.
Answer:
A
Q: Excessive swinging of arms or elbows without contacting an opponent can be either a foul
or a violation.
Answer:
False
Q: A player is officially disqualified and becomes bench personnel when the player is notified
by an official.
Answer:
False
Q: It is a violation if A1 dribbles a second time after losing control of the first dribble because
an opponent touched the ball.
Answer:
False
Q: A situation in which two or more teammates commit personal fouls against the same
opponent at approximately the same time
is known as:
A: A multiple foul.
B: A double foul.
C: A simultaneous foul.
D: An intentional foul.
E: A false double foul
Answer:
A
Q: The playing of music and sound effects is only permitted during pregame, time-outs,
intermission and post-game
Answer:
True
Q: A1 is sent to the bench because of bleeding from a cut. Team A calls a 60-second time-out,
during which the athletic trainer stops the bleeding and covers the wound. Which of the
following statements is the most accurate?
A: A1 may only re-enter the game at the next opportunity to substitute.
B: A1 may re-enter the game if Team A calls another time-out.
C: A1 may re-enter the game at the end of the charged time-out.
D: A substitute is required for A1.
E: None of the above.
Answer:
C
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The ball is caused to go out of bounds by B1, who deflects A1’s throw-in pass that then touches thrower A1 in flight, who is still
out of bounds
False
A ball which is in flight retains the same status it had when last in contact with a player or the court.
True
It is a violation if A1 causes the ball to enter and pass through the basket from below
True
A substitute becomes a player when he or she legally enters the court to participate
True
When free thrower, A1, purposefully fakes a try, it results in:
A: A technical foul assessed to A’s head coach.
B: A violation on A1.
C: A team technical on Team A.
D: An unsporting technical on A1.
E: None of the above.
B
When an error involving awarding a merited free throw is corrected and no change of team possession occurred, play shall
continue following the free throw(s) as though there had been no correction.
True
All of the following are ruled correctable errors, EXCEPT:
A: Failure to award a merited free throw.
B: Erroneously awarding the ball to the wrong team for a throw-in.
C: Permitting a wrong player to attempt a free throw.
D: Attempting a free throw
E :Erroneously counting or canceling a score.
B
A situation in which there is a foul by both teams at approximately the same time, but the fouls are not committed by opponents
against each other, is known as:
A: A simultaneous foul.
B: A double foul.
C: A false double foul.
D: A multiple foul.
E: A false multiple foul.
D
The length of each extra period for a varsity contest shall be:
A: 3 minutes.
B: 4 minutes.
C: 5 minutes.
D: 6 minutes.
E: None of the above.
B
The ball is out of bounds if it touches an official who has either one or both feet contacting a boundary line.
True
Teammates may not occupy adjacent spots along the center restraining circle if an opponent desires a place between them
and indicates this desire before the official is ready to toss the jump ball.
True
If a substitute enters illegally, he/she becomes a player after the ball becomes live.
True
Following a time-out, if free thrower, A1, is not in the free-throw semicircle when the administering official is ready, a technical
foul for delay is charged to A1.
False
If a player is directed to leave the game for a violation of the uniform rule, the coach may call a time-out to keep the player in
the game.
False
Team A is awarded an alternating-possession throw-in. The arrow will be switched toward Team B in all of the following,EXCEPT:
A: After A1’s throw-in pass is touched by A2.
B: After Team A commits a throw-in violation.
C: When a foul by either team occurs before the throw-in ends.
D: After A1’s throw-in pass is touched by B2.
E: After A1’s throw-in pass is touched by A2, who is standing on a boundary line.
B
The closely-guarded distance is measured from the forward hand/arm of the defender to the forward hand/arm of the ball
handler.
False
Teams shall change baskets for each extra period played.
False
Technical fouls include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A: A foul by a nonplayer.
B: A noncontact foul by a player.
C: A contact foul while the ball is live.
D: A contact foul while the ball is dead, except a foul by an airborne shooter.
E: A direct technical charged to the head coach as a result of his/her actions.
C
An intentional foul is judged solely by the severity of the act.
False
If on a free throw by A1, a fake by B1 in a marked lane space causes A2 to violate, only the fake is penalized.
True
If A2 violates during A1’s free-throw attempt, B’s throw-in will be from anywhere along the end line.
False
Nonjumpers may break the plane of the center-restraining circle when the official tosses the jump ball.
False
The referee may not permit a game to continue if either team has only one participating player
False
Extra periods are an extension of the fourth quarter.
True
If the ball is simultaneously touched by inbounds opponents near a boundary line and then goes out of bounds before the alternating-possession procedure has been established, play will be resumed with a jump ball in the center circle.
True
The ball is awarded out of bounds after:
A: A violation.
B: A free throw for a technical foul.
C: A field goal or an awarded goal.
D: A held ball.
E: All of the above.
E
Substitutions between halves may be made by:
A: A team representative.
B: The official scorer.
C: The public-address announcer.
D: The timer.
E: None of the above.
A
Excessive swinging of arms or elbows without contacting an opponent can be either a foul or a violation.
False
A player is officially disqualified and becomes bench personnel when the player is notified by an official.
False
It is a violation if A1 dribbles a second time after losing control of the first dribble because an opponent touched the ball.
False
A situation in which two or more teammates commit personal fouls against the same opponent at approximately the same time
is known as:
A: A multiple foul.
B: A double foul.
C: A simultaneous foul.
D: An intentional foul.
E: A false double foul
A
The playing of music and sound effects is only permitted during pregame, time-outs, intermission and post-game
True
A1 is sent to the bench because of bleeding from a cut. Team A calls a 60-second time-out, during which the athletic trainer stops the bleeding and covers the wound. Which of the following statements is the most accurate?
A: A1 may only re-enter the game at the next opportunity to substitute.
B: A1 may re-enter the game if Team A calls another time-out.
C: A1 may re-enter the game at the end of the charged time-out.
D: A substitute is required for A1.
E: None of the above.
C
An alternating-possession throw-in results in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
A: All double fouls.
B: Simultaneous free-throw violations.
C: A live ball lodges between the backboard and the ring.
D: A live ball comes to rest on the flange.
A
Any player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall not return to play until cleared by:
A: The head coach.
B: A parent or guardian.
C: The athletic director.
D: An appropriate health-care professional.
E: All of the above.
D
A team must begin the game with five players.
True
The horizontal panels of a legal basketball may have alternating colors.
False
Breakaway basket rings are prohibited.
False
Team control exists in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
A: Player of the team is in control.
B: While a live ball is being passed among teammates.
C: During an interrupted dribble.
D: While the ball is in flight during a try.
E: When a player of the team has disposal of the ball for a throw-in.
D
An intentional foul may be either personal or technical.
True
A substitute may enter between quarters and during time-outs without being beckoned by an official.
True
There is no player control during an interrupted dribble, but there is team control.
True
The head coach is assessed a direct technical foul in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
A: Permitting team members to leave the bench area and/or playing court for an unauthorized reason.
B: Permitting a team member to participate while wearing an illegal uniform.
C: Permitting a team member to participate after being removed from the game for disqualification.
D: Failing to replace or remove a disqualified or injured player within 20 seconds when a substitute is available.
E: Permitting a team member to dunk during the pregame warmup.
E
An airborne shooter is a player who has released the ball on a try for goal and has not returned to the floor.
True
The referee has the authority to prohibit players from wearing equipment that is inappropriate or confusing to other players
True
The ideal measurements for a high school basketball court are:
A: 94 feet by 50 feet.
B: 84 feet by 50 feet.
C: 100 feet by 50 feet.
D: 90 feet by 50 feet.
E: 84 feet by 45 feet.
B
The ball becomes live in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
A: On a jump ball, the tossed ball leaves the official’s hand(s).
B: On a free throw, it is being bounced to the free thrower.
C: On a free throw, it is handed to the free thrower.
D: It is available to a player after a goal and the official begins the throw-in count.
E: On a throw-in, it is handed to the thrower.
C
The ball becomes live when it is at the free thrower’s disposal.
True
Coaching-box lines shall be 2 inches wide and off the playing court.
True
The ball is dead, or remains dead, in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
A: When a goal is made.
B: When a held ball occurs.
C: When a free-throw violation occurs by the throwing team.
D: When time expires while A1’s try is in flight.
E: When time expires while A1 is dribbling.
D
It is an alternating-possession throw-in when A1’s throw-in lodges between the backboard and the ring.
True
An official shall immediately remove a player from the game who exhibits the following signs or symptoms of a concussion:
A: Dizziness.
B: Confusion.
C: Headache.
D: Loss of consciousness.
E: All of the above.
E
All of the following describe general duties of any game official, EXCEPT:
A: Make decisions on any points not specifically covered in the rules.
B: Administer penalties.
C: Grant time-outs.
D: Put the ball in play.
E: Beckon substitutes to enter the court.
A
Contact after the ball has become dead is ignored, unless it is ruled intentional or flagrant, or committed by or on an airborne
shooter.
True
A simultaneous violation is called if offensive players occupy the first marked lane spaces and defensive players occupy the
second marked lane spaces during the free throw.
True
The official shall instruct the timer to begin the 20-second interval for replacing an injured player as soon as the game has
been stopped for the injury.
False
The head coach is responsible for the conduct of all bench personnel.
True
B1 fouls A1 and B1 is replaced; B1 may return between A1’s first and second free throws.
False
If A2 and B2 simultaneously control the opening jump ball, another jump ball between any two opponents in the center circle
results.
False
The ball is in A’s backcourt when A1 holds the ball straddling the division line and then pivots on the foot which is in A’s
frontcourt.
False
If nonjumper A2 catches the tapped ball on the jump to start the game, alternating-possession control has been gained, the
procedure is established and the possession arrow is set toward B’s basket.
True
Restrictions on all players apply until the ball touches the ring or backboard or the free throw ends.
True
If a technical foul is administered to start an extra period, a jump ball will follow to establish the alternating-possession
procedure.
False
A player in a marked lane space shall position one foot near the outer edge of the free-throw lane line
True
Neither jumper shall leave the center-restraining circle until the jump ball has been touched.
True
Continuous motion only applies if the defensive foul is committed against the shooter
False
The referee may designate any official to toss the jump ball to start the game.
True
All of the following are pregame duties of the referee, EXCEPT:
A: Be responsible for having each team submit its roster and starters before the 10-minute mark.
B: Designate the official timepiece and official timer.
C: Designate the official scorebook and official scorer.
D: Be responsible for having each team notified three minutes before the game is to begin.
E: Inspect and approve all equipment
A
Game management shall designate the location of each team’s bench.
True
Only a defensive player can commit basket interference.
False
Once the ball becomes live in an extra period, the extra period will be played even though a correction in score is made
True
It is permissible to have the school logo or mascot on the face of the backboard.
False
A violation or foul can establish “control” for purposes of determining which way the possession arrow is initially set.
True
When A1 is injured and unable to attempt the free throws awarded for a personal foul, Team B’s head coach may select A1’s
replacement free thrower.
False
It is a violation when during a designated spot throw-in by A1, A2 is out of bounds.
True
The length of intermission between the end of regulation play and the first extra period is one minute.
True
A jumper is required to be in his/her proper half of the center restraining circle during a jump ball, but is not required to face
his/her own basket.
True
The basket ring is:
A: 20 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor.
B: 18 inches in diameter and 9 feet above the floor.
C: 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor.
D: 20 inches in diameter and 9 feet above the floor.
E: 19 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor.
C
During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in A’s frontcourt if one of dribbler A1’s feet is on the division line and
the other foot and the ball are touching in A’s frontcourt
False
A free throw ends:
A: When the try is successful.
B: When it is certain the try will not be successful.
C: When the try touches the floor or any player.
D: When the ball becomes dead.
E: All of the above.
E
An indirect technical foul is assessed to the head coach when bench personnel is charged with a technical foul.
True
To correct an error it must be recognized by an official during the first dead ball after the clock has properly started.
True
A red light behind each backboard or an LED light on each backboard is permitted to signal that time has expired for a quarter
or extra period.
True
The ball is out of bounds in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
A: When the ball touches any object on or outside a boundary line.
B: When the ball touches the supports or back of the backboard.
C: When the ball touches the ceiling, overhead equipment or supports.
D: When the ball touches the side of a rectangular backboard.
E: When the ball passes over a rectangular backboard.
D
Both free throws awarded for a single technical foul must be attempted by the same player.
False
The official shall grant a captain’s request for a defensive match-up if three or more substitutes from the same team enter the
game during a substitution opportunity.
True
A bookkeeping mistake can only be corrected by the officials if it is recognized by the first dead ball after the mistake.
False
The airborne shooter is still in the act of shooting even though the ball is clearly in flight on a try.
True
Which of the following is permitted to designate the center restraining circle:
A: A ¼-inch line.
B: A 1-inch line.
C: A 2-inch line.
D: Contrasting colored-floor areas.
E: All of the above.
E
While a player is attempting the free throws awarded for a technical foul, the other nine players must be behind the division
line, in the offended team’s backcourt.
False
It is a violation on dribbler A1 when a five-second, closely-guarded count is reached in A’s backcourt.
False
State associations may alter the length and placement of the 14-foot (maximum) coaching box.
True
If a substitute has not properly reported, the five Team A players who ended the second quarter shall begin the third quarter.
True
The tossed ball must be tapped by one or both of the jumpers after it reaches its highest point.
True
In a free-throw situation, the resumption-of-play procedure cannot begin if Team B is not occupying the first marked space on
each side.
False
A coach is prohibited from using cards or signs to communicate with players on the court.
False
If the score is 64-62 when the fourth quarter has ended, a subsequent technical foul penalty on the leading team must be
administered to determine if an extra period is required.
True
All of the following statements regarding officials’ jurisdiction are true, EXCEPT:
A: Jurisdiction begins prior to the game when the officials arrive on the floor.
B: Jurisdiction extends through periods when the game may be momentarily stopped for any reason.
C: Jurisdiction is terminated when all officials leave the visual confines of the playing area.
D: Jurisdiction ends when the referee approves the final score.
E: Officials shall arrive on the floor at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game.
C
Assistant coaches may stand to confer with bench personnel during any dead-ball period.
False
A closely-guarded situation can occur when different defenders continuously guard the player holding or dribbling the ball,
provided the 6-foot distance is maintained throughout.
True