NFHS 2013-14 BASKETBALL EXAM PART 2 (WITH ANSWERS)

1) 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. [Rule 8-1-4c; 9-1-2 Pen 3]

True (Correct)

False

2) Substitute A6 may enter the court wearing a leg compression sleeve for medical reasons. [Rule 3-5-7]

True (Correct)

False

3) 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? [Rule 3-3-7]

A1 may only re-enter the game at the next opportunity to substitute.

A1 may re-enter the game if Team A calls another time-out.

A1 may re-enter the game at the end of the charged time-out. (Correct)

A substitute is required for A1.

None of the above.

4) If A1, in a marked lane space, fakes and causes B1 to violate, A1 is charged with a technical foul. [Rule 9-1-4 Pen]

True

False (Correct)

5) After B1’s successful try, A1 attempts a throw-in from the end line and the ball is intentionally kicked by B2 who is
standing in the lane. The end line throw-in following the violation will be a designated spot throw-in. [Rule 7-5-7b]

True

False (Correct)

6) If the officials stop play for a bleeding player, the player may remain in the game if his/her team is charged with a time-
out and the bleeding situation is remedied. [Rule 3-3-7]

True (Correct)

False

7) A closely-guarded count is terminated when the offensive player gets his/her head and shoulders past the defensive
player. [Rule 4-10]

True (Correct)

False
8) If a player participates after illegally changing his or her number, the penalty is two free throws to the offended team,
plus the ball for a throw-in and disqualification of the offender. [Rule 4-14;10-3-1 Pen]

True (Correct)

False

9) A team is in control of the ball in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-12-2]

When a player is holding the ball.

While a live ball is being passed among teammates.

During an interrupted dribble.

When a try for goal is in flight. (Correct)

When a player is dribbling the ball.

10) All of the following are duties of the scorer, EXCEPT: [Rule 2-11]

Record the number of warnings in the official scorebook.

Notify the timer to begin the replacement interval when a player has been charged with his/her fifth foul.
(Correct)

Be responsible for the possession arrow.

Signal the nearer official when a team has been granted an excessive time-out.

Record field goals made, free throws made and missed, and keep a running summary of the points scored.

11) An alternating-possession throw-in results in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: [Rule 6-4-3]

All double fouls. (Correct)

Simultaneous free-throw violations.

A live ball lodges between the backboard and the ring.

A live ball comes to rest on the flange.

A held ball.

12) The ideal measurements for a high school basketball court are: [Rule 1-1]

94 feet by 50 feet.

84 feet by 50 feet. (Correct)

100 feet by 50 feet.

90 feet by 50 feet.

84 feet by 45 feet.
13) All of the following result in an intentional foul, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-19-3]

Contact away from the ball with an opponent who is clearly not involved with a play.

Contact that is of a violent or savage nature. (Correct)

Contact with a thrower-in.

Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from
starting.

Excessive contact while playing the ball.

14) It is preferable to have 10 feet of unobstructed space outside the boundaries, but there shall be at least 3 feet. [Rule 1-
2]

True (Correct)

False

15) All of the following are true statements regarding charged time-outs, EXCEPT: [Rule 5-11 ]

Time-outs shall be conducted within the confines of the time-out area.

A 60-second time-out may be reduced in length if the charged team is ready to play. (Correct)

During a 30-second time-out, players must remain standing.

No on-court entertainment is permitted during a 30-second time-out.

Teams are permitted three 60-second time-outs and two 30-second time-outs during a regulation game.

16) A manufacturer's logo is illegal on a leg compression sleeve. [Rule 3-5-3]

True

False (Correct)

17) Following a time-out or intermission, the resumption-of-play procedure is used if either team delays the free-throw
administration. [Rule 8-1-2]

True (Correct)

False

18) A violation has occurred when B1, in a marked space, loses his/her balance and touches inside the lane with both
hands prior to A1's release of a free-throw attempt. [Rule 9-1-3d]

True (Correct)

False
19) All of the following statements are true regarding a closely-guarded situation, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-10; 4-23; 9-10]

A closely-guarded count continues during an interrupted dribble. (Correct)

A closely-guarded count only takes place in a team's frontcourt.

A violation occurs when a dribbling player is closely guarded for five seconds.

The closely-guarded distance is measured from the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the
ball handler.

The closely-guarded count continues when there is a defensive switch, provided the 6-foot distance is maintained.

20) Which of the following statements is true when each team is granted a time-out to keep a player in the game who was
directed to leave because of injury/blood? [Rule 5-11-8]

The time-outs are administered concurrently. (Correct)

The time-outs are administered in the order in which they were requested.

Both teams are always charged a 60-second time-out.

The players may not enter the game until the next opportunity to substitute after the time-out.

None of the above.

21) Officials' duties include determining when a player is apparently unconscious. [Rule 2-8-5]

True (Correct)

False

22) An alternating-possession throw-in always follows opponents committing simultaneous goaltending or basket
interference violations. [Rule 6-4-3e]

True (Correct)

False

23) Substitutions between halves may be made by: [Rule 3-3-1b]

A team representative. (Correct)

The official scorer.

The public-address announcer.

The timer.

None of the above.

24) The use of electronic devices on the bench is permitted in all instances, EXCEPT: [Rule 1-19 ]

Gathering of statistics.

Communicating with a player on the court. (Correct)

Recording video.

Retrieving a play from the Internet.

25) Technical fouls include all of the following, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-19-5]

A foul by a non-player.

A noncontact foul by a player.

A contact foul while the ball is live. (Correct)

A contact foul while the ball is dead, except a foul by an airborne shooter.

A direct technical charged to the head coach as a result of his/her actions.

26) It is an alternating-possession throw-in when the ball becomes dead and neither team is in control and no goal,
infraction or end of a period is involved. [Rule 6-4-3d]

True (Correct)

False

27) With the clock running, the head coach may go, without penalty, to the scorer's table to request a time-out regarding a
correctable error. [Rule 10-5-1c]

True (Correct)

False

28) All of the following are pregame duties of the referee, EXCEPT: [Rule 2-4]

Be responsible for having each team submit its roster and starters before the 10-minute mark. (Correct)

Designate the official timepiece and official timer.

Designate the official scorebook and official scorer.

Be responsible for having each team notified three minutes before the game is to begin.

Inspect and approve all equipment.

29) A player is officially disqualified and becomes bench personnel when the player is notified by an official. [Rule 4-14-2]

True

False (Correct)
30) Contact that is not a legitimate attempt to play the ball/player specifically designed to stop the clock or keep it from
starting is: [Rule 4-19-3c]

A technical foul.

An intentional foul. (Correct)

A flagrant foul.

A player-control foul.

31) All of the following situations result in a violation, EXCEPT: [Rule 9-2-7; 9-4; 9-5; 9-13]

Excessively swinging the elbow(s).

Causing the ball to enter and pass through the basket from below.

Leaving the court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust or intimidation. (Correct)

Dribbling a second time after the first dribble has ended.

Causing the ball to enter the basket on a throw-in.

32) Excessive swinging of arms or elbows without contacting an opponent can be either a foul or a violation. [Rule 9-13; 4-
24-8]

True

False (Correct)

33) A team's jersey may have a single visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference. [Rule 3-4-2a]

True (Correct)

False

34) If B1 intentionally fouls A2 during A1's successful unmerited free throw and the free throw is subsequently canceled
because the error is corrected, B1's foul is also canceled. [Rule 2-10-4]

True

False (Correct)

35) When free thrower, A1, purposefully fakes a try, it results in: [Rule 9-1-3b Pen 1]

A technical foul assessed to A's head coach.

A violation on A1. (Correct)

A team technical on Team A.

An unsporting technical on A1.

None of the above.

36) If a team jersey contains a visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference, all of the following are correct, EXCEPT:
[Rule 3-4-2A]

It may not exceed 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches.

It may be visible on the front of the jersey and on the back of the jersey. (Correct)

It may not be located more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of the jersey.

It may be located in either side seam.

37) All of the following are true statements regarding lane spaces being occupied during free throws, EXCEPT: [Rule 8-1-4,
5]

A maximum of four defensive and two offensive players are permitted.

The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or offense. (Correct)

The lane areas from the end line, up to and including the neutral-zone marks, shall remain vacant.

Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space.

Players who do not occupy a marked lane space, other than the thrower, must be behind the free-throw line extended
and behind the three-point arc.

38) Any player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall not return to play until
cleared by: [Rule 3-3-8]

The head coach.

A parent or guardian.

The athletic director.

An appropriate health-care professional. (Correct)

All of the above.

39) Compression shorts, which are legal in all other respects, may extend below the knee. [Rule 3-5-7]

True

False (Correct)

40) Which of the following is permitted to designate the center restraining circle: [Rule 1-3-1]

A ¼-inch line.

A 1-inch line.

A 2-inch line.

Contrasting colored-floor areas.

All of the above. (Correct)

41) 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: [Rule 4-19-10]

A simultaneous foul. (Correct)

A double foul.

A false double foul.

A multiple foul.

A false multiple foul.

42) The playing of music and sound effects is only permitted during pregame, time-outs, intermission and post-game. [Rule
1-18]

True (Correct)

False

43) B1 reaches through the throw-in boundary plane and touches or dislodges the ball from thrower-in A1. What is the
result? [Rule 9-2 Pen 3]

A technical foul on B1. (Correct)

An intentional foul on B1.

A throw-in violation on A1.

A personal foul on B1.

A delay-of-game warning issued to B1.

44) All of the following are true statements regarding a leg compression sleeve, EXCEPT: [Rule 3-5-3]

It must cover the knee. (Correct)

It must be white, black, beige or a single solid school color.

It must be the same color for each team member.

It must be worn for medical reasons.

45) The head coach may enter the court in the situation where a fight may break out or has broken out to prevent the
situation from escalating. [Rule 10-4-5 Note]

True (Correct)

False

46) A coach is prohibited from using cards or signs to communicate with players on the court. [Rule 10-1-3]

True

False (Correct)
47) If the referee determines that the clock was not started or stopped properly, or if the clock did not run, an official's
count or other official information can be used to make a correction. [Rule 5-10-2]

True (Correct)

False

48) During an alternating-possession throw-in by A1, B2 intentionally kicks the throw-in pass. A1 will be awarded a new
throw-in opportunity, but the arrow will remain pointed in the direction of A’s basket. [Rule 6-4-4;4-42-5]

True (Correct)

False

49) All of the following are true statements regarding a protective face mask, EXCEPT: [Rule 3-5-2d]

It may be made of a hard material.

It must be worn molded to the face.

No protrusions are permitted.

Written authorization from a medical professional is required. (Correct)

50) A free throw ends: [Rule 4-20-3]

When the try is successful.

When it is certain the try will not be successful.

When the try touches the floor or any player.

When the ball becomes dead.

All of the above. (Correct)

51) A fight breaks out between A1 and B1 during a dead-ball and clock-stopped situation. The head coach of Team A
rushes onto the court. The officials: [Rule 10-4-5]

Stop the coach from coming onto the floor.

Assess the coach with a technical for coming onto the floor.

Charge A1 and B1 with flagrant technicals and disqualify them from the game.

Allow the coach onto the floor to assist with diffusing the situation.

c and d (Correct)

52) It is permissible to have the school logo or mascot on the face of the backboard. [Rule 1-7-4]

True

False (Correct)
53) The home team may wear jerseys with a manufacturer's logo placed at the apex of the neckline. [Rule 3-4-2a]

True

False (Correct)

54) Contact after the ball has become dead is ignored, unless it is ruled intentional or flagrant, or committed by or on an
airborne shooter. [Rule 4-19-1 Note]

True (Correct)

False

55) All of the following describe general duties of any game official, EXCEPT: [Rule 2-3; 2-7]

Referees shall make decisions on any points not specifically covered in the rules (Correct)

Administer penalties.

Grant time-outs.

Put the ball in play.

Beckon substitutes to enter the court.

56) A school or conference logo/mascot may be located on the team jersey in all of the following areas, EXCEPT: [Rule 3-
4-2d]

Part of the number on the front or back of the jersey. (Correct)

On the back of the jersey in the corresponding area to the apex/opening of the neckline.

On the front of the jersey at the apex/opening of the neckline.

In the side insert(s).

57) Television replay or monitoring equipment may be placed away from the court and information from it relayed to the
coach on the bench during the game. [Rule 1-19]

True (Correct)

False

58) In facilities with both a red light on each backboard and an audible timer's signal, only the audible timer's signal shall
be used. [Rule 1-14]

True

False (Correct)
59) Play is resumed at the point of interruption in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-36-1]

An official's inadvertent whistle.

A double personal foul.

A double technical foul.

A simultaneous foul.

A technical foul. (Correct)

60) It is an alternating-possession procedure following a simultaneous free-throw violation. [Rule 6-4-3c]

True (Correct)

False

61) Both the foul and the violation should be penalized if, during a try for field goal by A1, B1 commits a personal foul and
then B2 goaltends. [Rule 6-7-7 Note;9-12 Penalty 1]

True (Correct)

False

62) Hard and unyielding items on the upper arm or shoulder must be padded with: [Rule 3-5-2b]

A closed-cell, slow-recovery foam. (Correct)

One-inch thick padding.

Athletic tape.

A gauze pad.

A rubberized material

63) All of the following are true statements regarding intentional fouls, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-19-3; 9-2-10 Pen 4]

Contact away from the ball or when not making a legitimate attempt to play the ball or a player, specifically designed
to stop or keep the clock from starting.

May or may not be premeditated.

Foul which neutralizes an opponent's obvious advantageous position.

Assessed if the opponent of a thrower-in reaches through the boundary-line plane and fouls the thrower.

Based solely on the severity of the act. (Correct)

64) All of the following are true statements regarding arm and leg compression sleeves, EXCEPT: [Rule 3-5-3]

They must cover the elbow. (Correct)

They must be white, black, beige or a single solid school color.

They must be the same color for each team member.

They must be worn for medical reasons.

The manufacturer’s logo shall not exceed 2¼ square inches.

65) If a player is directed to leave the game for a violation of the uniform rule, the coach must replace the player within 30
seconds. [Rule 10-5-2;10-5-4]

True

False (Correct)

66) What type of penalty is assessed when a player leaves the playing court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate
resentment, disgust or intimidation? [Rule 10-3-6i]

A technical foul (Correct)

An intentional foul

A flagrant foul

A double foul

A common foul

67) All of the following result in a kicking violation, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-29]

B1 intentionally uses his/her thigh to deflect a pass between A1 and A2.

B1 intentionally uses his/her knee to deflect a pass between A1 and A2.

B1 intentionally uses his/her foot to deflect a pass between A1 and A2.

A1 intentionally uses his/her foot to deflect the ball closer to his/her hands in an attempt to secure the ball.

B1 has the ball accidentally hit his/her lower leg. (Correct)

68) All of the following statements regarding officials' jurisdiction are true, EXCEPT: [Rule 2-2-2,3,4]

Jurisdiction begins prior to the game when the officials arrive on the floor.

Jurisdiction extends through periods when the game may be momentarily stopped for any reason.

Jurisdiction is terminated when all officials leave the visual confines of the playing area.

Jurisdiction ends when the referee approves the final score. (Correct)

Officials shall arrive on the floor at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game.
69) It is a violation if A1, on a throw-in, passes the ball to A2 who jumps from A's frontcourt, catches the ball in the air and
lands with a foot on each side of the division line. [Rule 9-9-3]

True

False (Correct)

70) A team may use television replay equipment at halftime to review first-half action. [Rule 1-19]

True (Correct)

False

71) The head coach is assessed an indirect technical foul when a disqualified player is removed and is subsequently
discovered participating in the game. [Rule 10-5-3 Pen]

True

False (Correct)

72) If multiple free throws result from a single personal and a single technical foul, the free throws shall be attempted in
the order in which the fouls occurred. [Rule 8-6-2]

True (Correct)

False

73) The head coach may use electronic voice communication equipment to communicate with players. [Rule 10-1-3]

True

False (Correct)

74) The ball is out of bounds in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: [Rule 7-1-2]

When the ball touches any object on or outside a boundary line.

When the ball touches the supports or back of the backboard.

When the ball touches the ceiling, overhead equipment or supports.

When the ball touches the side of a rectangular backboard. (Correct)

When the ball passes over a rectangular backboard.

75) All of the following are duties of the timer, EXCEPT: [Rule 2-12]

Signal the scorer three minutes before starting time.

Start and stop the clock as prescribed by the rules.

Signal the captains when play is about to begin at the start of the game. (Correct)

Signal the end of an intermission or time-out.

Sound a warning signal 15 seconds before the expiration of an intermission or a time-out.

76) A commemorative/memorial number patch may be worn on the uniform jersey provided it is above the neckline or in
the side insert. [Rule 3-4-2C]

True

False (Correct)

77) Headband and wristband colors worn by a team that are always permissible include all of the following, EXCEPT:
[Rule 3-5-3a]

White.

Black.

Pink. (Correct)

Beige.

Any single solid school color.

78) A substitute who legally enters the game during a dead-ball period may not be withdrawn during that same dead-ball
period. [Rule 3-3-3,4]

True

False (Correct)

79) It is an alternating-possession throw-in when A1's throw-in lodges between the backboard and the ring. [Rule 6-4-3]

True

False (Correct)

80) In a free throw situation, the resuming-of-play procedure dictates that a technical foul be charged to a team if it further
delays after violating. [Rule 8-1-2]

True (Correct)

False
81) All of the following are ruled correctable errors, EXCEPT: [Rule 2-10-1]

Failure to award a merited free throw.

Erroneously awarding the ball to the wrong team for a throw-in. (Correct)

Permitting a wrong player to attempt a free throw.

Attempting a free throw at the wrong basket.

Erroneously counting or canceling a score.

82) A ball is at the disposal of a player in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: [Rule 4-4-7]

Handed to a thrower or free thrower.

Caught by a player after it is bounced to him/her.

Placed on the floor at the spot.

Available to a player after a goal and the official begins the throw-in count.

Bounced to a thrower or free thrower. (Correct)

83) A situation in which two or more teammates commit personal fouls against the same opponent at approximately the
same time is known as: [Rule 4-19-11]

A multiple foul. (Correct)

A double foul.

A simultaneous foul.

An intentional foul.

A false double foul.

84) If a player is charged with a flagrant foul for fighting, he/she is disqualified and a technical foul is also charged
indirectly to the coach. [Rule 10-3-8 Pen]

True

False (Correct)

85) The following scoretable personnel are required to wear a black-and-white vertically striped garment: [Rule 2-11-12 ]

Official timer.

Official scorer. (Correct)

Visiting team's scorer.

Public-address announcer.
86) Officials may be use videotape replay equipment to determine which team member(s) dunked during the pregame
warm-up. [Rule 2-2-1]

True

False (Correct)

87) When the ball is awarded to the wrong team for a throw-in, in order for it to be corrected, it must be rectified: [Rule 7-6-
6]

Before the throw-in ends. (Correct)

Before the ball is handed to the thrower.

Before the ball is bounced to the thrower.

Before the ball is released by the thrower.

Before the official blows the whistle.

88) If television equipment is used for coaching purposes during the game, the foul is charged directly to the head coach.
[Rule 1-19]

True

False (Correct)

89) It is a technical foul if a defensive player reaches through the end line boundary-line plane and touches or bats the ball
while it is being passed among teammates for the throw-in after a score. [Rule 9-2-10 Pen3]

True (Correct)

False

90) Team A is awarded an alternating-possession throw-in. The arrow will be switched toward Team B in all of the
following, EXCEPT: [Rule 6-4-4; 6-4-5]

After A1's throw-in pass is touched by A2.

After Team A commits a throw-in violation.

When a foul by either team occurs before the throw-in ends. (Correct)

After A1's throw-in pass is touched by B2.

After A1's throw-in pass is touched by A2, who is standing on a boundary line.
91) A situation in which there are fouls by both teams, the second of which occurs before the clock is started following the
first, and such that at least one of the attributes of a double foul is absent, is known as: [Rule 4-19-9]

A multiple foul.

A double foul.

A simultaneous foul.

An intentional foul.

A false double foul. (Correct)

92) A head coach who is ejected in the first half must leave the vicinity of the playing area immediately, but may go to the
locker room to coach the team at halftime. [Rule 10-5 Note]

True

False (Correct)

93) The head coach is assessed a direct technical foul in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: [Rule 10-5]

Permitting team members to leave the bench area and/or playing court for an unauthorized reason.

Permitting a team member to participate while wearing an illegal uniform.

Permitting a team member to participate after being removed from the game for disqualification.

Failing to replace or remove a disqualified or injured player within 20 seconds when a substitute is available.

Permitting a team member to dunk during the pregame warmup. (Correct)

94) An official shall immediately remove a player from the game who exhibits the following signs or symptoms of a
concussion: [Rule 2-8-5]

Dizziness.

Confusion.

Headache.

Loss of consciousness.

All of the above. (Correct)

95) When team supporters interfere with the orderly progress of a game, officials shall stop the game until host
management resolves the situation and the game can proceed in an orderly manner. [Rule 2-8-1 Note]

True (Correct)

False
96) If the officials, by mistake, permit the teams to go the wrong direction, when discovered all points scored shall count
as if each team had gone the proper direction. [Rule 4-5-4]

True (Correct)

False

97) No penalty is assessed if a coach uses inappropriate language that is not directed toward an opponent or an official.
[Rule 10-4-1c]

True

False (Correct)

98) The head coach is able to use an electronic tablet to protest a call of the contest official. [Rule 10-1-3]

True

False (Correct)

99) The use of electronic devices is not permitted during the game. [Rule 1-19 NEW]

True

False (Correct)

100) If a technical foul is administered to start an extra period, a jump ball will follow to establish the alternating-
possession procedure. [Rule 4-3-1; 5-6-2 Exc. 4]

True

False (Correct)