2016-2017 CBOA RULES TEST – CLASSIFICATION B
1 Technical fouls include all but which of the following? (Rule Ref: 4-19-5, RBT p. 192-193)
Single Answer
a. A noncontact
b. A foul by a
foul by a player when non-player.
the ball is live.
c. A contact foul
d. A contact foul
when the ball is live. when the ball is dead,
except a foul
committed by an
airborne shooter.
2 A5 makes a nice move and scores a two-point goal. Thinking that a foul should have been ruled, A5
complains loudly and is assessed a technical foul. While the official reports the technical foul on A5,
Team A’s coach is whistled for a technical foul. How many free throws does Team B shoot and where
is the ball put into play after shooting the free throws?
(Rule Ref: 7-5-6a, 10 Penalties ? 3, 10-3-6a, 10-4-1a, 10-4-1 Penalties )
Single Answer
a. 2 FTs and a
throw-in along the
endline.
b. 4 FTs for Team
B and a designated-spot
throw-in at the division
line opposite the table
for Team B.
c. 4 FTs for
d. 4 FTs and the
Team B followed by a ball put in at the point
non-designated spot of interruption.
throw-in along the
endline for Team B.
3 Which of the following is true if Team A is assessed a technical foul before the game starts?
(Rule Ref: 4-3-3b, 6-4-1, 10-5 Penalty, RBT 6.4.1A p. 87)
Single Answer
a. A jump ball
will follow the free
throw(s).
b. Team A will
c. Team B will
d. Team B will
have the possession have the possession shoot one free throw.
arrow that follows the arrow that follows the
throw-in.
throw-in.
4 Which of the following is true of a flagrant foul? (Rule Ref: 4-19-4, RBT p. 193-194)
Single Answer
a. It may be
personal or technical;
It is possible to have a
non-contact flagrant
technical foul.
b. It’s possible to
c. It is possible
have a contact
to have a non-contact
flagrant personal foul; flagrant personal foul.
It’s possible to have a
contact flagrant
technical foul.
d. Both a and b.
5 Just after the opening tip, it is discovered that three Team A starters are wearing different numbers
on their jerseys than the numbers indicated in the scorebook. What is the penalty?
(Rule Ref: 3-2-2c, RBT 3.2.2A p. 37, 4-19-13, 10-1-2c Penalty, RBT 10.1.2 p. 38)
Single Answer
a. No technical
b. Team A is
c. All three
fouls are charged.
charged with three
Team A starters are
direct technical fouls. given a technical
foul.
d. Team A is
charged with one
administrative-technical
foul and fix numbers in
book.
6 If a team fails to occupy the team-member’s bench to which it is assigned, what is the result?
(Rule Ref: 1-13-1, 10-1-4, 10-1 Penalty-Section 1, RBT p. 235)
Single Answer
a. Team
technical foul.
b.
Administrative
technical foul.
c. Technical
charged to the head
coach.
d. No penalty.
7 A1 steals the ball from B2 and scores on a breakaway dunk. After dunking the ball, A1 hangs on the
ring while doing a “chin up.” There was no chance of injury to A1. What kind of foul has occurred
and does it count toward individual and team-foul counts?
(Rule Ref: 4-19-13, 10-4-3, RBT p. 241, RBT 10.4.3C p. 242)
Single Answer
a. A direct
technical foul is
charged to A1 and
counts toward team
fouls.
b. An indirect
c. An indirect
technical foul is
technical foul is
charged to Team A’s charged to A1 and
counts toward team
head coach.
fouls.
d. There is no
foul and play should
resume with Team A
getting the ball.
8 A technical foul on the team trainer: (Rule Ref: 10-5-1 Penalty, RBT 10.5.1A p. 249-250)
Single Answer
a. Also results
in an ejection of the
head coach.
b. Also results
in a direct technical
foul to the head
coach.
c. Also results
in indirect technical
foul to the head
coach.
d. Can never
been called on a team
trainer.
9 Multiple Team A members on the bench refuse to sit during a live ball. Which of the following are
true? (Rule Ref: 4-19-13, 10-5-4 Penalty, RBT p. 251-252)
Single Answer
a. A single
technical foul is
charged.
b. An indirect
technical foul is
charged to the head
coach.
c. A technical
foul is charged to
each offender.
d. Both a and b.
10 Which of these technical fouls cause a direct technical foul to be charged to the team’s head coach?
(Rule Ref: 10-6-2, 10-6 Penalty, RBT 10.6.2B p. 48, RBT p. 54)
Single Answer
a. The head coach
b. The assistant
c. Bench
failing to replace a
coach disrespectfully personnel being
disqualified player
addressing an official. assessed a technical
within 15 seconds.
foul.
d. None.
11 A player strikes the backboard with his or her hand. What is the result?
(Rule Ref: 4-6, 10-4-4b, RBT p. 243)
Single Answer
a. Goaltending.
b. A legal play if
c. Basket
attempting to block a
interference.
shot. Or a technical foul
if the player
intentionally strikes the
backboard.
d. Both b and c.
12 Team B is awarded a designated-spot throw-in along the endline. A1 extends his or her arms over
the endline such that part of the forearms, hands, and ball are entirely on the inbounds side of the
boundary line. B2 slaps A1 on the wrist and dislodges the ball. (Rule Ref: 9-2-10 Note)
Single Answer
a. No foul. A
boundary plane
warning is given to
Team B.
b. Personal foul
c. Stop play
d. Intentional
on B2 since the ball immediately and ask foul. A1 is awarded
was inside the
A1 to back up so this two free throws and
boundary line.
does not occur.
Team A will make
the ensuing throw-in.
13 A1 is making a throw-in at A’s endline. A2, A3, A4 and A5 line up side-by-side at the free-throw line
and parallel to the endline. B1 and B2 then request a spot in between A’s players on the free-throw
line. (Rule Ref: 7-6-5, RBT 7.6.5 p. 122)
Single Answer
a. Acknowledge
b. Give Team B
c. Grant B1 and
d. Ignore B1 and
B1 and B2’s request, a timeout.
B2’s request.
B2’s request.
but deny it.
14 While A1 is holding the ball inbounds, B2 reaches to slap the ball away, but misses the ball and slaps
A1?s hand while it is in contact with the basketball. What is the result?
(Rule Ref: 4-24-2, RBT p. 211)
Single Answer
a. Held ball.
b. Common foul
c. Legal play, no
d. Personal foul
on B2.
foul.
on B2.
15 Team A has the alternating-possession arrow to start the second half. Thrower A1 steps over the
boundary line and onto inbound territory prior to releasing the ball on a throw-in. What is the result?
(Rule Ref: 4-42-5c, 6-4-4, 6-4-5, 9-2-5, RBT p. 86-87, RBT p. 105-106)
Single Answer
a. Team A
receives a throw-in.
b. The
c. Team B
alternating-possession receives a throw-in
arrow remains with and the arrow stays
Team A.
with Team A.
d. Team A has
violated thus resulting
in the arrow being
switched to Team B and
Team B receives a
throw-in no longer for
the alternating
possession but instead
for the throw-in
violation by Team A.
16 Team A is awarded a throw-in by the alternating-possession process. Before the throw-in is
completed, B5 is called for a foul on A4. It is Team B’s fourth team foul and Team A is awarded a
designated-spot throw-in nearest the foul. Does the alternating-possession arrow change in favor of
Team B after the foul is committed? (Rule Ref: 6-4-5, RBT 6.4.5A comment p. 88)
Single Answer
a. No, the
b. Yes, the
possession arrow will possession arrow will
not be changed. The be in favor of Team
arrow will still be in B.
Team A’s favor.
c. Yes, the
d. None of the
possession arrow will above.
change when the
throw-in for the foul
is completed.
17 Which of the following are true while A1 is holding the ball out of bounds for a throw-in?
(Rule Ref: 4-12-2d, 6-1-2b, 9-2-4, RBT p. 103)
Single Answer
a. A1 is in player
b. Team A has
control.
five seconds for the
throw-in to touch an
inbounds player.
c. The ball is
d. None of the
live; Team A is in
above.
team control; A1 has
five seconds to
release the ball.
18 Team A is awarded an alternating-possession throw-in after a held ball. A1 holds the ball through the
endline plane during a throw-in. B1 is able to get his or her hands on the ball and A1 cannot pull it
back. (Rule Ref: 4-42-5, RBT 6.4.5B p. 107)
Single Answer
a. Held ball.
b. Technical foul
c. Plane
d. Held ball.
Team A retains arrow on Team B for
violation warning on Team B now has the
since the throw-in
making contact with Team B.
arrow and is awarded
never legally ended. the ball.
the resulting throw-in.
19 During an alternating-possession throw-in by A1, B2 intentionally kicks the throw-in pass. Which of
the following are true? (Rule Ref: 4-42-5, 5-9-4, 6-4-4, 7-5-2, RBT 4.42.5 p. 104)
Single Answer
a. Team A shall
b. Team A shall
c. The clock
d. All of the
have the next
receive a throw-in at should not start when above.
alternating possession the spot nearest to
the ball was touched
throw-in.
where the kicked ball during the kick.
occurred.
20 After a successful basket by A, Team B may handle the ensuing throw-in in the following legal
manner: (Rule Ref: 7-5-7, RBT p. 114-115)
Single Answer
a. Team B may
b. Team B must
c. Any Team B
only have two players conform to the
player can move
out of bounds at once. designated-spot
along the endline
throw-in guidelines. while holding or
bouncing the ball.
d. Team B may
bounce the ball off
the back wall directly
to a teammate
inbounds if done
within five seconds.
21 All of the following are situations when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in, except:
(Rule Ref: 4-4-7 RBT p. 157)
Single Answer
a. Handed to the
b. Released by
player.
the administering
official when
bouncing the ball to
the player.
c. Caught by the
d. Placed at a
player after being
spot on the floor.
bounced to him or
her.
22 All are true to start a dribble, except: (Rule Ref: 4-15-3, 4-44-3c, RBT p. 167, RBT p. 186)
Single Answer
a. The ball may
b. The ball must
c. The pivot foot
d. None of the
be pushed to the
be released before the may be lifted, but not above.
floor.
dribbler lifts his or
returned to the
her pivot foot.
playing court before
the ball is released to
start the dribble.
23 During an alternating-possession throw-in by A1, B2 intentionally kicks the throw-in pass.
(Rule Ref: 4-42-5, 6-4-4, RBT p. 86, RBT p. 106)
Single Answer
a. The AP arrow
b. The AP arrow
c. The AP arrow
d. None of the
should now point
should stay pointed should change toward above.
toward Team B’s
toward Team A’s
Team B’s basket prior
basket.
basket.
to the throw-in and
then be changed
toward Team A’s
when the ball is
kicked.
24 Which of the following may be worn without any sort of special waiver from a governing body?
(Rule Ref: 3-5-3, 3-5-4e, 3-5-6, RBT p. 29)
Single Answer
a. Arm or leg
b. Long-sleeve
compression sleeves. undershirts that are
the same color as the
predominant color of
the jersey.
c. Full-length leg
tights that are the
same color as the
predominant color of
the jersey.
d. All the above.
25 Which of the following are duties of the timer? (Rule Ref: 2-12-1, 2-12-2, RBT p. 131)
Single Answer
a. Notify the
b. Notify the
referee more than
captains when play is
three minutes before about to begin at the
the second half is to start of the game.
start; and, signal the
scorers three minutes
before starting time.
c. Stop the game
d. None of the
clock after a
above.
successful field goal
with 59.9 seconds or
less in the game or
any extra period.
26 Which of the following are true if B2, who is in a marked lane space, disconcerts free thrower A1?
(Rule Ref: 9-1-3c Penalties 2b, 4d, RBT p. 159)
Single Answer
a. A substitute
throw is awarded if
the free throw is
made.
b. A substitute
throw is awarded if
the free throw is
missed.
c. A substitute
throw is awarded if
free thrower A1
violates following the
disconcertion.
d. Both b and c.
27 B2 fouls A1 on an unsuccessful try and is replaced. When may B2 re-enter the game?
(Rule Ref: 3-3-4, RBT p. 48)
Single Answer
a. Before A1’s
b. After A1’s
c. If B2’s head
first free throw; or,
second free throw, if coach calls a timeout.
before A1’s second successful.
free throw in a threeshot situation.
d. During the
first opportunity to
substitute after the
clock has properly
started.
28 What is the result if Team A?s throw-in lodges between the basket and the backboard?
(Rule Ref: 9-2-8)
Single Answer
a. No violation.
The AP arrow
determines which
team gets the ensuing
throw-in.
b. Team A has
committed a throw-in
violation and the
ensuing throw-in is
awarded to Team B.
c. Team A has
d. None of the
committed a throw-in above.
violation and the
ensuing throw-in is
awarded based on the
AP arrow.
29 While A1 is dribbling near the 28-foot mark outside the three-point line, B3 is guilty of a holding foul
for impeding the movement of cutting A3 near free-throw lane line opposite of where A1 is dribbling.
Where is the ensuing throw-in?
Single Answer
a. Nearest to the
b. On the
spot where A1 was
endline nearest and
dribbling along the
on the side of the
sideline.
court where A1 was
dribbling.
c. On the endline
d. On the
nearest where A3 was sideline nearest where
fouled.
A3 was fouled.
30 Team A is issued a technical foul for an excessive timeout. How is play resumed?
(Rule Ref: RBT p. 237)
Single Answer
a. Team A is not
b. Team A is
c. Team B
granted a timeout.
awarded a timeout
shoots 2 FTs and play
even though it will be is resumed with a
an excessive timeout. throw-in for Team B
at the opposite
division line.
d. Both b and c.
31 The difference between the penalty administration for an intentional personal foul and a direct
technical foul includes which of the following? (Rule Ref: 7-5-4b, 7-5-6a, RBT p. 193)
Single Answer
a. The player
who must shoot free
throws.
b. The spot
c. Whether the
where the ball will be foul counts toward
thrown in after the
the team’s bonus.
free throws.
d. Both a and b.
32 After Team A scores in the last 10 seconds of the second half and before the ball is at the disposal of
Team B for a throw-in, A1 grabs B2 in an effort to have a foul called and save time. A1 is whistled for
an intentional technical foul and Team B is awarded two free throws. Where will the ball be put in
play for a designated spot throw-in?
(Rule Ref: 4-19-3, 7-5-6, 10-4-7, 4-19-5c, 10-4 Penalty, RBT p. 117)
Single Answer
a. Team B’s
choice.
b. At the
c. Along the
division line opposite endline for a nonthe table.
designated spot
throw-in.
d. At a
designated spot
nearest to where the
intentional technical
foul occurred.
33 Which are true of successive timeouts? (Rule Ref:4-43-2, 5-11-7, RBT 5.11.7A p. 292)
Single Answer
a. They must be
b. They occur
c. There is no
called by the same
when granted to
such thing as a
team to be considered either team prior to
successive timeout.
successive.
the clock starting.
They shall not be
granted after the
expiration of playing
time for the second
half or expiration of
any extra period.
d. Both b and c.
34 Team A requests a 60-second timeout, which is granted by the official. After 30 seconds have passed,
Team A is ready to play. Team B wants to use the entire timeout. Can the length of the timeout be
shortened? (Rule Ref: 5-11-2, RBT 5.11.2 p. 293)
Single Answer
a. Yes, if Team
A is ready to play.
Team B will not be
able to use the entire
timeout.
b. Yes, Team A
c. No, Team B
d. No, Team B is
must declare before can use 90 seconds if entitled to use the
the timeout it only
they would like.
entire timeout.
would like to use 30
seconds.
35 Which of the following are true of the length of each extra period? (Rule Ref: 5-7-3, RBT p. 294)
Single Answer
a. The length is
b. The length is
c. The length is
d. The length is
two minutes.
three minutes.
four minutes.
five minutes.
36 No timeout is charged in which of the following?
(Rule Ref: 5-8-4, 5-11-4 Exception B, RBT 5.8.4B p. 275)
Single Answer
a. A bleeding
player is able to
resolve the blood
situation during a 20second time period.
b. When a
timeout is specifically
requested to rectify a
correctable error and
that error is rectified.
c. When a
timeout is specifically
requested to rectify a
timing error and that
error is not rectified.
d. When a
timeout is specifically
requested to rectify a
correctable error and
that error is not
rectified.
37 A1’s legal throw-in is bouncing untouched in Team A’s backcourt. An official improperly whistles a
timeout for Team B. Is that timeout request granted? (Rule Ref: RBT 5.8.3E p. 281-282)
Single Answer
a. Team B’s
timeout is granted.
b. Team B’s
timeout is not
granted.
c. An
inadvertent whistle
must be ruled.
d. Play shall
resume as if no
whistle went off.
38 Which of the following is not accurate? (Rule Ref: 3-3-4, 3-3-5, 3-3-6, 3-3-7, 5-8-2a, RBT
3.3.5B p. 27, RBT p. 41, RBT 3.3.6B p. 43, RBT 3.3.7B p. 44)
Single Answer
a. A3 is injured
and Team A’s coach
sends A7 into the game
to replace A3. A7
checks in for A3 and is
beckoned into the game.
Then Team A’s coach
calls a timeout to keep
A3 in the game.
b. After repeatedly
being asked to keep his
or her jersey tucked in,
A1 again has the jersey
untucked and an official
directs A1 to leave the
game telling the coach
A1 must be replaced.
c. A4 is injured on
the court when bench
personnel and Team A’s
trainer go out to look at
A4. In order to keep A4
in the game Team A’s
coach calls a timeout
and A4 is ready to go
out the conclusion of
the timeout.
d. During a deadball period A1 is
noticed to be bleeding
and the official directs
A1 to leave the game,
asking Team A’s head
coach whether he or she
would care to substitute
for A1 or call a timeout
to attempt to get A1’s
bleeding stopped.
39 When is it permissible for a player who has blood on his or her uniform to remain in the game while
blood exists on that uniform? (Rule Ref: 3-3-7, RBT p. 41-42)
Single Answer
a. When an
b. When medical
c. Never. If the
d. None of the
official determines
personnel determine uniform has any
above.
the blood has not
the blood has not
amount of blood on it,
saturated the uniform. saturated the uniform. it shall not be worn.
40 At the end of the halftime intermission, Team A has yet to inform the scorer of its starters for the
second half. What is the result? (Rule Ref: 3-3-1a Note, RBT p. 45-46)
Single Answer
a. Team
technical foul to
Team A.
b.
Administrative
technical foul to
Team A.
c. No penalty;
d. No penalty;
the five players who the original five
ended the first half
starters shall start the
shall start the second second half.
half.
41 When can a three-second violation occur? (Rule Ref: 4-12-1, 4-12-2d, 9-7-1, RBT p. 181)
Single Answer
a. When the ball
b. When the ball
c. During an
d. When a try is
is in the team’s
is out-of-bounds
interrupted dribble in in flight.
backcourt.
during a throw-in.
the team’s frontcourt.
42 In which of these situations may A5 be called for a three-second violation while A5 is standing in the
lane in his or her frontcourt? (Rule Ref: 4-12-6, 9-7-1, RBT 9.7.1 p. 181)
Single Answer
a. During a
throw-in by A1.
c. When A1 has
d. None of the
b. When A1 has
possession of the ball in possession of the ball above.
Team A’s frontcourt;
in Team A’s
While the ball is loose backcourt.
following A1’s
interrupted dribble.
43 A3 is standing with one foot on the lane line and the other outside of the three-second restricted area
while the ball is in Team A’s control in the frontcourt. A3 lifts the foot that is on the lane line and
moves it beyond the plane of that line. However, that foot is again placed back into the lane without
first touching the floor outside the lane. (Rule Ref: 9-7-2, RBT 9.7.2 p. 181-182)
Single Answer
a. A new threeb. There is no
c. Since this is
second count is
three-second count in an offensive move it
started.
the frontcourt.
should be ignored.
d. The count is
continued even though
neither foot is in the
restricted area at that
point. Merely lifting the
foot from the restricted
space is an attempt to
evade the rule. It is a
violation.
44 A2’s three-point attempt is in flight when B3 excessively swings an arm or elbow. The arm or elbow
does not make contact with any player on the court. The official immediately sounds the whistle for
B3’s violation. The try is successful. Does A2’s basket count?
(Rule Ref: 6-7-9 Exception d, RBT p. 155, 9-13-1, RBT 9.13.1 p. 156)
Single Answer
a. A2’s basket
can only be scored
provided it goes in
before the official
blows the whistle.
b. The official
c. A2’s basket is
d. Score A2’s
should delay the
canceled.
basket.
whistle until the shot
is successful or
unsuccessful.
45 With Team A leading by six points, which of the following are true when B1 is fouled on a successful
try so near the expiration of time in the fourth quarter that the timer is unable to stop the clock after
the foul and the ball is in the air but before time expires.
(Rule Ref: 5-6-2 Exception 1, 3, RBT p. 65)
Single Answer
a. B1’s goal is
awarded. No free
throw is shot.
b. B1 is awarded
c. B1 is awarded
d. B1’s goal is
two free throws.
one free throw.
cancelled.
46 After obtaining initial legal guarding position, the guard may move in which of the below directions
when contact occurs? (Rule Ref: 4-23-3c, RBT p. 139)
Single Answer
a. Laterally.
b. Obliquely.
c. Backward.
d. All the above.
47 Which of the following are true in regard to establishing a legal screening position?
(Rule Ref: 4-40-2, 4-40-3, RBT p. 217-219)
Single Answer
a. The screener
b. Time and
may face any direction. distance are not
relevant.
c. The width of
d. All of the
the screener’s stance is above.
not relevant.
48 When is a screener allowed to be moving even though contact may result with the opponent being
screened? (Rule Ref: 4-40-2c, 4-40-6, RBT p. 217-219)
Single Answer
a. When initially
setting the screen on a
moving opponent
who is moving in a
different direction
than the screener.
b. When initially
setting the screen on a
stationary opponent
who cannot see the
screener.
c. After initially
setting the screen, the
screener moves in the
same direction and path
as the opponent and
then slows down or
stops.
d. When initially
setting the screen on a
stationary opponent
who can see the
screener.
49 Which of the following is true in regard to defenders guarding near a boundary line?
(Rule Ref: 4-23-2a, 4-23-3a, RBT 4.23.3B p. 140)
Single Answer
a. A guard may
move laterally,
obliquely, and toward
an opponent to
maintain position
when contact occurs.
b. After obtaining
legal guarding position,
the defender may
maintain legal guarding
position with one foot
on the playing court and
one foot off the floor
above a boundary line.
c. A player who
goes out of bounds
under normal play
must return both feet
to the playing court
before being able to
regain inbound status.
d. To obtain
initial legal guarding
position, the defender
may have one foot on
the playing court and
one foot touching a
boundary line.
50 Which of the following causes the principle of verticality to not be in effect for a defender?
(Rule Ref: 4-45-1, 4-45-2, RBT p. 206-207)
Single Answer
a. Legal
b. The defensive
c. The defender
d. None of the
guarding position was player moves laterally jumps vertically after above.
after having gained a
never legally
obtaining legal
legal guarding position guarding position.
obtained.
and is run into by the
dribbler.
51 Which are true of correcting bookkeeping or timing errors?
(Rule Ref: 2-11-11, 5-10, RBT p. 278, 282-283)
Single Answer
a. A timing error
must be corrected in the
half or extra period in
which it occurred, and;
a bookkeeping mistake
can be corrected at any
time until the referee
approves the final score.
b. A timing error
can be corrected at any
time until referee
approves final score,
and; a bookkeeping
mistake must be
corrected in half or
extra period in which it
occurred.
c. Both a and b.
d. Neither a or b.
52 The head coach may make a request to the official timer to alert the officials to determine if which of
the following may have occurred? (Rule Ref: 5-8-4, 10-6-1c, RBT p. 275)
Single Answer
a. A correctable
b. A technical
error; a timing mistake; foul on the opposing
a scoring mistake; and, coach.
an AP mistake.
c. An intentional
or flagrant foul.
d. Both a and b.
53 All of the following are ruled as correctable errors, except: (Rule Ref: 2-10-1, RBT p. 271)
Single Answer
a. Failure to award
b. Erroneously
a merited FT; and,
awarding the ball to the
permitting a wrong
wrong team for a throwplayer to attempt a FT. in; and, making a field
goal in the wrong
basket.
d. None of the
c. Attempting a
free throw at the wrong above.
basket; and, erroneously
counting or cancelling a
score.
54 A3 is awarded a 1-and-1 after being fouled. Team B is granted a timeout prior to the free-throw
administration. Upon return from the timeout, the administering official incorrectly tells both teams,
“two shots.” A3 misses the free throw and the ball is not rebounded. All players remain standing
along the free-throw lane lines motionless in anticipation of another free throw. The officials then
realize their error. Which team gets the ball? (Rule Ref: 4-36-2c, 6-4-3f, RBT 2.10.1H p. 273)
Single Answer
a. Team A
because they had been
getting most of the
missed free-throw
rebounds in the game.
b. Team B
because opponents of
the free throw shooting
team usually get the
rebound anyways.
c. Use the
alternating-possession
arrow to determine
which team gets the
ensuing throw-in.
d. The officials
should wait to see who
gets the ball and not
stop the game.
55 Two minutes into an overtime period, the scorer notifies the officials that a scoring error had been
made in the second half. Team A was not correctly awarded a point and should have won the game
in regulation with no overtime period being necessary. What shall the officials do?
(Rule Ref: 2-11-11, 5-7-4, RBT 5.7.4 p. 282)
Single Answer
a. Do not add one
b. Resume play in
c. Replay the
point to Team A’s score overtime with the time overtime period from
for the point that was
on the game clock
the beginning.
missed.
unchanged and the
pointed added.
d. Stop play
immediately declare
Team A the winner as
the overtime should not
have started.
56 A1 is fouled but erroneously is not awarded free throws even though the bonus is in effect. Team A is
given a throw-in, and after the successful throw-in, A2 and B3 are called for a held ball. The error is
discovered during the dead ball that follows the held ball. The possession arrow favors Team B. How
is play resumed? (Rule Ref: 2-10-1a, 2-10-2, 2-10-6, RBT 2.10.1D, p. 272)
Single Answer
a. Play resumes
b. It is too late to
c. A1 is given a
with the result of
correct the error.
1-and-1 free-throw
A1’s free throws.
attempt with the
players occupying the
positions on the lane.
d. A1 is given a
1-and-1 free-throw
attempt with the lane
cleared followed by a
throw-in by Team B.
57 When must erroneously counting or canceling a score be corrected?
(Rule Ref: 2-10-1e, 2-10-2, 2-10-3, RBT p. 271)
Single Answer
a. It cannot be
corrected.
b. At any time
c. If the clock
before the final score was not running, no
has been approved.
later than during the
first dead ball after
the clock has been
properly started.
d. Before the
game clock properly
starts.
58 B3 commits a common foul on A3. It is Team B’s seventh foul but the scorer fails to recognize it and
the ball is awarded to Team A. A quick basket is scored by Team A and the scorer then sounds the
horn to notify the officials of the error.
(Rule Ref: 2-10-1a, 2-10-2, 2-10-5, 2-10-6, RBT 2.10.1D p. 272)
Single Answer
a. It is too late to
b. Alternatingc. Play will
correct the error.
possession arrow after resume with the result
the free throws.
of the bonus free
throws awarded to
A3.
d. Award A3 a
bonus FT with no
players on lane and
the basket counts.
Award Team B the
ball for a throw-in.
59 If an official erroneously awards a goal on a basket-interference ruling, when must the error be
corrected? (Rule Ref: 2-10-1e, 2-10-2, RBT 2.10.1I p. 274)
Single Answer
a. The error
must be corrected
immediately.
b. At any time
c. During the
d. No later than
prior to the final score second dead ball after during the first dead
being approved.
the clock is properly ball after the clock is
started.
properly started.
60 When there is a correctable error for awarding of an unmerited free throw, which activity during that
unmerited free throw is canceled? (Rule Ref: 2-10-1b, 2-10-4, RBT 2.10.4A p. 276)
Single Answer
a. A common
foul.
b. A technical
foul.
c. An intentional
foul.
d. A flagrant
foul.
61 During a dunk attempt by A1, the net flips the ball out basket while the ball is completely below the
ring but not having passed through the net. Is this a successful field goal?
(Rule Ref: 5-1-1, 1-10-1, RBT p. 59, RBT p. 16)
Single Answer
a. Yes, a
successful field goal
occurs when the
entire ball pass
beneath the ring.
b. Yes, a dunk
attempt shall be
successful provided
player releases ball and
it passes through ring.
c. No, to be a
successful field goal,
the ball must pass
completely through the
basket, which includes
the net.
d. Both a and b.
62 The officials are notified that B5 has fouled out. The ruling official notifies the coach and then
instructs the timer to sound the warning horn. When the second horn sounds the coach has which
option? (Rule Ref: 2-12-5, 10-6-2, RBT p. 54)
Single Answer
a. The coach
b. The coach can
now can substitute the request a timeout
replacement player in, before substituting a
without penalty,
replacement player.
provided it is within a
reasonable time frame
after the second horn.
c. The coach
should be reminded
that a replacement
player is needed or a
technical foul will be
issued.
d. The coach has
exceeded the allotted
time to have a
replacement player put
in without penalty. To
resume play, a technical
foul must assessed and a
replacement player is
permitted.
63 Prior to the start of the game, Team A is assessed a technical foul for failing to have the roster,
included starters, in the scorebook before the 10-minute mark of warm-ups. That technical foul is
classified as: (Rule Ref: 10-1-1, RBT p. 233)
Single Answer
a. A team
b. An
c. A team
d. An
administrative technical
technical foul. Loss of administrative
technical foul. No
coaching box.
technical foul. No
loss of coaching box. foul. Loss of coaching
box.
loss of coaching box.
64 During the introductions of the away team, the officials notice B5 wearing a white undershirt while
the rest of the team has black undershirts on. During the home-team introductions, the officials notify
the coach that only one color undershirt can be worn and must be matching. B5 takes the jersey off
on the court to correct the situation. How should the officials handle this?
(Rule Ref: 10-5-1h, 10-5 Penalty, RBT p. 249, RBT p. 251)
Single Answer
a. There is no
penalty for this
occurrence.
b. Officials should
be proactive and remind
the coach that any
corrections must be done
in the locker room if it
requires a jersey removal.
However, when a jersey is
removed within the visual
confines of the court, a
player-technical foul is
assessed and that team’s
head coach loses the
coaching box.
c. Officials should
be proactive and remind
the coach that any
corrections must be done
in the locker room if it
requires a jersey removal.
However, when a jersey is
removed within the visual
confines of the court, a
bench-technical foul is
assessed and that team’s
head coach loses the
coaching box.
d. The officials
should be proactive and
remind the coach that any
corrections must be done
in the locker room if it
requires a jersey removal.
However, when a jersey is
removed within the visual
confines of the court, a
player -technical foul is
assessed and that team’s
head coach can use the
coaching box.
65 A player enters the game with a logo on each sleeve of the undershirt. What is the penalty?
(Rule Ref: 3-5-6, RBT p. 32)
Single Answer
a. There is no
b. The logos are
c. Only one
penalty. Wearing an only legal if they
visible logo is
undershirt with logos meet the required size permitted and
is permitted.
requirements.
therefore the
undershirt cannot be
worn. However, there
is no penalty.
d. Only one
visible logo is permitted
and therefore the
undershirt cannot be
worn. A technical foul
should be assessed to
the head coach for
failing to ensure all
team members were
properly equipped.
66 A home-team photographer is standing five feet from the endline along the wall within the free-throw
lane lines extended. Is this allowed? (Rule Ref: 1-20, RBT p. 293)
Single Answer
a. Yes, a
photographer may
stand in that area
provided they are
more than three feet
from the endline.
b. No, a
photographer may not
stand in that area.
However, there is no
penalty. Have the
photographer moved
to an area outside of
the FT lane lines.
c. No, a
photographer may not
stand in that area and
a team-technical foul
should be assessed to
the home team.
d. No, a
photographer may not
stand in that area and
an administrativetechnical foul should
be assessed to the
home team.
67 Where is an arrow indicator that indicates the alternating possession direction required to be located?
(Rule Ref: 1-16, RBT p. 20)
Single Answer
a. At the scorer’s
b. On the
table.
scoreboard.
c. The
d. There is no
possession arrow can such requirement.
be at the table or the
scoreboard.
68 Which are true of coaching boxes? (Rule Ref: 1-13-2 Note, RBT p. 18)
Single Answer
a. They are a
maximum of 14 feet
in length.
b. They are a
maximum of 28 feet
in length.
c. They are only
d. None of the
allowed for subabove.
varsity games.
69 What edges of the endlines and sidelines define the inbounds and out-of-bounds areas of the
boundary lines? (Rule Ref: 4-9-2, RBT p. 11)
Single Answer
a. Inside.
b. Outside.
c. The lines are
planes ceiling to
floor.
d. None of the
above.
70 The referee shall not permit any team member to participate if in the referee’s judgment they are
wearing any items that constitute a safety concern. (Rule Ref: 2-4-5, 3-5-1, RBT p. 26)
Single Answer
a. True.
b. True, players
c. False, players
d. False, players
who wear 2 different who wear tape over wearing earnings is
length sleeves should their earnings would allowed.
be allowed.
be allowed.
71 A team shall not use electronic audio and/or video devices to review a decision of the game officials.
(Rule Ref: 10-1-3, RBT 10.1.3 p. 234)
Single Answer
a. True,
electronic and/or
video devices can
only be used for
coaching and
statistical purposes.
c. False, the
d. False,
b. True, however
it could be used if the
officials may agree to electronic devices can
game is being put on
view the video if they be used.
TV by a 3rd party and
would like.
agreed upon before the
game by both coaches.
72 When is a warning horn sounded? (Rule Ref: 2-12-4, 2-12-5, RBT 2.12.5 p. 292)
Single Answer
a. With five secs
b. With 10 secs
c. With 10 secs
d. With 15 secs
remaining to replace a remaining in a 30-sec remaining in a 60-sec remaining in a 30-sec
timeout, a 60-sec
disqualified player. timeout.
timeout.
timeout or an
intermission. To start
the interval on for
replacing a disqualified
or injured player and for
a player directed to
leave the game.
73 When may cheerleaders or other entertainment be allowed on the court?
(Rule Ref: 5-11-2, 5-11-3, RBT p. 293)
Single Answer
a. During both a
b. During a 6030- or 60-second
second timeout.
timeout.
c. During a 30second timeout.
d. There are no
regulations.
74 When should an official use a visible count? (Rule Ref: 2-7-9, RBT p. 301)
Single Answer
a. 3-second
count.
b. Free-throw
count.
c. 30-second
timeout.
d. All of the
above.
75 When does the officials’ jurisdiction end? (Rule Ref: 2-2-4, RBT p. 304)
Single Answer
a. The officials’
b. After all
c. After the
jurisdiction never
officials have left the referee has left the
ends.
visual confines of the confines of the
playing area.
playing area.
d. After the final
horn has sounded.
76 Which of the following are true of a closely guarded situation? (For CIF, boys only)
(Rule Ref: 4-10, RBT p. 140-141)
Single Answer
a. It can only
occur in a team’s
frontcourt; it can occur
when a player is
dribbling the ball
inbounds; and, it can
occur when a player is
holding the ball
inbounds.
b. The maximum
guarding distance is 3
feet; and, the count
continues when
different defenders
continuously guard the
opponent as long as
maximum guarding
distance is maintained.
d. Both a and c.
c. The maximum
guarding distance is 6
feet; and, the count
continues when
different defenders
continuously guard the
opponent as long as
maximum guarding
distance is maintained.
77 Which is true of continuous motion? (Rule Ref: 4-11-1, RBT p. 223-224)
Single Answer
a. It ends when
the shot is either
made or has missed.
b. It only applies
c. It never
d. It applies
if the player is in the applies when a player when the shooter is
air when fouled.
is fouled on the floor. tapping the ball
toward the goal when
fouled.
78 Which of the following is true of fighting? (Rule Ref: 4-18, RBT p. 227)
Single Answer
a. It can only
b. It can only
c. It results in a
d. Only players
occur when the ball is occur when the ball is flagrant foul.
can be penalized for
live.
dead.
fighting.
79 Which of these describe incidental contact?
(Rule Ref: 4-27-2, 4-27-3, 4-27-4, 4-40-7, RBT p. 205-206)
Single Answer
a. Screens that are
set outside the visual
field of the opponent
allow an opponent to
make inadvertent
contact with the screen,
provided the screener is
not displaced if he or
she has the ball.
b. Contact that
c. Contact with
d. All of the
does not hinder the
an opponent that is
above.
opponent from
permitted and does
participating in
not constitute a foul.
normal defensive or
offensive movements.
80 What is illegal personal contact that impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball?
(Rule Ref: 4-7-1, RBT p. 207)
Single Answer
a. Pushing.
b. Charging.
c. Blocking.
d. Player-control
foul.
81 A1 has the ball for the first of a one-and-one free-throw attempt. Prior to A1 releasing the ball, A4,
who is in a marked lane space, does a head fake in an attempt to get B2, who is also in a marked
lane space, into the lane. The fake works and B2 enters the lane before A1 releases the ball. What is
the result? (Rule Ref: 9-1-3b, 9-1 Penalty, RBT 9.1.3C p. 161)
Single Answer
a. A1 will get a
b. A4 is called
c. A double
d. B2 is called
substitute free throw for a violation. No
violation is called on for a violation.
if the first attempt is points can be scored. A4 and B2.
unsuccessful.
Team B ball for
throw-in.
82 A1 has been awarded two FTs. During the first attempt, B2 backs out of a marked lane space just
before A1 releases the ball. However, after releasing ball and before it hits the ring or backboard, A1
steps on the FT line. The attempt is successful. (Rule Ref: 9-1 Penalty 4b, RBT 9.1.3G p. 162)
Single Answer
a. There is no
violation(s) on the
first free-throw
attempt.
b. Only the first
c. Ignore the
violation in this case free-throw violation
should be penalized. by B2 because the
free-throw attempt
was successful.
d. A double FT
violation occurred,
the first FT is voided
and play is continued
with A1’s second FT.
83 Who shall shoot the free throws if A1 is fouled and is injured resulting in A1 being required to leave
the game, but there are no Team A substitutes available because the other Team A players who are
not currently in the game had been previously disqualified? (Rule Ref: 8-2, RBT 8.2A p. 93)
Single Answer
a. Any of the
b. Any of the
c. The coach of
d. A1 should
other 4 Team A
disqualified Team A Team B gets the
shot the free throws.
players currently in players.
choice.
the game selected by
Team A captain or
head coach.
84 The first marked lane spaces may be occupied as follows: (Rule Ref: 8-1-4c, RBT 8.1.3 p. 95)
Single Answer
a. By either
team.
b. These spots
can be empty.
c. Opponents of
the free thrower must
occupy those two
marked spaces unless
the FTs are for a
technical foul or
intentional foul.
d. By a
teammate of the
shooter if one of the
opponents does not
want that space.
85 During a free throw when the lane spaces may be occupied, the following guidelines are in effect:
(Rule Ref: 8-1-4a, RBT 8.1.4 p. 96)
Single Answer
a. Defense can
have as many spots as
5 spots if the
offensive chooses not
to use them.
b. A total of 8
players are allowed in
the marked spaces: 4
defensive and 4
offensive.
c. A maximum
of 6 players may
occupy the marked
spaces, 4 defensive
and 2 offensive.
d. A total of 7
players are allowed in
the marked spaces, 4
defensive and 3
offensive.
86 After completing the proper sequence when making a foul call at the spot the calling official should:
(Rule Ref: MI p. 96)
Single Answer
a. Immediately
b. Move to the
depart the calling area reporting area while
and get to the foul
completing the proper
reporting area as
sequence.
quickly as possible.
d. All of the
c. Should stand in
calling area while
above.
completing the proper
sequence and
momentarily pause and
hold after to ensure the
dead-ball action is OK
prior to departing the
calling area.
87 The trail official while opposite the table calls a player-control foul in the frontcourt on A5. The official
reports the foul and will now become: (Rule Ref: MI p. 213)
Single Answer
a. The new lead
b. The new lead
c. The new
tableside.
opposite the table.
center.
d. The new trail.
88 The center official who calls a foul opposite the scorer’s table in the backcourt going to the frontcourt
becomes the: (Rule Ref: MI p. 211)
Single Answer
a. New lead.
b. Center.
c. New trail.
d. None of the
above.
89 Which official is responsible for all backcourt throw-ins? (Rule Ref: MI p. 190)
Single Answer
a. Lead.
b. Center.
c. Trail.
d. All of the
above.
90 The proper sequence when making a foul call at the spot of foul is: (Rule Ref: MI p. 95)
Single Answer
a. Whistle,
pointing at the player
committing the foul
and verbalize fouling
player’s number.
b. Whistle and
stop clock with open
hand, followed by
pointing at the player
committing the foul
and verbalize fouling
player’s number.
c. Whistle and
stop clock with fist,
followed by verbalize
fouling player’s number
and signal how play is
to be resumed (i.e.
designated spot, oneshot, two-shots, threeshots, etc.).
d. Whistle and
stop clock with open
hand, followed by
verbalize fouling
player’s number and
signal how play is to be
resumed (i.e. designated
spot, one-shot, twoshots, three-shots, etc.).
91 The ball is inbounded after a made basketball in the backcourt. A1 begins to dribble up court with
pressure with the shot clock showing 20 seconds in a girls game (25 seconds in a boys game) but the
official’s count has yet to reach 10. What is the option?
Single Answer
a. A backcourt
b. Stop game and
c. There is no
violation has occurred have shot-clock
violation until the
operator put time back official’s count
regardless of the
on shot clock to match reaches 10.
official’s count.
the official’s count.
d. Stop the game
and ask a partner(s)
what count they have.
92 The shot clock periods for boys and girls play in California are: (Rule Ref: MI A p. 231)
Single Answer
a. 35-seconds
for girls and 30seconds for boys.
b. 30-seconds
for girls and 35seconds for boys.
c. 30-seconds
for both.
d. 35-seconds
for both.
93 A2 and B2 foul each other at the same time while A1 is holding the ball in the backcourt. How is
played resumed?
Single Answer
a. Play is
resumed at the point
of interruption, reset
the shot clock.
b. Play is
resumed at the point
of interruption, no
shot-clock reset.
c. Play is
d. Play is
resumed with the AP resumed with the AP
arrow, reset the shot arrow, no shot-clock
clock.
reset.
94 Team B’s head coach is assessed a technical foul for berating an official. Team A has the ball in its
frontcourt and the shot clock shows 23 seconds. Where is the resulting throw-in after the free throws
for the technical foul? Shall the shot clock be reset? (Rule Ref: 10-5-1a Penalty)
Single Answer
a. Play shall be
resumed with a
throw-in at half court
after all technical
fouls.
b. Play shall be
c. The shot clock
resumed at the point shall be reset.
of interruption nearest
to where the ball was
located when the
technical foul was
called.
d. Both a and c.
95 With 15 seconds on the shot clock, A1’s try for goal is an air ball, and Team A recovers the ball.
(Rule Ref: MI Interpretation A4 p. 233)
Single Answer
a. Play
continues.
b. The shot
clock will not be
reset.
c. The shot clock
will be reset.
d. Both a and b.
96 If A1’s throw-in lodges between the basket and the backboard, which one of these applies?
(Rule Ref: 9-2-8, RBT p. 128, RBT p. 183, RBT 9.2.8 p. 127/184)
Single Answer
a. A1 receives
another throw-in
attempt.
b. Team A has
c. An AP throwd. No reset of
committed a throw-in in results.
the shot clock if
violation and the
Team A retains the
ensuing throw-in is
throw-in.
awarded to Team B at
the original throw-in
spot.
97 A1’s try for goal hits the ring and then the shot-clock horn sounds.
(Rule Ref: MI Interpretation A1 p. 233)
Single Answer
a. Legal play.
b. Ignore the
horn and play
continues.
c. Call a shotclock violation on
Team A.
d. Both a and b.
98 Before the game, both coaches approach the officials and ask to play the game without a shot clock.
What are the options?
Single Answer
a. Agree to the
b. Inform the
c. Give both
coaches’ request and coaches you must
coaches a technical
play the game without start the game with a foul for unsporting
a shot clock.
shot clock but can
conduct.
discontinue the use of
the shot clock after
the first dead ball.
d. Refuse the
coaches’ request and
insist that a shot clock
must be used.
99 A4 is holding the ball in the lane area when Team A’s coach is assessed a technical foul. Which of the
following is not true? (Rule Ref: 7-4-2, 7-5-6a, 10-5-1 Penalty)
Single Answer
a. Reset the shot
b. Award Team
c. The throw-in
d. The throw-in
clock.
B two free throws.
spot is at the division is the out-of-bounds
line.
spot nearest where A4
was holding the ball.
100 During the game, one of the shot clocks stops working. What are the options?
Single Answer
a. Turn off the
b. Play the game
c. Turn off the
shot clock and play with the one shot
shot clock and play
without a shot clock. clock.
with an alternatetiming device at the
table.
d. Play the game
with one shot clock
and have teams
change directions
each quarter.