IAABO: Hardest Trivia Quiz On Basketball
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
A-1, while dribbling in the frontcourt, has the ball deflected into the backcourt by B-1. When A-1 regains control in the backcour, the official begins the 10 second count. Is the official correct?
- A.
YES
- B.
NO
Correct Answer
B. NOExplanation
4-4-2&3;9-8;4-12-3;4-35-1b;Case 9.8DRate this question:
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- 2.
A-1's throw-in is caught by B-2 while touching the boundary line. The official rules a throw-in violation and awards the ball to Team B at the spot of the throw-in. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 3.
A-1's 2nd free throw hits the ring and comes to rest on the flange. Since the ball is motionless, the official sounds the whistle. The free throws were the result of A-1 being fouled by B-1 on an unsuccessful try. The official rules this is a free throw violation. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 4.
A-5 is injured and directed to the bench. The official instructs the timer to begin the 20 second replacement interval. A-5 is replaced as the 20 second interval expires. Prior to the official putting the ball into play, B-6 reports to enter the game. The official denies B-6 from entering the game. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 5.
A held ball is ruled. The possession arrow favors Team A. Prior to the throw-in, the head coach of Team A is assessed with a technical foul. The official awards the Team B two free throws, awards Team B the ball for a throw-in at the division line and rules Team A retains the possession arrow. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 6.
A-1 enters the game wearing an illegal jersey. The official fails to recognize it until A-1 has been playing for 4 minutes. The official stops play and charges the head coach with a direct technical foul. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 7.
While A-1's second free throw of two is in flight, the official assesses a double personal foul. The try is successful. The offical counts the free throw and awards the ball to Team B for the throw-in. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 8.
Free thrower A-1 fackes the release of the ball. The fake does not cause any opponent to commit a violation. The offical charges A-1 with a violation. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 9.
A-1's dribble strickes B-1's foot causing the ball to bounce away from A-1. A-1 recovers the ball by catching with both hands and begins to dribble. The official rules that this is a legal play. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 10.
A-1 is attempting a throw-in. Before the throw-in ends, B-2 fouls A-2. Team A is awarded the ball for a throw-in. Thower-in A-1 commits a throw-in violation. The official is now notified the the foul by B-2 was the 7th team foul. The official awards A-2 the one and one with players occupying the marked lane spaces and plays of the make or miss. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 11.
While the ball is at the disposal of A-1 for a throw-in, A-2 is charged with a common foul. Team B is in the bonus. The official rules this a team control foul. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 12.
During an alternating possession throw-in, A-1's throw-in is intentionally kicked by B-1. The official awards the ball back to Team A and rules the throw-in is an alternating possession throw-in. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 13.
A-6 and A-7 leave the bench and enter the playing court because a fight has broken out between A-1 and B-1. A-6 and A-7 participate in the fight. No other bench personnel for either team enter the court. B-1, A-1, A-6 and A-7 are charged with flagrant technical fouls. Two indirect technical fouls are charged to Team A's head coach, three team fouls are charged to Team A and one team foul is charged to Team B. Team B is awarded four free throws and the ball at the division line. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 14.
While the ball is in flight on a pass from A-1 to A-2, A-3 and B-3 commit a double personal foul. The official awards the ball back to Team A nearest to where A-1 was last in contact with the ball. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 15.
One minute prior to starting the game, the Team A coach changes a designated starter. It is not because of necessity. The official assesses a technical foul to Team A. Prior to the start of the second quarter the coach adds two names to the squad list. The official assesses another technical foul to Team A. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 16.
A held ball is ruled. The possession arrow favors Team A. The official mistakenly gives the ball to Team B at Team A's basket. B-1 inbounds the ball to B-2, who is confused and scores in Team A's basket. The mistake is now recognized. The official counts the basket for Team A, awards the ball to Team B and rules Team B may move along the end line and informs the coach and ths scorer that Team A will retain the arrow. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 17.
After the first half ends, the scorer informs the referee that player number 24, who was playing when the half ended, is not in the scorebook. Number 24 did not score or commit a foul while in the game. The referee informs the scorer that, if number 24 doesn't start the second half, no penalty will be assessed. Is the referee correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 18.
As A-1 is chasing his/her interrupted dribble, A-1 steps on the boundary line. When A-1 catches up to the ball and continues the dribble, the official rules A-1 is out of bounds and awards the ball to Team B. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 19.
While Team A is in control, a double personal foul is committed. The official awards the ball back to Team A nearest to where the foul occurred. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 20.
Following a common foul by A-1 and prior to the bonus, the official is ready to put the ball in play but team B is huddling and no player is available to take the ball. The official assesses a technical foul to Team B for delaying the game. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 21.
During the intermission between the 1st and 2nd quarter, A-1 is assessed a technical foul and an indirect technical foul is charged to the head coach. The coach questions why he/she is also charged. the official informs the coach that during an intermission, team members are bench personnel. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 22.
While A-1's try is in flight, A-2 fouls B-2. The ball enters the basket. Team B is not in the bonus. The official rules Team B's throw-in is a designated spot throw-in. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 23.
A-1 and A-2 are injured on the same play. The coacah wants to keep both players in the game. The offical rules Team A will have to request a time-out for each player to keep both in the game. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 24.
A-1 is fouled by B-1. It is Team B's 7th team foul of the half. The official erroneously awards the player two free throws instead of the one and one. A-1's first attempt is unsuccessful. The missed free throw is rebounded by A-2 who scores while all the other players were inactive. The mistake is recognized. The official cancels the score and resumes play using the alternating possession procedure. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 25.
During an interrupted dribble, the official inadvertently blows the whistle. the official uses the alternating possession procedure to resume play. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 26.
As the official bounces the ball to A-1 for his/her second free throw, B-2 steps into the lane and requests a time-out before A-1 catches the ball. The official grants the request. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 27.
A-6 and B-6, who ave legally reported to eneter the game are at the scorer's table, when B-5 fouls A-5 and A-5 is awarded two free throws. It is B-5's fifth foul. The official allows the player who is replacing B-5 and A-6 and B-6 to enter the game. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 28.
Following a violation by Team A, Team A is granted a time-out. As the teams come back on the floor, the official mistakenly awards the ball to Team A. After the ball is legally touched inbounds, themistake is recognized. The official rules the time frame to correct has expired and no correction can be made. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 29.
While the ball is at the disposal of free thrower A-1, the official notices that A-2, in a marked lane space does not have one foot near the outer edge of the free throw lane line. The official rules this a violation. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 30.
While the ball is in the air on a jump ball to start the extra period, B-2 intentionally fouls A-2. The official has the scorer set the possession arrow when he/she hands the ball to A-2 for the first free throw. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 31.
A-1's 2nd free throw hits the ring and comes to rest on the flange. As the ball is motionless, the official sounds the whistle. The free throws were the results of a technical foul. The official resumes play by awarding the Team A the ball at the division line. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 32.
A-1 is fouled and erroneously awarded the ball out of bounds. Following the throw-in, B-1 intercepts a pass, but fumbles the ball back to A-2. The error is now recognized. The offical awards A-1 his/her one and one with no players occupying the marked lane spaces and resumes play at the point of interruption. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 33.
A-1 is fouled and injured on the play. A-6 replaces A-1. Prior to A-6 entering the semi-circle to attempt the free throws awarded to A-1, A-7 reports to replace A-6. The official beckons A-7 into the game. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 34.
A-1 and B-1 are injured and directed to the bench to be replaced. Both coaches want to leave their players in the game. Team A has one 60 second time-out remaining, Team B has only one 30 second time-ou remaining. The offical rules Team B may not use a 30 second time-out to keep his/her player in the game. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 35.
During an alternating possession throw-in by A-1, A-1 commits a throw-in violation. The official awards the ball to Team B and instructs the scorer to thru the arrow toward Team B's basket. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 36.
A common foul is charged to A-1, while Team A is in control. The official rules this a team control foul. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 37.
While the lead official is about to bounce the ball to free thrower A-1, the coach of Team A tells the official he/she wants a time-out if A-1's attempt is successful. A-1's try is successful and the official grants Team A a time-out as requested by Team A's coach prior to the free throw. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 38.
Following a score and while the ball is at the disposal of Team B, A-2 and B-2 are charged with a double personal foul. The official charges the fouls, awards the ball back to Team B and rules Team B still has the privilege of moving along the end line. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 39.
Team A scores. After the ball passes through the net, A-1 purposely grabs the ball and steps out of bounds and passes to A-2, who scores. The official stops play, charges Team A with a technical foul, disallows the basket and puts the consumed time back on the game clock. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 40.
Before A-1's free throw hits the ring, backboard or the free throw ends, B-1 enters the lane followed by A-2. Both were in a marked lane space. the official rules this a double free throw violation. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 41.
While A-1's free throw is in flight, A-2 and B-2 commit a double personal foul followed by a free throw violation by A-1. The official resumes play using the alternating possession procedure because neither team was in control. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 42.
Team A has been in control of the ball for 7 seconds in the backcourt. A-1 throws a pass which hits the floor in A's frontcourt at 9 seconds. A-2 gains control at 11 seconds. The official rules this a 10 second violation. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 43.
A-1's throw-in under the alternating possession procedure is caught simultaneously by A-2 and B-2 causing a held ball. The official awards the ball to Team B. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 44.
A-1's first free throw of two hits the rign and comes to rest on the flange. As the ball is motionless the official sounds the whistle. The official rules the first try is unsuccessful and awards A-1 his/her second free throw and plays off the make or miss. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 45.
A-1 near a boundary line, jumps into the air and intercepts a pass from B-1. A-1's momentum will cause him/her to land out of bounds. A-1 requests a time-out. The official denies the request. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 46.
With 3 tenths of a second remaining in the fourth quarter Team A is awarded the ball out of bounds under its basket with Team B leading 50-49. Team A is not in the bonus. A-1 lobs a pass to A-2, who taps the ball toward his/her basket and is fouled before the signal sounds indicating time has expired. The tap is unsuccessful. The official rules B-1's foul is considered in the act of tapping and awards two free throws. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 47.
A-1, dribbling from the backcourt to the frontcourt, has both feet in the frontcourt but is dribbling in the backcourt. The official continues the 10 second count. Prior to the official reaching the count of ten, B-1, who is in the frontcourt of Team A, bats the ball into the backcourt. The official continues the ten second count. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 48.
During a designated spot throw-in, A-1 fumbles the ball which rolls several feet away. A-1 leaves the designated spot, retrieves the ball, returns to the original throw-in spot and releases the ball prior to the five second count expiring. The official rules this a legal play. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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- 49.
A-1, prior to dribbling, passes the ball to A-2. A-2 does not see the pass. A-1 runs across the court and recovers the ball with both hands after the ball has hit the floor. A-1 then begins a dribble. The official rules this an illegal dribble. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 50.
Substitute B-6 enters the court while the ball is in control of Team A and while the ball is live and the clock is running. The officials are unaware that Team B has 6 players in the game. B-6 returns to the bench after which Team A commits a violation. The scorer now informs the officials that Team B had 6 players on the court. The referee rules no technical foul can be charged. Is the official correct?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
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