National Federation High School Basketball Exam
The "National Federation High School Basketball Exam Quiz" is a valuable resource for individuals involved in high school basketball, including referees, coaches, and enthusiasts. This quiz provides a comprehensive test of your knowledge and understanding of the rules, regulations, and nuances of high school basketball. It covers a wide range of topics, from game mechanics and player positions to rule interpretations and officiating techniques. Whether you're a seasoned official looking to stay sharp or a coach seeking a deeper understanding of the game, this quiz offers an engaging way to enhance your expertise and test your proficiency in high school Read morebasketball rules and scenarios.
Questions and Answers
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IT IS PERMISSIBLE FOR THE OFFICIATING CREW TO DETERMINE WHICH OFFICIAL WILL TOSS THE OPENING JUMP BALL---IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THE REFEREE.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given answer is that according to the rules, it is allowed for the officiating crew to decide which official will toss the opening jump ball. It is not necessary for the referee to be the one performing this task. This allows for flexibility and ensures that the jump ball is conducted fairly and impartially, regardless of which official is assigned to toss it.Rate this question:
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- 2.
WHILE THE BALL IS LIVE AND IN PLAY (CLOCK IS RUNNING), A COACH IS STANDING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HIS TEAM BENCH QUIETLY WATCHING THE ACTION. UNLESS HE OR SHE IS ADDRESSING THE OFFICIALS STANDING OUT OF THE COACHING BOX, LEGAL AND PLAY CONTINUES.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that as long as the coach is standing in front of the team bench and quietly watching the action, they are allowed to do so during the game. The only time they need to address the officials is if they are standing outside of the coaching box. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 3.
WHILE TEAM A HAS POSSESSION OF THE BALL, A DOUBLE FOUL IS CALLED AGAINST A1 AND B1 IN THE POST AREA. THE FOUL SHALL BE ASSESSED TO EACH PLAYER AND TO EACH TEAM’S TOTAL FOULS AND THE BALL AWARDED TO WHICHEVER TEAM HAS THE POSSESSION ARROW AT THAT POINT.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false. According to the given scenario, when a double foul is called against A1 and B1 in the post area, the fouls are assessed to each player and to each team's total fouls. However, the ball is not awarded to whichever team has the possession arrow at that point. The possession arrow is only used to determine the team that will have the next alternating possession when a jump ball situation occurs.Rate this question:
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- 4.
B5 IS MAKING A THROW-IN FROM OUT OF BOUNDS UNDER HER OFFENSIVE BASKET. A4 HAS HER BACK TURNED TO B5 SO B5 DEFLECTS THE BALL OFF A4’S BACK AND LEGALLY POSITIONS HERSELF IN BOUNDS PRIOR TO SECURING THE BALL. SHE THEN SHOOTS AND MAKES A BASKET. LEGAL AND PLAY CONTINUES.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer is that the action described in the scenario is legal. B5, who is making the throw-in, deflects the ball off A4's back, which is allowed. B5 then positions herself in bounds before securing the ball, which is also within the rules. Finally, B5 shoots and makes a basket, indicating that the play continues.Rate this question:
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- 5.
HEADBANDS MUST BE WHITE, BLACK, BEIGE, OR THE COLOR OF THE TORSO OF THE UNIFORM JERSEY AND MUST BE THE SAME FOR ALL TEAMMATES WHO WEAR ONE.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The given statement is true. According to the statement, headbands must be white, black, beige, or the color of the torso of the uniform jersey. Additionally, all teammates who wear headbands must have the same color.Rate this question:
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- 6.
EACH TEAM MUST SUBMIT THE NAMES AND NUMBERS OF EACH TEAM MEMBER AND DESIGNATE THE FIVE STARTING PLAYERS AT LEAST THREE MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED GAME TIME.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false because it states that each team must submit the names and numbers of each team member and designate the five starting players at least three minutes prior to the scheduled game time. According to the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO), each team must supply the official scorer with the name and number of each team member and designate the five starting players at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting timeRate this question:
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- 7.
A4 DIVES FOR A LOOSE BALL AND SECURES POSSESSION WHILE LYING ON THE FLOOR. A4 THEN STANDS UP AND THEN PASSES THE BALL TO TEAMMATE A2. LEGAL?
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The action described is not legal. According to the rules of basketball, once a player gains possession of the ball while on the floor, they must either pass, shoot, or call a timeout. Standing up and then passing the ball is a violation of this rule. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 8.
THE SIGNAL OF SPREADING THE ARMS SHALL BE USED WHEN NEEDED TO COMMUNICATE THAT A DEFENSIVE PLAYER IS NOT IN A CLOSELY-GUARDED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE PLAYER IN POSSESSION OF THE BALL.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement is true because the signal of spreading the arms is used to communicate that a defensive player is not in a closely-guarded position relative to the player in possession of the ball. This signal is commonly used in basketball to indicate that the defender is not within arm's length of the offensive player, which affects the rules and restrictions on the defender's movements and actions.Rate this question:
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- 9.
AFTER TEAM B HAS USED SEVEN SECONDS IN THE BACKCOURT TRYING TO ADVANCE THE BALL, B2 REQUESTS AND IS GRANTED A TIME-OUT. FOLLOWING THE TIME-OUT, TEAM B WILL HAVE THREE SECONDS TO GET THE BALL INTO THEIR FRONT COURT.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
True. In most basketball leagues, including NBA rules, if Team B is in the backcourt and has used seven seconds of their eight-second backcourt violation count and then calls for a timeout, they are allowed to inbound the ball from the backcourt. However, following the timeout, they will have only three seconds to advance the ball into the frontcourt. This rule ensures that teams do not gain an unfair advantage by using the timeout to reset the eight-second backcourt violation count entirely. The three-second count after the timeout is a continuation of the original backcourt violation.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If Team A's player, A2, catches the in-bounds pass and shoots before the game clock reaches zero at the end of the third quarter, regardless of the outcome of the shot, the basket shall not count.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
In basketball, if a player catches the in-bounds pass and shoots before the game clock reaches zero, the shot does not count if released after the horn sounds. This rule ensures fairness and precision in determining the validity of a basket in relation to the timing of the game clock.Rate this question:
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- 11.
AN OFFICIAL CALLS A FOUL AGAINST TEAM B AND OBSERVES 0:07 ON THE GAME CLOCK WHEN HE BLOWS THE WHISTLE. AFTER REPORTING THE FOUL TO THE SCORER’S BENCH, THE OFFICIAL NOTICES THE CLOCK SHOWS 0:03. THE OFFICIAL SHALL HAVE 0:07 PLACED BACK ON THE CLOCK BEFORE RESUMING PLAY.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that according to the rules, when an official calls a foul and observes a certain time on the game clock, that time should be maintained and put back on the clock after reporting the foul. In this case, the official noticed that the clock showed a different time after reporting the foul, so the correct action is to have the original time (0:07) placed back on the clock before resuming play. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 12.
It is a technical foul if a player leaves the court for an unauthorized reason.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement says that it is a technical foul if a player leaves the court for an unauthorized reason. However, this statement is false. Leaving the court for an unauthorized reason does not result in a technical foul.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In order to correct an error made with the clock running and the ball dead, the error must be recognized before the first live ball after the error.
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T
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F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
To correct an error made with the clock running and the ball dead, the error does not have to be recognized before the first live ball after the error. This statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The head coach is assessed a maximum of one direct technical foul when a player is discovered wearing an illegal uniform.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
When a player is found wearing an illegal uniform, the head coach can be assessed a maximum of one direct technical foul. This means that the coach can be penalized with a technical foul for the violation. The technical foul is a penalty in basketball that results in free throw attempts for the opposing team and possession of the ball. However, the coach can only receive one direct technical foul for this specific violation, indicating that additional technical fouls will not be given for the same offense.Rate this question:
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- 15.
An intentional foul may be either personal or technical.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
An intentional foul can be either personal or technical. This means that a player can intentionally commit a foul either by physically making contact with an opponent (personal foul) or by violating the rules of the game in a non-physical manner (technical foul).Rate this question:
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- 16.
A team only needs control of the possession to be able to request and be granted a time-out.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
False. In most basketball leagues, a team needs to have both possession of the ball and be in a state of player control to request and be granted a timeout. This means that a player needs to be holding or dribbling the ball while the timeout is being requested. The idea is to prevent teams from calling timeouts during chaotic or disputed situations where they may not have full control of the ball.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The head coach is assessed an indirect technical foul for each member of bench personnel who leaves the confines of the bench during a fight to get closer to the action.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The correct answer is F. This statement is false. The head coach is not assessed an indirect technical foul for each member of bench personnel who leaves the confines of the bench during a fight to get closer to the action.Rate this question:
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- 18.
No violation occurs when B1 uses his or her thigh to intentionally deflect a pass by A1.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
This statement is false because using any part of the body, including the thigh, intentionally to deflect a pass is considered a violation in most sports. In basketball, for example, intentionally using the thigh to deflect a pass would be considered a kickball violation. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Only the referee is authorized to correct the erroneous awarding of a score.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false because it is not only the referee who is authorized to correct the erroneous awarding of a score. Other officials, such as video assistant referees or goal-line technology systems, can also be involved in the decision-making process to correct any scoring mistakes. Therefore, it is not solely the responsibility of the referee to rectify scoring errors.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Lane spaces on each side of the free-throw lane are two feet deep.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
According to the NBA Official Rulebook, the lane space markings on each side of the free-throw lane are 2 inches by 6 inches. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 21.
The throw-in is at the designated spot nearest the violation after a goaltending violation by B1.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
When a violation occurs, the throw-in is at the spot closest to where the violation occurred.Rate this question:
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- 22.
A jump ball ends when the tapped ball touches a jumper a second time.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
A jump ball ends when the tapped ball touches the floor or any player on the court, not just the jumper.Rate this question:
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- 23.
A personal foul can only occur during a live ball.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
This statement is True. A personal foul can occur during a live ball as well as during a dead ball. A personal foul is a type of foul that involves illegal contact or actions by a player against an opponent. It can occur at any time during the game, whether the ball is live or dead.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Continuous motion applies only if the player is in the air when fouled.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
Continuous motion does not apply only if the player is in the air when fouled. Continuous motion refers to a rule in basketball where if a player is fouled while in the act of shooting, the shot attempt and any subsequent made baskets count even if the foul is called after the shot. This rule applies whether the player is in the air or on the ground when fouled. Therefore, the given statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The maximum width of the side seam inserts on the team jersey is 6 inches.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The maximum width of the side seam inserts on the team jersey is 4 inches.Rate this question:
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- 26.
The initials or jersey number of a recently deceased player may appear in a patch worn above the neckline or in the side insert of the jersey.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement is True. The initials or jersey number of a recently deceased player may appear in a path worn above the neckline or in the side insert area of the jersey, as long as it is approved by the state's associations.Rate this question:
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- 27.
It is a common foul when B1 fouls A1 as A1 is trying for a field goal.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false because a common foul is not called when B1 fouls A1 while A1 is trying for a field goal. In basketball, a common foul is called when a player makes illegal physical contact with an opponent, but it does not necessarily have to occur during a field goal attempt.Rate this question:
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- 28.
A player is officially disqualified and becomes bench personnel when the player is notified by an official.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false. A player does not become bench personnel when they are officially disqualified and notified by an official. When a player is disqualified, they are usually removed from the game and must leave the playing area. Bench personnel refers to coaches, trainers, and other team members who are not actively playing in the game.Rate this question:
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- 29.
A dribble may be started by pushing, throwing or batting the ball to the floor before or after the pivot foot is lifted.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false because a dribble can only be started by pushing, throwing, or batting the ball to the floor before the pivot foot is lifted. After the pivot foot is lifted, the player cannot start a dribble.Rate this question:
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- 30.
A1's free throw ends when A2 commits a lane violation.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
If A2 commits a lane violation during A1's free throw, it means that A2 has entered the restricted area before the ball has hit the rim. This violation results in the end of A1's free throw attempt, regardless of whether the shot was successful or not. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 31.
The head coach may leave the coaching box to go to the scorer's table to rectify a scoring mistake only if beckoned by an official.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false. The head coach does not need to be beckoned by an official to leave the coaching box and go to the scorer's table to rectify a scoring mistake. The head coach has the authority to go to the scorer's table at any time to address any scoring errors without needing to be called over by an official.Rate this question:
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- 32.
A team-control foul can also be intentional or flagrant.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false. A team-control foul cannot be intentional or flagrant. Intentional and flagrant fouls are personal fouls committed by individual players, not by the team as a whole. A team-control foul is a type of foul that is committed by a player on the team that is in control of the ball.Rate this question:
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- 33.
A turnover is an accidental loss of player control.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
False. A turnover in basketball refers to the loss of possession of the ball to the opposing team. It can result from various actions such as a bad pass, traveling violation, double dribble, stepping out of bounds, or other rule infractions. While turnovers can occur accidentally, they are not limited to accidental situations; intentional actions or mistakes can also lead to turnovers.Rate this question:
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- 34.
The thrower-in is not permitted to touch the ball in the court before it touches another player.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement is true because according to the rules of the game, when a player is throwing the ball in from out of bounds, they are not allowed to touch the ball in the court before it has been touched by another player. This rule is in place to ensure fair play and prevent any advantage or disadvantage for either team.Rate this question:
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- 35.
A headband is defined as any item that goes around the entire head.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
A headband does NOT cover the entire circumference of the head, it typically just covers the hair line. Indicating this statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 36.
If jumpers A1 and B1 simultaneously commit jump-ball violations, the toss shall be repeated.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
If both jumpers A1 and B1 commit jump-ball violations at the same time, it means that both players have violated the rules for the jump-ball. In this case, the toss, which determines which team gets possession of the ball, will be repeated. This ensures fairness and gives both teams an equal chance to gain possession of the ball.Rate this question:
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- 37.
The head coach is assessed an indirect technical foul when a disqualified player is removed and is subsequently discovered participating in the game.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
When a disqualified player is removed from the game, the head coach is not assessed an indirect technical foul if the player is subsequently discovered participating in the game. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 38.
The time consumed prior to recognition of a correctable error cannot be restored even though the error is corrected.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement is true because once a correctable error is recognized, the time that was initially consumed cannot be regained or restored, even if the error is subsequently corrected. This means that the time spent on identifying and rectifying the error is essentially lost and cannot be recovered.Rate this question:
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- 39.
The thrower may reach the ball through the throw-in boundary plane prior to releasing it on a throw-in pass.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement is true because according to the rules of throw-ins in sports such as basketball or soccer, the thrower is allowed to reach over as long as part of their body or the ball is still behind or directly above the line when the throw is made. This means that the thrower can reach the ball through the throw-in boundary plane before releasing it, making the statement true.Rate this question:
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- 40.
All common fouls in the last two minutes of the game are automatically intentional.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
This statement is false. Common fouls in the last two minutes of the game are not automatically intentional. Common fouls can be unintentional and occur due to a player's negligence, recklessness, or lack of skill. Intentional fouls, on the other hand, are deliberate actions by a player to gain an advantage or stop the clock.Rate this question:
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- 41.
An item used to control the hair must be the same dominant color of the team jersey, white, black or beige.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
It is a legal rule that hair items like a headband have to be the same color as the rest of the team, and these colors can be white, black, beige, or the dominant color of the team's jerseys.Rate this question:
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- 42.
In a false double foul, the fouls are committed by the same team.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
This statement is false. In a false double foul, the fouls are committed by players from opposing teams, not by the same team.Rate this question:
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- 43.
The torso of the team jersey is an area from the base of the neck to the bottom of the jersey and from side insert to side insert.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The given statement is true. The torso of the team jersey refers to the area of the jersey that covers the upper body, starting from the base of the neck and extending to the bottom of the jersey. It also includes the area from side insert to side insert, which means it covers the width of the jersey from one side seam to the other. Therefore, the statement is correct.Rate this question:
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- 44.
If A1 grasps the ring to prevent injury, the grasping is ignored, and no technical foul is charged.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
According to the NBA Official Rulebook, grasping the ring is considered a violation of the rules. However, if a player grasps the ring to prevent injury, the grasping is ignored, and no technical foul is charged.Rate this question:
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- 45.
An airborne shooter is considered to be in the act of shooting.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
An airborne shooter is considered to be in the act of shooting because they are in the air and actively shooting. This implies that the shooter is in the process of firing their weapon while airborne.Rate this question:
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- 46.
When the error is a free throw by the wrong player, if corrected, the free throw and any common foul committed during such a free throw shall be canceled.
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
According to the NBA Official Rulebook, if a free throw is attempted by the wrong player, the error can be corrected before the next legal or illegal free throw attempt by either team. If the error is corrected, the free throw and any common foul committed during such a free throw shall be canceled. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 47.
The head coach is permitted to rise off the bench at any time to signal players to request a time-out.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement is true because the head coach is allowed to stand up from the bench during a game to signal the players to request a time-out. This is a common practice in sports, where the coach uses physical gestures or calls out to the players to communicate instructions or strategies. Standing up from the bench gives the coach better visibility and enables them to convey their message more effectively.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Excessive swinging of arms or elbows without contacting an opponent can be either a foul or a violation.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
Excessive swinging of arms or elbows without contacting an opponent is not a foul or a violation.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Only one unused time-out from regulation may be carried over to an overtime period.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The statement is false. In most sports, unused time-outs from regulation cannot be carried over to an overtime period. Each period, whether regulation or overtime, usually has its own set of time-outs that can be used by the teams. Therefore, any unused time-outs from regulation would not carry over to the overtime period.Rate this question:
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- 50.
It is a violation if, from A's frontcourt, A1 passes to A2, who jumps from A's backcourt, catches the ball while in the air, and lands in A's frontcourt.
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T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
This statement is true because it describes a backcourt violation in basketball. According to the rules, once the ball crosses the half-court line into the frontcourt, it cannot be passed back to the backcourt. In this scenario, A1 passes the ball from the frontcourt to A2 in the backcourt, and when A2 catches the ball while in the air and lands in the frontcourt, it is considered a violation. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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