Basketball Rules Quiz

21 Questions | By Evergreenbasketb | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 44207

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Basketball is a popular sport that is played by millions of people. Are you a fan of basketball? Do you think you are well versed with the nitty-gritty of the rules of this sport? Take this sporty "Basketball Rules Quiz" to test your knowledge about this fun sport which is one of the most-watched sports in the world. Pick the correct option to get a high score! Good Luck!

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1.

Check all items below that are names of basketball violations.
- A.
  
  Traveling
- B.
  
  Blocking foul
- C.
  
  Grabbing
- D.
  
  Elbowing
- E.
  
  Field goal
- F.
  
  Unsportsmanlike conduct
- G.
  
  Dangerous play
- H.
  
  Offsides
- I.
  
  Technical foul
- J.
  
  Lane violation
- K.
  
  Over the limit
- L.
  
  Pass interferance
- M.
  
  Charging
- N.
  
  Tackling
- O.
  
  Yellow card
2.

A Blocking foul is:
- A.
  
  Preventing the ball from going in the basket.
- B.
  
  Using hands to stop an opponent.
- C.
  
  Getting in the other team's way to give your teammate space.
- D.
  
  The use of a defender´s body position to prevent an opponent´s advance.
3.

Which of the following is an explanation of the charging foul?
- A.
  
  Running into a player that has possession of the ball.
- B.
  
  Running into a defender that has established position.
- C.
  
  Using arms to create space.
- D.
  
  Stepping into the free-throw lane before the ball hits the rim on a free throw attempt.
4.

A dead ball occurs after which of the following?
- A.
  
  The clock runs out and the buzzer goes off.
- B.
  
  The referee blows the whistle.
- C.
  
  A basket is made.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
5.

Not inbounding the ball quickly enough results in a:
- A.
  
  2-second violation.
- B.
  
  3-second violation.
- C.
  
  4-second violation.
- D.
  
  5-second violation.
6.

Breaking a rule without fouling an opponent results in:
- A.
  
  A turnover.
- B.
  
  A technical foul.
7.

An unguarded attempt to score from a line 15 feet from the basket in called:
- A.
  
  A 3-pointer.
- B.
  
  A field goal.
- C.
  
  A free throw.
8.

A hand check is:
- A.
  
  A foul.
- B.
  
  Intermittently or continuously using one or both hands on an opposing player.
- C.
  
  Both of the above.
9.
- If two opposing players possess the ball simultaneously, the referee will call:
- A.
  
  A held ball (also called a jump ball).
- B.
  
  A turnover.
10.

Using the hands to interfere with or limit an opponent's freedom of movement is called:
- A.
  
  Holding
- B.
  
  Grabbing
- C.
  
  Unnecessary Roughness
11.

True or false: Incidental contact is a violation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Stepping into the lane too soon on a free-throw attempt is referred to as:
- A.
  
  A false start.
- B.
  
  A lane violation.
13.

As soon as a ball is given to a free-throw shooter or a thrower on a throw-in, the play is considered to be:
- A.
  
  Dead.
- B.
  
  Live.
- C.
  
  Over.
14.

One and one is:
- A.
  
  A shot that is worth only 1 point.
- B.
  
  A free-throw attempt awarded for certain violations that earns the shooter a 2nd attempt only if the first is successful.
15.

If a team commits more fouls then they are allowed per quarter or half, they are considered to be:
- A.
  
  Over the limit.
- B.
  
  In the bonus.
16.

When the conditions described in the previous question happen, the other team would be considered to be:
- A.
  
  Over the limit.
- B.
  
  In the bonus.
17.

The maximum number of consecutive seconds an offensive player can be in the paint is:
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  10
18.

True or false: there is a limit to how long a defensive player can be in the lane.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Taking more than two steps without dribbling the ball is called:
- A.
  
  Traveling.
- B.
  
  A false start.
- C.
  
  Walking.
- D.
  
  Both A and C.
20.

Violations and misconduct that are detrimental to the game and penalized by free-throw opportunities are called:
- A.
  
  Aggressive fouls.
- B.
  
  Intentional fouls.
- C.
  
  Flagrant fouls.
- D.
  
  Technical fouls.
21.

Which of the following are influences on you as a basketball player?
- A.
  
  LeBron James
- B.
  
  Michael Jordon
- C.
  
  Dianna Taurasi
- D.
  
  Magic Johnson
- E.
  
  Wilt Chamberlin
- F.
  
  Mike, Stuart, and Tony
- G.
  
  Who cares, they're all old