NL CABO Exam 2015

1. Does the dribble end when the ball comes to rest in one or both hands, or touches both hands of the dribbler?

Yes

No

2. A pass from A1 to A4 bounces off the leg of A4 and the official calls a violation for the ball hitting the leg. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

3. A1’s front court throw-in is deflected into the back court by A2, who is in the front court. A1 is the first to touch the ball in back court. The official rules this a back court violation. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

4. Before releasing the ball to begin a dribble A1 lifts his pivot foot. The official call a travelling violation. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

5. In an attempt to catch a pass, the ball hits A1’s hands and A1 fumbles the ball. A1 then picks up the ball with both hands and begins a dribble. The officials call illegal dribble and award the ball to team B. Are the officials correct?

Yes

No

6. With 0:00.2 remaining on the game clock, A1’s throw-in is tapped toward team B’s basket by A2. While the ball is in flight, time expires. The try is successful. The official counts the basket. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

7. With exactly 2:00 minutes remaining in the extra period, A5 is called for a 3 second violation. Team B is then granted a time out. When play resumes, shall the resulting Team B throw-in be administered in the front court at the throw-in line opposite the Scorer’s table?

Yes

No

8. A1 is straddling the centre line when he receives a pass from A2, who is in his backcourt. A1 then passes the ball back to A2, who is still in his backcourt. The official calls a backcourt violation. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

9. Is the 3 point line part of the two point area?

Yes

No

10. B1 is charged with a technical foul for verbally objecting to an official's call. Shall any Team A player or entering sub attempt the resulting one free throw?

Yes

No

11. While holding the ball, post player A4 is being legally guarded by defender B4. Must B4 allow sufficient room for A4 to turn or pivot?

Yes

No

12. While A5 is dribbling the ball in the backcourt, A1 remains in Team B’s restricted area for more than 3 seconds. Shall a 3 second violation be called on A1?

Yes

No

13. B1 is within one metre of A1 who is holding the ball. B1 is not actively guarding A1. Should the official initiate a 5 second closely guarded count?

Yes

No

14. B4 has established a legal guarding position in front of A4 who is dribbling the ball. B4 is moving backward when A4 contacts B4 on the torso. Because defender B4 was moving when the contact occurred, the official calls a foul on B4. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

15. A1 is injured and the game is stopped. A1 cannot continue to play immediately. Coach B requests a timeout. At the end of the timeout, A1 asks to stay in the game. Shall this request be granted?

Yes

No

16. With 2:09 showing on the game clock in the 4th period, Coach A approaches the table and requests his first timeout of the second half. Play continues and with 1:58 showing on the game clock, the ball goes out of bounds. Team A is now granted a timeout. As the timeout ends, the official advises Coach A that his team has only one timeout remaining in the period. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

17. Coach A requests a time out and it is granted by the official. At the end of the timeout Coach A requests another time out. Should the official grant the time out?

Yes

No

18. A2 is awarded one free throw. After the ball is placed at the disposal of free thrower A2, Team B requests a time out. A2’s final free throw is successful. Shall Team B be granted a time out before the resulting Team B throw-in?

Yes

No

19. The Assistant Coach of Team B requests a time-out. At the next time-out opportunity, shall Team B's time-out be granted?

Yes

No

20. A1 in the act of shooting for a field goal is fouled by B1 simultaneously with the game clock signal sounding to end the first period. A1 is awarded two free throws. Does the ensuing interval of play begin once the free throws have been completed?

Yes

No

21. With 1:52 left in the 4th period, A1 is dribbling the ball in his frontcourt. B2 taps the ball into Team A’s backcourt. A3 retrieves the ball and begins his dribble. B4 taps the ball out of bounds in Team A’s backcourt with 6 seconds remaining on the shot clock. Team A is then granted a timeout. After the timeout, the shot clock is reset to 14 seconds prior to the ensuing frontcourt throw-in by Team A. Is this correct?

Yes

No

22. A3 and B1 are holding the ball simultaneously. A3 has part of his body out of bounds. The official calls a violation on A3 and awards team B with a throw in. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

23. A1 jumps in an attempt to shoot for a field goal. The shot is legally blocked by B1. Both players return to the floor with one hand firmly on the ball. The official calls a traveling violation against A1. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

24. Team A has been in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 tries to pass the ball to A2 near the front court end line and the ball moves across the boundary line. B1 jumps from the playing court over the boundary line and catches the ball with both hands and passes the ball to the playing court where it is caught by A2. The shot clock is reset when B1 catches the ball. Is this correct?

Yes

No

25. On the final free throw by A5, the ball hits the ring and bounces directly above it, when the ball is tapped away from the basket. Shall two points be awarded to Team A for basket interference?

Yes

No

26. A5 is dribbling the ball for 3 seconds in Team A’s backcourt when a double foul is committed by A4 and B4 in Team A’s frontcourt. When play resumes, shall Team A be awarded a throw-in at the nearest spot to where the double fouls occurred?

Yes

No

27. A1, while holding the ball, loses his balance and falls to the floor. The official calls a traveling violation. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

28. After completion of a timeout, a substitute comes out of the huddle onto the playing court, having reported to the table but without being beckoned onto the court by the officials. The officials do not allow the substitution. Are the officials correct?

Yes

No

29. A1’s throw in is caught by A2, who is airborne from the front court. A2 lands in the back court. The official rules that this is a legal play. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

30. A1 has control of the ball in his frontcourt. B2 is injured and the officials stop the game with 4 seconds left on the shot clock. When play resumes, should the shot clock be reset to 14 seconds?

Yes

No

31. Player A1 has received one technical foul. With 8:00 minutes left in the game, A1 is assessed with an unsportsmanlike foul. The officials disqualify player A1 as a result of the two fouls. Are the officials correct?

Yes

No

32. With 16 seconds on the shot clock, A1 attempts a pass to a teammate in the frontcourt. The ball hits the rim and is then controlled by A2. The shot clock operator does not reset the shot clock after the ball hits the rim. Is this correct?

Yes

No

33. A3 is awarded 2 free throws. While the ball is dead following the first free throw, A2 is assessed a technical foul. Substitute A12 now requests to enter the game to replace A2. Shall A12 be allowed entry at this time?

Yes

No

34. A1, while moving quickly, receives a pass with one foot on the floor. In a continuous motion A-1 jumps off that foot and lands on both feet simultaneously. Shall A-1 be permitted to pivot?

Yes

No

35. A is awarded a throw in because of an alternating possession. A1 has the ball out of bounds and teammate A2 is called for an illegal screen. Does team A lose their right to the next alternating possession?

Yes

No

36. Before A1’s final free throw is released, B1 enters the lane followed by A2. Both were in a marked lane space. The try is unsuccessful. The official penalizes only the first violation. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

37. A1 is dribbling the ball in the back court and the shot clock is erroneously reset. The official is 5 seconds into their 8 second count when they blow the whistle. The official corrects the shot clock, gives Team A the throw in at the point of interruption and a new 8 seconds count. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

38. A1 releases the ball on a shot from the 3-point area. The ball on its upward flight is touched by an offensive player who is within Team A’s 2-point area. The ball continues its flight and enters the basket. Team A is credited with 3 points. Is this correct?

Yes

No

39. Offensive player A1 sets a screen directly behind player B1, just short of contact. A1 has his feet set and is in his cylinder. B1 contacts A1 and both players fall to the floor. The officials call a team control foul on A1. Are the officials correct?

Yes

No

40. Defender B1 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against shooter A1 during a successful field goal attempt. A1 is then charged with a technical foul for directing profanity towards B1. The official counts the basket and rules that the foul penalties cancel each other. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

41. A4 is assessed a technical foul. The coach then requests to have A4 substituted. After the official beckons A6 onto the floor for A4, A4 verbally argues with the official. The official then charges A4 with a 2nd technical foul and disqualifies him for the rest of the game. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

42. During a free throw, defensive player B1 steps into the restricted area early. Shooter A1 steps over the free throw line after releasing the ball but before it hits the ring. The officials call a double violation and award the ball to the team entitled as a result of the alternating possession arrow. Are the officials correct?

Yes

No

43. A player enters the court wearing a brace on their shoulder with protective padding covering it. The officials do not let the player play as a result of wearing the brace. Are the officials correct?

Yes

No

44. A1 from the back court throws the ball towards the front court. B1, who is in the Team A’s frontcourt, bats the ball into the team A back court. A1 catches the ball and the official starts a new 8 second count. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

45. A1 is in the act of shooting when A2 fouls B4. The ball is then released and enters the basket. Shall the goal count?

Yes

No

46. A1 steals a pass by B1 near the centerline and A1 has no defenders in front of him as he is dribbling to the opponent’s basket. Finishing his fast break A1 starts his act of shooting when B1 contacts his arm from behind in an attempt to block the shot. Officials call an unsportsmanlike foul on B1. Is this correct?

Yes

No

47. Dribbler A2 comes to a two foot stop, A2 then attempts a pass to A4. The pass is not touched by any other player on the court. A2 then picks up her own pass. The official calls a double dribble. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

48. After a shot by team A the ball hits the rim and is above it. B2 hits the backboard attempting to knock the ball away causing the basket to vibrate. The official decides that B2's action had no effect upon the flight of the ball and allows the play to continue. Is this permissible by rule?

Yes

No

49. A4 is called for a disqualifying foul and must leave the game and the gym. Before leaving the court A4 verbally insults the official. The official then assesses a Bench Technical foul to the Team A coach. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

50. On a field goal try by A1, the ball is bouncing directly above the ring when B1 touches the ring. The official rules basket interference. Is the official correct?

Yes

No

Nl CABO Exam 2015