IAABO Trivia Quiz: Can You Pass This Basketball Exam?

A-1 's throw-in is on the basket ring when B-2 takes it off the ring. The official rules basketball interference. ls the official correct?

B-1 secures a rebound at A's basket and passes to B-2 near the division line. A-2 intercepts the pass while airborne from the frontcourt and lands in the backcourt. The official rules this is a backcourt violation. Is the official correct?

A-1 has the ball for a throw-in with 2 seconds on the game clock. While A-1 's inbound pass is in flight and                           before the ball  is touched or touches a player, the timer starts the clock and time expires. A-1 's pass  goes directly out of bounds with no players touching the ball. The official sounds his/her whistle, places 2 seconds on the clock and re-administers the throw-in to Team A at the spot of throw-in. ls the official correct?

Team B scores making the score Team A-81 and Team B-80. Team A has the ball out of bounds for the throw-in with 7 seconds remaining in the game. Official starts the 5 second count. When the official's count has reached 4 seconds, A-1 throws the ball straight into the air. The ball does not cross the plane of the boundary line. Official continues the count and rules a violation on Team A. Is the official correct?

A fight breaks out between A-1 and B-1. The head coach enters the court to help restore order and prevent the situation from escalating. The official charges the head coach with a technical foul for entering the court without being beckoned. Is the official correct?

Team B is issued a delay-of-game warning after B-1 reaches through the plane of the boundary line. Later in the game B-2 interferes with the ball following a goal. The official issues another warning. Is the official correct?

While Team A is in control, A-1 and B-1 begin to fight. A-6 and B-6 enter the court, but do not participate in the fight. Official ejects A-1, B-1, A-6, and B-6 and banishes them to the bench. The official charges each head coach with one indirect technical foul, Team A and Team B with two team fouls and resumes play at the point of interruption. Is the official correct?

A-1, driving for a layup, jumps into the air and releases the ball. Contact occurs between A-1 and B-1 before airborne shooter A-1 returns to the floor. One official rules a blocking foul on B-1, and a different official rules a player control foul on A-1. The try is successful. Officials rule a double personal foul and disallow the basket. Is this correct?

A-1, who is at the free throw line, has the ball and is preparing for a free throw attempt when A'-2 commits                                   a common foul against B-2. The official rules this a team control foul. Is the official correct?

While A-1 is in the act of shooting a bonus free throw and prior to releasing the ball, a double personal foul is ruled. A-1 continues the motion and scores. Official disallows the free throw and re-administers A-1 's free throw with players occupying the marked lane spaces. Is the official correct?

A-1, while airborne, catches a pass from A-2. A-1 throws the ball to the floor. A-1 returns to the floor, catches the ball, and starts a dribble. The official rules a legal play. Is the official correct?

While A-1 's throw-in is in flight and prior to any control inbounds, A-2 and B-2 are assessed with a double personal foul. Official re-administers the throw-in to Team A. Is the official correct?

During A-1 's free throw, B-1, in a marked lane space, steps into the lane.A-2 then steps into the lane prior to the ball hitting the ring, backboard, or the free throw ending. A-2 then commits basket interference. Official awards A-1 a substitute free throw. Is the official correct'?

After rebounding the basketball, A-1 has the elbows extended in a stationary position when contact occurs with B-1. The official has the option of ruling the contact was incidental or a common foul. Is the official correct?

B-1 commits his/her fifth foul, but the scorer fails to notify the officials. Later in the quarter, B-1 is fouled and awarded two free throws. Following the first free throw, which is successful, the scorer notifies the official that B-1 is playing with five fouls. The official rules that Rule 2-10 applies; cancels the first free throw and has B-1 's substitute attempt the two free throws. Is the official correct?

A-1 is fouled and unable to attempt the free throws because he/she is injured. A-6 replaces A-1. After A-6 is beckoned into the game the coach is told by one of the assistants that A-7 is a better free throw shooter. Coach sends A-7 to the scorer's table to replace A-6. Official allows A-7 to replace A-6. Is the official correct?

Team A starters enter the court with jerseys that have a manufacturers logo located near the shoulder seam. The official rules a manufacturer's logo may not be placed on a team jersey. Is the official correct?

While A-1 's. free throw is in flight, B-1 in a marked lane space enters the lane. A-1 's free throw hits the ring, and bounces straight up, and hits a wire over the basket. The official rules a double free throw violation.  Is the official correct?

The fourth quarter ends with the score tied. Team A has used all its time-outs in regulation play. Team A requests to use the additional time-out prior to the ball becoming live in the extra period. Official grants the extra period time-out. Is the official correct?

While A-1 's throw-in is in flight, A-2 commits a common foul on B-2. Team B is in the bonus. The official rules a team control foul. Is the official correct?

A-5 is charged with his/her fifth foul. The official notifies the head coach and instructs the timer to start the replacement interval of time. Prior to A-6 reporting, B-6 and B-7 report to enter the game. The official denies B-6 and B-7 from entering the game. Is the official correct?

To start the first extra period, jumper A-1 taps the ball. Before either team gains control, A-2 commits an intentional personal foul. The official instructs the scorer to set the possession arrow when he/she places the ball at the disposal of the free thrower. Is the official correct?

A-1 intercepts a pass and, while in the air, throws the ball to the floor. A-1 returns to the floor and continues the dribble. The official rules a legal play. Is the official correct?

A-1 is fouled and erroneously awarded the ball out of bounds instead of a one and one. A-1 inbounds the ball to A-2, who is tied up, resulting in a held ball. The error is now recognized. The possession arrow favors Team A. The official awards A-1 the one and one with players occupying the marked lane spaces. Is the official correct?

Team A's school colors are red and green. A-1 enters the court wearing a white headband and wristband and a red leg compression sleeve. The official rules the leg sleeve must be the same color as the headband and wristband. Is the official correct?