High School Basketball Certification Exam 2008

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    A technical foul can be assessed to a head coach for using profane language in the team huddle during a time-out.

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In this exam, "A" refers to the offensive team and "B"refers to the defensive team."A1" and "B1" are players of Team A andTeam B. Unless otherwise stated: a Varsity level game is being played, a single foul or free throw exists;all equipment,situations and acts are legal; a tap is toward the tapper's basket; andit is atwo-point field goal.

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  • 2. 

    An official may immediately suspend play when necessary to protect an injured player.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.8.2) When necessary to protect an injured player, the official may immediately suspend play.

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  • 3. 

    If jumpers A1 and B1 simultaneously commit jump-ball violations, the toss shall be repeated.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.6) If both teams simultaneously commit violations during a jump ball, the toss shall be repeated.

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  • 4. 

    If A1 grasps the ring to prevent injury, the grasping is ignored and no technical foul is charged.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 10.3.3) A player may grasp the basket to prevent injury.

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  • 5. 

    It is a technical foul if a player places a hand on the backboard to gain an advantage.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 10.3.4.a) A player shall not illegally contact the backboard/ring by placing a hand on the backboard or ring to gain an advantage.

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  • 6. 

    The thrower-in is not permitted to touch the ball in the court before it touches another player.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.2.6) The thrown ball shall not touch the thrower in the court before it touches or is touched by another player.

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  • 7. 

    Players may sit or stand during a 60-second time-out, but must remain in their bench area.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.12.5) The 60-second time-out conference with team members shall be conducted within the confines of the bench area. Players shall remain standing within the confines of the bench are during a 30-second time out. Players may sit or stand during a full time out and must remain standing during a 30-second time out.

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  • 8. 

    The torso of the team jersey shall be the same single solid color for all team members.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.4.1.a) The torso of the team jersey shall be the same single solid color for all team members.

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  • 9. 

    A headband is defined as any item that goes around the entire head.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.5.3.b) A headband is any item that goes around the entire head.

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  • 10. 

    No violation occurs when during a throw-in by A1 following a goal, A2 goes out of bounds to receive a pass and attempt the throw-in.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 7.5.7.a) Any player of the team may make a direct throw-in or he/she may pass the ball along the end line to a teammate(s) outside the boundary.

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  • 11. 

    If a thrower-in does not have a minimum of 3 feet of unobstructed space, the administering official shall impose an imaginary restraining line.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 7.6.4) If the court is not marked accordingly, an imaginary restraining line shall be imposed by the administering official.

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  • 12. 

    When the throw-in team violates the provisions of the throw-in, the opponents are awarded the ball for a throw-in at the original throw-in spot.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.2) Following a violation, the ball is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in at the original throw-in spot.

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  • 13. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.4.1.b) The torso is the portion of the jersey from an imaginary line at the base of the neckline extending to each armhole, down to the bottom hem of the jersey and from side seam/insert to side seam/insert.

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  • 14. 

    Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 8.1.4.g) Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space. One player per space.

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  • 15. 

    Only one unused time-out from regulation may be carried over to an overtime period.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.12.1) Each team is entitled to one additional 60-second time-out during each extra period. Unused time-outs accumulate and may be used at any time. Therefore, ALL unused timeouts carry-over to the extra period.

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  • 16. 

    It is a violation if A1 jumps to try for goal, but realizing it will be blocked, drops the ball to the floor and starts a dribble.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Case Book 4.44.3.d) A1 jumps to try for goal. B1 also jumps and touches the ball and A1 drops it to the floor and touches it first after it bounces. RULING: A violation for starting a dribble with the pivot foot off the floor.

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  • 17. 

    It is a violation if A1 dives for a loose ball and gains control on the floor.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Case Book 4.44.5.b) A1 dives for a loose ball and slides after gaining control. RULING: A1 may pass, shoot, start a dribble or call a time-out. This is NOT a violation.

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  • 18. 

    It is basket interference if a pulled-down, movable basket ring contacts the ball before it returns to its original position.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 4.6.4) Basket interference occurs when a player pulls down a movable ring so that it contacts the ball before it returns to its original position.

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  • 19. 

    It is a technical foul if B1 intentionally slaps or strikes A's backboard while A1's try is in flight.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 10.3.4.b) A player shall not illegally contact the backboard/ring by intentionally slapping or striking the backboard or causing the ring to vibrate while a try or tap is in flight or is touching the backboard or is in the basket or in the cylinder above the basket. It is a point of emphasis to call a technical foul for INTENTIONALLY slapping the backboard. If the natural motion of blocking a shot causes a player to hit the backboard NO technical foul should be called.

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  • 20. 

    After a team has used its allotted number of time-outs, any subsequent time-out request should be ignored.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.12.2) Time-outs in excess of the allotted number may be requested and shall be granted during regulation playing time or any extra period at the expense of a technical foul for each. If a player or coach wants a time out, you should grant it, even if you know they don't have any.

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  • 21. 

    When an untouched throw-in enters the thrower's goal, two or three points are scored, depending on the spot of the throw-in.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.2.7) The thrown ball shall not enter the basket before it touches or is touched by another player. No points are scored and a violation is called on the thrower. The ball is awarded to the opponent at the spot of the throw-in.

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  • 22. 

    Headbands and wristbands must be the same dominant color of the team jersey, white, black or beige.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.5.3.a) Headbands and wristbands must be white, black, beige or a single solid color similar to the torso of the jersey.

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  • 23. 

    When worn, a team's headbands and wristbands must all be the same color.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.5.3.a) Headbands and wristbands must be white, black, beige or a single solid color similar to the torso of the jersey and must be the same color for each item and all participants. This is a point of emphasis this year.

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  • 24. 

    Wristbands may be a maximum of 4 inches and may be worn anywhere on the arm.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.4.3.c) If worn, only one wristband is permitted on each wrist, each must be worn on the arm BELOW the elbow, each must be a moisture-absorbing, nonabrasive and unadorned, and each must be a maximum of 4 inches.

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  • 25. 

    Once the ball has been released by the thrower, opponents may break the throw-in boundary plane.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.2.10) The opponents(s) of the thrower shall not have any part of his/her person through the inbounds side of the throw-in boundary-line plane UNTIL the ball has been released on a throw-in pass.

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  • 26. 

    Once a designated spot throw-in begins, the original thrower may be replaced by a teammate to attempt the throw-in.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.2.9) The thrower shall not be replaced by a teammate after the ball is at the thrower's disposal. (Rules Book 7.5.7) After a made basket, any player of the team may pass the ball along the end line to a teammate outside the boundary line. This doe NOT apply to this situation as it is a designated SPOT throw in.

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  • 27. 

    Either team may be granted successive time-outs prior to expiration of playing time in the fourth quarter.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.12.3) Successive time-outs shall not be granted AFTER expiration of playing time for the fourth quarter or any extra period. It is legal to call successive time outs PRIOR to expiration of regulation play.

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  • 28. 

    Excessive swinging of arms or elbows without contacting an opponent can be either a foul or a violation.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 10.13.1) A player shall not excessively swing his/her arm(s) or elbow(s), even without contacting an opponent. This is a always a violation. No contact. No foul.

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  • 29. 

    The head coach or any assistant coach may orally or visually request and be granted a time-out.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.8.3) Time-out occurs and the clock, if running, shall be stopped when an official grants a player's or HEAD coach's oral or visual request for a time-out. ASSISTANT coaches may NOT be granted a time out.

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  • 30. 

    No violation occurs when B1 uses his or her thigh to intentionally deflect a pass by A1.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 4.29) Kicking the ball is intentionally striking it with ANY part of the leg or foot. This IS a violation.

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  • 31. 

    It is a violation if from A's frontcourt A1 passes to A2, who jumped from A's backcourt, catches the ball while in the air and lands in A's frontcourt.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 4.4.2)

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  • 32. 

    A technical foul is assessed if, due to confusion, A1 attempts a free throw to which he or she was not entitled.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 2.10.4) If the error is a free throw by the wrong player or at the wrong basket, or the awarding of an unmerited free throw, the free throw and the activity during it, other than unsporting, flagrant, intentional or technical fouls, shall be canceled. This is a correctable error (if recognized by an official no later than during the first dead ball after the clock has properly started).

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  • 33. 

    The coach or captain shall designate which player(s) shall attempt the free throws.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 8.3) The coach OR captain shall designate the free thrower(s). And yes, a different player may be selected to shoot the second technical foul.

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  • 34. 

    It is legal for the home team to wear blue jerseys.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules 3.4.1.c) The torso color shall be white for the home team and a contrasting dark color for the visiting team. There are NO exceptions for a CIF sanctioned Varsity game. This rule should not be enforced for Junior Varsity, Freshman, or Varsity level "tournament games". Use common sense to enforce this rule.

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  • 35. 

    A technical foul shall be charged whenever bench personnel are standing while the clock is running.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 10.4.4) Bench personnel, including the head coach shall not stand in the team bench area while the clock is running or is stopped, and must remain seated. There are EXCEPTIONS for the head coach, reporting to the table, time outs, spontaneous reaction, and acknowledging a replaced player. Use common sense to enforce this rule.

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  • 36. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 10.4.5) Bench personnel, including the head coach shall not leave the confines of the bench during a fight or when a fight may break out. PENALTY: flagrant foul, disqualification of offender, administer only one technical foul regardless of number of offenders. This ONE foul is also charged indirectly to the head coach. Only one indirect technical foul is charge (NOT one for each member) to the head coach regardless of the number of bench personnel leaving the bench.

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  • 37. 

    If the free throw for a personal foul, other than intentional or flagrant is successful, the ball remains live.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 8.6.1) If the free throw for a personal foul, other than intentional or flagrant is UNSUCCESSFUL, the ball remains live.
    (Rules Book 6.7.1) The ball becomes dead, or remains dead, when a goal is made.

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  • 38. 

    The thrower may reach the ball through the throw-in boundary plane prior to releasing it on a throw-in pass.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.2) The thrower may penetrate the plane provided he/she does not touch the inbounds area before the ball is released on the throw-in pass. The opponent in this situation may legally touch or grasp the ball. This is legal as long as the thrower-in does not step, place a hand, or the ball on the court inbounds.

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  • 39. 

    A team need only be in team control to request and be granted a time-out.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.8.3) Time-out occurs and the clock, if running, shall be stopped when an official grants a player's or head coach's oral or visual request for a time-out, such request being granted only when the ball is in control or at the disposal of a PLAYER of his/her team. The timeout should be granted in this case. Player control must be established, not just TEAM control.

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  • 40. 

    A1 violates when a pass by A1 touches B1 who is standing on a sideline.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.3.1) A player shall not cause the ball to go out of bounds.
    (Rules Book 9.3.2) No player shall be out of bounds when he/she touches or is TOUCHED by the ball after it has been released on a throw-in pass. The violation is on B1 NOT A1. The ball should be awarded to Team A at the designated spot nearest the violation.

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  • 41. 

    The maximum width of the side seam inserts on the team jersey is 6 inches.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.4.1.e) Side inserts, including trim/piping/accent color(s), shall be no more than 4 inches in width. FOUR not SIX.

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  • 42. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.4.2.c) One commemorative/memorial patch may be worn on the jersey. The patch shall not exceed 4 square inches, shall NOT be a NUMBER and must be located above the neckline or in the side insert.

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  • 43. 

    Thrower A1 violates if he or she passes the ball so it is touched by A2, who is in bounds while the ball is on the out-of-bounds side of the throw-in boundary plane.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.2.3) The thrown ball shall not be touched by a teammate of the thrower while the ball is on the out-of-bounds side of the throw-in boundary-line plane.
    (Case Book 9.2.2.b) The throw-in by A1 is touched or caught by A2 whose hand(s) is on the out-of-bounds side of the throw-in boundary plane. RULING: Violation, B's ball at the spot of the throw-in.

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  • 44. 

    The throw-in is at the designated spot nearest the violation after a goaltending violation by the defense.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 7.5.7) A throw-in anywhere along the end line after a goal or an awarded goal for basket interfernce or goaltending by a defensive player. The subsequent resumption of play procedure is the same as if the awarded score had resulted from the ball having gone through the basket, except that the official shall hand or bounce the ball to a player of the team entitled to the throw-in. Resumption of play is anywhere along the end line as in a made basket (not at the SPOT nearest the violation). The player may run the baseline as in a regular made basket.

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  • 45. 

    An item used to control the hair must be the same dominant color of the team jersey, white, black or beige.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 3.5.3.d) Rubber, cloth or elastic bands may be used to control hair. Hair control devices are not bound by the color requirement, which means any color rubber band can be used in a ponytail.

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  • 46. 

    When an entire team is wearing illegal headbands, a technical foul is assessed directly to the head coach.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 10.5.4) Only ONE technical foul is charged regardless of the number of offenders. While this is true, if they are wearing illegal headbands, they shall be asked to remove them and/or not allowed to play.

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  • 47. 

    A2's time-out request may not be granted after free thrower A1 has the ball at his or her disposal.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 5.8.3) Time-out occurs and the clock, if running, shall be stopped when an official grants a player's or head coach's oral or visual request for a time-out, such request being granted only when the ball is in control or at the disposal of a player of his/her team. The timeout should be granted in this case. There is no exception in the rule book for free throws.

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  • 48. 

    It is a technical foul if a player leaves the court for an unauthorized reason.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 9.3.3) A player shall not leave the floor for an unauthorized reason. It is a VIOLATION (not a technical) and the ball is awarded to the opposing team. This can be called on the offense or defense. The intent of the player is key. If the player intentionally leaves the court to gain an illegal advantage a violation should be called.

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  • 49. 

    It is a violation to touch the ring while the ball is in the imaginary cylinder above the ring.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    (Rules Book 4.6.2) Basket interference occurs when a player touches the ball or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is ON or WITHIN either BASKET or touches the BALL while any part of the ball is within the imaginary cylinder which has the basket ring as its lower base. Neither of these situations apply since the ball is not on or in the cylinder and the ball is not touched. Therefore, this is a legal play.

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