Basketball Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Practice

16. A violation has occurred when B1, in a marked space, loses his/her balance:

1. And tries to regain balance by moving his/her arms.
2. And touches inside the lane with both hands prior to A1s release of a freethrow attempt.
3. And falls backwards.
4. None of the above.

17. A warning to a coach/team for conduct is an administrative procedure by an official, which is:

1. recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and reported to the head coach.
2. verbally reported to the other officials on the court.
3. verbally reported to the head coach.
4. verbally reported to the opponents head coach.

18. A warning to a team for delay is an administrative procedure by an official that is recorded in the scorebook by the scorer and announced to the coach.

1. True statement
2. False statement

19. A1 is sent to the bench because of bleeding from a cut. Team A calls a 60-second time-out, during which the athletic trainer stops the bleeding and covers the wound. Which of the following statements is the most accurate?

1. A1 may only re-enter the game at the next opportunity to substitute.
2. A1 may reenter the game if Team A calls another timeout.
3. A1 may re-enter the game at the end of the charged timeout.
4. A substitute is required for A1.

20. After obtaining a legal position, the guard may raise hands or jump within his or her own vertical plane.

1. True statement
2. False statement

21. All of the following are pregame duties of the referee, EXCEPT:

1. Be responsible for having each team submit its roster and starters before the 10-minute mark.
2. Designate the official timepiece and official timer.
3. Designate the official scorebook and official scorer.
4. Be responsible for having each team notified three minutes before the game is to begin.

22. All of the following are ruled correctable errors, EXCEPT:

1. Failure to award a merited free throw.
2. Erroneously awarding the ball to the wrong team for a throw-in.
3. Permitting a wrong player to attempt a free throw.
4. Attempting a free throw at the wrong basket.

23. All of the following are True statement regarding a foul when committed against a ball handler/dribbler, EXCEPT:

1. Placing two hands on the player.
2. Placing an extended arm bar on the player.
3. Placing and keeping two hands on the player.
4. Placing one hand on a player and then immediately releasing the hand.

24. All of the following are True statement statements regarding charged time-outs, EXCEPT:

1. Time-outs shall be conducted within the confines of the time-out area.
2. A 60-second time-out may be reduced in length if the charged team is ready to play.
3. During a 30-second timeout, players must remain standing.
4. No on-court entertainment is permitted during a 30-second time-out.

25. All of the following are True statement statements regarding intentional fouls, EXCEPT:

1. Contact away from the ball or when not making a legitimate attempt to play the ball or a player, specifically designed to stop or keep the clock from starting.
2. May or may not be premeditated.
3. Foul which neutralizes an opponents obvious advantageous position.
4. Based solely on the severity of the act.

26. All of the following are True statement statements regarding lane spaces being occupied during free throws, EXCEPT:

1. A maximum of four defensive and two offensive players are permitted.
2. The first marked lane spaces may be occupied by the defense or offense.
3. The lane areas from the end line, up to and including the neutral-zone marks, shall remain vacant.
4. Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space.

27. All of the following are True statement statements regarding leg compression sleeve/tights, EXCEPT:

1. It must cover the knee.
2. All must be white, black, beige or the predominant color of the jersey.
3. All must be the same color for each team member.
4. All must meet the logo requirements.

28. All of the following result in a kicking violation, EXCEPT:

1. B1 intentionally uses his/her thigh to deflect a pass between A1 and A2.
2. B1 intentionally uses his/her knee to deflect a pass between A1and A2.
3. B1 intentionally uses his/her foot to deflect a pass between A1 and A2.
4. B1 has the ball accidentally hit his/her lower leg.

29. All of the following situations result in a violation, EXCEPT:

1. Excessively swinging the elbow(s).
2. Causing the ball to enter and pass through the basket from below.
3. Leaving the court for an unauthorized reason to demonstrate resentment, disgust or intimidation.
4. Dribbling a second time after the first dribble has ended.

30. All of the following statements are True statement regarding a closelyguarded situation, EXCEPT:

1. A closelyguarded count continues during an interrupted dribble.
2. A closelyguarded count only takes place in a teams frontcourt.
3. A violation occurs when a dribbling player is closely guarded for five seconds.
4. The closely-guarded distance is measured from the forward foot/feet of the defender to the forward foot/feet of the ball handler.