International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) Practice Test

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• When a player is injured and their coach is allowed on the floor, can the player remain in if they are deemed okay and no substitutes are available?
• A-1 is awarded a free throw but the error is discovered after a rebound. Is it correct for the official to cancel the free throw?
• If a team's error results in incorrect free throw awarded, can that be changed after an attempt?
• If A-6 replaces A-5 during a throw-in and a foul occurs before the clock starts, is it correct to beckon A-5 back into the game?
• If A-1 drops the ball to the floor to start a dribble after seeing their shot will be blocked, is it a traveling violation if the official rules it as such?
• During a play, can a player who was the last to touch the ball in the frontcourt catch it again in the backcourt?
• During an alternating possession throw-in, is it appropriate for the official to still award the ball back to Team A after a player from Team B breaks the boundary line?
• If a player bats the ball to the floor and catches it to start a dribble, is it legal?
• What happens to the game if the referees allow play to continue after a jump ball fails to touch the players?
• When A-2 fouls B-2 while A-1 is dribbling, is it correct to rule it as a player control foul?
• During an interrupted dribble, if A-1 fouls B-1, how should the official rule?
• What should the official do when a foul occurs during an ongoing throw-in?
• Is a player in control of the ball when they are holding or dribbling a live ball inbounds?
• If a player is fouled with the 7th team foul of the half and receives an erroneous call for two free throws, what is the correct response if a shot is made after the first missed free throw?
• What ruling is made when a free throw is taken by the wrong player, and the error is caught afterward?
• After receiving a throw-in from A-2, if A-1 fumbles the ball, is it correct for the official to rule this as the start of a dribble?
• Is the official correct in notifying both teams about a technical foul that may affect game strategy?
• If A-1 commits a common foul while A-1 is passing to A-2, what type of foul is ruled by the official?
• When A-1, the thrower-in, breaks the plane of the boundary with the ball and B-1 slaps it out of A-1's hands, is it correct for the official to call a technical foul on B-1?
• What is the correct action for an official before administering the jump ball?
• While A-1 is dribbling, teammate A-2 commits a common foul on B-2. Is this ruled as a player control foul?
• Can a player who received a technical foul still participate in the game immediately after?
• During an interrupted dribble, an official rules a 3 second violation. Is this ruling correct?
• If A-1 enters the game wearing an illegal undershirt, can the official prevent A-1 from participating?
• What occurs if a player travels after receiving the ball while on one knee?
• In the case of a double technical foul before the ball is at the disposal of the opposing team, which team gets the throw-in?
• If A-1 is fouled by B-2 while in the act of shooting and continues to score, what should the official do?
• Does A-1's position in the air determine the legality of a 3-point shot according to the official's ruling?
• If the timer starts the clock mistakenly when the official is placing the ball for a throw-in, what should the official do?
• A-2 catches a throw-in and then lands in the backcourt. What is the ruling?
• What is the correct action of an official when they see a player from the defensive team break the plane of the boundary during an alternating possession?
• If an official mistakenly awards a one-and-one situation after a foul but then realizes a different situation exists, what happens?
• If a referee mistakenly awards the ball to the wrong team for a throw-in, when can the error be corrected?
• If A-1 intentionally goes out of bounds to maneuver around a screen, should the official call a violation?
• Is the official correct in continuing the 10 second count when B-1 bats the ball away from A-1 while A-1 is dribbling in the backcourt?
• If a player is fouled while in the act of shooting, what must the official consider when making their call?
• A-2 taps the ball after A-1 scores to hinder team B's throw-in. Is the official correct to issue a warning for delay?
• While A-1's try is in flight, A-2 fouls B-2, and the try is successful. Team B is not in the bonus. Is the official's ruling of a designated spot throw-in correct?
• Is it correct for the official to rule A-2's common foul as a team control foul while A-1 is in control?
• What must happen before a substitute can enter the game between quarters or during a time-out?
• When B-1 catches a throw-in with one foot in-bounds and one foot out-of-bounds, is the official correct to award the ball back to Team A?
• When a player is injured and not in uniform, can they participate in pre-game warm-ups?
• If A-1 is injured and Team A requests a time-out before a replacement, is the official's action correct?
• What happens if A-1 is fouled while shooting but continues the motion to score?
• If a player not designated as a starter is on the court when the game starts, is the official correct to charge team A with a technical foul?
• When can a referee stop play to correct a timing error?
• What is the ruling if a player lifts their foot off the boundary line before contact is made during a player control foul?
• What does the official need to ensure is done before the toss in a jump ball?
• In a basketball game, what is the purpose of a time-out being called by a team?
• Is the official correct to assess a technical foul to the home team for fans using artificial noisemakers?
• A-1 places the ball through the boundary line during an alternating possession throw-in, and B-1 causes a held ball. Should the official award the ball to Team B?
• If B-1 interferes with A-2's throw-in without any legal touch prior, what should be the official's ruling?
• A-1 fumbles a pass but recovers and starts dribbling. Did the official rule it a legal play?
• A-1, while airborne, passes to A-2 and then fouls B-2 before returning to the floor. Is the official's ruling of team control correct?
• If Team A is penalized because a player entered the game without being recorded in the scorebook first, when is the penalty enforced?
• If a player is injured and replaced by another player who then makes the free throws, who can be substituted next?
• What is the proper ruling if a player committed a foul while another player was shooting?
• If a player receives the ball while touching a knee to the floor and subsequently stands up, is this a legal play?
• During the game, if the official signals a common foul before a shot on an attempt to secure play, is this ruling correct?
• If Team B is in the bonus and a common foul is committed, what is the typical ruling?
• Is it correct for the official to start the fourth quarter with Team B shooting a technical foul if A-2 received the foul while the ball was in flight and time expired?
• Is the official correct to award Team B the privilege of moving along the end line after a deflected throw-in by Team A?
• After a score, does A-2 have the right to kick the ball during a throw-in by B-1?
• If officials determine a bookkeeping error, how long do they have to address it?
• If a player commits a foul while a try is in the air, what is the typical result if the shot is successful?
• Can the captain of Team B request a center line-up for defensive match-ups after Team A substitutes three players?
• If the ball is not touched by the jumpers before it hits the floor, what must the referee do?
• If A-1 rolls with the ball after diving, how should the official interpret this action according to game rules?
• What should happen if one free throw is erroneously recognized and play progresses?
• In what situation would a team not be allowed to take a time-out?
• How does being in a bonus affect the fouling team's options during a game?
• During an interrupted dribble, if A-1 inadvertently steps on the boundary line and then touches the ball, is the official correct in ruling this a violation?
• What is the result if A-1's shot is attempted after time has expired?
• If a player is fouled and awarded a one-and-one, but mistakenly the first attempt is missed and a subsequent foul occurs, what should be done?
• During a jump ball, if A-1 taps the ball and it deflects off A-2 and B-2, what should the official do?
• An official allows a player to shoot free throws but later realizes the player wasn't fouled. What is the correct next step?
• During intermission, A-1 is charged with a technical foul. What is the consequence for the head coach?
• If A-1's throw-in is touched by B-1 who is standing on the boundary line, did the official rule it a throw-in violation?
• If A-2 fouls B-2 after A-1's try is in the air and the shot is successful, what is the ruling regarding the throw-in?
• What should be done if A-1 is fouled and there is blood on their jersey during the game?
• When a player is injured and taken to the locker room, what occurs before they can be replaced?
• What must an official do when a player requests a time-out while the ball is dead?
• When A-1 commits their fifth foul, is it correct for the official to notify the coach and disqualify A-1 as bench personnel?
• In the case of a team control foul, does the official have the discretion to stop the game for a player injury?
• If a player who has entered the game is not listed in the official scorebook and subsequently plays, does the official assess a technical foul?
• What is the ruling when A-1 intentionally shoves B-1 while holding the ball?
• In the case of a double foul, what is the usual outcome regarding possession of the ball?
• How should the official respond if an error is recognized after a player has successfully made a free throw during an awarded one-and-one?
• If an official erroneously allows a free throw shooter to shoot while the wrong player was fouled, what is the consequence?
• What is the correct action if the timer sounds a warning horn just before a time-out ends and A-6 reports to enter the game?
• What is the result if a player has one foot in the backcourt and the ball is in the frontcourt?
• Can A-1 request a timeout after jumping to save the ball, even if out of bounds?
• What should an official enforce if a player has blood on their jersey?
• Is a player's legal guarding position affected if they are touching the boundary line during gameplay?
• Can A-1 return to the game after being stopped for bleeding, if A-1 is substituted and later comes back post time-out?
• If a player commits a foul while a pass is in the air, what should the official be aware of?
• In the case of a held ball situation resulting from a deflected pass, how does the team possession change?
• If the scorer adds No. 15 to the scorebook after they have been beckoned into the game, is it correct for the official to assess a technical foul to Team A?
• During a dribble, A-1 jumps off one foot and lands on both feet before starting another dribble. Is this a legal play according to the rules?
• If A-1 is disqualified and the official instructs the timer to start the 20-second clock, is this action correct?
• While A-1 is dribbling, if the ball is batted away and remains loose, does team control still remain with team A?
• During an interrupted dribble, if the official inadvertently sounds the whistle, what should they do if the possession arrow favors team B?
• If a player with blood on their person is allowed to continue, what is the official's decision?
• A-1's throw-in goes directly out of bounds without being touched. The official rules a throw-in violation. Is this correct?
• When a player catches a throw-in with one foot in the frontcourt and steps back with the other foot, what should the official rule?
• If an alternating possession throw-in is intentionally kicked by B-1, should the official award the ball back to Team A and continue with the alternating possession?
• What is the appropriate ruling regarding the legality of a basketball in terms of its panels?
• What is the penalty for Team B in the situation where a common foul is committed by A-3?
• What should an official do during a jump ball if a player commits a foul before either team has control of the ball?
• What is the consequence of a player being out of bounds while touching the ball during a throw-in?
• Is the official correct in ruling a team control foul during a throw-in when Team B is in the bonus and a common foul is committed by Team A?
• If a player is injured, when should the official start the 20-second substitution timer?
• When A-6 legally enters the game replacing A-5, what happens to A-5?
• When assessing technical fouls at the beginning of the game, what’s the impact on gameplay?
• During a jump ball, does the ball become live when it is legally tapped?
• Is it permissible for A-3, a team member in uniform, to join warm-ups if they were previously injured?
• When a coach is charged with a direct technical foul, what must the official notify the scorer?
• A-2 steps into the lane before A-1 shoots a free throw but retreats in time. Did the official rule correctly by calling a violation?
• When Substitute B-6 enters the court while Team A has ball control, is it correct for the referee to rule that no technical foul can be charged when they have six players in the game?
• During an interrupted dribble, if A-1 commits a common foul on B-1, is it correct for the official to rule it a player control foul?
• If B-1 commits an intentional personal foul against A-1 and A-1 is awarded two free throws, is the official's decision correct?
• A-1 ends his/her dribble, fumbles, recovers with both hands, and dribbles again. Is this a legal play according to the official?
• When A-2 commits a fifth foul, how long should the timer be instructed to allow for the replacement?
• In a dead ball situation, what is the best way to respond to a coach challenging an official's ruling?
• Is it correct for the official to deny A-3's request to occupy the third marked lane space during a free throw?
• Is the official's decision to charge A-1 with a technical foul for delaying their return to the court after a throw-in justified?
• When the ball touches B-1's foot and A-1 recovers for another dribble, is the ruling of an illegal dribble correct?
• If Team B had been warned for illegal huddling and breaks the boundary line, is the official correct in issuing another warning?
• If a player taps the ball into the backcourt during a throw-in, is there a violation if the throw-in is executed properly?
• What does a player need to establish legal guarding position on the court?
• What should happen when a time-out is granted mistakenly during a deflected pass?
• What happens if a player is injured and requires a time-out before re-entering the game?
• If A-1 is fouled in the act of shooting but does not score, what should be the next step by the official?
• What happens if the official disqualifies A-1 for his/her fifth foul?
• What constitutes player control during a free throw?
• A-1 dives and recovers the ball on the playing court. Does momentum causing A-1 to roll with the ball several feet constitute a traveling violation?
• What happens if a player is disqualified and other substitutes are ready to enter the game?
• Is the official correct in awarding the ball back to team A after a common foul by B-2 during team A's alternating possession?
• Is it correct for an official to call a throw-in violation if A-1 touches the ball near the division line?
• What is the ruling when an official erroneously awards Team A the ball out of bounds after a foul while Team A is in the bonus?
• What action must an official take when a player is disqualified for a flagrant foul?
• A-1 releases the ball on a throw-in just before the five second count. The official calls a five second violation while the ball is in the air. Is this correct?
• If A-1 commits his/her fifth foul, can team A request a timeout before replacing A-1?
• If A-1 is mistakenly awarded a one-and-one that is later recognized as an error, what must happen?
• If a team has six players on the court at the time of a live ball, what happens once the error is discovered?
• What should a team provide to the scorer at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time?
• If the official charges A-2 and B-2 with a double personal foul while team A is in control, should the ball return to team A?
• Which statement about dribble violations is true?
• When A-1's throw-in is batted back to A-1 while still out of bounds, who is awarded the possession of the ball?
• A-2 catches A-1's throw-in airborne and lands simultaneously on both feet in the frontcourt. A-2 then steps into the backcourt. Is this a legal play according to the official?
• When a technical foul is assessed before the game, is it correct for the official to set the possession arrow towards Team A's basket?
• A-1 taps a rebound toward the basket, and while the ball is in flight, time expires. The official counts the basket. Is this correct?
• When granting a time-out, what should officials ensure?
• What is the ruling when A-1 is fouled while the ball is in flight and the quarter ends immediately afterward?
• How does a team being in the bonus affect foul strategy throughout the game?
• What does it indicate when the official awards a one and one after a common foul?
• If a player’s number is different from what is listed in the scorer's book, does the official assess a technical foul if the player has not yet entered the game?
• If B-1 commits a fifth foul and A-6 and A-7 report to enter but are denied, is the official's decision correct?
• Is it permissible for A-6 to replace a designated starter to attempt free throws after team B is charged with a technical foul?
• If B-1 intercepts A-1's pass and lands in the backcourt, did the official rule correctly by allowing the play?
• When A-1 shoots a hook shot while pivoting behind the 3pt arc, is the official correct to rule this a 2-pt goal?
• Is it allowable for Team A to have their school logo on their game pants?
• What is the primary role of the official before a game starts?
• If A-1 intercepts a pass, throws the ball in the air, takes two full steps, and then bats the ball to a teammate, should this be allowed to continue?
• Is the official correct in ruling a violation when A-2 does not position their foot correctly in the free throw lane?
• What occurs if a player is called for a double dribble after previously dribbling the ball?
• What should happen after Team A is charged with a technical foul before the game starts?
• Is the official correct in ruling that A-1 was fouled in the act of shooting prior to A-1 returning to the floor?
• If Team A's coach is charged with an unsporting technical foul, should this be counted towards team fouls for the bonus?
• During an alternating possession throw-in, if A-2 is fouled by B-2, what should the official do?
• What should happen when a foul is committed during a throw-in and the thrower-in violates the throw-in procedure?
• If A-1 is wrongly told they should take two free throws instead of three, what happens if they score?
• Is it legal for Team A to have their school logo on the back of the jersey at the apex of the neckline?
• What occurs when B-1 requests a time-out before A-1 catches a free throw bounce pass?
• What happens if the referee leaves the playing area after the fourth quarter signal?
• When the timer sounds a warning horn, is it correct for the timer to signal 15 seconds before the 20-second replacement period ends?
• If A-1 is in the act of shooting and A-2 fouls B-2 before the ball is in flight, what should the official rule?
• Should the official begin the ten-second count when A-1 regains control of the ball in the backcourt after it was deflected there by B-1?
• What happens if A-1 is fouled and then replaced by A-6 for free throws, and A-7 replaces A-6 afterward?
• A thrower-in A-1 reaches through the plane of the boundary line and shoves defender B-1 prior to releasing the ball. Is the official correct to call this a player control foul?
• A-1 dives out of bounds and throws the ball back onto the court before recovering it. How should the official rule?
• What happens if the timer fails to start the game clock until the ball is in flight after a throw-in?
• If an official allows a player into the game after they have legally reported, is this ruling correct?
• When can an injured player legally be replaced in a basketball game?
• After a field goal, if the ball is dead before being given to the non-scoring team, is the official correct?
• If a player accidentally enters the game without being listed, what must happen for the official to impose a penalty?
• Is a technical foul assessed when an official realizes one team has too many players on the court during live play?
• If the scorer reports that team B has made ten fouls after A-1's free throws, what must the official do?
• When an official signals a technical foul, what action must be taken next?
• What must an official do when a player fouls another player before the bonus is reached but is incorrectly awarded free throws?
• If a team commits a foul while the opposing team is in the process of a throw-in, how should the official respond?
• If A-1 purposely delays returning to the court after a throw-in, should the referee charge A-1 with a technical foul?
• If A-1 shoots for a 3-point basket but is fouled, how many free throws should A-1 receive if the foul is called?
• Is the official correct when notifying the coach about A-1's disqualification and starting the 20-second clock?
• If a player is fouled while attempting a shot but the shot fails, what should happen next?
• What should happen if B-6 and B-7 report to enter after the warning horn sounds for A-1's substitution?
• If A-2 pushes B-3 after A-1's successful shot, should B-3 be required to shoot free throws?
• If A-1 fumbles the ball after ending a dribble and then catches it with both hands to dribble again, is this considered an illegal dribble?
• Is the ruling of a violation correct if A-1 excessively swings their arms and elbows without contact?
• If a team member is charged with unsporting behavior during intermission, who is held accountable?
• If defensive player B-1 deflects A-1's pass with his/her leg, what is the ruling?
• If B-1 causes excessive contact while A-1 is driving, is it correct for the official to call it an intentional personal foul?
• When a player is wrongly awarded a one-and-one but the error is noticed after the second free throw, what is the outcome?
• A-1, while closely guarded in the frontcourt, holds the ball for 3 seconds and then starts a dribble. Is the official correct to start a new count?
• If A-1 brushes against B-1 who is touching the boundary line, is it correct for the official to rule A-1 out of bounds?
• If the scorer fails to recognize a three-point goal and the officials are notified after two live balls, what should happen?
• During a jump ball, if A-1 catches the ball before it ends, is the official correct in calling it a violation?
• What happens when a common foul is committed while a pass is in the air?
• If a player is fouled while attempting to make a basket as time expires, what is the correct call from the official?
• What is the penalty for A-1 if they delay returning to the court after a preceding play?
• What action should the official take when the warning horn sounds with 15 seconds remaining during an interval for player replacement?
• If A-2 bats the ball to the floor after a poor pass from A-1 and then starts dribbling, is it correct for the official to call this a double dribble?
• If A-1 is awarded free throws and a double personal foul occurs while the first free throw is in flight, how should the official resume play?
• If a player catches a throw-in pass while straddling the division line, what happens if they lift a foot from the backcourt?
• What happens to team control fouls when determining if a team is in the bonus?
• Is it permissible for players to wear jewelry during a basketball game?
• When a player is directed to leave the game due to blood on their uniform, what is the correct procedure for the official?
• What happens if A-1 jumps and retrieves a ball that is about to go out of bounds?
• If A-1 scores at the wrong basket and is fouled before releasing the ball, what happens to the scoring?
• What is the expected action when a player is taken out of the game due to injury?
• If an intentional timeout is granted after a deflected pass, can the timeout decision be revoked?
• B-1 fouls A-1, making it the seventh foul of the half. If A-1 huddles with the coach and fails to enter the semi-circle, is the official right to use the resumption of play procedure?
• If team A is in the bonus and the official erroneously awards the ball out of bounds, is the official correct to then award A-1 a one-and-one free throw?
• When can a player request a timeout during a game?
• If an official does not call a foul when it is warranted, should that official be held accountable for the error?
• Is it correct for the official to charge Team A with a timeout after determining there was no mistake in timing?
• When a player is tied up after an inbound pass, what should be done if the error in awarding the ball is recognized?
• If A-1 makes a basket after being fouled by A-2, is the basket allowed according to the official?
• During a 30-second timeout, can players sit on the bench?
• When A-1 lifts the foot inside the arc to pivot and shoots while behind the arc, how should the official rule?
• In what situation is team control defined according to the rules?
• If Team A is still huddling when the second horn sounds and B-1 picks up the ball for a throw-in, is the official correct in calling a delay of game technical foul?
• What should an official do when a player is injured on the court?
• When does the throw-in officially end according to basketball rules?
• Can the official rule a dribble to be legal if A-1 regains control of the ball after it bounces off B-1's body?