Quiz #490 (2026)

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1. True or False: A team’s own basket is the basket which its players try to throw or tap the ball into.

2. The playing court is the area on the floor that lies within the geometrical lines measured by the outside or inside edge of the boundary lines?

3. The playing court dimensions should be 94X50, ideal measurements are 84X50. T-F

4. When the floor has a logo on the playing court, that logo should not distract players’ and officials’ visibility of the division line or __________ circle.

5. An “X” 12 inches long and 2 inches wide shall be placed on the floor out of bounds directly in front of the official scorer to help substitutes with the proper location. T-F

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Quiz #489 (2026)

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1. With 1.8 seconds left in a game with Team A leading by two points, A-5 goes to the free throw line for one free throw. As A-5 begins the shooting motion, A-3, who is lined up along the lane, fakes entering the lane. No one violates. The official rules a free throw violation on A-3. The ball passes through the basket. The official cancels the goal and awards the ball to Team B for a designated spot throw-in on the end line. T-F

2. If a fake by an opponent causes the free thrower or a teammate of the free thrower to violate, only the fake is penalized. T-F

3.  A team may continue with less than “5” players if they are have no more eligible players. T-F

4. When there is only one player participating for a team, the team shall forfeit the game, unless the referee believes that team has an opportunity to win the game. T-F

5. Only the referee can forfeit a game. T-F

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Quiz #488 (2026)

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1. A1 ends the dribble in the backcourt. A1 throws the ball against Team B’s backboard and catches the ball. The trail official rules a double dribble violation. T-F

2. A1 ends the dribble in the frontcourt. A1 throws the ball against the trail official and catches the ball. The trail official rules a double dribble violation. T-F

3. A1 ends the dribble and passes the ball to A2. While the pass is in flight. A1 charges into B2. This is a team control foul. T-F

4. In question # 3, if the pass was deflected by B1 and then A1 charges into B2, this would be not ruled a team control  foul. T-F

5. In order for a pass to be completed, the ball shall touch another player. T-F

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Quiz #487 (2026)

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1. A1 is going for a loose ball after an unsuccessful try by A3. A1 pushes B3 intentionally out of bounds. The Lead official rules an intentional foul on A1. T-F

2. In question # 1, B3 will receive “2” free throws and Team B will receive the ball at the division line. T-F

3. A3 is driving to the basket and B3 “grabs” A3 around their shoulders. The Lead Official rules an intentional foul on B3. T-F

4. In question # 3, A3 will receive “2” shots and Team A will receive the ball at the spot of the foul. T-F.

5. If a player receives one intentional foul and one technical foul, the player is automatically disqualified. T-F

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Quiz #486 (2026)

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1. The officials jurisdiction begin when they arrive on the floor. T-F

2. The officials arrival on the floor shall be at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game. T-F

3. For a back court violation to occur, a team must be in team control. T-F

4. A1 ends the dribble in the backcourt.  A1 throws a pass to A3 who is airborne from the front court, catches a pass and lands in the backcourt. The center official rules a back court violation. T-F

5. A1 ends the dribble in the backcourt.  A1 throws a pass to A3 who is airborne from the front court.  A3 touches the floor in the backcourt and then catches the pass. The center official “no calls” the play. T-F

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