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Basketball Quiz 1

This is a self-grading exam. The questions are posed for 2001-2002 NFHS (National Federation of High School) Rules, and the references are the NFHS rules and NFHS Case Book (2001-2002 edition). Answers are entered by clicking the button corresponding to your selection. The examination is scored by clicking 'Grade Test' at the bottom of the form. Correct answers and explanations are found through 'View Rules' button on each answer.  You may bypass taking the examination and simply view the answers by clicking the answer hyperlinks.


Question # 1 Only rectangular backboards are legal in high school games.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 2 A two foot radius center circle is no longer required as part of the floor's markings.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 3 Lane spaces are marked only eight inches deep, but they are actually thirty-six inches deep.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 4 A possession arrow or other visible display shall be located on the scoreboard to show team possession for the alternating possession procedure.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 5 Sidelines, endlines, and other lines marked on the court, shall be a minimum of two inches wide and these lines shall be black in color.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 6 A team may view a videotape of the first half of play, during the intermission, if the  viewing is done in their dressing room.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 7 All rectangular backboards shall be padded according to specifications.  This padding must be gray in color.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 8 Each basket shall be a single metal ring, its flanges and braces, and a white mesh net suspended beneath the ring.  The ring and its attaching flanges shall be a bright orange in color.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 9 If no basketball provided by the home team meets specifications, the referee may select  a ball provided by the visiting team.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 10 Effective for the 2000-2001 season, boys and girls basketballs shall be the same size and weight.

    A) True
    B) False



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