2010-11 NCAA Men s Basketball Officiating Exam 1. A-1 is bleeding from a blow to the head and unable to attempt his free throws. RULING: (a) The opposing coach will choose the player to attempt the free throws from the four players on the court (b) A s substitute must attempt the free throws (c) Team A s coach may select the free thrower from the four players on the court Reference: 8-2-3; 3-4-17 2. During a jump ball but before either team gained control to start the first extra period, B-2 fouls A-2. Team A is in the bonus. RULING: (a) Set the arrow when official hands or bounces the ball to A-2 for the throw-in following the free throws (b) Set the arrow when ball is placed at the disposal of A-2 for the first free throw (c) Set the arrow when the ball is awarded to A-2 for the second free throw Reference: 4-15-6b 3. While A-1 is dribbling behind the semi-circle, A-2 and B-2 are charged with a double personal foul. RULING: (a) Award the ball to Team A nearest the spot of the foul and reset the shot clock to 35 (b) Use the alternating possession arrow to resume play (c) Award the ball to Team A nearest the spot where the ball was located with no reset of the shot clock Reference: 4-15-2a; 4-53-1d & 2a; 2-11-7f 4. The official calls a common foul on Team B and awards no free throws for the following: (a) Each common foul before the bonus (b) A Team control foul (c) A player control foul (d) All of the above (e) None of the above Reference: 10-1 Penalty a
5. With three-tenths of a second remaining in the game and Team B leading 50-49, Team A is awarded a throw-in under their basket. A-2 lobs a pass in front of the basket and A-3 taps the ball toward his basket. The ball enters the basket as the horn sounds indicating time has expired. RULING: (a) Disallow the goal, since the ball needed to pass through the basket before the horn sounded (b) Score the goal; Team A wins 51-50 (c) Disallow the goal, since a tap is illegal with three-tenths of a second or less Reference: 5-7-4 6. As A-1 drives to the basket, B-2, a secondary defender, takes a position under the basket. Prior to A-1 returning to the floor, he contacts B-2. RULING: (a) An intentional personal foul on B-2 (b) B-2 is charged with a blocking foul (c) The contact should be ignored Reference: 4-35-7; 4-60; 10-1-12 7. Jumper A-1 taps the ball and A-2 and B-2 simultaneously catch the ball causing a held ball. RULING: (a) The original jumper will re-jump (b) The two involved players will re-jump to resume play (c) A jump ball shall take place between any two players Reference: 6-2-3 8. To determine if a flagrant foul had occurred while the ball was live, the official reviews the monitor. The official after viewing the play, determines that the contact was excessive, non-flagrant. RULING: (a) An unsporting foul (b) A technical foul (c) An intentional personal foul (d) None of the above Reference: 2-13-2d 9. A-1, while airborne, gains possession of the ball, lands on one foot, jumps off that foot and lands simultaneously on both feet. RULING: (a) A traveling violation has occurred (b) A-1 may start a dribble prior to either foot being lifted (c) A-1 may lift one foot and start a dribble Reference: 4-70-5b
10. A-1, after securing a rebound, swings his arms and elbows from total body movement contacting an opponent below the shoulders. RULING: (a) A flagrant personal foul (b) A technical foul (c) Either a common or intentional personal foul may be assessed (d) A flagrant technical foul Reference: 10-1-13; 4-36-7 11. While A-1 has possession of the ball for a throw-in, A-2 commits a personal foul. Team B is in the bonus. RULING: (a) An unsporting foul against A-2 (b) Award Team B the ball out of bounds nearest the spot of the foul and assess a Team control foul (c) Award Team B a one and one Reference: 4-15-2c; 4-29-2a2 12. Goaltending occurs when: (a) a player touches the ball just before it hits the backboard (b) a player touches the ball after it hits the backboard above the ring level (c) a player touches the ball after it hits the backboard below the ring level Reference: 4-34-3 13. While the clock is running with Team B in control, A-5 flagrantly fouls B-5. The officials fail to observe the contact. Team B scores and the clock continues to run. The officials may use the monitor: (a) To correct the error before the second live ball and penalize A-5 s foul with a flagrant technical foul (b) To correct the error during the first dead ball and penalize with a flagrant technical foul (c) To correct the error before the second live ball and penalize with a flagrant personal foul Reference: 2-13-6b2 14. During A-1 s interrupted dribble, a double personal foul is committed. RULING: (a) Use the alternating possession procedure to resume play (b) Award the ball to Team A and reset the shot clock (c) Award the ball to Team A with no reset of the shot clock Reference: 4-15-2d; 4-53-1d-2a&d
15. Before A-1 becomes airborne, secondary defender B-2 takes a position in front of the basket. Prior to A-1 returning to the floor, A-1 contacts B-2 in the chest. RULING: (a) Assess A-1 with an intentional personal foul (b) Assess B-2 with a blocking foul (c) Assess A-1 with a charging foul Reference: 10-1-12 16. A-1 is fouled on a try for goal at or near the expiration of time for the first half. The official reviews the courtside monitor to determine if the foul occurred before the reading of zeros on the game clock. The replay shows 5 tenths of a second on the game clock after the foul was committed. RULING: (a) The signal determines when a period has ended, and it is not necessary to use the reading of 0:00 on the game clock (b) The viewing of the courtside monitor is not allowed (c) Charge the foul and put the exact time on the game clock when the foul was committed Reference: 2-13-3c 17. While A-1 s pass is in the air between A-1 and A-2, A-2 fouls B-2. Team B is in the bonus. RULING: (a) Award B-2 a one and one (b) Assess a team control foul (c) Assess a player control foul Reference: 4-15-2b; 4-29-2a2 18. B-1 commits a flagrant personal foul on A-1. A-1 is injured on the play and unable to attempt the free throws. RULING: (a) The coach of Team A may select any Team member or player to attempt the free throws (b) The opposing coach can select any of the four players on the court to attempt the free throws (c) A s substitute must attempt the free throws Reference: 3-4-17; 8-2-3
19. Following a violation by Team B and before the ball is at the disposal of Team A for the throw-in, A-1 flagrantly fouls B-1. The foul is not observed by the officials. Team A completes the throw-in and the clock is started. The official now recognizes a foul may have been committed and uses the monitor to review the action. When it is determined a flagrant foul was committed, the officials are permitted: (a) To correct the missed flagrant foul before the second live ball following a successful goal and the clock is running and penalize with a flagrant personal foul (b) To correct the missed flagrant during the next dead ball and penalize with a flagrant personal foul (c) To correct the missed flagrant foul during the next dead ball and penalize with a flagrant technical foul (d) To correct the missed flagrant foul before the second live ball after a successful goal and the clock is running and penalize with a flagrant technical foul Reference: 2-13-6a1 20. A contact dead ball technical foul is: (a) Unacceptable (b) Excessive (c) Unnecessary (d) All of the above Reference: 4-29-3g 21. Secondary defender B-2 takes a position under the basket as A-1 is driving to the basket to try for goal. A- 1, instead of attempting a try for goal, passes to a teammate. A-1 then contacts B-2. RULING: (a) A-1 committed a common foul (b) A-1 committed an intentional personal foul (c) B-2 is charged with a blocking foul Reference: 4-35-7 22. While A-1 s try is in flight, A-2 and B-2 commit a double personal foul, followed by the shot clock expiring. The ball fails to hit the ring or flange. The possession arrow favors Team A. RULING: (a) Use the alternating possession procedure to resume play (b) Award the ball back to the team last in control (c) Rule a shot clock violation and award the ball to Team B Reference: 4-53-1d-2d
23. Team A is awarded an alternating possession throw-in. A-1 s throw-in pass is illegally kicked by B-2. RULING: (a) Team A s throw-in is still an alternating possession throw-in (b) The possession arrow is awarded to Team B (c) Team A retains the arrow since the throw-in was not legally touched Reference: 4-68-4; 6-3-2 24. While A-1 had the ball at his disposal for a free throw, a double personal foul is committed. After charging the fouls, the official shall: (a) Clear the lane, attempt the free throw and award the ball to Team A (b) Re-administer the free throw and play off the made or missed foul shot (c) Clear the lane, attempt the free throw and use the alternating possession procedure to resume play Reference: 4-53-1d-2c 25. A-1 after securing a rebound swings his arms and elbows from total body movement and causes contact on an opponent above the shoulder. RULING: (a) A common foul (b) A technical foul (c) A flagrant personal foul (d) A minimum of an intentional personal foul Reference: 10-1-13; 4-36-7 26. B-1 deflects A-1 s pass out of bounds over the end line with 2 seconds on the shot clock. A-1 s throw-in is intentionally kicked by B-1. RULING: (a) Award the ball back to Team A and reset the shot clock to 35 seconds (b) Award the ball back to Team A with no reset of the shot clock (c) Award the ball back to Team A and reset the shot clock to 15 seconds Reference: 2-11-6f 27. During A-1 s interrupted dribble, A-1 commits a common foul on B-1. RULING: (a) Technical foul (b) Team control foul (c) Player control foul Reference: 4-15-2d-3; 4-29-2a2
28. A-1 and B-1 are bleeding and are directed to the bench to be replaced. Team A is granted a time-out. Following the time-out, A-1 and B-1 enter the playing court ready to play. RULING: (a) A-1 and B-1 must wait until the next opportunity to substitute (b) Only A-1 may return (c) Both A-1 and B-1 may re-enter Reference: 3-4-16 29. A-1, while airborne and in an attempt to prevent a live ball from going out of bounds, taps the ball to the playing court. RULING: (a) A-1 commits a violation when he is the first to touch the ball (b) A-1 is permitted to recover the ball and dribble (c) A-1 may recover the ball and but may not start a dribble Reference: 4-21-1; 4-15-1a 30. During a jump ball, which of the following is a jump ball violation: (a) Tapping the ball before it reaches its highest point (b) The jumper catching the ball before the jump ball ends (c) The jumper leaving the center restraining circle before the ball has been tapped (d) Tapping the ball more than twice (e) All of the above (f) None of the above Reference: 9-8 31. After A-1 s try is in flight with 2 seconds on the shot clock, B-1 blocks the shot. A-1 and B-1 simultaneously grab the ball causing a held ball. The possession arrow favors Team A. RULING: (a) Use the alternating possession procedure and award the ball to Team A and reset the shot clock to 35 seconds (b) Use the alternating possession procedure and award the ball to Team A with the unexpired time on the shot clock (c) Award the ball to Team A and set the shot clock to 15 seconds Reference: 2-11-6c 32. Secondary defender B-1 takes a position under the basket as A-1 is driving to the basket to try for goal. A- 1, seeing B-1 is in his path, stops and then leans into and contacts B-1. RULING: (a) A-1 committed a player control foul (b) A-1 committed an intentional personal foul (c) B-1 is committed a blocking foul Reference: 4-29-2a1
33. A-1 releases the ball on a try for goal near the expiration of time. The ball enters the basket and the official counts the goal. The official reviews the monitor to determine if the ball was released before the reading of zeros on the game clock. The replay showed 4 tenths of a second on the game clock when the ball passed through the net. RULING: (a) Count the basket and rule no time may be put back on the game clock (b) Count the basket and rule the game is over (c) Count the basket and put the exact time back on the clock Reference: 2-13-3a 34. A-2 and A-3 set a double screen near the boundary line. A-1 when using the screen leaves the playing court on his own volition, circles around the screen and returns to the playing court. RULING: (a) When A-1 stepped out of bounds, the official shall rule a violation (b) The official shall charge A-1 with CLASS B technical foul (c) When A-1 returned to the playing court, the official shall rule a violation (d) When A-1 returned to the playing court and was the first to touch the ball, the official shall rule a violation (e) When A-1 returned to the playing court and was the second to touch the ball, the official shall rule a violation Reference: 9-4-1 35. A-1 is fouled and is unable to attempt his free throws. RULING: (a) A-1 s substitute must attempt the free throws (b) The opposing coach shall select one of the four players on the court to attempt the free throws (c) The offended coach shall choose one of the four players on the court to attempt the free throws Reference: 3-4-17; 8-2-3 36. A-1 commits a flagrant personal foul which goes unobserved. As A-1 is advancing the ball up court, B-2 commits a common foul on A-2. Team A is in the bonus. The official uses the monitor to review the play. RULING: (a) The flagrant personal foul may not be penalized because statute of limitations has expired (b) The free throws will be attempted in the order of occurrence and Team B awarded the ball where the stoppage occurred (c) After all the free throws have been attempted, Team A will be awarded the ball at the point nearest to where the flagrant personal foul occurred Reference: 2-13-6b
37. When a personal foul is followed by a contact technical foul: (a) Administer the penalties in the order of occurrence and award the ball to the offended Team at the division line on either side of the court (b) Administer the penalties in the order of occurrence and award the ball to the offended Team at a designated spot nearest to where the contact technical foul occurred (c) Administer the penalty for the contact technical foul and resume play with the administration of the penalty for the personal foul Reference: 7-5-12 38. A-1 scored with 45 seconds remaining in the second half. The timer fails to stop the game clock. Team A has substitutes at the table ready to enter. The official recognizes the mistake and stops the clock. RULING: (a) Beckon the substitutes into the game (b) Deny the substitutes permission to enter the game (c) None of the above Reference: 3-4-6b 39. Prior to A-1 releasing his free throw, B-1 steps in the lane followed by A-2. Both players are in marked lane spaces. A-1 s free throw is unsuccessful. RULING: (a) Penalize only A-2 s violation (b) Penalize only B-1 s violation and award A-1 a substitute free throw (c) Rule a double free throw violation Reference: 9-2-1; 2-4a 40. The shot clock shall be stopped without a reset when play continues under the following: (a) A player is injured (b) After a charged time-out (c) After a technical foul on the Team in control (d) The ball was deflected out of bounds by the defender (e) All of the above (f) None of the above Reference: 2-11-7 acdh 41. During a throw-in by Team A, the timer fails to start the game clock when the ball was touched inbounds. A1 then commits a violation. RULING: (a) The mistake may not be corrected because the allowable time frame had expired (b) The mistake may be corrected during the first dead ball and before the ball was touched inbounds (c) The mistake may be corrected before the ball is touched inbounds by a player before the second live ball Reference: 5-11-1
42. A-1, in an attempt to prevent a held ball, excessively swings his arms and elbows and severely contacts B-1 either above or below the shoulder. RULING: (a) An intentional personal foul (b) A flagrant personal foul (c) A common foul (d) A technical foul Reference: 10-1-13, 4-36-7 43. While A-1 s free throw is in flight, a double personal foul is assessed. A-1 commits a violation. The possession arrow favors Team A. RULING: (a) Resume play with the alternating possession procedure (b) Award the ball to Team B because of the infraction by Team A (c) Re-administer A-1 s free throw Reference: 4-53-1d-2d 44. To avert a 5 second closely guarded violation, Team A is granted a time-out. As the Teams return to the court, B-1 commits a single contact technical foul. Following the free throws, the official shall: (a) Put the ball back in play using the alternating possession procedure (b) Put the ball back in play at the point of interruption (c) Award the ball to the offended Team at the division line on either side of the playing court Reference: 7-5-7 exception 11 45. A-6 and B-6 leave the bench believing a fight may break out. A-6 and B-6 do not participate. RULING: (a) Assess each coach with a CLASS B technical foul (b) Eject both A-6 and B-6 and assess no penalty (c) Charge A-6 and B-6 with a flagrant technical foul Reference: 10-6-2j penalty ejection Mechanics questions 46. The official reporting the foul to the official scorer, always takes a position on the floor, opposite the scorer's table, prior to play resuming. TRUE; Section 15, Art 1, A 47. There are 2 acceptable signaling sequences for plays involving secondary defenders "under the basket". TRUE; Section 1.2 48. The term "rotation" refers to a dead ball situation created by an official who calls a foul. FALSE; answer is "switch" not rotation. Section 6, Article 2 49. When a shot is taken from the weak side, the Center official's primary responsibility is the shooter followed by watching for basket interference or goaltending. FALSE: answer is shooter followed by weak
side rebounding. Section 9, Art. 3 50. The Trail official has primary responsibility for shot clock violations. FALSE; answer is officials "share" responsibility for shot clock violations. Section 23, B