INTERESTING EXAM FACTS3,356 members wrote the exam this yearThis represents 69% of registered CABO

members

The National Average score was 80% which was the same as 2014

This year 58% of members wrote the exam on the last 3 days of the exam period

TOP 10 QUESTIONS ANSWERED INCORRECTLY ON THE

2016 FIBA EXAM

#10

A4 is assessed a technical foul. The coach then requests to have A4 substituted. After the official beckons A6 onto the floor for A4, A4 verbally argues with the official. The official then charges A4 with a 2nd technical foul and disqualifies him for the rest of the game. Is the official correct?

NO 32 Percent Answered Incorrectly

Rule Book 36.4.1

By team bench personnel, a technical foul shall be charged against the coach and shall not count as one of the team fouls.

Technical Foul assessed to the coach it is a B Technical

#9

After completion of a timeout, a substitute comes out of the huddle onto the playing court, having reported to the table but without being beckoned onto the court by the officials. The officials do not allow the substitution. Are the officials correct?

NO33 Percent Answered Incorrectly

Rule Book 4.2.2, 19.3.7

If a substitution is requested during a time-out or during an interval of play other than the half-time interval, the substitute must report to the scorer before entering the game.

#8

A1 is in the act of shooting when A2 fouls B4. The ball is then released and enters the basket. Shall the goal count?

NO34 percent answered Incorrectly

Rule 10.4

#7

After a shot by team A the ball hits the rim and is above it. B2 hits the backboard attempting to knock the ball away causing the basket to vibrate. The official decides that B2's action had no effect upon the flight of the ball and allows the play to continue. Is this permissible by rule?

YES35 Percent Answered Incorrectly

Rule Book 31.2.4

A player causes the basket to vibrate or grasps the basket in such a way that, in the judgment of an official, the ball has been prevented from entering the basket or has been caused to enter the basket.

#6

A1 releases the ball on a shot from the 3-point area. The ball on its upward flight is touched by an offensive player who is within Team A’s 2-point area. The ball continues its flight and enters the basket. Team A is credited with 3 points. Is this correct?

YES

Rule Book 16.2.1, Interpretations 16-2 A1 released the ball on a shot from the 3-

point field goal area. The ball on its upward flight is legally touched by (a) an offensive player (b) a defensive player who is within the team A's 2-point field goal area. The ball then continues its flight and enters the basket. Interpretation: In both cases team A shall be awarded 3 points as A1’s shot was released from the 3-point field goal area.

35 Percent Answered Incorrectly

#5

A1 steals a pass by B1 near the centre line and A1 has no defenders in front of him as he is dribbling to the opponents basket. Finishing his fast break A1 starts his act of shooting when B1 contacts his arm from behind in an attempt to block the shot. Officials call an unsportsmanlike foul on B1 Is this correct?

NO 35 Percent Answered Incorrectly

Interpretation 37-10

Clear Path Foul – if a defensive player causes contact with an opponent from behind or laterally in an attempt to stop a fast break and there is no opponent between the offensive player and the opponent’s basket, an unsportsmanlike foul shall be called.

Note: Once the act of shooting begins the clear path

parameters end

#4

Dribbler A2 comes to a two foot stop, A2 then attempts to pass to A4. The pass in not touched by any other player on the court. A2 then picks up her own pass. The official call a double dribble. Is the official correct?

YES35 Percent Answered Incorrectly

Rule Book 24.1.2

A dribble ends when the player touches the ball with both hands simultaneously or permits the ball to come to rest in one or both hands.

During a dribble the ball may be thrown into the air provided the ball touches the floor or another player before the player who threw it touches it again with his hand.

#3

Before A1’s final free throw is released, B1 enters the lane followed by A2. Both were in a marked lane space. The try is unsuccessful. The official penalizes only the first violation. Is the official correct?

NO39 Percent Answered Incorrectly

Rule Book 43.3.3

If violations are committed by both teams on the final missed free throw then it's a jump ball.

#2

On a field goal try by A1, the ball is bouncing directly above the ring when B1 touches the ring. The official rules basket interference. Is the official correct?

NO 54 Percent Answered Incorrectly

After a shot for a field goal or the last or only free throw a player touches the basket or the backboard while the ball is in contact with the ring.

Interference occurs when:

Rule Book 31.2.4

#1

A4 is called for a disqualifying foul and must leave the game and the gym. Before leaving the court A4 verbally insults the official. The official then assesses a Bench Technical foul to the Team A coach. Is the official correct?

NO 62 Percent Answered Incorrectly

Interpretation 38-1, 38-2

With a disqualification a person is no longer a team member or team bench

personnel. Therefore he may no longer be penalized for additional unsportsmanlike behavior.

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