Shot Clock

Question 1

Shot hits rim, horn, ignore horn, new shot-clock period to the offense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 1

b. reset to 20

Question 2

Shot hits rim, horn, ignore horn, new shot-clock period to the defense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 2

a. reset to 30

Question 3

Shot hits rim, no horn, play continues with new shot clock period to the offense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 3

b. reset to 20

Question 4

Shot hits rim, no horn, play continues with new shot clock period to the defense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 4

a. reset to 30

Question 5

Shot misses rim, horn, violation, ball to Team B at end line.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 5

a. reset to 30

Question 6

Shot misses rim, no horn, Team A regains possession. .

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 6

d. no reset

Question 7

Shot misses rim, no horn, Team B gains possession.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 7

a. reset to 30

Question 8

Shot, horn, successful try, play continues.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 8

a. reset to 30

Question 9

Shot, horn, hits rim, no violation, offense retains.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 9

b. reset to 20

Question 10

Shot, horn, hits rim, no violation, defense gains possession.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 10

a. reset to 30

Question 11

Shot, horn, misses rim, violation, ball to Team B at end line.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 11

a. reset to 30

Question 12

Shot, horn, inadvertent whistle, made basket, count basket. Team B possession at end line.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 12

a. reset to 30

Question 13

Check: Shot, horn, inadvertent whistle, ball hits rim, blow whistle, alternating-possession arrow to defense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 13

a. reset to 30

Question 14

Check: Shot, horn, inadvertent whistle, ball hits rim, alternating-possession arrow to offense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 14

b. reset to 20

Question 15

Check: Shot, horn, inadvertent whistle, ball misses rim, alternating-possession arrow to offense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 15

b. reset to 20

Question 16

Check: Shot, horn, inadvertent whistle, ball misses rim, blow whistle, alternating-possession arrow to defense.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 16

a. reset to 30

Question 17

Shot, horn, blocked by B1, ball does not hit rim, violation. Team B possession.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 17

a. reset to 30

Question 18

Shot, blocked by B1, horn, ball does not hit rim, violation. Team B possession.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 18

a. reset to 30

Question 19

Shot, horn, blocked by B1 out of bounds, violation, ball to Team B at spot where ball went out of bounds.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 19

a. reset to 30

Question 20

Shot, blocked by B1 out of bounds, team A gets ball out of bounds.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 20

a. reset to 30

Question 21

Shot, blocked by B1 out of bounds, horn, then ball hits out of bounds, violation, ball to B at the spot the ball hits out of bounds.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 21

a. reset to 30

Question 22

Shot, blocked by B1, possession gained by B, horn, disregard violation, B had ball before horn sounded, continue play…

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 22

a. reset to 30

Question 23

Shot, blocked by B1, horn, then B gains possession, violation, ball to B at end line closest to ball when horn sounded.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 23

a. reset to 30

Question 24

Shot, blocked by B1, possession retained by A.

a. reset to 30
b. reset to 20
c. reset to 20 or greater
d. no reset

Answer 24

d. no reset

Question 25

Shot, blocked by B1, horn, ball misses rim, possession retained by A, violation. Team B ball at end line. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 25

a. reset to 30

Question 26

A1 shoots, :02 on shot clock, blocked by B2 sending the ball to B's front court, as B2 moves to recover ball, the shot clock horn sounds; violation. Ball to B out of bounds at spot closest to where ball was when the whistle was blown in B's front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 26

b. reset to 20

Question 27

Pass by A1, ball deflected by B1, hits rim. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 27

d. no reset

Question 28

Pass by A1, ball deflected by A2, hits rim. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 28

d. no reset

Question 29

A1 shoots an air ball, A2 taps ball that hits rim, but unsuccessful score. Team A regains possession. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 29

b. reset to 20

Question 30

A1 shoots an air ball, A2 taps ball that hits rim, but unsuccessful score. Team B obtains possession. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 30

a. reset to 30

Question 31

A1 shoots, blocked by B1, horn, B1 fouls A1 on the shot, ball does not hit rim. 1. Penalize foul? 2. Disregard shot clock violation?

Answer 31

1. Yes; penalize foul | 2. Yes; disregard shot clock violation

Question 32

A1 shoots, blocked by B1 and B1 fouls A1, horn, ball does not hit rim. 1. Penalize foul? 2. Disregard shot clock violati

Answer 32

1. Yes; penalize foul | 2. Yes; disregard shot clock violation

Question 33

True or False: Officials may use the monitor to correct timing mistakes involving the shot-clock operator.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or False: If a foul and shot-clock violation (release) occur at approximately the same time, officials may use instant replay to determine which occurred first.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Player A1 attempts a try for goal and after the try does not hit the ring or flange, it is simultaneously recovered by A2 and B2. The shot clock horn does not sound. Is this a shot clock violation?

Answer 35

There is no shot clock violation. The play results in a held ball.

Question 36

Deflection out of bounds; offense retains. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 36

d. no reset

Question 37

Play is stopped due to injured player or contact lens. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 37

d. no reset

Question 38

Conclusion of a charged or media time-out. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 38

d. no reset

Question 39

Held ball caused by the defense. AP arrow; offense retains. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 39

d. no reset

Question 40

Double personal foul when there is team control. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 40

d. no reset

Question 41

Double technical foul when there is team control. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 41

d. no reset

Question 42

Team A is assessed any technical foul(s) while in team control. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 42

d. no reset

Question 43

Team A is assessed any technical foul(s) prior to ball at the disposal of the thrower-in. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 43

d. no reset

Question 44

An inadvertent whistle occurs when there is team control by either team. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 44

d. no reset

Question 45

Held ball on a throw-in; offense retains. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 45

d. no reset

Question 46

Player A1 attempts a try for goal and after the try does not hit the ring or flange, it is simultaneously recovered by A2 and B2. The shot clock horn does not sound. The AP arrow favors the offense. Ruling?

Answer 46

There is no shot clock violation. The alternating-possession arrow shall be used. Since the offense retains, there is no reset.

Question 47

Player A1 attempts a try for goal and after the try does not hit the ring or flange, it is simultaneously recovered by A2 and B2. The shot clock horn does not sound. The AP arrow favors the defense. Ruling?

Answer 47

There is no shot clock violation. The alternating-possession arrow shall be used. Since the defense gains possession in their backcourt, reset the shot clock to 30.

Question 48

The ball goes out of bounds touched simultaneously by A2 and B2. The AP arrow favors the offense. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 48

d. no reset

Question 49

B1 rebounds a missed try by A1 and the ball remains live. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 49

a. reset to 30

Question 50

The ball is at the disposal of B1 at the end line after a successful try by A1. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 50

a. reset to 30

Question 51

B1 steals the ball from A1 in Team A's front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 51

a. reset to 30

Question 52

B1 steals the ball from A1 in Team A's backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 52

a. reset to 30

Question 53

AP throw-in for defense in their backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 53

a. reset to 30

Question 54

A3 is called for a violation. Team B is awarded the ball for a backcourt throw-in. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 54

a. reset to 30

Question 55

A2's try is unsuccessful. Team control is re-established by Team in their backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 55

a. reset to 30

Question 56

A personal foul by the defense in the backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 56

a. reset to 30

Question 57

A technical foul by the defense in the backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 57

a. reset to 30

Question 58

Double personal foul by A4 and B4 in Team A's front court. The foul on A4 is a FF1. Team B is awarded possession in their backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 58

a. reset to 30

Question 59

Personal foul by the defense in the front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 59

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 60

Flagrant foul by the defense in the front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 60

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 61

Technical foul by the defense in the front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 61

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 62

Kicking violation by the defense in the front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 62

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 63

Kicking violation by the defense in the backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 63

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 64

Fist violation by the defense in the front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 64

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 65

Fist violation by the defense in the backcourt. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 65

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 66

Ball is awarded to either team in their front court for a throw-in following an inadvertent whistle that occurred when there was no team control. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 66

c. reset to 20 or greater

Question 67

A5 grabs an offensive rebound in the front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 67

b. reset to 20

Question 68

Try for goal hits ring and/or flange, then kick/fist by defense. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 68

b. reset to 20

Question 69

A3 flagrantly fouls B3 in Team A back court. Team B possession in their front court. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 69

b. reset to 20

Question 70

Offense retains possession in their front court with a throw-in after an out of bounds on a free throw. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 70

b. reset to 20

Question 71

Offense retains possession in their front court with a throw-in after a loose ball foul on a free throw. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 71

b. reset to 20

Question 72

Offense retains possession in their front court with a throw-in after an instant replay review for basket-interference or goal-tending. a. reset to 30 b. reset to 20 c. reset to 20 or greater d. no reset

Answer 72

b. reset to 20

Question 73

True or False. Officials may use a stopwatch which is embedded in the video replay equipment as long as the video is unaltered and played at normal game speed.

Answer 73

True

Question 74

True or False. In games with a 10th-of-a-second game clock display and when an official courtside monitor is used, the reading of zeros on the game clock is to be used to determine whether a try for goal occurred before or after the expiration of time in any period. When the game clock is not visible, the officials shall verify the original call with the use of the red/LED light(s). When the red/LED light(s) are not visible, the sounding of the game-clock horn shall be used. When definitive information is unattainable with the use of the monitor, the original call stands.

Answer 74

True

Question 75

True or False. Each period shall end when the red light or red LED lights have become activated. When the light fails to operate, is not visible or is not present, each period shall end with the sounding of the game-clock horn.

Answer 75

True