Rule 1 Exam questions and answers

1.  There are four marked lane spaces on each lane boundary line.
     Ruling:  False --  Rule Book 1.5.2

2. A red light is not permitted behind each backboard to supplement the audible timer's signal that time has   
    expired for a quarter or extra period.  Ruling:   False -- Rule book 1.14

3. The playing of artificial noisemakers shall only be permitted during pre-game, time-outs, and post game
    activities.   Ruling:  False -- Rule book 1.18

4.  The padding requirements for a rectangular backboard shall measure 2 inches thick on the bottom and
     side edges and extend a distance of 15 inches up the sides from the bottom.  Ruling:  True -- Rule
     book 1.9.1   

5.  The game ball supplied by the home team does not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark.  The
     visiting team have an approved basketball with the mark. The official must accept the visitors ball for
     game use.   Ruling:   True  -- Rule book 1.12.3

6.  Lane spaces on each side of the free-throw lane are two feet deep.  Ruling:  False -- Rule book 1.5.2

7.  The three point field-goal line shall be  the same color as the free-throw lane boundary lines and free-
     throw semicircle.  Ruling:   True -- Rule book 1.4.2

8.  The edge of the restraining circle shall be designated with a minimum of a 1/4-inch wide single line, but no
     wider than 3 inches.  Ruling:   False -- Rule book 1.3.1

9.  Either type backboard may be transparent or nontransparent and no logo, marking, lettering is permitted
     on the backboard, backboard padding, or basket.  Ruling:  True -- Rule book 1.7.4

10. Fire marshall regulations prevent the adopted 14-foot coaching box from being located at the prescribed location due to bleacher stairs.  May the coaching box be located at 40 by 26 feet from the end line or at 22 by 8 feet from the end line?  Ruling:  If approved by the state association, the 22 by 8 feet from the endline could be used as a coaching box.  Case book:  1.13.2 Situation