2017-18 NFHS Basketball Part I Test

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Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Not everyone lives in your little corner of the world and there is more than one way that people do things. Just because it is an open book test in your area doesn't mean it is everywhere. In fact, it isn't.

But then do not get on people as if they are doing something wrong when they might be doing what is expected or accepted. If you live a state that worries about these things, then worry about the people from your state. Not everyone in the country even takes the NF test at all. Glad my main state does not. But if someone needs to get a question like:

What is the basket ring:

a. 20 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor.
b. 18 inches in diameter and 9 feet above the floor.
c. 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor.
d. 20 inches in diameter and 9 feet above the floor.
e. 19 inches in diameter and 10 feet above the floor.

I am sorry, this is one of the dumbest questions that are on the test. It is not only a silly question, are we going to measure to find out on each court? Are we going to not play if it is not the right answer? We have all seen a basketball court and been around the court at some point in our lives. Great to know what these measurements are, but if we cannot get a backcourt violation rule right or we do not know when LGP takes place or is established, that is a bigger issue than knowing the rim is 19 inches or 20 inches.

Peace