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  • A. referee
  • B. captain
  • C. Umpire
  • D. scorer

Explanation: The first referee starts the volleyball match by authorising the service with a whistle.

Correct answer: referee
  • A. Assistant scorer
  • B. assistant referee
  • C. linejudge
  • D. captain

Explanation: The assistant or second referee may use the whistle for situations under their authority, such as faults involving the net or positional…

Correct answer: assistant referee
  • A. 4+4
  • B. 2+6
  • C. 2+4
  • D. 3+6

Explanation: Volleyball uses either two or four line judges, depending on the level and competition regulations.

Correct answer: 2+4
  • A. FVB
  • B. PCB
  • C. VB
  • D. FIVB

Explanation: An assistant scorer is used in official FIVB competitions to help maintain the scoresheet and related match records.

Correct answer: FIVB
  • A. Symbol red card
  • B. yellow card + symbol red
  • C. symbol red + red card
  • D. none of these

Explanation: In volleyball, a penalty is indicated by showing a red card and awards a point and service to the opponent.

Correct answer: Symbol red card
  • A. rude conduct
  • B. all of these
  • C. Aggression
  • D. offensive conduct

Explanation: Volleyball misconduct includes rude conduct, offensive conduct, and aggression.

Correct answer: all of these
  • A. assist
  • B. fault
  • C. block attempt
  • D. ace

Explanation: An ace is a serve that the receiving team cannot legally return, so the server wins the rally and scores immediately.

Correct answer: ace
  • A. back row
  • B. front row
  • C. middle row
  • D. setter position

Explanation: The three players positioned away from the net during service are collectively called the back row.

Correct answer: back row
  • A. dig
  • B. set
  • C. block attempt
  • D. trip

Explanation: A set is the controlled overhead contact that places the ball for an attacker to spike.

Correct answer: set
  • A. 50'x2′
  • B. 10'x20′
  • C. 30'x60′
  • D. 24'x13′

Explanation: An official indoor volleyball court measures 18 by 9 metres, approximately 60 by 30 feet.

Correct answer: 30'x60′
  • A. forearm pass
  • B. block
  • C. attack
  • D. set

Explanation: The first reception is normally a forearm pass, also called a bump, because it gives the setter a controlled ball from a serve.

Correct answer: forearm pass
  • A. at the end of the game
  • B. when you win the serve
  • C. when you hit it out
  • D. when the ball hits the net

Explanation: A team rotates clockwise when it wins the rally while receiving and therefore gains the right to serve.

Correct answer: when you win the serve
  • A. slice
  • B. slap
  • C. spike
  • D. slam

Explanation: A spike is the forceful attacking hit directed into the opponent's court, and it is also commonly called an attack or kill.

Correct answer: spike
  • A. right front
  • B. center back
  • C. center front
  • D. right back

Explanation: The server begins from the service zone behind the end line, aligned with the right-back position in the rotational order.

Correct answer: right back
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 5
  • D. 4

Explanation: A team may contact the ball up to three times before returning it over the net.

Correct answer: 3
  • A. set
  • B. all of the above
  • C. bump
  • D. spike

Explanation: The set, spike, and bump are the three basic volleyball hits commonly taught to beginners. Therefore, all of the listed hits are included.

Correct answer: all of the above
  • A. front zone
  • B. service zone
  • C. back zone
  • D. free zone

Explanation: The libero is a defensive specialist restricted mainly to the back row, so the position is in the back zone.

Correct answer: back zone
  • A. point set scoring
  • B. traditional scoring
  • C. match point scoring
  • D. rally scoring

Explanation: Under rally scoring, a point is awarded after every rally, regardless of which team served.

Correct answer: rally scoring
  • A. 15
  • B. 25
  • C. 23
  • D. 30

Explanation: A regular volleyball set is played to 25 points, with a team needing a two-point lead to win.

Correct answer: 25
  • A. 7 points
  • B. 16 points
  • C. 9 points
  • D. 8 points

Explanation: In the deciding fifth set, teams change courts when the leading team reaches 8 points.

Correct answer: 8 points