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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