Midterm Examination – Volleyball o This took place in 1922.

(Identification) 9. What organization was formed

in 1928 to standardize volleyball
Instructions: Identify the correct answer rules?
for each statement. Write your answer o United States Volleyball
clearly. Association (USVBA)
o It helped regulate
1. Who invented volleyball? tournament rules.
o William G. Morgan 10. Where was the first two-man
o He created the game in beach volleyball game played?
1895 while working at the o Santa Monica, California
YMCA in Holyoke, o This happened in the 1930s.
Massachusetts. 11. What international volleyball
2. What was the original name of organization was founded in
volleyball? 1947?
o Mintonette o Fédération Internationale
o Morgan originally called it de Volleyball (FIVB)
Mintonette before it was o It governs volleyball
renamed. worldwide.
3. Who suggested the name 12. On what date was volleyball
'Volleyball'? officially recognized as an
o Dr. Alfred Halstead Olympic sport?
o He observed the volleying o September 24, 1957
nature of the game and o This was a significant
proposed the new name. milestone for the sport.
4. In what year was volleyball 13. In what year was volleyball first
invented? included in the Summer
o 1895 Olympics?
o Morgan designed the game o 1964
to be less physically o It was introduced in the
demanding than basketball. Tokyo Olympics.
5. When was the first exhibition 14. What professional volleyball
game of volleyball played? association was formed in 1983?
o July 7, 1896 o Association of Volleyball
o This took place at Professionals (AVP)
Springfield College. o It focused on professional
6. What year was a special ball volleyball tournaments.
designed for volleyball? 15. What is the first skill performed
o 1900 in a volleyball rally?
o A new ball was created o Serving
specifically for the game. o It initiates every play.
7. In 1917, the game was changed 16. What are the four types of serves
from 21 to how many points per in volleyball?
set? o Underhand, Jump, Float,
o 25 points Spin
o This scoring change helped o Each serve has unique
standardize the rules. characteristics and strategic
8. Where were the first YMCA purposes.
national championships held? 17. What skill is used to receive a
o Brooklyn, New York serve or attack?
 o Passing o Attack line
o It helps set up offensive o It is 3 meters from the
plays. center line.
18. What are the two types of passes 28. What lines define the playing
in volleyball? court boundaries?
o Forearm pass and o Sidelines and End lines
Overhead pass o These outline the playable
o These are the primary area.
methods for controlling the 29. What material is a volleyball
ball. made of?
19. What skill involves setting up an o Leather or synthetic
attack? leather
o Setting o It covers a rubber bladder
o The setter places the ball inside.
for an attacking hit. 30. What is the circumference range
20. What defensive skill is used to of a volleyball?
prevent an opponent’s attack? o 65-67 cm (20-27 inches)
o Blocking o This is the official size.
o It stops or deflects the ball 31. What is the weight of a standard
from crossing the net. volleyball?
21. What is another name for an o 260-280 g (9-10 oz.)
attacking hit? o This ensures consistency in
o Spike play.
o It is a powerful offensive 32. What is the required inside
move. pressure of a volleyball?
22. What is the standard court size o 4.26 – 4.61 PSI
in feet? o This affects ball movement.
o 60 x 30 feet 33. What is the standard height of a
o This is the official court volleyball net?
measurement. o Placed vertically over the
23. What is the length of each side of center line
the court? o It separates both teams.
o 30 x 30 feet 34. How wide is the volleyball net?
o The court is divided o 1 meter
equally. o It is stretched across the
24. What color should volleyball court.
court lines be? 35. What is the length of the
o White volleyball net?
o This ensures visibility. o 9.5-10 meters
25. Which line marks the area where o This ensures full court
the server stands? coverage.
o Service line 36. What color are the two side
o It is positioned 10 feet bands of the net?
inside the right sideline. o White
26. Which line divides the court into o This makes them visible.
two equal halves? 37. What is the role of the antenna in
o Center line volleyball?
o It runs under the net. o Marks the legal crossing
27. Which line marks the front zone area of the ball
of the court? o It ensures fair play.
38. How long is an antenna in o FIVB
volleyball? o It establishes global rules.
o 1.80 meters 49. Which organization governs
o It extends above the net. professional beach volleyball?
39. What is the function of the posts o AVP
in volleyball? o It manages beach
o Supports the net structure tournaments.
o They must be sturdy and 50. What Olympic year marked the
adjustable. official inclusion of volleyball?
40. What is the standard height of o 1964
volleyball posts? o The Tokyo Games
o 2.55 meters introduced the sport.
o They hold the net in place.
41. What equipment is used to
record game progress?
o Scoresheet
o It tracks points and
statistics.
42. What is used to display the game
score?
o Scoreboard
o This provides real-time
50-Item Multiple-Choice Test on
updates.
43. What protective gear is Volleyball History and Facilities
commonly used in volleyball?
o Knee pads
History of Volleyball
o They protect players when
diving. 1. Who is the inventor of volleyball?
44. What accessory helps prevent a) James Naismith
ankle injuries? b) William G. Morgan
o Ankle braces
c) Dr. Alfred Halstead
o These support players
d) John McEnroe
during jumps. Explanation: William G. Morgan
45. What is an essential tool for invented volleyball in 1895 as a
referees? less physically demanding
o Whistle
alternative to basketball.
o It is used for officiating the
2. What was the original name of
game. volleyball?
46. What type of footwear is a) Handball
recommended for volleyball? b) Court Tennis
o Proper volleyball shoes
c) Mintonette
o They provide traction and
d) Beachball
support. Explanation: Morgan originally
47. What are the basic clothing named the game “Mintonette”
requirements in volleyball? before Dr. Alfred Halstead
o Shirt and shorts
suggested “Volleyball” due to the
o These allow free
volleying nature of the sport.
movement. 3. When was volleyball invented?
48. Which governing body regulates a) 1885
international volleyball? b) 1895
 c) 1905 8. What major rule change occurred
d) 1920 in 1917?
Explanation: Volleyball was a) The net height was lowered
created on February 9, 1895. b) Teams could have 12 players
4. In which year did the first c) The game changed from
exhibition game of volleyball take straight 21 to 25 points per set
place? d) Players could serve anywhere
a) 1895 Explanation: The scoring system
b) 1896 was modified from 21 to 25 points.
c) 1900
d) 1922 Basic Skills in Volleyball
Explanation: The first exhibition
match was played in Springfield 9. What is the first contact that starts
College in 1896. every rally?
5. What significant event in volleyball a) Block
history happened in 1928? b) Set
a) Volleyball was included in the c) Serve
Olympics d) Spike
b) The first two-man beach Explanation: A serve is the action
volleyball game was played that initiates a rally.
c) The United States Volleyball 10. Which type of serve requires the
Association (USVBA) was player to jump before hitting the
formed ball?
d) The game changed from 21 to a) Underhand serve
25 points per set b) Jump serve
Explanation: USVBA was created c) Float serve
to standardize volleyball rules. d) Spin serve
6. When was volleyball officially Explanation: The jump serve
included in the Summer Olympic involves a player jumping to hit the
Games? ball, adding power and speed.
a) 1952 11. What is the primary purpose of
b) 1964 passing in volleyball?
c) 1976 a) To score a point directly
d) 1980 b) To receive the ball and set up
Explanation: Volleyball became an attack
part of the Olympic Games in c) To prevent the ball from going
Tokyo, Japan in 1964. out
7. What is the name of the d) To slow down the game
international governing body of Explanation: Passing helps the
volleyball? team transition from defense to
a) USA Volleyball attack.
b) Fédération Internationale de 12. Which skill involves redirecting an
Volleyball (FIVB) opponent's attack?
c) World Volleyball Organization a) Setting
d) International Volleyball b) Hitting
Committee c) Blocking
Explanation: The FIVB was d) Digging
founded in 1947 as the global Explanation: Blocking is the act
governing body for volleyball. of stopping or deflecting the ball
from an opponent’s attack.
Volleyball Facilities b) Flip-flops
c) Proper volleyball shoes with
13. What is the official size of a good grip
volleyball court? d) Barefoot
a) 18m x 9m (60ft x 30ft) Explanation: Volleyball shoes
b) 20m x 10m provide grip and support for quick
c) 15m x 8m lateral movements.
d) 22m x 12m 19. What protective gear is commonly
Explanation: The standard worn by volleyball players?
volleyball court is 18m long and a) Gloves
9m wide. b) Knee pads and ankle braces
14. How high is the net for men's c) Elbow guards
volleyball? d) Face mask
a) 2.24m Explanation: Knee pads and ankle
b) 2.43m braces help protect players from
c) 2.55m injuries.
d) 2.10m 20. How far apart should the net posts
Explanation: The net height for be positioned?
men’s volleyball is 2.43 meters. a) 36 feet apart
15. What is the official weight range of b) 30 feet apart
a volleyball? c) 25 feet apart
a) 200-250g d) 40 feet apart
b) 300-350g Explanation: The posts should be
c) 260-280g positioned 36 feet apart and 3 feet
d) 400-450g further out from the sidelines.
Explanation: According to FIVB
standards, a volleyball should 21. What skill is considered the “first
weigh between 260-280 grams. contact” after a serve?
16. What line marks the area from a) Blocking
which the server may serve? b) Passing
a) Center line c) Hitting
b) Attack line d) Setting
c) Service line Explanation: The pass is the first
d) Boundary line skill used to receive the serve and
Explanation: The service line is set up the attack.
10 feet inside the right sideline on 22. Which type of pass is typically
each back line. used when the ball is coming at a
17. What is the function of the antenna low height?
in volleyball? a) Forearm pass
a) Marks the boundaries for legal b) Overhead pass
ball crossing over the net c) Jump pass
b) Supports the net structure d) Lob pass
c) Helps measure net height Explanation: The forearm pass is
d) Indicates serving position performed by joining the arms
Explanation: The antenna together to direct the ball upward.
determines whether the ball has 23. What is the primary role of a
crossed legally. setter?
18. What type of footwear is required a) Block the ball
for playing volleyball? b) Assist teammates by setting
a) Running shoes the ball for an attack
 c) Serve the ball Explanation: The middle blocker
d) Defend against attacks is positioned at the net to block the
Explanation: The setter positions opponent’s attack.
the ball for attackers to hit 29. Which volleyball skill is used to
effectively. keep the ball in play when a strong
24. What is another name for a attack is coming?
“hitting” move in volleyball? a) Set
a) Serve b) Block
b) Spike/Attack c) Dig
c) Pass d) Serve
d) Dig Explanation: The dig is a
Explanation: A spike or attack is a defensive move used to save the
forceful hit used to send the ball ball from hitting the ground.
over the net and score points. 30. Which of the following is NOT a
25. What happens if the ball is hit into basic volleyball skill?
the net and fails to cross over? a) Serving
a) The rally continues b) Dribbling
b) The opposing team gets a point c) Passing
c) A fault is committed, and the d) Setting
opponent wins the rally Explanation: Dribbling is a
d) The play is restarted basketball skill, not a volleyball
Explanation: If the ball fails to skill.
cross the net, it results in a point
for the opposing team. Volleyball Facilities (Continued)
26. How many total contacts are
allowed per team before the ball 31. What is the official circumference
must go over the net? of a volleyball according to FIVB
a) 2 standards?
b) 3 a) 50-55 cm
c) 4 b) 30-35 cm
d) Unlimited c) 65-67 cm
Explanation: A team can touch the d) 70-75 cm
ball up to three times before Explanation: The FIVB requires
returning it over the net. volleyballs to have a circumference
27. What is the primary goal of between 65-67 cm.
blocking in volleyball? 32. The attack line is positioned how
a) Serve the ball far from the centerline?
b) Prevent the ball from crossing a) 3 meters
into the defender’s court b) 5 meters
c) Set up a hit c) 2 meters
d) Receive the serve d) 4 meters
Explanation: Blocking is used to Explanation: The attack line is
stop or deflect an opponent’s attack located 3 meters behind the net,
at the net. marking the front zone.
28. Which player is typically 33. What material is the volleyball net
responsible for blocking at the net? typically made from?
a) Setter a) Plastic
b) Middle blocker b) Black mesh fabric
c) Libero c) Cotton
d) Outside hitter d) Nylon strings
 Explanation: Volleyball nets are unrelated to volleyball and are not
made of strong black mesh fabric required.
to withstand impacts. 39. What is the main purpose of the
34. How high is the volleyball net for whistle in volleyball?
women’s competitions? a) To warn players
a) 2.24m b) To signal the start and end of
b) 2.43m plays
c) 2.35m c) To indicate player substitutions
d) 2.15m d) To keep track of time
Explanation: The net height for Explanation: The referee uses a
women’s volleyball is slightly whistle to signal serves, faults, and
lower than the men’s height of play stoppages.
2.43m. 40. Which protective gear is MOST
35. What is the purpose of the side essential for volleyball players?
bands on the net? a) Helmet
a) Mark the sidelines above the b) Gloves
net c) Knee pads
b) Support the net poles d) Shoulder pads
c) Show where the ball should land Explanation: Knee pads protect
d) Indicate where players should players when diving and kneeling.
stand 41. What do players wear during an
Explanation: The side bands help official volleyball match?
determine whether a ball crosses a) Shirt and shorts
the net within legal boundaries. b) Tank tops and jeans
36. What is the standard pressure of a c) Sweatpants and jackets
volleyball? d) Casual clothing
a) 4.26 – 4.61 PSI Explanation: Official volleyball
b) 5.5 – 6.0 PSI attire includes a jersey and shorts
c) 3.0 – 3.5 PSI for mobility.
d) 2.0 – 2.5 PSI 42. Which of the following is used to
Explanation: The correct ball display the game score?
pressure ensures optimal bounce a) Scoreboard
and control during the game. b) Net
37. How far outside the sideline should c) Centerline
the net posts be placed? d) Antenna
a) 0.50-1.00 meters Explanation: The scoreboard
b) 1.50-2.00 meters helps track points, sets, and match
c) 3.00 meters results.
d) Directly on the sideline 43. What is the height of the volleyball
Explanation: Net posts should be net for junior competitions?
placed slightly outside the sidelines a) 2.43m
for proper setup. b) 2.20m
38. Which of the following is NOT a c) 1.90m
required volleyball facility? d) 2.50m
a) Volleyball court Explanation: Junior competitions
b) Scoreboard use a slightly lower net than adult
c) Basketball hoop games.
d) Antenna 44. How many boundary lines are on a
Explanation: Basketball hoops are volleyball court?
a) Four
 b) Two team
c) Six Explanation: In volleyball, a ball
d) Eight that lands on any part of the
Explanation: The court is outlined boundary line is considered in play.
by two sidelines and two end lines. 50. Which piece of equipment is used
45. What is the function of the libero in to ensure that the net height is
volleyball? correct before a match?
a) Defensive specialist a) Measuring device or net gauge
b) Main attacker b) Whistle
c) Set the ball c) Scoreboard
d) Serve only d) Antenna
Explanation: The libero Explanation: Officials use a
specializes in defensive plays and measuring device or net gauge to
cannot attack above the net. confirm the net is set at the correct
46. How many substitutions are height before the game begins.
allowed per set in an official game?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 6
d) 8
Explanation: Teams are allowed
six substitutions per set.
47. What happens if a player steps on
the centerline while playing?
a) Nothing
b) It is a violation
c) The play continues
d) The team loses a set
Explanation: Stepping on the
centerline is a violation and results
in a point for the opponent.
48. What is the official name of the
organization responsible for
volleyball rule-making in the
United States?
a) National Volleyball Committee
b) USA Olympic Volleyball Board
c) United States Volleyball
Association (USVBA)
d) National Sports Association
Explanation: The USVBA (now
USA Volleyball) was established
in 1928 to standardize volleyball
rules and competitions in the U.S.
49. What happens if the ball lands on
the boundary line of the court?
a) The ball is considered in
b) The ball is out of bounds
c) The point is replayed
d) A penalty is given to the serving