Basketball and Logo Design

18 Grade 9 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Basketball and Logo Design, with worked marking schemes. 18 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   In a basketball game, a player receives the ball, takes three steps without dribbling, and then shoots. The referee stops play. Which violation has the player committed?

   A. Double dribble

   B. Travelling

   C. Goaltending

   D. Backcourt violation

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   Describe the steps a designer should follow to create a logo for a Creative Arts and Sports club.

   (6 marks)

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   Steps (up to 6 marks, 1 each): research/understand the club, its purpose and audience; brainstorm ideas and gather inspiration; make several rough sketches/thumbnails; select the best concept; refine the chosen design (shape, symbol, typography); choose appropriate colours with meaning; produce the final version (digitally or neatly by hand); test it in different sizes and get feedback/revise.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A shot made successfully from behind the three-point line in basketball is awarded:

   A. Six points

   B. One point

   C. Three points

   D. Two points

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A designer is creating a logo for a new school sports club. Which quality makes a logo most effective?

   A. Uses over twenty different colours

   B. Crowded with many small details

   C. Contains long paragraphs of text

   D. Simple and easily recognisable

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   When a defender illegally makes contact with an opponent in basketball, the referee awards the fouled team a chance to score uncontested from the line. This is called a:

   A. Layup

   B. Slam dunk

   C. Free throw

   D. Jump ball

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   In basketball, the act of throwing the ball towards the basket to score is known as:

   A. Guarding

   B. Screening

   C. Shooting

   D. Fouling

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Your Grade 9 class is forming a basketball club and has been asked to design a club logo and learn the basic rules of the game.

   (a) In basketball, define the term 'dribbling'. (2 marks)

   (b) Explain what is meant by a 'travelling' violation in basketball. (2 marks)

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   (a) Dribbling is the act of bouncing/tapping the ball continuously on the floor with one hand while moving or standing, in order to advance the ball or keep control of it without travelling. (2 marks) (b) Travelling is a violation that occurs when a player holding the ball takes more than the allowed number of steps (or illegally moves the pivot foot) without dribbling the ball; the ball is then awarded to the opposing team. (2 marks)

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   In basketball, a player moves the ball across the court by bouncing it continuously with one hand. This skill is called:

   A. Travelling

   B. Blocking

   C. Dribbling

   D. Rebounding

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   A successful basket scored from a normal field position inside the three-point line is worth how many points?

   A. One point

   B. Two points

   C. Four points

   D. Five points

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    When designing a logo, an element that represents an idea or organisation through a picture or shape is called a:

    A. Caption

    B. Footnote

    C. Symbol

    D. Sentence

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    Explain TWO benefits of playing basketball to a Grade 9 learner and TWO values the game promotes.

    (4 marks)

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    TWO benefits (1 mark each): improves physical fitness and coordination; develops agility, speed and cardiovascular health; improves concentration/mental alertness. TWO values (1 mark each): teamwork/cooperation; discipline; respect for rules and officials; fair play/sportsmanship; responsibility. Accept other reasoned answers.

12. Question 12

    4 marks

    Coach Otieno is teaching Grade 9 learners the basics of basketball.

    (a) Name THREE fundamental ball-handling skills in basketball.

    (b) State ONE rule that guides how a player may move with the ball.

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    In a school basketball game, a player takes more than the allowed steps while holding the ball without dribbling. The referee blows the whistle for which violation?

    A. Travelling

    B. Double dribble

    C. Charging

    D. Blocking

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    In basketball, when a player takes too many steps while holding the ball without dribbling, the referee calls a:

    A. Slam dunk

    B. Travelling violation

    C. Free throw

    D. Time-out

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Why should a logo remain clear and recognisable even when printed very small, such as on a pen?

    A. So it uses more ink

    B. So that no one can copy it

    C. So it takes longer to design

    D. So it can be used on items of different sizes without losing meaning

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A designer chooses green and yellow for a farmers' cooperative logo to suggest growth and harvest. This shows the designer is applying:

    A. Colour symbolism/meaning

    B. Random guessing

    C. Text formatting

    D. Camera settings

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17. Question 17

    5 marks

    A Grade 9 learner has been asked to design a logo for the school's basketball team.

    (a) State THREE qualities of a good logo.

    (b) Explain ONE reason why the choice of colour is important in logo design.

    (5 marks)

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    (a) THREE qualities (1 mark each): simple; memorable/recognisable; relevant/meaningful to what it represents; versatile (works in different sizes and colours); unique/original. (b) ONE reason with explanation (2 marks): colours carry meaning and emotion (e.g. red = energy, green = growth) so appropriate colour choice communicates the identity/values of the team and makes the logo appealing and recognisable.

18. Question 18

    1 mark

    In basketball, transferring the ball from one player to a teammate is called a:

    A. Rebound

    B. Dunk

    C. Foul

    D. Pass

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