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Question
1 of 20

A substitute does his warming-up behind the assistant referee. When an opponent is near the sideline the substitute spits him in his face. What disciplinary action does the referee need to take?

(a) No card

(b) Warning

(d) Send off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 85 - A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off: spitting at an opponent or any other person

Question
2 of 20

A defender kicks the ball, which bounces off the corner flagpost and stays inside the field of play. What decision should the referee take?

(a) Award a corner kick.

(b) Award a dropped ball.

(d) Award a goal kick.

Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball

Question
3 of 20

A free kick is awarded and the player decides to take the kick quickly. An opponent who is less than 10 yds (9.15m) from the ball intercepts it. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He has the free kick retaken and cautions the opponent for delaying the restart of play.

(b) He allows play to continue.

(d) He allows play to continue and cautions the opponent during the next stoppage in play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
4 of 20

At a penalty kick, which of the following statements is not correct:

(a) The ball is positioned on the penalty mark.

(b) The kicker must play the ball forward with his foot.

(c) The kicker cannot play the ball again until the ball has touched one or both of the goal posts, crossbar, goalkeeper or any combination of these three.

(d) The ball is in play from the moment that it is played with the foot and moves forward.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
5 of 20

The assistant referee raises his flag to indicate that the ball has wholly passed over the touchline. Before the referee has blown his whistle, he sees a defender hitting an opponent in the defender`s penalty area. What should be the decision of the referee

(a) The referee shows the defender a red card and restarts play with a penalty kick

(b) The referee shows the defender a yellow card and restarts play with a penalty kick

(d) The referee shows the defender a yellow card and restarts play with a throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 69 and 81 The ball is out of play when: it has wholly passed over the goal line or touchline on the ground or in the air. Direct and indirect free kicks and penalty kicks can only be awarded for offences and infringements committed when the ball is in play

Question
6 of 20

A goalkeeper, standing in his own penalty area, hits the ball with his shinguard which is held in his hand to prevent it entering the goal. The referee... The object contacts the ball inside the goalkeeper’s own penalty area.

(a) Send off the goalkeeper for denying a goal and award a penalty kick for using the object to contact the ball inside the penalty area.

(b) cautions the goalkeeper for handling the ball. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 20

From the following statements regarding Law 15, indicate which is not correct. A throw-in...

(a) is awarded when the ball has completely crossed the touch line along the ground or in the air.

(b) should be taken from where the ball crosses the touch line.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

Question
8 of 20

A player takes a throw-in towards an opponent, but before the ball is touched by the opponent the thrower deliberately handles the ball to prevent the opponent from kicking it. The referee...

(a) restarts play with an indirect free kick.

(b) cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a direct free kick.

(d) sends off the player for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity and play is restarted with a direct free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 of 20

Does the announcement of the number of minutes of added time state the exact time left in the match??

(a) Yes, once stated the time cannot be changed.

(b) No, it simply indicates the minimum amount of time that the referee will add on at the end of the half.

(d) Yes, the final whistle must be blown as soon as that amount of time has elapsed.

Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

Question
10 of 20

A player takes a corner kick. The ball rebounds off the goalpost and is played by the kicker a second time. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

(b) The referee stops play if advantage cannot be applied and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee stops play and awards a direct free kick to the opponents.

Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

Question
11 of 20

A player in an offside position receives the ball directly from a goal kick by his own goalkeeper and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick for interfering with play.

(b) The referee disallows the goal, cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick for interfering with play.

(d) None of the answers is completely correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
12 of 20

Before the game starts, the match officials must check all of the players` equipment. Is this true?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) No, this task is carried out by the referees` observer.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
13 of 20

Is it required for a player who is being substituted to leave the field of play at the halfway line?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) It is subject to the security measures that must be taken.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
14 of 20

The ball is in play at all other moments, even when...

(a) it completely crosses the touch line or goal line in the air or along the ground.

(b) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar or corner post and remains on the field of play.

(d) Answers b) and c) are correct.

Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring

Question
15 of 20

A player scores a goal by supporting himself on the shoulders of a team-mate. The referee ...

(a) cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) cautions the player and awards a direct free kick.

(d) awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 of 20

When a foul or misconduct is committed out of the view of the referee, the assistant referee must immediately...

(a) establish eye contact with the referee.

(b) raise his flag.

(d) All the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
17 of 20

A player asks permission to leave the field of play. As he is running off, the ball comes towards him and he kicks it away. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence was committed.

(b) The referee awards a throw-in to the opposing team.

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a dropped ball from where contact with the ball was made.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 20

A player, with the ball in play, throws a shin guard at a trainer who is situated in the technical area. What decision should the referee make? The target is an opposing team official in the technical area, and the object is thrown with excessive force.

(a) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(b) Send off for violent conduct and award a direct free kick at the boundary point nearest the intended target.

(c) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a direct free kick taken where the player was when play was stopped.

(d) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a dropped ball where the player was when play was stopped.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 pg 88 - Offences where an object (or the ball) is thrown If while the ball is in play, a player, substitute or substituted player throws an object (including the ball) at an opponent or any other person the referee must stop play and if the offence was: using excessive force - send off the offender for violent conduct. and page 89 Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a player standing inside the field of play throws an object at any person outside the field of play

Question
19 of 20

A corner kick is taken whilst the ball is not stationary. Can advantage be applied?

(a) No

(b) Yes, if the ball is in play and applying advantage benefits the opponents.

(d) It depends on the referee.

Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

Question
20 of 20

Can the referee show yellow or red cards during the half-time interval or after the match is finished?

(a) Yes, he may continue to do so until he leaves the stadium.

(b) Yes, he may continue to do so until he leaves the field of play.

(d) No, he may not show yellow or red cards once the match is finished or during the half-time interval.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

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