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Question
1 of 50

Which of the following offences is punishable by a direct free kick?

(a) Jumps at an opponent.

(b) Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
2 of 50

A player taking a penalty kick passes the ball backward to a team-mate, who kicks the ball into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick against the kicking team from the penalty mark.

(b) The referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick, against the kicking team, from where the team-mate touched the ball.

(c) The referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick, against the kicking team, from where the team-mate entered the penalty area.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
3 of 50

An opponent jumps up and down in front of the thrower during a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee always lets play continue, provided the opponent respects the two-metre distance established by the Laws of Game.

(b) The referee cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 100 - An opponent who unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower (including moving closer than 2 m (2 yds) to the place where the throw-in is to be taken) is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and if the throw-in has been taken an indirect free kick is awarded.

Question
4 of 50

A player taking a corner kick kicks the ball a second time before it has touched another player. The referee...

(a) stops play and restarts the match with a dropped ball.

(b) stops play if advantage cannot be applied and awards an indirect free kick from where the infringement occurred.

(d) stops play, cautions the kicker and awards an indirect free kick from where the infringement occurred.

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

Question
5 of 50

Any player may change places with the goalkeeper provided that...

(a) the referee has been previously informed and that the change occurs during a stoppage in play.

(b) the captain is informed.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
6 of 50

A player who has left the field of play for medical treatment returns without permission from the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue and during the next stoppage cautions the player.

(b) Caution for unauthorised re-entry. If play is stopped for interference, award a direct free kick at the interference or a penalty; if stopped solely for non-interfering entry, award an indirect free kick where the ball was.

(c) The referee applies advantage if possible or stops play, cautions the player and awards a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) The referee allows play to continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 50

When is the ball in play after a throw-in?

(a) As soon as the ball leaves the thrower`s hands.

(b) As soon as the ball travels a distance equal to its circumference.

(d) As soon as the ball enters the field of play and the throw-in has been taken correctly.

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

Question
8 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player trips an opponent in the penalty area while attempting to play the ball which denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity?

(a) The referee cautions the offending player.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player.

(d) None of the answers is completely correct.

Reference: IFAB LOTG 2016/2017 pg 87 - Where a player commits an offence against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an opponent an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offending player is cautioned unless: . The offence is holding, pulling or pushing or . The offending player does not attempt to play the ball or there is no possibility for the player making the challenge to play the ball COMMENT: The law has changed .. Some DOGSO offences in the penalty area are punished with a YC.

Question
9 of 50

In the Laws of the Game, what are the colors of a Soccer (Football) Ball?

(a) White, yellow and red.

(b) Those authorised by the appropriate association.

(d) Any color except green, which distinguishes it from the field of play.

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

Question
10 of 50

If the referee has decided to caution or send off a player who is injured and has to leave the field of play for treatment, the card

(a) does not have to be shown

(b) must be shown before the player leaves

(d) must be shown when a player re-enters the pitch

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 47 - if the referee has decided to caution or send off a player who is injured and has to leave the field of play for treatment, the card must be shown before the player leaves

Question
11 of 50

Using the beep flag is not considered necessary in which of the following situations?

(a) When signalling for offside.

(b) Fouls (outside the view of the referee).

(d) Goal situations (tight decisions).

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
12 of 50

A player takes a free kick from inside the goal area. The ball hits the referee and enters the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the free kick to be retaken.

(b) Award the goal.

(d) Disallow the goal and restart with a dropped ball: contact with a match official led directly to the ball entering the goal.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

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13 of 50

Can a player who has been sent off remain inside the technical area?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, if he is properly identified.

(d) No, unless he is one of those that have already been substituted.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 of 50

How many players from each team can participate in a dropped ball?

(a) At least two from each team.

(b) Any equal number for each team.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
15 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission. The substitute has not interfered with play or an opponent. With the ball in play an opponent strikes him using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and cautions the substitute. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) Remove the unauthorised extra person, apply the appropriate cautions/sending-off, and restart with a direct free kick at the physical offence, or a penalty if applicable.

(c) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 of 50

How does the referee penalise kicking or attempting to kick an opponent using excessive force if the ball is not in play.

(a) Serious foul play.

(b) Violent conduct.

(d) Playing in a dangerous manner.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 50

The ball is in play when...

(a) it bounces off the goal posts, corner posts, referee or assistant referees situated on the field of play and remains on it.

(b) The ball normally remains in play after contact with a match official, except when it enters a goal directly, possession changes, or a promising attack starts; those cases require a dropped ball.

(c) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar, corner posts, posts in the halfway line (if applicable) or assistant referees situated off the field of play and remains on it.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

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

Question
18 of 50

Subject to the agreement of the member associations concerned and provided the principles of the Laws of the Game are maintained, the Laws of the Game may be modified in their application for matches ...

(a) for players under the age of 16.

(b) for players with disabilities.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
19 of 50

What are the maximum and minimum number of players and substitutes allowed in any one team that can be listed to participate in an official match? (Assume the competition permits the maximum fifteen named substitutes.)

(a) A maximum of 16 and a minimum of 7.

(b) A maximum of 26 names: eleven starting players and fifteen named substitutes; at least seven players are needed to start.

(d) A maximum of 11 and a minimum of 7.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
20 of 50

After the referee has dropped the ball, before it touches the ground, a defending player violently kicks an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(d) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
21 of 50

A goalkeeper holds the ball in the palm of his hand. An opponent heads the ball out of his hand. Is this allowed?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) It is left to the discretion of the referee.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
22 of 50

A goal cannot be scored directly from which of the following restarts?

(a) Throw-in.

(b) Corner kick.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
23 of 50

A player leaves the field of play to show the referee that he is not involved in active play. When can he re-enter the field of play?

(a) At any time after receiving permission from the referee.

(b) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, provided that he left by one of the touch lines when the ball was in play.

(c) At any time, without prior permission from the referee under the condition that his re-entry does not create a tactical advantage for his team.

(d) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, but if the ball is in play he must re-enter by a touch line, and if play has been stopped by any line.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
24 of 50

A goalie is bouncing the ball on the ground. An attacker kicks the ball when the goalie is not touching it. The ball enters the goal. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Indirect free kick

(b) Direct free kick

(d) Kick-off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when bouncing it (the ball) on the ground or throwing it in the air. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands

Question
25 of 50

Each half must have additional time for situations of time lost for...

(a) substitutions.

(b) assessing injuries to players.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
26 of 50

If two players from the same team challenge an opponent for the ball...

(a) it is always a direct free kick.

(b) it is always an indirect free kick.

(d) it is always a direct or indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
27 of 50

Is it an offence if a goalkeeper picks up the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately passed to him by a team-mate using his leg(specifically only using the shin)?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) Yes. The offence is committed by the player who deliberately kicked the ball. He is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: LOTG Law 12 says ...it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate. Comment: The ball is kicked (played with the foot, not the knee, thigh, or shin) by a teammate of the goalkeeper. See wiki page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back-pass_rule

Question
28 of 50

With the ball in play, a player off the field of play throws a boot into the field of play, hitting the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball where the referee was hit.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball, to be taken at the place where the ball was when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with an direct free kick or Penalty Kick at the place where the referee was hit.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
29 of 50

An indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper commits one of the following offences inside his own penalty area.

(a) The goalkeeper handles a ball deliberately kicked to them by a team-mate, without the failed-clearance exception applying.

(b) The goalkeeper controls the ball with the hands/arms for more than eight seconds.

(d) A and C only.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
30 of 50

What is required for a player to be penalised for playing in a dangerous manner?

(a) While trying to play the ball the action threatens injury to an opponent or himself.

(b) It must be a careless challenge.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

When must the referee make the decision to change the duration of the first and second half, due to bad light?

(a) Anytime during the match.

(b) Before the match and only if the Rules of the Competition allow it.

(d) When both captains agree.

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

Question
32 of 50

While the ball is in play a substitute enters the field of play without permission from the referee and recklessly strikes an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the ball was when the offence was committed.

(c) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from where the offence was committed.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Caution for reckless strike and a caution for entering without permission. There was no mention in the question that this was a reckless strike to the head/face or an excessive force strike both of which are send offs

Question
33 of 50

When a goal kick is about to be taken, can an opponent stand inside the penalty area?

(a) Yes, provided the opponent is not interfering with play.

(b) Yes, provided the opponent is at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away.

(d) Yes, always.

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

Question
34 of 50

A player is leaving the field of play to be substituted after having received permission from the referee. Before leaving the field of play, he strikes an opponent using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player and allows the substitution. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

(b) The referee sends off the player and does not allow the substitution. Play is restarted with a direct free kick.

(c) The referee sends off the player, allows the substitution as it had been requested previously. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee sends off the player and does not allow him to be substituted, however another player could be substituted during this stoppage. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 of 50

The ball fails to leave the penalty area after the taking of a goal kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow play to continue: the goal kick was in play once kicked and clearly moving.

(b) The referee allows play to continue if it has crossed the goal area line.

(d) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken by a different player of the same team.

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

Question
36 of 50

Ten minutes after being sent off, a player re-enters the field of play with his team in possession of the ball and strikes the opposing goalkeeper inside the goal area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue. When the ball is next out of play, the referee sends off the offending player again. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was.

(d) The referee orders the offending player to leave the field of play and restarts play with a direct free kick to the opponents in the goal area. The referee must include the incident in his match report.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
37 of 50

A team with only 7 players is penalised with a penalty kick. After the referee gives the signal for the kick to be taken, he is insulted by a player. Should he allow the kick to be taken or should he abandon the match?

(a) The match must be stopped without the kick being taken, unless the member association has decided otherwise with respect to the minimum number of players.

(b) As far as the International F.A. Board is concerned, a match should not be considered valid if there are fewer than seven players in one of the teams.

(c) The penalty kick should be taken, and a goal awarded if scored. Then the referee should send the player off and abandon the match.

(d) Send off the offending player and abandon the match because the team is reduced below seven; do not take the penalty.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
38 of 50

Should the referee caution a player who voluntarily leaves the field of play at the moment when a penalty kick is going to be taken?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
39 of 50

A player strikes an opponent using excessive force with the ball out of play. What offence does he commit?

(a) The player is guilty of serious foul play.

(b) The player is guilty of violent conduct.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
40 of 50

At a goal kick the ball is in play...

(a) As soon as it is kicked and clearly moves.

(b) when it is kicked directly out of the goal area.

(d) when it is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team.

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

Question
41 of 50

Which of the following is incorrect? The duties of an assistant referee include indicating:

(a) When the whole ball has passed outside the field of play.

(b) When a player is in an offside position.

(d) When a substitution is requested.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 pg 77 - It is not an offence to be in an offside position. Comment: Yes they penalize offside but only when the requirements of offside is meet. Otherwise a player can be in an offside position all day long and there is no requirement for the assistant referee to indicate anything.

Question
42 of 50

Is it possible to be penalised for an offside offence if a player receives the ball from a team-mate who passes the ball backwards?

(a) No, because the ball is moving towards the attacker`s area.

(b) No. A player cannot be offside from a pass backwards.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
43 of 50

A player climbs onto a perimeter fence after scoring a goal. The referee

(a) Disallows the goal and cautions the player

(b) Cautions the player

(d) Allows the goal and does not show a card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 86 after subheading Celebration of a goal. A player must be cautioned for climbing onto a perimeter fence.

Question
44 of 50

Which of the following tasks is the referee not responsible for?

(a) Taking disciplinary measures.

(b) Enforcing the Rules of the Competition.

(d) Acting as time keeper.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
45 of 50

Is it possible to score a goal directly from a goal kick?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, in both goals.

(d) Yes, in the opponent`s goal.

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

Question
46 of 50

Can an own goal be scored directly from a throw-in?

(a) No, under no circumstances.

(b) An own goal, no, but in the opposing team`s goal, yes.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

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

Question
47 of 50

A player uses lenses to see properly. But during half-time he loses one of them. The players wants to play with sports spectacles now. Is this allowed?

(a) Yes, sports spectacles are permitted

(b) No, only lenses are allowed

(d) Only if the captain of the opponents agrees

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 42 - Non-dangerous protective equipment, for example headgear, facemasks and knee and arm protectors made of soft, lightweight padded material is permitted as are goalkeepers` caps and sports spectacles

Question
48 of 50

What decision does the referee make if a player strikes him when the ball is in play?

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

(b) The referee sends off the player and restarts play with an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee sends off the player and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 of 50

A player who has left the field of play to adjust his equipment, re-enters with his team in possession of the ball and without the referee`s permission. What decision should the referee make? There was no interference; the referee stopped play solely to deal with the unauthorised re-entry.

(a) The referee stops the game, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick where the ball was at the moment play was stopped.

(b) The player is cautioned for re-entering the field of play without the referees permission. An indirect free kick is awarded where the player entered the field of play.

(c) Caution for unauthorised re-entry and, if play is stopped solely for that entry without interference, award an indirect free kick where the ball was, subject to the goal-area exception.

(d) The referee stops the game, warns the player and awards an indirect free kick where the ball was at the moment play was stopped.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
50 of 50

When an indirect free kick is taken within the penalty area, is it required for the referee to put his arm up? If yes, when should he put it down?

(a) Yes. The referee may put his arm down when the ball leaves the penalty area.

(b) Yes. The referee may put his arm down when the ball is in play.

(d) Yes, always. The referee may put his arm down when the ball has been touched or played by another player or if it leaves the field of play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

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