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Question
1 of 50

a player on the pitch standing near the penalty area of the opponents. He finds the Goal Keepers water bottle and throws it to an opponent who`s in the box and hits him in the face. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Penalty kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - If a player standing on or off the field of play throws an object at an opponent on the field of play, play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from the position where the object struck or would have struck the opponent. Comment: In this case it can`t be a penalty kick, because the opponent who got the water bottle thrown at him was in his OWN penalty area

Question
2 of 50

All matches must always have a duration of 90 minutes. Is this correct?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, not always.

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

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

Question
3 of 50

A player is in his own half of the field of play when he receives the ball from a team-mate. Can he be penalised for being offside?

(a) Yes, if he was in an offside position when the pass was made.

(b) No, because he received the ball in his own half.

(d) No answer is completely correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
4 of 50

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
5 of 50

How many players may contest a dropped ball?

(a) One player from each team

(b) Two players from each team.

(d) One designated player; everyone else stays at least 4 metres away until the ball touches the ground.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 66 - Any number of players may contest a dropped ball (including the goalkeepers)

Question
6 of 50

For an offence to be considered a foul, must it occur on the field of play ?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) Yes, but with a few exceptions such as when a player leaves the field as part of play and commits an offence.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 50

Is it always necessary for play to stop whenever the referee blows the whistle?

(a) No

(b) Yes

(d) Yes, provided that the referee has not blown the whistle involuntarily by mistake.

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

Question
8 of 50

The goalkeeper, who is outside his penalty area, stops the ball with a shinguard in his hand. The ball at that time was inside his penalty area. What restart should the referee award?

(a) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards a direct free kick.

(d) Award a penalty kick for the goalkeeper’s object contacting the ball inside their own penalty area. Determine the card from the nature and effect of the offence.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 of 50

A named substitute starts a match instead of a named player and the referee is not informed of this change. The referee ...

(a) allows the named substitute to continue playing and no disciplinary sanction is taken against the named substitute

(b) allows the named substitute to continue playing and shows the named substitute a yellow card

(d) does not allow the named substitute to continue playing and shows the named substitute a red card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 35 - If a named substitute starts a match instead of a named player and the referee is not informed of this change: the referee allows the named substitute to continue playing. No disciplinary sanction is taken against the named substitute

Question
10 of 50

When a player takes a goal kick, the ball strikes the referee inside the penalty area and continues into play. What decision should the referee make? The valid goal kick touches the referee but possession does not change, no promising attack starts and the ball does not enter a goal directly.

(a) The referee stops play and restarts with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick to the opponents.

(d) Allow play to continue.

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

Question
11 of 50

While the ball is in play a defender, positioned inside his penalty area, strikes an opponent who is outside the penalty area with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender and awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off the defender and awards a direct free kick where the opponent was located.

(d) The referee sends off the defender and awards a dropped ball where the defender was located.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
12 of 50

When taking a corner kick, can an opposing player stand near the goalkeeper, obstructing his vision?

(a) No, as this obstructs the goalkeeper`s movement.

(b) Yes, if no offence is committed against the goalkeeper.

(d) No, never.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 50

Player has his earrings on. During the pre-match inspection the referee did not notice them. After 10 minutes he notices them. The player refuses to remove them during the next stoppage. What does the referee have to decide? The earrings are dangerous and cannot be made safe by secure covering.

(a) Allow the player to wear his earrings

(b) Give the player the time until the next stoppage to change his mind

(d) Order the player off to remove the dangerous item and caution for refusing the instruction.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 41 - If a player is wearing or using unauthorised/dangerous equipment or jewellery the referee must order the player to: remove the item AND leave the field of play at the next stoppage if the player is unable or unwilling to comply. A player who refuses to comply or wears the item again must be cautioned.

Question
14 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission, and while he is trying to take a free kick is violently struck by an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct, cautions the substitute for entering without permission, and awards an indirect free kick against the substitute player`s team, to be taken from the place where the substitute player was struck.

(b) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and restarts play with a free kick.

(c) The referee should make a note of the incident in his report. The substitute player was not taking part in the game at that moment, therefore no decision can be taken against him.

(d) The referee cautions the substitute player for entering without permission and he orders him to leave the field of play, sends off the opponent and play is restarted with a free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 50

A player walks on the pitch. He takes off his protective headgear and throws it at an opponent. The opponent reacts quickly and the throwing player misses, so the protective headgear did not touch the opponent. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Throw in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - If a player standing on or off the field of play throws an object at an opponent on the field of play, play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from the position where the object struck or would have struck the opponent. Comment: Would have struck is important so touching the opponent is not necessary to penalize.

Question
16 of 50

A defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area but stops holding just inside the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick as the action of holding started outside the penalty area.

(d) Play continues.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 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
18 of 50

A player, in possession of the ball, rips his shorts and becomes naked from the waist down. The referee...

(a) After a match official checks the corrected equipment and the referee gives permission, the player may return even while the ball is in play.

(b) allows play to continue. When play stops, instructs the player to replace his shorts. The player may only re-enter when the ball is out of play.

(c) stops play, instructs the player to replace his clothing and restarts play with a dropped ball from where the ball was.

(d) stops play, instructs the player to replace his clothing and restarts play with an indirect free kick from where the ball was.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
19 of 50

A player stops the progress of an opponent by physical contact. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The offending player is punished by a direct free kick or a penalty kick.

(b) The offending player is punished with an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and play restarts with a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 50

When a corner kick is about to be taken, a player places the ball at the edge of the corner arc. Is this allowed?

(a) No, never.

(b) No. The ball has to be completely within the corner arc.

(d) Yes, as long as the ball is not completely outside of the corner arc.

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

Question
21 of 50

What should the closest assistant referee do at a mass confrontation?

(a) Enter the field of play and attempt to separate the players.

(b) Only observe what is happening.

(d) Enter the field of play to assist the referee.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
22 of 50

A goal kick is taken and an opponent intercepts the ball before it leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The opponent stayed outside the penalty area until the ball was kicked and clearly moved.

(a) The referee stops play and the goal kick is retaken.

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

(d) The referee stops play and an indirect free kick is awarded to the defending team.

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

Question
23 of 50

A goal is scored directly from a throw-in by an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards the goal.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and orders the throw-in retaken.

(d) The referee disallows the goal and awards a goal kick.

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

Question
24 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player is slightly injured?

(a) The referee should stop play, ask the player if he needs treatment and restart play with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee should stop play and order that the player be treated off the field of play.

(d) The referee should allow play to continue.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
25 of 50

When ground conditions or safety issues do not determine the goal for the kicks from the penalty mark during a penalty series. How is it then decided at which goal the kicks will be taken?

(a) The captain of the home team decides the side

(b) The captain of the away team decides the side

(d) The referee tosses a coin to decide it

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 71 - Unless there are other considerations (e.g. ground conditions, safety etc.), the referee tosses a coin to decide the goal at which the kicks will be taken which may only be changed for safety reasons or if the goal or playing surface becomes unusable.

Question
26 of 50

How many flagposts are there on and around the field of play?

(a) Six.

(b) Four required and two optional.

(d) Four.

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

Question
27 of 50

If a penalty kick is retaken, can it be taken by another player?

(a) Yes, provided that the captains of both teams agree.

(b) Yes, as long as the player is identified and the referee is told.

(d) This decision depends on the referee.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
28 of 50

A player extends his arm, holding an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

(d) If the referee decides the opponent was impeded he awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
29 of 50

A substitute is injured while warming up before the match. His team wants to replace him with another player. Is this permitted?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, because the match has not yet started. The referee should be informed.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
30 of 50

A player scores a goal directly from a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards the goal.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and orders the throw-in to be retaken by the same team.

(d) The referee awards a goal kick or corner kick.

Reference: Since the question is not clear whether it was a throw-in was into the oppenent`s goal or own goal the best answer would be D.

Question
31 of 50

A player impedes the progress of an opponent by using his arms. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for holding an opponent.

(b) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick for impeding the progress of an opponent.

(d) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
32 of 50

If the ball bursts or is damaged while not in play, how should the game be restarted?

(a) The match should be restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

(b) The match should be restarted with a dropped ball from where the ball burst or was damaged.

(d) The match should always be restarted with a dropped ball.

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

Question
33 of 50

A player takes a throw-in and throws the ball to the opponent`s goal. The ball goes in to the goal without being touched. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Goal kick

(b) Corner kick

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in: if the ball enters the opponents` goal - a goal kick is awarded; if the ball enters the thrower`s goal - a corner kick is awarded

Question
34 of 50

When taking a free kick awarded to their team, may players use feinting tactics to confuse opponents?

(a) No. It is considered delaying the restart of play. The referee should caution the player and the free kick is retaken.

(b) No. It is considered unsporting behaviour. The referee should caution the player and the free kick is retaken.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
35 of 50

Are rubber or aluminium studs permitted?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) Yes, provided they are not dangerous.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
36 of 50

The referee awards a penalty kick. The kicker quickly positions the ball on the penalty mark and before the referee`s signal, kicks the ball and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allows the goal.

(b) Orders the penalty kick to be retaken.

(d) Allows the goal and cautions the kicker for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
37 of 50

Which of the following offences committed when the ball is in play is not penalised with a direct free kick or penalty kick?

(a) Pushing an opponent.

(b) Violent conduct against a team-mate provided that the action occurs within the field of play.

(d) Dissent by word.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
38 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
39 of 50

The ball goes completely over a touch line. Before the throw-in is taken a player strikes an opponent with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick from where the ball was at the time of the striking.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards a direct free kick from the touch line.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
40 of 50

A defender pulls the shirt of the right winger and stops a promising attack 20 metres from the goal. The referee?

(a) Gives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour and restarts with a direct free kick

(b) Gives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour and restarts with an indirect free kick.

(d) Any number of players.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 85 - There are different circumstances when a player must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour including if a player commits a foul or handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack. So a yellow card is shown. The restart of play after holding an opponent is a direct free kick

Question
41 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
42 of 50

A player in an offside position receives the ball from a rebound off a defender after a team-mate`s shot. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the ball came off an opponent.

(b) The referee allows play to continue if the player who receives the ball has not interfered with an opponent.

(d) No answer is correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
43 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
44 of 50

After the referee drops the ball, it leaves the field of play directly over the touch line or goal line having touched the ground but without having been played or touched by a player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Play is restarted by another dropped ball at the same place as the previous one.

(b) The referee allows play to continue.

(d) Play is restarted by another dropped ball at the touch line.

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

Question
45 of 50

A defending player is awarded a free kick in his own penalty area. He decides to take it quickly before his opponent leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The opponent genuinely had no time to leave and did not interfere before the kick put the ball in play.

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

(b) The referee stops play, cautions the opponent for not respecting the required distance and awards an indirect free kick.

(c) Allow play to continue: after the quick free kick is kicked and clearly moves, an opponent who genuinely had no time to leave may play the ball.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
46 of 50

At a dropped ball, after the ball has touched the ground but before being touched by any player, a defender inside his own penalty area spits at an opponent inside the penalty arc. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender and has the dropped ball retaken.

(b) The referee sends off the defender and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee sends off the defender and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the player was inside the penalty arc.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 of 50

A player plays in a dangerous manner by raising his leg up above his shoulders when an opponent tries to head the ball. The referee...

(a) penalises the player`s team with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) penalises the player`s team with a direct free kick or penalty kick for violent conduct.

(d) penalises the player`s team with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 of 50

A player inside his own penalty area strikes the referee using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 of 50

Can a player, who is off the field of play to receive treatment, re-enter from the goal line if the ball is in play?

(a) Yes, if he left the field of play because of injury.

(b) Yes, with the referee`s permission.

(d) It is at the discretion of the referee because the Laws of the Game do not mention it.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
50 of 50

How is play restarted in a match that has been stopped due to violent conduct when there is time remaining to be played?

(a) With a direct free kick, indirect free kick or penalty kick.

(b) With a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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