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Question
1 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
2 of 50

Does the referee allow a player to momentarily remove the corner flag in order to take a corner kick?

(a) Yes, on condition that it is put back immediately after the kick is taken.

(b) Yes, if it obstructs the kicker.

(c) No, the referee does not allow the kick to be taken until the corner flag is replaced. If the referee considers removal of the flag to be an act of unsporting behaviour he cautions the player who removed the flag.

(d) No, the assistant referee should prevent him from removing it.

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

Question
3 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
4 of 50

Is it possible to play a friendly match without shinguards?

(a) Yes, because then they are optional.

(b) It is at the discretion of the referee.

(d) Yes, because it is a friendly match.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
5 of 50

Can the referee award a penalty kick for a foul by a defender inside the penalty area if the ball is outside the penalty area?

(a) Yes, if the player to be penalised is inside the penalty area or off the field next to penalty area as part of play and the ball is in play.

(b) Yes, as long as the foul committed is one of the 10 that is penalised with a penalty kick, the player to be penalised is within the penalty area and the ball is not in play.

(d) Yes, but only if the player to be penalised is inside the goal area and the ball is in play.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
6 of 50

A player kicks the ball from a goal kick and it enters his own goal without another player touching the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Award a corner kick: a valid goal kick going directly over the kicker’s own goal line is not retaken merely because it stayed inside the penalty area.

(b) The referee allows the goal.

(d) The referee disallows the goal and restarts with a dropped ball.

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

Question
7 of 50

Which of the following is not a basic requirement to penalise a foul?

(a) The ball is in play.

(b) The offence occurs on the field of play or in special cases off the field of play.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 50

A defender starts holding the shirt of an attacker outside the penalty area and continues inside the penalty area. The referee must restart wirh ?

(a) Indirect free kick where the holding started.

(b) Indirect free kick where the holding stopped.

(d) Penalty kick (because the holding stopped in the penalty area).

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 Law 12 (page 85) - If a defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area and continues holding him inside the penalty area, the referee must award a penalty kick.

Question
9 of 50

What decision should the referee make if, when the ball is about to enter the goal, a spectator enters the field of play to try to prevent it?

(a) Award a dropped ball.

(b) Always award a goal.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
10 of 50

When the ball is in play, a player throws a boot at a person sitting 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 for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick where the boot was thrown.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the boot was thrown.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 of 50

Which of the following cases cannot be penalised with a caution for unsporting behaviour?

(a) Tripping an opponent.

(b) Deliberately handling the ball.

(d) Holding an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
12 of 50

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

Question
13 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
14 of 50

Which of the following offences must be committed carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force to be penalised with a direct free kick?

(a) Jumping at an opponent.

(b) Striking or attempting to strike an opponent.

(d) All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 50

After additional time has been displayed, more time is lost or wasted. What decision should the referee take?

(a) He indicates the additional time again and extends the half to make up for the new time lost.

(b) He does not add on the new time lost but reports the fact to the appropriate authorities.

(d) He simply adds time to the half to make up for the new time lost.

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

Question
16 of 50

A player, who has taken a goal kick correctly, deliberately handles the ball after it has left the penalty area and without another player having touched it. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team. If the referee believes the contact was unsporting behaviour, the player should be cautioned.

(c) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team for touching the ball a second time before it touches another player.

(d) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team but a player is never cautioned for this infringement.

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

Question
17 of 50

With the ball in play a player claps his hands in dissent at a referee`s decision. What action should the referee take?

(a) The referee cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour and awards a direct free kick from where the offence took place, unless advantage is applied.

(c) The referee cautions the offending player and awards an indirect free kick from where the offence took place, unless advantage is applied.

(d) Send off the offending player for making an offensive gesture and award an indirect free kick from where the action took place, unless advantage is applied.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 50

May a free kick be taken by lifting the ball with one foot or both feet simultaneously?

(a) No, the referee should caution the player for delaying the restart of play.

(b) Yes, the ball is in play when it is kicked with one foot or two and it moves.

(d) No, the referee should caution the player for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
19 of 50

The attacking team correctly takes a throw-in, and the defending goalkeeper tries to catch the ball. The goalkeeper does not touch the ball, and a team-mate of the goalkeeper punches the ball over the crossbar. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and sends off the player for preventing a goal with his hand.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 50

An assistant referee indicates the ball has crossed the goal line but the referee does not see the flag. Then a defender strikes an opponent inside the penalty area using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender and play restarts with a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off the defender and play restarts with a goal kick, a kick off or a corner kick.

(d) The referee sends off the defender. Play restarts with a goal kick or a corner kick.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
21 of 50

The color of artificial turf?

(a) May be all colors.

(b) May be all colors but the lines must be white.

(d) Must be green and blue.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 19 - The colour of artificial surfaces must be green

Question
22 of 50

What is NOT the correct action of an assistant referee when a foul is committed?

(a) He raises the flag if the foul is out of the referee`s vision.

(b) He raises the flag even if the referee applies advantage.

(d) He raises the flag if, in his opinion, the referee`s view was obstructed.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
23 of 50

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
24 of 50

An assistant referee signals that the ball has crossed the touch line. Before the referee has indicated the ball is out of play, a defender inside his own penalty area strikes an opponent with excessive force. The referee...

(a) sends off the defender for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(b) cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a throw-in.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
25 of 50

According to the International FA Board, what is the minimum number of players required on the field of play for a match to continue?

(a) 6

(b) 7

(d) 13

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

Question
26 of 50

Can an own goal be scored by a player who handles the ball deliberately?

(a) No.

(b) Yes, but only by the goalkeeper and if the Laws of the Game were not infringed.

(d) It is at the referee`s discretion.

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

Question
27 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
28 of 50

The referee awards a free kick. An opponent stands in front of the ball. Play is restarted and the ball hits the opponent who is less than 10 yards (9.15m) from the ball. 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 allows play to continue because the opponent does not prevent the free kick being taken.

(c) The referee cautions the opponent for not respecting the required distance at a free kick. If advantage is not applied the free kick is retaken.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
29 of 50

Which answer gives the complete list of people who may be shown yellow or red cards under the Laws of the Game?

(a) players, substitutes and substituted players.

(b) the officials of both teams, players and substitutes.

(d) Players, substitutes, substituted players and team officials may be shown cards.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
30 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
31 of 50

If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards

(a) an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, including if it is in the player`s own half of the field of play.

(b) an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, but never in the player`s own half of the field of play

(d) an indirect free kick where the player was when the ball was passed

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 78 - If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, including if it is in the player`s own half of the field of play.

Question
32 of 50

A player who has taken a goal kick correctly deliberately plays the ball with his hand when the ball has left the penalty area but before another player has touched it. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team. The player could be cautioned, sent off or no disciplinary action could be taken according to the offence.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick or a penalty kick to the opposing team. The player could be cautioned, sent off or no disciplinary action could be taken according to the offence.

(d) The referee awards a dropped ball and may caution, send off or take no action against the player according to the offence.

Reference: It`s a direct free kick for the hand ball. A penalty kick would for example be the case where it hit the referee outside the box or a strong wind blew it and the ball came back into the penalty area and the hand ball occured there.

Question
33 of 50

Can a player participate in an official match with non-sports shoes?

(a) Yes, provided that the other players use the same type of footwear.

(b) No, not under any circumstances.

(d) It depends on the type of pitch surface.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
34 of 50

A spectator blows a whistle and a defender, inside his own penalty area, handles the ball believing that play has been stopped. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee stops play and restarts play with a direct free kick or penalty.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 of 50

During the taking of a penalty kick, and before the ball is in play, a team-mate of the kicker enters the penalty area. When the penalty kick is taken, the ball is saved for a corner by the goalkeeper. The referee... The encroaching attacker did not affect the goalkeeper or subsequently become involved as specified in Law 14.

(a) orders the penalty kick to be retaken.

(b) Award the corner kick; the attacker’s encroachment had no impact that makes it punishable.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
36 of 50

A player takes a throw-in incorrectly and the referee believes that the player threw the ball at an opponent with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick from where the offence occurred.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a throw-in to the opposing team.

(d) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a dropped ball.

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

Question
37 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
38 of 50

Where should the players of the opposing team be for a goal kick to be considered valid?

(a) The opponents must be at least 10 yds (9.15 metres ) away.

(b) The opponents must be located outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
39 of 50

The goalkeeper leaves the field as part of play and using excessive force, strikes an opponent who is inside the goal, behind the goal line and off the field of play. The ball is still in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and play is restarted with a penalty kick.

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

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
40 of 50

A player inside the penalty area strikes the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick at the edge of the penalty area.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence occurred.

(d) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence occurred.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
41 of 50

With the ball in play, a substitute throws an object with excessive force from his technical area, hitting an opponent who is in the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick to be taken from where the ball was at the time play was stopped.

(b) The referee cautions the substitute for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to be taken from the place the ball was at the time play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards a dropped ball to be taken from the place where the ball was at the time play was stopped.

(d) Send off for violent conduct and award a direct free kick where the object struck or would have struck the opponent, or a penalty if applicable.

Reference: LOTG page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent standing inside the field of play and page 88 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.

Question
42 of 50

How many people, from those authorised to be in the technical area, can get up to give instructions?

(a) Two, as long as they are the two coaches of the team.

(b) Only one person at a time.

(d) All answers are correct.

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

Question
43 of 50

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
44 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
45 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
46 of 50

According to the correct procedures for a substitution, is it always necessary for the substitute to enter the field of play for the substitution to be completed?

(a) Yes

(b) No, if he goes to take a corner or a throw-in.

(d) Depending on the circumstances, a) and b) may be correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
47 of 50

With the ball in play, the referee sees a group of substitutes arguing with officials from the opposing team in the technical area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the incidents are outside the field of play.

(b) The referee stops play, cautions the offenders and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee stops play, takes the appropriate disciplinary action and awards a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission so his team is playing with an extra player. The substitute has not interfered with play or an opponent. While the ball is in play, an opponent strikes him with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the substitute for unauthorised entry and send off the opponent for violent conduct. Award a direct free kick to the substitute’s team at the assault, or a penalty if applicable.

(b) Stop play, send off the opponent for violent conduct. Order the substitute to leave the field of play. The match should be restarted with an indirect free kick, against the substitute`s team, from where the ball was when play was stopped.

(c) Stop play, send off the opponent for violent conduct, caution the substitute and order the substitute to leave the field of play. The match should be restarted with an indirect free kick, against the substitute`s team, from where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
49 of 50

A player pretends to be fouled in an attempt to deceive the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned only if the simulation took place inside the opposing team`s penalty area.

(b) The player is warned but is not shown a yellow card for the first offence.

(d) The player cannot be shown a yellow card for this offence, but the referee can draw attention to it so the player behaves more sportingly.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
50 of 50

A goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands in his own penalty area after a deliberate pass from a team mate. How does play need to be restarted?

(a) Goal-kick

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Dropped ball

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - An indirect free kick is awarded if a goalkeeper, inside their penalty area, commits any of the following offences- touches the ball with the hands after: it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate

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