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Question
1 of 50

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
2 of 50

Of the following infringements, indicate which is stated in the Laws of the Game as an offence punishable with a caution under Law 12.

(a) Entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(b) Being guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(d) All are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

Is it allowed for a player, taking a throw-in, to lift his heels off the ground?

(a) Yes, but he cannot stand on the touchline.

(b) Yes, but he has to have part of both feet on or outside the touchline.

(d) No, he cannot lift his heels.

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

Question
4 of 50

After a goal kick is taken, the ball strikes the referee before leaving the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The valid goal kick’s referee contact does not change possession, start a promising attack or send the ball directly into a goal.

(a) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken.

(b) The referee awards a dropped ball.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
5 of 50

When is play considered to have restarted after a dropped ball?

(a) When the ball touches a player.

(b) When the ball touches the ground.

(d) When the referee drops the ball and a player touches it.

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

Question
6 of 50

What is the assistant referee`s responsibility during a penalty kick?

(a) Ensure that no player enters the penalty area before the kick is taken.

(b) Indicate if the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and that the ball crosses the goal line.

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

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
7 of 50

While the ball is in play, two players from the same team commit acts of unsporting behaviour or violent conduct towards each other on the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions them or sends them off and restarts play with an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred.

(b) The referee cautions them or sends them off and restarts play with a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred.

(c) The referee cautions them or sends them off and restarts play with an indirect free kick to the team which had possession when play was stopped from the place where the offence occurred.

(d) The referee sends them off and play restarts with a dropped ball from the place where the offence occurred.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 50

Is the referee authorised to stop play if, in his opinion, the floodlights are inadequate?

(a) No, the referee should continue play even if the floodlights are slightly inadequate.

(b) Yes

(d) No, never.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
9 of 50

Of the following infringements, indicate which is stated in the Laws of the Game as an offence punishable with a sending off under Law 12.

(a) Being guilty of violent conduct.

(b) Being guilty of serious foul play.

(d) All are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 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
11 of 50

Prior to taking the kick-off at the start of a game, a player recklessly strikes another player of the opposing team. What decision should the referee take?

(a) Send off the player but he may be substituted.

(b) Send off the player, and he may not be substituted so the team will play with 10 players.

(d) Caution the player.

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

Question
12 of 50

If the ball bursts or is damaged while not in play at a throw-in, the game is restarted with ...

(a) a dropped ball.

(b) an indirect free kick.

(d) a direct free kick.

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

Question
13 of 50

A defender on his own goal line, between the goal posts, deliberately handles the ball which rebounds to an opponent who scores a goal directly. What decision should the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) The referee sends off the defender for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball to prevent a goal and awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee applies advantage, allows the goal and cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour.

(c) The referee applies advantage, awards the goal and sends off the defender for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball to prevent a goal.

(d) Allow the goal. Under IFAB rules, do not caution solely for the unsuccessful goal-preventing offence when advantage results in a goal.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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14 of 50

A goal kick is taken but the ball bursts after travelling 20 metres. What decision should the referee make? The ball was sound when the goal kick was taken and became defective later in play, rather than during the taking of the kick.

(a) Stop play, replace the ball and restart with a dropped ball under Law 8.

(b) A goal kick with a new ball that complies with the specifications of Law 2.

(d) The previous three answers could be correct.

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

Question
15 of 50

A defender inside his own penalty area kicks an opponent when the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off or cautions the defender and play is restarted with a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee cautions, sends off or does not take disciplinary action against the defender and restarts play with a penalty kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 of 50

When can the referee penalise a foul?

(a) At any time, except in the half-time interval.

(b) Only when the ball is in play.

(d) From the start of the match to the end.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 50

A player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball a second time, though not in a careless or reckless manner nor using excessive force. The referee...

(a) stops play and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) stops play only if he considers it necessary to do so.

(d) stops play. The throw-in is retaken.

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

Question
18 of 50

While the ball is in play, a player who is outside his penalty area spits at an opponent who has both feet on the line of the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a direct free kick from the line of the penalty area and send off.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and send off.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
19 of 50

During a match, a goal is scored after a deliberate handball. Is there any way this goal could be valid?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, it is not an infringement to handle the ball deliberately.

(d) No, because it is an offence punishable by a direct free kick under Law 12.

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

Question
20 of 50

During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or competition, one goal becomes defective, can the other goal be used?

(a) No, the kicks from the penalty mark should be abandoned.

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

(d) Yes, provided that the coaches of both teams agree.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
21 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
22 of 50

A player, not the goalkeeper, unsuccessfully tries to prevent a goal with a deliberate handball. What decision should the referee take? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) Allow the goal. Under IFAB rules, do not caution solely for the unsuccessful goal-preventing offence when advantage results in a goal.

(b) Award the goal and send off the player.

(d) Disallow the goal, send off the player and restart play with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
23 of 50

A player is guilty of serious foul play if...

(a) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent or anyone when challenging for the ball.

(b) he uses excessive force or brutality against anyone when challenging for a ball in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
24 of 50

A player re-enters the field of play without receiving a signal from the referee and deliberately touches the ball with his hand. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the player for re-entering the field of play without permission.

(b) Restart play with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(c) If the referee believes he is also guilty of unsporting behaviour for deliberately touching the ball with his hand, he should send the player off for a second cautionable offence in one match. The player should be sent off directly if he prevented a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
25 of 50

A player takes a goal kick backwards and the ball goes out over the goal line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken.

(b) Award a corner kick.

(d) Answers a) and b) may be correct.

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

Question
26 of 50

During the taking of kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a game, who should choose the goal where the penalties are to be taken?

(a) The referee tosses a coin to determine the goal at which the kicks will be taken unless there is a safety consideration.

(b) The referee, in agreement with the organising club, in order to promote television coverage.

(d) The captains of both teams, who should both be in agreement.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
27 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
28 of 50

A player takes a goal kick. After leaving the penalty area, the ball bounces off the referee, who is outside the penalty area. The ball is played by an opponent outside the area who shoots and scores a goal. The referee...

(a) disallows the goal and awards a new goal kick.

(b) disallows the goal because the ball is not in play.

(c) Stop play and restart with a dropped ball because the referee contact changed possession; do not allow the subsequent goal.

(d) disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick from where the ball hit the referee.

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

Question
29 of 50

Before the ball is in play at a free kick, a player inside his own penalty area violently strikes an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the offending player and awards a dropped ball.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player and upholds the previous free kick.

(d) All the answers could be correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
30 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
31 of 50

Is it permitted for two or more players to challenge an opponent at the same time?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, if the challenges are legal.

(d) Yes, if the challenges are not committed with excessive force.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
32 of 50

Can the referee report disciplinary action in a match without stating the reasons?

(a) It depends on the Rules of the Competition.

(b) No, he must always describe the reasons.

(d) Yes, as long as only the team officials have been disciplined.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
33 of 50

A player who is lying on the ground kicks the ball. No other player is nearby. What is the restart?

(a) Direct free kick.

(b) Indirect free kick.

(d) None -- there is no infringement.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
34 of 50

A defender takes a goal kick, which goes straight to a team-mate in an offside position. The team-mate controls the ball and scores. Is the goal legal?

(a) No, as the player was in an offside position.

(b) Yes, as long as the ball touches another player before entering the goal.

(d) Yes, as long as the ball touches an opponent before entering the goal.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
35 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
36 of 50

During the game, another ball enters the field of play. Should the referee stop the game?

(a) No, the referee stops play only if the second ball interferes with play.

(b) Yes, the referee stops play immediately.

(d) Yes, the referee stops play but not immediately.

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

Question
37 of 50

A defender wants to get the ball moving when he takes a direct free kick. He takes it quickly and passes it back to his own goalie. The goalkeeper did not expect the ball and is not able to touch it. The ball goes into the goal. How will play be restarted?

(a) Re-take of the free kick

(b) Goal kick

(d) Kick-off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 91 -If a direct or indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team`s own goal, a corner kick is awarded

Question
38 of 50

Which of the following items are not part of the basic compulsory equipment?

(a) A wrist guard

(b) Goalkeeper`s gloves

(d) None of the three objects.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
39 of 50

A player may change places with the goalkeeper...

(a) At any time, provided that the referee sees it happen.

(b) At a stoppage in play, without the need of previously informing the referee.

(d) Only if it is during the normal course of a match or added time, never during penalty kicks to determine the winner of a match or cup tie.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
40 of 50

The team that wins the initial coin toss...

(a) takes the kick-off at the start of the first half.

(b) takes the kick-off at the start of the second half.

(d) The toss winner chooses either the first kick-off or the goal to attack; the opponents receive the remaining choice.

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

Question
41 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player on the field of play lights a cigarette when the ball is in play?

(a) The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

(b) The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(d) No action is required. This is not mentioned in the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
42 of 50

Charging an opponent in a reckless manner is always punishable by...

(a) a direct free kick.

(b) an indirect free kick.

(d) a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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 not the responsibility of the assistant referee while a penalty kick is being taken?

(a) Checking that the ball has crossed the line.

(b) Signalling if the goalkeeper has moved forward before the ball is kicked.

(d) Signalling if the kicker has infringed the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
45 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
46 of 50

A player who is in an offside position but not interfering in any way with an opponent runs towards the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee must wait until the player in an offside position touches the ball.

(b) The referee must wait and see if the player in an offside position interferes with play by touching the ball or is the only attacking player who can participate.

(d) No answer is correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
47 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
48 of 50

After three kicks of each team in the penalty shoot-out the goalie of Team A, who is not injured, wants to change with one of his team-mates. Is this allowed?

(a) No, never

(b) Yes, but only if the team has not used its maximum permitted number of substitutes

(d) Yes, an eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 73 -An eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper

Question
49 of 50

Team A has been reduced to seven players. At that moment one of the players deliberately leaves the field of play. Only six players of Team A remain on the pitch. The referee:

(a) Must stop the game immediately because Team A has fewer than seven players.

(b) Must stop the game immediately and shows a yellow card to the player who left the field of play

(d) Will announce the opponent of Team A as winner of the game

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 33 - If a team has fewer than seven players because one or more players has deliberately left the field of play, the referee is not obliged to stop play and the advantage may be played, but the match must not resume after the ball has gone out of play if a team does not have the minimum number of seven players

Question
50 of 50

Two players from different teams commit simultaneous offences inside the penalty area of one of the teams. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee restarts play with a dropped ball from where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) The referee punishes the more serious offence in terms of disciplinary action, restart, physical severity and tactical impact.

(c) The referee takes disciplinary action if necessary according to the offences and restarts play with a dropped ball from where the ball was at the moment the play was stopped.

(d) The referee allows play to continue and takes disciplinary actions only if necessary according to the offences when the ball is next out of play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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