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Question
1 of 50

A player wants to take a corner kick, but the flag post is moving a lot due to the wind. The player takes out the flag post. What does the referee decide?

(a) He allows the corner kick to be taken

(b) He allows the corner kick to be taken only if the player tells him he will move the flag post back immediately after taking the kick

(d) He does not allow the corner kick to be taken, because the corner flagpost must not be moved

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 107 - The corner flagpost must not be moved

Question
2 of 50

A player makes a challenge from behind using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off and the referee awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The player is cautioned and the referee awards a direct free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

Until which moment of a match can the rest of the players join to complete the maximum number, if the match has begun with fewer than 11?

(a) Until half time.

(b) At any time during a stoppage, with permission from the referee, provided the referee was given their names before the start of the match.

(d) At no time can they join once the game has started.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
4 of 50

The roles and responsibilities of assistant referees are determined by ...

(a) the referee.

(b) The International Football Association Board.

(d) the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
5 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
6 of 50

A defender is standing off the field of play and he finds the goal keeper`s water bottle. He throws it at an attacker who is in the penalty area. 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: Because the player who got thrown at is in the opponent`s penalty area, play is restarted with a penalty kick.

Question
7 of 50

When a penalty kick is being taken, after the referee has given the necessary signal, a team-mate of the player identified to take the kick takes it but does not score a goal. The referee...

(a) stops play and restarts the match with a dropped ball where the infringement occurred, e.g. where the player was positioned less than 10 yds (9.15 metres) from the ball.

(b) stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick against the kicking team to be taken from the place where he entered the penalty area or the penalty mark.

(c) stops play, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and restarts the match with a indirect free kick against the kicking team from the penalty mark.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
8 of 50

A defending player moves beyond his own goal line in order to place an opponent in an offside position. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and penalises the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play.

(c) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and cautions the defender for deliberately leaving the field of play without his permission during the next stoppage in play.

(d) The referee allows play to continue.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
9 of 50

A player takes a kick-off correctly, but the strong wind blows the ball back into his own goal without having been touched by another player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Award a corner kick to the opposing team.

(b) Order the kick-off to be retaken.

(d) Order a goal kick to the defending team.

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

Question
10 of 50

A player takes a corner kick correctly. Can a goal be scored in both goals?

(a) No, a goal cannot be scored directly from a corner kick.

(b) Yes, in either of the two goals.

(d) No. If an own goal is scored, the corner kick is retaken.

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

Question
11 of 50

Is play always restarted with a corner kick when the ball has completely crossed the goal line after being touched last by a player of the defending team?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) Yes, as long as there was no infraction of the Laws of the Game.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
12 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
13 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
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

Once the match has started, is it required that injured players re-enter the field of play at the halfway line?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) Yes, sometimes.

(d) It depends on the referee`s decision each time.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
16 of 50

The referee instructs a player to remove his jewellery. Several minutes later, he realises that he is still wearing it. What decision should the referee make? The jewellery is dangerous and cannot be safely covered. Give the complete disciplinary action and restart if play is stopped solely for this caution.

(a) Send off the player immediately for the first refusal, without a prior caution.

(b) Take no disciplinary action but instruct the player again to leave the field of play and remove the jewellery.

(c) Caution for refusing the equipment instruction and require the dangerous item to be removed. If play was stopped solely for this caution, restart with an indirect free kick where the ball was.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
17 of 50

The assistant referee signals a penalty kick to the referee, but the referee does not agree and ignores the signal. Can he do this?

(a) Yes, because the assistant referee only indicates offside.

(b) Yes, the referee should make the final decision, as the assistant referee`s advice is subject to the referee`s decision.

(d) No, if the assistant referee was better placed and could see the action better.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 50

Which statement is true?

(a) The coin toss must be done with a coin in the centre of the field of play.

(b) The coin toss must take place in the changing rooms before entering the field of play.

(d) The toss winner must always kick off the first half.

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

Question
19 of 50

Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the throw-in procedure? At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must:

(a) Face the field of play.

(b) Use both hands.

(d) Have part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line.

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

Question
20 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
21 of 50

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits one of the following four offences.

(a) Plays in a dangerous manner.

(b) Holds an opponent.

(d) Spits at an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
22 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
23 of 50

A player hears a whistle and picks the ball up with his hands in the centre of the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
24 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
25 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
26 of 50

The player taking a corner kick kicks it in the direction of his own goal. The ball touches his team`s goalkeeper and goes into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a goal.

(b) The referee has the corner kick retaken and cautions the player taking the kick for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee awards a goal kick in favour of the opposing team.

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

Question
27 of 50

Both teams are on the pitch. Team A has won the toss, but the game has not been kicked off . Player X uses abusive language towards an opponent. The referee

(a) sends off Player X and allows him to be replaced by a named substitute

(b) sends off Player X and does not allow him to be replaced

(d) sends off Player X and restarts play with an indirect free kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 36 - A player who is sent off after being named on the team list and before kick-off may be replaced by a named substitute, who can not be replaced; the number of substitutions the team can make is not reduced

Question
28 of 50

A player is injured during a match. When assessing the player, the doctor informs the referee of the risk of serious injury if the player continues playing. Can the referee prohibit the player from continuing?

(a) No, it is not the referee`s decision.

(b) Yes, it is the responsibility of the referee.

(d) No, it is not the referee`s decision. He can only inform the captain, who can make the decision to replace the player.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
29 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
30 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
31 of 50

A player takes a direct free kick. The ball hits the referee and rebounds back to the player. The ball touches the player again. What decision should the referee make? The referee contact triggers no dropped-ball condition, and the kicker deliberately plays the rebound with the foot; it is not merely an accidental touch.

(a) Repeat the free kick since the player had no intention of touching the ball again.

(b) Penalise the player with a direct free kick for playing the ball twice before it was touched or played by another player, unless the ball was not in play.

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

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
32 of 50

During additional time what authority does the referee continue to have?

(a) Partial authority, since it is additional time.

(b) Partial authority. He can only penalise technically, as the ball is not in play.

(d) Authority to penalise physical offences only.

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

Question
33 of 50

In which situation may a player return to the field of play while play continues?

(a) If the referee required the player to leave the field of play to repair dangerous equipment.

(b) If the player had to leave the field of play because of a bleeding wound.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
34 of 50

When is the goalkeeper considered to be in possession of the ball?

(a) Any momentary rebound off the goalkeeper’s arm necessarily constitutes control.

(b) Any parry, even without retained possession, necessarily constitutes control.

(d) All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 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
36 of 50

A goalkeeper bounces the ball before kicking it. Is this an offence?

(a) Yes. According to the Laws of the Game the goalkeeper has relinquished possession of the ball.

(b) No. According to the Laws of the Game the goalkeeper has not relinquished possession of the ball.

(d) Yes, because it is considered time wasting.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 of 50

Which of the following offences committed with the ball in play is not penalised as serious foul play?

(a) Spitting at an opponent.

(b) Kicking an opponent in the stomach with excessive force while challenging for the ball.

(d) Endangering the safety of an opponent while challenging for the ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
41 of 50

Marking the distance of 10 yds (9.15m) outside the boundaries of the field of play near the corners of the field of play is...

(a) required. It indicates the 10 yds (9.15m) of distance from the corner arc.

(b) required. It indicates the 10 yds (9.15m) of distance from the corner flagpost.

(d) optional. It indicates the 10 yds (9.15m) of distance from the corner flagpost.

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

Question
42 of 50

Both goalkeepers` shirts are the same color and neither of them has another shirt. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Suspend the match. They must have different colors.

(b) Allow the match to start but instruct the captains that the goalkeepers cannot enter the opposing penalty area in an attack.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
43 of 50

How should play be restarted after a player spits at, insults or assaults an assistant referee, fourth official or the referee?

(a) With a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team if the offence is physical and occurred on the field of play or on the boundary line if it occurred outside the field of play.

(b) With an indirect free kick to the opposing team if the offence occurred on the field of play or a dropped ball if the offence occurred outside the field of play.

(d) Always with an indirect free kick if the offence is physical.

Reference: NOTE: IFAB Circular 7 November 2016 says Indirect free kicks -Verbal/gesture offences are punished with an indirect free kick even if the player is cautioned (YC) or sent off (RC). The direct free kick for `offences against a match official` is for direct physical offences (pushing, holding, striking etc.) and not verbal or gesture offence

Question
44 of 50

Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is sitting on the bench?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) According to the International FA Board, it is not possible.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
45 of 50

During half time, one of the teams makes a substitution without informing the referee and the substitute scores a goal. The referee realises before the game restarts. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow the goal and caution the player for improper entry onto the field of play.

(b) Allow the goal and caution the coach for not communicating the change.

(c) Allow the goal and the substitute to continue; do not caution solely for the unreported half-time substitution. Report the incident.

(d) Disallow the goal and caution the player for unsporting behaviour. Restart the match with a dropped ball taken from the defending team`s goal area.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
46 of 50

A penalty kick is awarded and a team-mate of the identified kicker takes the kick and scores. What does the referee decide? He ...?

(a) Cautions the player who takes the kick and orders a retake

(b) Cautions the player who takes the kick and restarts with an indirect free kick.

(d) Awards the goal.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 96 - Play will be stopped and restarted with an indirect free kick, regardless of whether or not a goal is scored if a team-mate of the identified kicker takes the kick; the referee cautions the player who took the kick

Question
47 of 50

A free kick is taken from inside a player`s own penalty area. When may opposing players enter the penalty area?

(a) At any time.

(b) When the ball is kicked and clearly moves; it need not leave the penalty area.

(d) The players may not enter until the ball has passed outside the penalty area.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
48 of 50

A player asks to leave the field of play and, while doing so, the ball comes to him and he shoots at goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where the infringement occurred.

(b) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with a direct free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

(c) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

(d) Send the player off for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

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

Question
49 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player delays taking a throw-in?

(a) Start the visible five-second countdown for a delayed throw-in; if it expires, award the throw-in to the opponents. Caution only for the specified excessive further delay.

(b) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(c) The referee cautions the player for delaying the restart of play and orders a new throw-in to be taken by the opposing team.

(d) The referee takes no action. The ball is not in play.

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

Question
50 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

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