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Question
1 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
2 of 50

If a player is sent off before the kick-off...

(a) his team must start with no more than 10 players.

(b) he may be replaced by an unnamed player.

(d) he may be substituted by a named substitute only (it counts as a substitution).

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
3 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
4 of 50

A player loses his shoe, continues playing, dribbles the ball 40 yards/metres and then scores. Is this allowed?

(a) No, never

(b) Only if he scores with the foot that still has a shoe on

(d) Yes, because the ball did not go out of play before he scored

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 42 - A player whose footwear or shinguard is lost accidentally must replace it as soon as possible and no later than when the ball next goes out of play; if before doing so the player plays the ball and/or scores a goal, the goal is awarded

Question
5 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
6 of 50

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

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

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

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

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
7 of 50

Is it possible to use portable goals?

(a) No

(b) Yes, as long as they are firmly anchored to the ground.

(d) No, but their use is at the discretion of the association concerned.

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

Question
8 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
9 of 50

At an obvious goalscoring opportunity, a defender tries to prevent the goal by handling the ball but he does not prevent the goal. What decision does the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) Award a goal and caution the defender for unsporting behaviour.

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

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

(d) Award a penalty kick and send off the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 50

During a kick-off:

(a) The ball is stationary anywhere in the circle.

(b) The referee gives the signal.

(d) All of the players, except for the one taking it, must be at least 10 yards from the ball until it is played.

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

Question
11 of 50

The ball is kicked by the attacking team into the far corner. The ball touches the corner flagpost and remains in the field of play that way. The attacker gets the ball and dribbles towards the goal and scores. The referee ...

(a) Awards a goal

(b) Throw-in for the defending team

(d) Dropped ball next to the corner flag post

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 69-The ball is in play at all other times, including when it rebounds off a match official, goalpost, crossbar or corner flagpost and remains in the field of play

Question
12 of 50

After a goal kick is taken, but before the ball has left the penalty area, an opponent enters the penalty area and is tackled in a reckless manner. What decision should the referee make? The attacker entered legally after the ball was kicked and clearly moved; the defender’s challenge inside their own penalty area was reckless.

(a) The player who committed the offence is sent off and the goal kick is retaken.

(b) The referee cautions the player who committed the offence and the goal kick is retaken.

(d) Award a penalty kick and caution for the reckless challenge; the goal kick had already put the ball in play.

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

Question
13 of 50

A player with an obvious goalscoring opportunity inside the opponents` penalty area is struck by a boot thrown by an opponent who is outside his own penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored, sends off the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored, cautions the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(c) The referee disallows the goal if the player has scored, sends off the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored and may send off the offending player for violent conduct if he threw the boot with excessive force.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 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
15 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
16 of 50

A player in an offside position leaves the field of play to avoid being penalised for offside. How can he then re-enter the field of play?

(a) At any moment, with the permission of the referee.

(b) At any moment, without the permission of the referee, as long as he left via the touch line when the ball was in play.

(c) At any moment, without the permission of the referee, as long as his entry does not give his team a tactical advantage.

(d) At any moment, without the permission of the referee, but if the ball is in play he must enter by the touch line or if the ball is not in play, by any line on the field of play.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
17 of 50

Is it permitted to kick a free kick backwards?

(a) Yes, unless it is inside the goal area.

(b) Yes, as long as it is in play when it is kicked and moves.

(d) No, unless it is direct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
18 of 50

Who can change the length of the half-time interval?

(a) The players of both teams, by mutual agreement.

(b) The officials of both teams, by mutual agreement and as long as there is a valid reason.

(d) The captains of both teams with prior notice to the referee.

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

Question
19 of 50

After the end of the first half and when in the dressing room, the referee realises that play finished four minutes too early. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the teams to return to the field of play to play the remaining minutes and if the players refuse, add the time to the second half.

(b) Given that only four minutes were not played, he should consider the first half finished.

(d) Order the teams to return to the field of play to play the remaining minutes and if the players refuse, include the incident in his report.

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

Question
20 of 50

A player unsuccessfully attempts to prevent a goal by deliberately handling the ball. What decision should the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) The referee allows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee allows the goal as long as it is not the goalkeeper who is involved and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(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

Question
21 of 50

Where should a free kick awarded to the defending team inside their own goal area be taken from?

(a) From anywhere, as long as it is within the penalty area.

(b) On the line of the goal area at the closest point to the place where the offence was committed.

(d) From anywhere in the goal area.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
22 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
23 of 50

The ball is in play when...

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

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

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

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

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

Question
24 of 50

A player running with the ball sees an opponent in front of him and runs off the field of play to continue playing the ball. The opponent holds him outside the field of play to prevent him continuing his run. The referee...

(a) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a direct free kick on the boundary line nearest to where the offence occurred or a penalty kick if inside the penalty area.

(c) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(d) allows play to continue. The action took place outside the field of play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
25 of 50

A substitute wants to take the thrown-in that has been awarded. Is he allowed to do so

(a) Never

(b) No, they can only take free kicks as restart, because they have to enter the pitch for that

(d) Yes, there are no requirements to be met

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 35 Substitutes can take any restart provided they first enter the field of play.

Question
26 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
27 of 50

A player is not in an offside position if level with the

(a) second-last opponent.

(b) second-last opponent or last two opponents

(d) goalkeeper

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 77 A player is not in an offside position if level with the:second-last opponent or last two opponents

Question
28 of 50

During a goal kick, the ball travels ten yards/metres and is played by a forward who scores. What decision should the referee make? The opponent entered after the ball was kicked and clearly moved.

(a) Allow the goal: the ball was in play and the opponent entered legally after the kick.

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

(d) The referee cautions the forward for unsporting behaviour and orders the goal kick retaken.

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

Question
29 of 50

A player takes a throw-in correctly. The ball hits the referee and leaves the field of play over the touchline without being touched by any other player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a throw-in to the opposing team.

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

(d) The referee awards a throw-in to the same team.

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

Question
30 of 50

If a player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but neither in a careless nor a reckless manner nor using excessive force, the referee

(a) whistles for a foul and shows the player no card

(b) whistles for a foul and shows the player a yellow card

(d) allows play to continue

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - If a player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but neither in a careless nor a reckless manner nor using excessive force, the referee allows play to continue

Question
31 of 50

An attacker with an obvious goalscoring opportunity heads the ball. At this moment, his shirt is pulled by an opponent. The referee applies advantage. The ball is passed directly to a team-mate who scores a goal. What decision should the referee make? 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) The referee disallows the goal, cautions the opponent for preventing the attacker gaining possession of the ball by holding on to his shirt and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) The answers a) and c) are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
32 of 50

Can a player wear protection during a match to prevent injury?

(a) Players cannot wear knee or elbow pads, facemasks or head protectors as these are dangerous to other players.

(b) Players can protect themselves with knee or elbow pads, facemasks or head protectors as long as they are not dangerous to other players.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

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

While the ball is in play a player leaves the field of play and violently strikes an official of the opposing team. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Send off for violent conduct and award a direct free kick on the nearest boundary point, or a penalty if that point is in the offender’s own penalty area.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player and awards an indirect free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 of 50

An attacker kicks the ball towards the goal. The goalkeeper throws a boot, which stops the ball from entering the goal. What decision should the referee make? The object contacts the ball inside the goalkeeper’s own penalty area.

(a) Send off the goalkeeper for denying a goal and award a penalty kick for using the object to contact the ball inside the penalty area.

(b) The goalkeeper is sent off for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the place where the boot hit the ball.

(c) The goalkeeper is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the place where the boot was thrown or on the goal line if inside the goal area.

(d) The goalkeeper is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
36 of 50

The ball is between the fingers of the goalie and the ground. He is in control of the ball. Who else is allowed to play the ball?

(a) Only a team-mate

(b) Only an opponent

(d) Nobody

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 -A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when: the ball is between the hands or between the hand and any surface (e.g. ground, own body) or by touching it with any part of the hands or arms. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands

Question
37 of 50

The goalkeeper has the ball in his hands. At the moment he releases the ball to kick it, an opponent intercepts it and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows the goal because the opponent took the ball from the goalkeeper fairly.

(b) The referee awards an indirect free kick against the opponent`s team.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
38 of 50

Which team starts the penalty kicks?

(a) The referee tosses a coin again and the team that wins the toss decides whether to take the first or second kick

(b) The team that lost the toss about the side may choose who starts

(d) The captain of the team that lost the coin toss at the kick-off decides

Reference:

Question
39 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

Question
40 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
41 of 50

The ball is...

(a) round.

(b) spherical.

(d) any shape.

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

Question
42 of 50

Can a goalkeeper in his own penalty area touch the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately passed to him from the knee of a team-mate?

(a) No, never.

(b) No, sometimes.

(d) Yes, sometimes.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
43 of 50

A player leaves the field of play and strikes a spectator who has been insulting him. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee applies advantage if there is a clear goalscoring opportunity. If not, he stops play, sends off the player and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee stops play immediately, sends off the player and awards an indirect free kick against the team of the player responsible for the violent conduct.

(c) The referee applies advantage if the opponents have possession and a clear opportunity to attack the opponents goal. If not, he stops play and sends off the player.

(d) The referee allows play to continue and during the next stoppage in play sends off the player for violent conduct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
44 of 50

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

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

(b) It must be a careless challenge.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
45 of 50

Can a goal kick be taken at any point within the goal area?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, the placement depends on which side of the goal the ball left the field of play.

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

Question
46 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
47 of 50

A player takes a throw-in with the toes of his feet inside the field of play and his heels on the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a throw-in to the opposing team.

(b) The referee always allow play to continue.

(d) The referee allows play to continue if the throw-in was taken correctly.

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

Question
48 of 50

What changes do the Laws of the Game allow for under-16 matches?

(a) The size of the field of play.

(b) The size, weight and material of the ball.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
49 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
50 of 50

If an assistant referee raises his flag, is the referee required to penalise the offence or infringement the assistant is indicating?

(a) Yes, as an infringement of the Laws of the Game has been signalled.

(b) No, unless the referee has become temporarily incapacitated and play has continued under the supervision of the assistant referee.

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

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

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