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Question
1 of 50

Is it an offence if a goalkeeper picks up the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately passed to him by a team-mate using his leg(specifically only using the shin)?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) Yes. The offence is committed by the player who deliberately kicked the ball. He is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: LOTG Law 12 says ...it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate. Comment: The ball is kicked (played with the foot, not the knee, thigh, or shin) by a teammate of the goalkeeper. See wiki page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back-pass_rule

Question
2 of 50

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

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

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

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

A defender stops the ball with his foot inside his own penalty area. His goalkeeper, seeing an opponent approach, picks up the ball with his hands. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee applies advantage and cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play.

(b) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team as he considers the player has passed the ball to the goalkeeper with his foot.

(d) The referee cautions the defender and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 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
5 of 50

Is there a maximum distance away from the touch line from which a throw-in may be taken?

(a) Yes. The thrower must stand at least 2yds (2 m) from the touch line.

(b) No

(d) Yes. The thrower must stand no more than 2yds (2 m) from the touch line.

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

Question
6 of 50

A player asks permission to leave the field of play. As he is running off, the ball comes towards him and he kicks it away. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence was committed.

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

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a dropped ball from where contact with the ball was made.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 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
8 of 50

Can a goalkeeper score a goal with his hands from his own penalty area in either of the two goals?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(c) A direct throw into the opponents’ goal gives a goal kick. A throw into the goalkeeper’s own goal can count as an own goal.

(d) No, only in the goal of the opposing team.

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

Question
9 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
10 of 50

Ten minutes after being sent off, a player re-enters the field of play with his team in possession of the ball and strikes the opposing goalkeeper inside the goal area. 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 sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was.

(d) The referee orders the offending player to leave the field of play and restarts play with a direct free kick to the opponents in the goal area. The referee must include the incident in his match report.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 of 50

Under doctor`s orders, a player has to wear a plaster cast on his arm to prevent further injuries. What should the referee do?

(a) Permit his participation after checking that there is no physical danger to him and the rest of the players.

(b) Not permit his participation because the plaster cast represents a danger to the other players.

(d) Nothing, it is not under the remit of the referee as the player has a medical certificate.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
12 of 50

A penalty kick has been taken by a team-mate of the identified player taking the kick. After the goalkeeper has saved the ball, it lands at the feet of the offending player who scores. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the offending player for unsporting behaviour and order the penalty kick to be retaken.

(b) Allow the goal.

(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) Award a dropped ball, to be taken from the place where the offence was committed.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
13 of 50

From a direct free kick outside the penalty area, the ball hits the referee and enters the goal of the team of the kicker. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Orders the kick to be retaken. The offender can never benefit.

(b) Orders the kick to be retaken. In this situation a goal cannot be awarded.

(c) Disallow the goal and restart with a dropped ball: contact with a match official led directly to the ball entering the goal.

(d) None of the answers are completely correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
14 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
15 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
16 of 50

A player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again. When is this allowed?

(a) When it happens neither in a careless nor a reckless manner nor using excessive force

(b) It`s only not allowed when the player uses excessive force

(d) It`s only allowed if the opponent does not go down with an injury

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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 of 50

The lines of the penalty area and goal line have a width of 5 in(12 cm). The goal posts have the same width. The touchlines have a width of 2 in(6 cm). Is this allowed?

(a) Yes, as long as the goal line and goal posts have the same width

(b) Yes, all lines must not be more than 5 in(12 cm)

(d) No, all lines must be of the same width and not be more than 5 in(12 cm)

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 20 All lines must be of the same width, which must not be more than 12cm (5ins)

Question
21 of 50

Is there any occasion when the referee should apply advantage in an offside situation?

(a) No, advantage is never applied in the defending zone.

(b) No, advantage cannot be applied to offside offences.

(c) Yes, as long as the ball is clearly controlled by a player from the defending team and they benefit from the decision.

(d) Yes, always.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
22 of 50

For which of the following can the duration of either half be extended?

(a) Substitutions.

(b) Assessing a player`s injury.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
23 of 50

A player is fouled by an opponent but keeps possession of the ball and continues playing. The referee...

(a) applies advantage and allows play to continue.

(b) penalises the offence if he is not sure about the advantage.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
24 of 50

A player is preparing to kick off before the match when a team-mate strikes a player from the opposing team. Is it right that the player is sent off and his team plays with 10 players?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes

(c) No, the team can replace the player with one of the named substitutes. If it has no named substitutes, it is correct for the team to play with 10 players.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
25 of 50

Which colour requirement applies when players wear undershorts?

(a) When deemed appropriate, provided that the color of the shorts stands out.

(b) Any colour is permitted in cold weather.

(c) When their colour matches either the main colour of the shorts or the lowest part of the shorts; team-mates wearing them must use the same colour.

(d) Any colour is permitted if worn for medical reasons.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
26 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
27 of 50

A player scores a goal by supporting himself on the shoulders of a team-mate. The referee ...

(a) cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) cautions the player and awards a direct free kick.

(d) awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
28 of 50

A goal kick is taken and it deflects off a team-mate standing in the penalty area and goes into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee stops play and restarts the match with a corner.

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

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

The assistant referee indicates that the ball has gone out of play after an attacker kicked it out. After the flag signal, a defender strikes an opponent with his fist using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The ball was out of play. The referee sends off the defender for violent conduct and play is restarted with a throw in, goal kick or corner kick.

(c) The referee decides the ball was out of play, sends off the defender for serious foul play and play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

Is a goal valid if, after taking an indirect free kick towards the opponents` goal, the ball rebounds off an opponent and goes into the goal?

(a) No, it must be touched or played deliberately by another player.

(b) Yes, if the kick has been taken correctly.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
32 of 50

Using the beep flag is not considered necessary in which of the following situations?

(a) When signalling for offside.

(b) Fouls (outside the view of the referee).

(d) Goal situations (tight decisions).

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
33 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
34 of 50

When is the ball in play at a corner kick?

(a) When the ball moves forward.

(b) When the ball is touched.

(d) When the ball leaves the corner arc.

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

Question
35 of 50

Can there be an offside offence when play is restarted with a dropped ball?

(a) No, because the ball comes from the referee.

(b) Yes, provided that the attacker is in an offside position.

(d) Yes, as long as the ball rebounds from a defender and the attacker is in an offside position.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
36 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
37 of 50

What is the range of possible disciplinary sanctions for offences involving the throwing of objects or the ball?

(a) a sending off.

(b) A sending-off, a caution or no card, depending on the offence’s nature and circumstances.

(d) a caution.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
38 of 50

Who determines how many substitutes can be named?

(a) The Rules of the Competition

(b) The International F.A. Board

(d) The referee

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
39 of 50

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

(a) No

(b) Yes

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

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

Question
40 of 50

When a foul or misconduct is committed out of the view of the referee, the assistant referee must immediately...

(a) establish eye contact with the referee.

(b) raise his flag.

(d) All the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
41 of 50

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

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
42 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
43 of 50

A player takes a penalty kick before the referee has signalled. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the kick to be retaken.

(b) Play on.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
44 of 50

The referee allows the match to continue when a player is guilty of a cautionable offence. Play is stopped to award a free kick to the opponents, who want to take the free kick quickly. What decision should the referee make? The offence independently requires a caution, the quick kick creates a clear goalscoring opportunity and the disciplinary procedure has not started.

(a) The referee should not allow the kick until he blows the whistle. A caution will be shown to the player guilty of the cautionable offence when the ball next goes out of play after the kick is taken.

(b) The referee may allow the kick to be taken quickly and the player is not cautioned later when the ball next goes out of play.

(c) Allow the quick free kick if it creates a clear goalscoring opportunity and the referee has not begun the card procedure; show the required card at the next stoppage.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
45 of 50

A player has left the field of play with the referee`s permission. From which part of the field of play may he re-enter when the ball is in play?

(a) From anywhere, provided the player does not interfere with play.

(b) From either of the touch lines.

(d) At the halfway line.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
46 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
47 of 50

The referee is outside the penalty area when the ball is in play. A player from the defending team throws a shin guard at him from inside the penalty area, hitting him with it. The referee...

(a) sends off the player for violent conduct and awards a direct free kick.

(b) sends off the player for violent conduct and awards a dropped ball.

(d) sends off the player for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 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
49 of 50

A player is guilty of unsporting behaviour while the ball is in play. The referee stops play and cautions him. How should play be restarted?

(a) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(b) Play is restarted with a direct free kick.

(d) Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
50 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

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