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Question
1 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
2 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
3 of 50

In which of the following cases is it not correct to restart play with a dropped ball?

(a) When the match ball is in play and another ball is on the pitch, which interferes with play.

(b) When the referee decides to stop play for a serious injury to a player.

(d) A change of position between a goalkeeper and a team-mate without having informed the referee.

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

Question
4 of 50

A goalkeeper holds the ball in the palm of his hand. An opponent heads the ball out of his hand. Is this allowed?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) It is left to the discretion of the referee.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
5 of 50

An attacking player is inside the opponent`s goal as a team-mate scores. What decision should the referee make if the player distracts the goalkeeper?

(a) The referee awards the goal because the player who distracts the opponent is outside the field of play.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour for leaving the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(d) The referee awards the goal because the player was outside the field of play but cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 50

Following a goal kick, the ball travels four metres and bursts. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a dropped ball with another ball that meets the specifications of Law 2.

(b) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken with another ball that meets the specifications of Law 2.

(d) The referee awards a corner kick with another ball that meets the specifications of Law 2.

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

Question
7 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
8 of 50

A player other than the goalkeeper, standing in his own penalty area, hits the ball with his shinguard which is held in his hand to prevent it entering the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and the player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee awards an indirect free kick and the player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour. The shinguard should be considered part of the player`s equipment.

(d) The referee awards a dropped ball and the player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour. The shinguard is considered part of the player`s equipment.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 of 50

A player challenging for the ball becomes injured. The referee stops play and after the player has recovered or left the field of play for treatment, the referee...

(a) restarts play with a dropped ball from where the player was.

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

(d) restarts play by dropping the ball to a team-mate of the injured player.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
10 of 50

Indicate which one of the following statements about the duties of an assistant referee is false:

(a) To indicate when the ball has completely crossed the boundary lines of the field of play.

(b) He is required to signal a foul, regardless of where it is committed.

(d) To indicate when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
11 of 50

Which of the following statements is correct:

(a) A dropped ball awarded to the defending team in its goal area may be taken from anywhere in the area.

(b) A direct free kick awarded to the defending team inside the goal area is taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the closest point to where the infringement occurred.

(c) A direct free kick awarded to the attacking team in the goal area is taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the closest point to where the infringement occurred.

(d) A direct free kick awarded to the defending team inside the goal area is taken from anywhere in the area.

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

Question
12 of 50

A match is extended for a penalty kick. The attacker kicks the ball, and after moving 4 ins (10 cm ) it stops in a puddle. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the penalty kick retaken.

(b) End the match.

(d) The referee lets play continue.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
13 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
14 of 50

Is advertising allowed within the goals?

(a) No

(b) Yes, if the advertising is positioned one metre from the goal line and it does not interfere with the goalkeeper.

(d) Yes, before the game begins and during half time.

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

Question
15 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
16 of 50

A player deliberately handles the ball inside the penalty area to prevent a goal. At the time of this foul, his team has only seven players. What decision should the referee take?

(a) Send off the player and restart the game with a direct free kick.

(b) Send off the player and add extra time to take or retake a penalty. The referee decides when the penalty kick is completed.

(c) Send the player off and stop the match unless the member association has decided their matches may continue with fewer than seven players in a team.

(d) Send off the player. The two managers should agree whether to extend the playing time to take or retake a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
17 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question
18 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
19 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play and touches the ball with his hand. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee cautions the substitute and play is restarted with an Indirect free kick.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 50

When is a penalty kick completed?

(a) When the ball stops moving

(b) When the ball goes out of play

(d) The kick is completed when the ball stops moving, goes out of play or the referee stops play for any infringement of the Laws

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 73 - The kick is completed when the ball stops moving, goes out of play or the referee stops play for any infringement of the Laws

Question
21 of 50

A player taking a corner kick back heels the ball slightly without it completely passing over the touch line or the goal line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

(b) The referee stops play and the corner kick is retaken if the ball did not leave the corner arc.

(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
22 of 50

A team deliberately tries to lose a match. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee should warn the captain that if this attitude continues he will suspend the match.

(b) The referee abandons the match.

(d) The referee does not take into account the goals scored during the time that this attitude persists.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
23 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
24 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
25 of 50

The assistant referee raises his flag to indicate that the ball has wholly passed over the touchline. Before the referee has blown his whistle, he sees a defender hitting an opponent in the defender`s penalty area. What should be the decision of the referee

(a) The referee shows the defender a red card and restarts play with a penalty kick

(b) The referee shows the defender a yellow card and restarts play with a penalty kick

(d) The referee shows the defender a yellow card and restarts play with a throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 69 and 81 The ball is out of play when: it has wholly passed over the goal line or touchline on the ground or in the air. Direct and indirect free kicks and penalty kicks can only be awarded for offences and infringements committed when the ball is in play

Question
26 of 50

A team decides to play a match with long pants(trousers). What decision should the referee make?

(a) He should not allow it.

(b) He should not allow it because the Laws of the Game stipulate that only shorts are permitted.

(d) He should allow it, provided that they wear shorts and socks over them and they are the same color as the shorts.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
27 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
28 of 50

A player, with the ball in play, throws a shin guard at a trainer who is situated in the technical area. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken where the ball was when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a direct free kick taken where the player was when play was stopped.

(d) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with a dropped ball where the player was when play was stopped.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 pg 88 - Offences where an object (or the ball) is thrown If while the ball is in play, a player, substitute or substituted player throws an object (including the ball) at an opponent or any other person the referee must stop play and if the offence was: using excessive force - send off the offender for violent conduct. and page 89 Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a player standing inside the field of play throws an object at any person outside the field of play

Question
29 of 50

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

(a) 6

(b) 7

(d) 13

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

Question
30 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) The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards a penalty kick or direct free kick to be taken from where the object stuck the opponent.

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
31 of 50

During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or a competition, can a substitution take place?

(a) No, it is forbidden.

(b) Yes, but only for an injured goalkeeper.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
32 of 50

A goal has been scored when...

(a) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar, provided that the defending team has not infringed the Laws of the Game.

(b) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar.

(c) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar, provided that the attacking team has not infringed the Laws of the Game.

(d) the ball crosses the goal line.

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

Question
33 of 50

Can advantage be applied to the defending team in an offside situation?

(a) No, advantage may not be applied for infringements of Law 11.

(b) Yes, advantage may be applied but not inside the penalty area.

(d) Yes, advantage may be applied provided that the defending team has full control of the ball.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
34 of 50

Play is restarted with a free kick on the touch line. The player kicks the ball directly out of the field of play over the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a throw-in.

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

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
35 of 50

Which of the following offences is punishable by a direct free kick?

(a) Jumps at an opponent.

(b) Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
36 of 50

If a player crosses over a boundary line, leaving the field of play through his natural movement, is he deemed to have left the field of play without the referee`s permission?

(a) Yes, the referee should caution him.

(b) No, the player has left the field of play accidentally so it is not considered unsporting behaviour.

(c) Yes, the referee should stop play, penalise his team with an indirect free kick to be taken from where the offence was committed and caution the player.

(d) No, but the player can only re-enter the field of play with the permission of the referee.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
37 of 50

Can impeding the progress of an opponent be penalised with a direct free kick?

(a) No, never.

(b) No, impeding is always an indirect free kick even when physical contact takes place with the hands, arms, legs or any other part of the body.

(d) Yes, always when you have contact.

Reference: 2016/2017 LOTG page 82 - A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences: impedes an opponent with contact

Question
38 of 50

What are the dimensions of a goal? Width between the inside of the posts and the Height from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground.

(a) 8 yds x 8 ft. (7.32 x 2.44 meters)

(b) 8 yds x 7 ft. (7.32 x 2.40 meters)

(d) 7 yds x 8 ft. (7.33 x 2.44 meters)

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

Question
39 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
40 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
41 of 50

A player taking a throw-in jumps off the ground as he releases the ball from his hands. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

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

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

Question
42 of 50

Can the assistant referee enter the field of play to help check if the defenders` wall is 10 yards (9.15m) from the ball?

(a) No

(b) Yes, always.

(c) Yes, as long as the free kick is given near the touch line and the referee is aware the assistant referee is entering the field of play.

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

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
43 of 50

A player takes a corner kick. The ball rebounds from a goal post and is played again by the same player, who scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee disallows the goal and awards a dropped ball.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and awards a goal kick.

(c) The referee disallows the goal, cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick.

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

Question
44 of 50

The maximum number of substitutes that may be used in any match played in an official competition under the auspices of FIFA, the Confederations or the Member Associations is:

(a) Five players from each side.

(b) Seven players from each side.

(d) Two players and one goalkeeper from each side.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
45 of 50

Attacker number 10 is stationary on the goal-line between the goal posts. His teammate shoots the ball and scores in the opponent`s goal. The secondlast defender is on the edge of the goal area. Number 10 is not committing an offence. What should the referee decide?

(a) Allow the goal, because the attacker number 10 is not committing an offence.

(b) Disallow the goal, because the attacker number 10 is in offside position

(d) Award a goal-kick.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 79 - If an attacking player remains stationary between the goalposts and inside the goal as the ball enters the goal, a goal must be awarded unless the player commits an offside offence or Law 12 offence in which case play is restarted with an indirect or direct free kick.

Question
46 of 50

While correctly taking a corner kick, a player intentionally kicks the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball a second time, but does so neither 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 to verbally warn the kicker.

(d) stops play and orders the corner kick to be retaken.

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

Question
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 of 50

A goal kick is taken. The ball first strikes the referee and then a defender without leaving the penalty area before going into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a dropped ball where the ball hit the referee.

(b) The referee awards a corner kick.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

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