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Question
1 of 50

For an offence to be considered a foul, must it occur on the field of play ?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) Yes, but with a few exceptions such as when a player leaves the field as part of play and commits an offence.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
2 of 50

Which of the following is incorrect? The duties of an assistant referee include indicating:

(a) When the whole ball has passed outside the field of play.

(b) When a player is in an offside position.

(d) When a substitution is requested.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 pg 77 - It is not an offence to be in an offside position. Comment: Yes they penalize offside but only when the requirements of offside is meet. Otherwise a player can be in an offside position all day long and there is no requirement for the assistant referee to indicate anything.

Question
3 of 50

The attacking team correctly takes a throw-in, and the defending goalkeeper tries to catch the ball. The goalkeeper does not touch the ball, and a team-mate of the goalkeeper punches the ball over the crossbar. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and sends off the player for preventing a goal with his hand.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 of 50

What is the maximum number of substitutes that can be used by each team in friendly matches for National A teams?

(a) Three.

(b) Any number, without a maximum or advance notification.

(d) Up to eight; up to eleven if both teams agree and inform the referee before the match. Each team has three substitution opportunities.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
5 of 50

Under what circumstances would the referee ask his assistant referee his opinion on the validity of a goal?

(a) The referee must always consult the assistant, even if he is sure of the validity.

(b) The referee should consult anytime he thinks cooperation with the assistant is necessary.

(d) The referee should ask the assistant whenever correctly and politely requested by the players.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
6 of 50

An indirect free kick is awarded to the attacking team outside the opponents` penalty area. The referee fails to raise his arm to indicate that the kick is indirect and the ball is kicked directly into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He has the free kick retaken because of his mistake.

(b) The goal is awarded.

(d) A dropped ball is awarded.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
7 of 50

A player uses lenses to see properly. But during half-time he loses one of them. The players wants to play with sports spectacles now. Is this allowed?

(a) Yes, sports spectacles are permitted

(b) No, only lenses are allowed

(d) Only if the captain of the opponents agrees

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 42 - Non-dangerous protective equipment, for example headgear, facemasks and knee and arm protectors made of soft, lightweight padded material is permitted as are goalkeepers` caps and sports spectacles

Question
8 of 50

How many people, from those authorised to be in the technical area, can get up to give instructions?

(a) Two, as long as they are the two coaches of the team.

(b) Only one person at a time.

(d) All answers are correct.

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

Question
9 of 50

A match is extended to allow a penalty kick to be taken. May the goalkeeper be replaced before the kick is taken?

(a) No

(b) Yes. He may be change places with a player on the field or by a substitute, provided the permitted number of substitutions is not exceeded.

(d) Yes, but he can be replaced by a named goalkeeper only.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
10 of 50

Which of the following is not necessary for the referee to award a penalty kick?

(a) That the ball is in play.

(b) That a player participating in the game commits the foul.

(d) One of the offences penalised with a direct free kick has been committed.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
11 of 50

After the referee drops the ball, it leaves the field of play directly over the touch line or goal line having touched the ground but without having been played or touched by a player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Play is restarted by another dropped ball at the same place as the previous one.

(b) The referee allows play to continue.

(d) Play is restarted by another dropped ball at the touch line.

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

Question
12 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
13 of 50

A defender, not the goalkeeper, and a forward from different teams collide during play and are injured. The referee allows the medical staff to enter the field of play. So...

(a) it is not necessary for the players to leave the field of play as they are being treated on it.

(b) if the referee considers that one of them is taking too long to recover, that player must leave the field of play.

(d) the two players must leave the field of play after being assessed.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
14 of 50

A substitute does his warming-up behind the assistant referee. When an opponent is near the sideline the substitute spits him in his face. What disciplinary action does the referee need to take?

(a) No card

(b) Warning

(d) Send off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 85 - A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off: spitting at an opponent or any other person

Question
15 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
16 of 50

A player being substituted leaves the field of play and the referee signals for the substitute to enter. Before entering the field of play, the substitute takes a throw-in. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(c) Yes, as he has the referee`s permission to join the match as a substitute, he has the same rights as any other player.

(d) Yes, because the substituted player has left the field of play.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 pg 35 - Substitutes can take any restart provided they first enter the field of play

Question
17 of 50

After a goal kick is taken, the ball leaves the penalty area but a gust of wind sends it back into the penalty area and the ball enters the goal without having been touched by any other player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a corner kick because an own goal cannot be scored from a goal kick.

(b) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken. The ball was never in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
18 of 50

After scoring a goal, can a player or his team-mate celebrate by climbing over a perimeter fence to go into the stands?

(a) Yes, because players can celebrate a goal as long as they do not incite violence or remove their shirt.

(b) Yes, and players can remove their shirts to celebrate.

(d) Yes, it is a way to celebrate a goal as long as the shirt is not removed.

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

Question
19 of 50

Is it possible to score a goal directly from a goal kick?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, in both goals.

(d) Yes, in the opponent`s goal.

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

Question
20 of 50

May a free kick be taken by lifting the ball with one foot or both feet simultaneously?

(a) No, the referee should caution the player for delaying the restart of play.

(b) Yes, the ball is in play when it is kicked with one foot or two and it moves.

(d) No, the referee should caution the player for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
21 of 50

The ball goes completely over a touch line. Before the throw-in is taken a player strikes an opponent with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick from where the ball was at the time of the striking.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards a direct free kick from the touch line.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
22 of 50

Any player may change positions with the goalkeeper, provided that:

(a) The change takes place during a stoppage in play and the fourth official is informed.

(b) The change takes place during a stoppage in play and the referee is informed.

(d) All the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
23 of 50

In which of the following cases could there be an offside offence?

(a) Directly receiving the ball released from the hands of your own goalkeeper.

(b) Receiving the ball from a corner kick.

(d) None of the previous cases.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
24 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
25 of 50

When is the ball not in play?

(a) When play has been stopped by the referee.

(b) When it hits the hand or arm of a player, except for the goalkeeper in his own penalty area.

(d) When it is closer to the goal line than to the second last defender.

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

Question
26 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
27 of 50

Whilst the ball was in play a player inside his own penalty area violently strikes an opponent who was holding his shirt. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player who struck his opponent. Play is restarted with a direct free kick for holding.

(b) The referee sends off the player who struck his opponent. Play is restarted with a penalty kick.

(d) The referee sends off the player who struck the opponent and cautions the opponent who held the players shirt. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
28 of 50

What decision should the referee make if two players from different teams commit two reckless simultaneous fouls?

(a) The referee sends off both players and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee allows play to continue.

(d) The referee applies advantage and takes disciplinary action if necessary according to the offences when the ball is next out of play.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 126 says punish the more serious offence, in terms of sanction, restart, physical severity and tactical impact, when more than one offence occurs at the same time.

Question
29 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
30 of 50

Which of the following infringements committed by the team in possession of the ball does not require the referee to stop play?

(a) A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(b) A substituted player enters the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(d) Any infringement of Law 13.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

When is the ball in play after a throw-in?

(a) As soon as the ball leaves the thrower`s hands.

(b) As soon as the ball travels a distance equal to its circumference.

(d) As soon as the ball enters the field of play and the throw-in has been taken correctly.

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

Question
32 of 50

Does Law 4 require the use of soccer(football) shoes?

(a) Yes

(b) Yes, provided that all players wear the same type of boots.

(d) No, the "Basic equipment" section of Law 4 only mentions footwear and non-dangerous equipment for players.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
33 of 50

Which of the following actions by the assistant referee is considered unnecessary intervention?

(a) Raising the flag when the ball has completely left the field of play.

(b) Raising the flag when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position.

(d) Raising the flag for every foul or misconduct committed on the field of play.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
34 of 50

Which of the following is not a basic requirement to penalise a foul?

(a) The ball is in play.

(b) The offence occurs on the field of play or in special cases off the field of play.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 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
36 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
37 of 50

Can a goal be scored directly into the opponents` goal from a kick-off without touching any other player?

(a) Not always.

(b) No, the ball must be played or touched by another player before entering the goal.

(d) No, except by referee error.

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

Question
38 of 50

Should a match be abandoned if the crossbar is displaced due to a break or faulty construction and it cannot be repaired?

(a) No. The crossbar can be replaced by a rope until the match finishes.

(b) Yes

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

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

Question
39 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player spits at him while the ball is in play?

(a) Send off the player and restart play with a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(b) Send off the player and restart play with a dropped ball.

(c) Send off the player and restart play with an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the ball was when the offence was committed.

(d) Send off the player and restart play with an direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team from where the offence was committed.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 88 - If the ball is in play and a player commits an offence inside the field of play against:a team-mate, substitute, substituted player, team official or a match official it`s a direct free kick or penalty kick

Question
40 of 50

Extra time is to be played to determine the winner of a match. Are players entitled to an interval at half-time of extra time?

(a) No, the teams must only change ends and attack the opposite goals.

(b) A short drinks break of no more than one minute is permitted at half-time in extra time.

(d) An interval of no more than ten minutes is allowed.

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

Question
41 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player 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
42 of 50

Team A striker #10 is standing with one foot on the opponent`s half. He`s closer to the goal-line than 10 of his opponents. Team A #10 receives the ball after an opponent`s pass. He sprints to the goal and shoots it behind the opponent`s goalkeeper into the goal. What does the referee decide?

(a) He disallows the goal, because team A striker #10 was in offside position at the moment of the pass

(b) He disallows the goal, because team A striker #10 was closer to the goal-line than less than 2 of his opponents

(d) He allows the goal

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 77 - A player in an offside position at the moment the ball is played or touched by a team-mate. His positioning on the half of the opponent`s is not relevant, because in this case the ball was passed by a defender.

Question
43 of 50

Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player in the dressing room? The misconduct occurs at half-time, within the referee’s authority to show cards.

(a) Yes, during the period when the referee has authority to show cards, including half-time; the dressing-room location alone does not prevent it.

(b) No

(d) Yes, but only if a team official is present.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
44 of 50

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

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

(b) Being guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(d) All are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
45 of 50

A goalkeeper blocks an opponents shot but as he releases the ball from his hands, it enters his own goal. Is the goal valid?

(a) Yes, the ball is in play.

(b) No, because you cannot score a goal directly in your own goal.

(d) It remains at the discretion of the referee, according to the Rules of the Competition.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
46 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
47 of 50

While the ball is in play, a player from within his own penalty area throws an object at an opponent with excessive force. The opponent is outside the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from where the object struck or would have struck the opponent.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and a penalty kick is awarded.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick taken from the place where the object struck or would have struck the opponent.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 of 50

A player throws the ball to the opponent`s goal. Their goalie touches the ball before it goes in to the goal. 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. COMMENT: In this case the ball was touched by the goalie, so the ball did not go into the goal directly. He needs to award the goal

Question
49 of 50

The ball fails to leave the penalty area after the taking of a goal kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow play to continue: the goal kick was in play once kicked and clearly moving.

(b) The referee allows play to continue if it has crossed the goal area line.

(d) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken by a different player of the same team.

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

Question
50 of 50

Is it necessary for the ball to leave the corner arc at the time of taking the corner kick for it to be considered in play?

(a) Yes. The ball is in play at the moment it is played with the foot and moves.

(b) No. The ball is in play at the moment it is played with the foot and moves.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

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