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Question
1 of 50

Attacking player is only 1 yard/metre away from the goal-line. At the moment he wants to head the ball into the goal, a defender plays in a dangerous manner and kicks the ball away to prevent a goal without touching Attacking player. What does the referee have to decide?

(a) Play continues

(b) Yellow card and penalty kick

(d) Red card and indirect free kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 82 - An indirect free kick is awarded if a player: plays in a dangerous manner and IFAB page 85/86 - A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off: - denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the opponents` goal by an offence punishable by a free kick.

Question
2 of 50

After the referee has dropped the ball, before it touches the ground, a defending player violently kicks an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(d) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

Which of the following offences committed when the ball is in play is not penalised with a direct free kick or penalty kick?

(a) Pushing an opponent.

(b) Violent conduct against a team-mate provided that the action occurs within the field of play.

(d) Dissent by word.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 of 50

If for some reason specified in Law 5, a match is suspended by the referee before its completion, should the match be replayed?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, only the remaining time, unless the scoreboard indicates a clear winner.

(d) No

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

Question
5 of 50

A defender, standing inside his own penalty area, violently strikes an opponent while the ball is in play in his opponent`s penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Stop play. Send the defender off for violent conduct and award a penalty kick against the defender`s team.

(b) Stop play. Send the defender off for serious foul play and award a penalty kick against the defender`s team.

(d) Stop play. Send the defender off. Award a dropped ball because the referee did not see the offence.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
6 of 50

A goalie is bouncing the ball on the ground. An attacker kicks the ball when the goalie is not touching it. The ball enters the goal. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Indirect free kick

(b) Direct free kick

(d) Kick-off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when bouncing it (the ball) on the ground or throwing it in the air. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands

Question
7 of 50

A player inside his own penalty area, strikes the referee when the ball was in play. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee sends off the player and awards a dropped ball.

(d) Play is allowed to continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 50

The ball is played to a player in an offside position by a team-mate. Before the ball is received by the offside player, a defending player touches it deliberately with his hand. What decision should the referee make?

(a) If, in the opinion of the referee, the player in the offside position was interfering with play, he should penalise the offside offence.

(b) If, in the opinion of the referee, the player in the offside position was interfering with the opponent, he should penalise the offside offence.

(c) If, in the opinion of the referee, the player in the offside position was not interfering with the opponent, he should penalise the handball offence.

(d) Answers b) and c) may be correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
9 of 50

A player inside the penalty area strikes the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick at the edge of the penalty area.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence occurred.

(d) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence occurred.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 50

A 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. The referee... 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) cautions the goalkeeper for handling the ball. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 of 50

Can a substitution be made when the ball is in play?

(a) Yes, in certain cases.

(b) No

(d) No, but the game should be stopped at the very moment the team requests the substitution.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
12 of 50

When should the referee lower his arm after signalling an indirect free kick?

(a) When the ball leaves the field of play.

(b) When an offence is committed.

(d) All of the answers can be correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
13 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
14 of 50

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

(a) The referee awards a goal.

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

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

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

Question
15 of 50

In a match, time is added on to the first half and during this time two substitutions are made. Should the referee add more time on for the time lost?

(a) Yes, he should indicate again how much time will be added on.

(b) Yes

(d) The adding on of time depends on the referee.

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

Question
16 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
17 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
18 of 50

Is this statement correct? "Whenever a substitute hits a ball in play with an object, the match should restart with a dropped ball."

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
19 of 50

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

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

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

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

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
20 of 50

A goalie wearing shorts got cold during the first half. The second half he appears on the pitch with tracksuit bottoms. The referee

(a) Allows him to play with tracksuit bottoms

(b) Doesn`t allow him to play with tracksuit bottoms, because he needs to wear shorts

(d) Shows the goalie a yellow card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 41 - Goalkeepers may wear tracksuit bottoms.

Question
21 of 50

During a match, a goal is scored after a deliberate handball. Is there any way this goal could be valid?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, it is not an infringement to handle the ball deliberately.

(d) No, because it is an offence punishable by a direct free kick under Law 12.

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

Question
22 of 50

If a player changes places with the goalkeeper without prior permission from the referee, is it necessary to stop the game?

(a) Yes

(b) It is not necessary, as long as the new goalkeeper is not controlling the ball with any part of his hands or arms.

(d) No, play continues until the next stoppage when both players are cautioned.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
23 of 50

A player throws an object, e.g. a boot, using excessive force from inside the field of play, at a person seated in the technical area when his team has possession and the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make? The target is an opposing team official in the technical area, and the object is thrown with excessive force.

(a) Send off for violent conduct and award a direct free kick at the boundary point nearest the intended target.

(b) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 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
24 of 50

Are undershorts allowed?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, the Laws of the Game just mention shorts.

(c) Yes, as long as they are the same main color as the shorts or the lowest part of the shorts and all players on the same team wear the same color..

(d) No, never.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 42... undershorts/tights must be the same colour as the main colour of the shorts or the lowest part of the shorts - players of the same team must wear the same colour.

Question
25 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
26 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
27 of 50

If the referee sends off a player but the player refuses to leave the field of play, what decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee speaks to the captain to oblige the player to leave the field of play.

(b) The referee allows play to continue but mentions the situation in the match report.

(d) The referee speaks to the captain and team officials to ensure the player leaves the field of play. If the player does not leave, the referee abandons the match.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
28 of 50

Which position is correct for the assistant referee when a penalty kick is taken during a match?

(a) Behind the corner flag.

(b) Beside the goalpost.

(d) At the intersection of the goal line and the penalty area.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
29 of 50

Can a player be sent off for committing an act of dangerous play?

(a) No, this is not possible.

(b) No, unless the action involves a risk of injury.

(d) Only if there is physical contact.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
30 of 50

A player inside his own penalty area strikes the referee using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

From where in the goal area must a goal kick be taken when the ball went out of play to the right of the goal?

(a) From the nearest point in the goal area to where the ball went out.

(b) From any point in the goal area to the right of the goal.

(d) From anywhere in the goal area.

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

Question
32 of 50

At a dropped ball, after the ball has touched the ground but before being touched by any player, a defender inside his own penalty area spits at an opponent inside the penalty arc. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender and has the dropped ball retaken.

(b) The referee sends off the defender and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee sends off the defender and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the player was inside the penalty arc.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
33 of 50

Can the referee compensate for an error in timekeeping during the first half by adding or reducing time in the second half?

(a) Yes

(b) Yes, the same amount of time can be added or subtracted.

(d) No, only reductions can be made.

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

Question
34 of 50

If the ball becomes defective during ordinary play or during the forward flight of a penalty kick before touching a player, crossbar or goalpost, how should play restart?

(a) always with a goal clearance.

(b) ...with a kick-off.

(d) Normally a dropped ball with a replacement ball; retake a penalty if the ball becomes defective during its forward flight before touching a player, crossbar or goalpost.

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

Question
35 of 50

A player kicks the ball from a goal kick and it enters his own goal without another player touching the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Award a corner kick: a valid goal kick going directly over the kicker’s own goal line is not retaken merely because it stayed inside the penalty area.

(b) The referee allows the goal.

(d) The referee disallows the goal and restarts with a dropped ball.

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

Question
36 of 50

A player leaves the field of play to show the referee that he is not involved in active play. When can he re-enter the field of play?

(a) At any time after receiving permission from the referee.

(b) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, provided that he left by one of the touch lines when the ball was in play.

(c) At any time, without prior permission from the referee under the condition that his re-entry does not create a tactical advantage for his team.

(d) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, but if the ball is in play he must re-enter by a touch line, and if play has been stopped by any line.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
37 of 50

An opponent unfairly distracts or impedes a player taking a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the opponent for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Allow play to continue.

(d) Caution the player for improper conduct.

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

Question
38 of 50

The distance between goalposts must be...

(a) 7.32m (8yds)

(b) 9.15m (10 yards)

(d) 16.5m (18 yards)

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

Question
39 of 50

What distance must opponents be from the ball at a free kick, if an attacker requested the required distance?

(a) 10 feet.

(b) An approximate distance of 9.50 metres.

(d) A minimum of 10 yds (9.15 metres) and also outside of the penalty area if the free kick is taken by a team from inside their own penalty area.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
40 of 50

A player who is taking a throw-in steps on the touch line with one of his feet. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee orders the throw-in retaken.

(d) The referee allows play to continue.

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

Question
41 of 50

If the referee has decided to caution or send off a player who is injured and has to leave the field of play for treatment, the card

(a) does not have to be shown

(b) must be shown before the player leaves

(d) must be shown when a player re-enters the pitch

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 47 - if the referee has decided to caution or send off a player who is injured and has to leave the field of play for treatment, the card must be shown before the player leaves

Question
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 of 50

With the ball in play, a player makes an insulting gesture to the crowd. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(b) The referee cautions the offending player and awards a dropped ball.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
46 of 50

For which of the following reasons may an assistant referee enter the field of play?

(a) To assist with a mass confrontation.

(b) To ensure the 10-yard (9.15m) rule is respected for infringements committed close to him.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
47 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
48 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
49 of 50

Following a goal kick, the ball travels four metres and bursts. What decision should the referee make? The ball was sound when the goal kick was taken and became defective later in play, rather than during the taking of the kick.

(a) Stop play, replace the ball and restart with a dropped ball under Law 8.

(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
50 of 50

A goal kick is taken correctly but a gust of wind returns the ball into the penalty area. The player who took the goal kick stops the ball with his hand to prevent it from entering the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick for touching the ball a second time before it had touched another player.

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

(d) The referee awards a penalty kick or an indirect free kick.

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

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