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Question
1 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
2 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
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

An opponent jumps up and down in front of the thrower during a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee always lets play continue, provided the opponent respects the two-metre distance established by the Laws of Game.

(b) The referee cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 100 - An opponent who unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower (including moving closer than 2 m (2 yds) to the place where the throw-in is to be taken) is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and if the throw-in has been taken an indirect free kick is awarded.

Question
5 of 50

Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player during half time?

(a) Yes, but he should show it until he leaves the field of play before going into the changing rooms.

(b) Yes, but he should only show it until he leaves the field of play. He is also authorised to show yellow or red cards in the changing rooms.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 50

A player taking a penalty kick feints in his run-up before kicking the ball. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) It is at the referee`s discretion.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 96 - ...feinting to kick the ball once the kicker has completed the run-up (feinting in the run-up is permitted); the referee cautions the kicker

Question
7 of 50

If a player is sent off before kick-off to start the match, can he be replaced by one of the nominated substitutes?

(a) No

(b) No, the team begins the match with ten players.

(d) It depends on the Rules of the Competition.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
8 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
9 of 50

A defender starts holding the shirt of an attacker outside the penalty area and continues inside the penalty area. The referee must restart wirh ?

(a) Indirect free kick where the holding started.

(b) Indirect free kick where the holding stopped.

(d) Penalty kick (because the holding stopped in the penalty area).

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 Law 12 (page 85) - If a defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area and continues holding him inside the penalty area, the referee must award a penalty kick.

Question
10 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
11 of 50

At a penalty kick, which of the following statements is not correct:

(a) The ball is positioned on the penalty mark.

(b) The kicker must play the ball forward with his foot.

(c) The kicker cannot play the ball again until the ball has touched one or both of the goal posts, crossbar, goalkeeper or any combination of these three.

(d) The ball is in play from the moment that it is played with the foot and moves forward.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
12 of 50

How should a challenge which endangers the safety of an opponent be penalised?

(a) Serious foul play.

(b) Violent conduct.

(d) Dangerous play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 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
14 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
15 of 50

A throw-in is not taken from the place the referee indicated the ball left the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

(d) The referee cautions the player who took the throw-in incorrectly for unsporting behaviour and awards a new throw-in to the opponents.

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

Question
16 of 50

A defender leaves the field of play across the goal line so that an opponent is put in an offside position. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Penalise the defending team with an indirect free kick and caution the defender for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Allow play to continue if the ball is in the possession of the opposing team, and when the ball is out of play, caution the defender for deliberately leaving the field of play without his permission.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
17 of 50

If the referee mistakenly awards a goal without the ball having entered the goal (before kick-off), how should he restart play?

(a) Stop play and restart with a dropped ball: inside the penalty area, to the defending goalkeeper; outside, at the stopping point to the team that clearly would have gained/retained possession, otherwise the last-touch team.

(b) Allow play to continue. The referee`s decision is final.

(d) Award the goal and after the match, write a report about what happened.

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

Question
18 of 50

There is an offside offence if the player in an offside position receives the ball directly from...

(a) a goal kick.

(b) an indirect free kick

(d) a corner kick.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
19 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
20 of 50

Before play begins, who decides on which ball to use during the match?

(a) The captain of the home team.

(b) The organiser.

(d) Both captains.

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

Question
21 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
22 of 50

A goalkeeper makes marks with his foot on the field of play with the ball in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the goalkeeper for unsporting behaviour when the ball is next out of play.

(b) Caution the goalkeeper and attempt to remove the marks.

(d) Stop the game if an advantage cannot be applied, then caution the goalkeeper for unsporting behaviour and restart play with a dropped ball.

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

Question
23 of 50

What decision does the referee make if a player strikes him when the ball is in play?

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

(b) The referee sends off the player and restarts play with an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee sends off the player and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
24 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
25 of 50

After a goal kick has been taken, but before the ball has left the penalty area, an opponent enters the penalty area and makes contact with a defending player. What decision should the referee make? The attacker commits a careless foul after the ball is kicked and clearly moves.

(a) The referee may caution, send off or take no disciplinary action, depending on the seriousness of the infraction, and order a penalty kick.

(b) Award a direct free kick to the defending team at the attacker’s foul, applying the goal-area placement rule if needed; no card for a merely careless challenge.

(c) The referee may caution, send off or take no disciplinary action, depending on the seriousness of the infraction, and order an indirect free-kick.

(d) The referee may caution, send off or take no disciplinary action, depending on the seriousness of the infraction, and order a dropped ball.

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

Question
26 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
27 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
28 of 50

Which of the following answers is correct when restarting play with a dropped ball?

(a) The referee may choose any spot and any recipient without reference to the ball’s location or expected possession.

(b) The referee throws the ball into the air in the place where it was when play was stopped.

(c) Stop play and restart with a dropped ball: inside the penalty area, to the defending goalkeeper; outside, at the stopping point to the team that clearly would have gained/retained possession, otherwise the last-touch team.

(d) Answers a) and b) could be correct.

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

Question
29 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) Stop play and restart with a dropped ball: inside the penalty area, to the defending goalkeeper; outside, at the stopping point to the team that clearly would have gained/retained possession, otherwise the last-touch team.

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

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
30 of 50

When taking a free kick awarded to their team, may players use feinting tactics to confuse opponents?

(a) No. It is considered delaying the restart of play. The referee should caution the player and the free kick is retaken.

(b) No. It is considered unsporting behaviour. The referee should caution the player and the free kick is retaken.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
31 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
32 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
33 of 50

During a penalty kick, the referee notices that the goalkeeper is drawing a line with his heel in the centre of the goal area, and the kicker is making a mound of earth on the penalty mark to put the ball on. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions both players for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee cautions the kicker as he is the only one guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee allows the penalty kick to proceed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
34 of 50

A player hears a whistle and picks the ball up with his hands in the centre of the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 of 50

A player asks permission to leave the field of play, and on his way to the touchline, he strikes an opponent using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and restarts play with a dropped ball.

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

(d) Two of the answers may be correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
36 of 50

When is a penalty kick in a penalty series NOT completed yet

(a) When the ball stops moving

(b) When the referee stops play for any infringement of the Laws of the Game

(d) When the ball goes out of play

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
37 of 50

An obvious goalscoring opportunity is denied by a player who deliberately kicks his opponent. Is this situation of kicking an opponent considered serious foul play?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) Only if it prevents an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
38 of 50

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

(a) No, never

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

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

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

Question
39 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission, and while he is trying to take a free kick is violently struck by an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct, cautions the substitute for entering without permission, and awards an indirect free kick against the substitute player`s team, to be taken from the place where the substitute player was struck.

(b) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and restarts play with a free kick.

(c) The referee should make a note of the incident in his report. The substitute player was not taking part in the game at that moment, therefore no decision can be taken against him.

(d) The referee cautions the substitute player for entering without permission and he orders him to leave the field of play, sends off the opponent and play is restarted with a free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
40 of 50

The assistant referee may enter the field of play

(a) To hand out yellow cards in case the referee has missed something

(b) To hand out yellow and red cards in case the referee has missed something

(d) To keep players out of the penalty area when a penalty kick has been awarded

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 54 - The assistant referee may enter the field of play to help control the 9.15m/10 yards distance

Question
41 of 50

A player throws the ball to his own goalie. The ball goes in to the goal without being touched. 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.

Question
42 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
43 of 50

Is play always restarted with a corner kick when the ball has completely crossed the goal line after being touched last by a player of the defending team?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) Yes, as long as there was no infraction of the Laws of the Game.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
44 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
45 of 50

Can a goal be scored direct from a corner kick?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, in all cases.

(d) Yes, as long as the kick is taken by any player except the goalkeeper.

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

Question
46 of 50

Can the referee show a red card to a substitute and order him to leave the technical area for using offensive language?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) Only if the substitute has already participated in play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 of 50

Can a player wear glasses during a match?

(a) No, the Laws of the Game do not allow it.

(b) Yes, the Laws of the Game do not mention anything about glasses.

(d) Yes, as long as the rules of the competition allow it.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
48 of 50

The referee decides to apply advantage after an offence but before signalling it with his hands, the offending player takes possession of the ball. The referee...

(a) stops play because he did not signal for advantage.

(b) allows play to continue because he did not signal for advantage.

(d) allows play to continue and, during the next stoppage in play, cautions the offending player.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
49 of 50

From where does a substituted player have to leave the field of play?

(a) The halfway line.

(b) Leave at the nearest point on the boundary, unless the referee directs a different exit for an allowed reason.

(d) The goal line.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
50 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

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