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1 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
2 of 50

During the taking of a penalty kick, and before the ball is in play, a team-mate of the kicker enters the penalty area. When the penalty kick is taken, the ball is saved for a corner by the goalkeeper. The referee... The encroaching attacker did not affect the goalkeeper or subsequently become involved as specified in Law 14.

(a) orders the penalty kick to be retaken.

(b) Award the corner kick; the attacker’s encroachment had no impact that makes it punishable.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

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3 of 50

The referee is injured before the start of the match. Which other official takes his place?

(a) The fourth official takes his place unless the rules of the competition provide for another alternative.

(b) Both teams decide by mutual agreement if the fourth official should referee the match or suspend it.

(d) The decision should be made by the referee.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

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4 of 50

Can the kick-off be retaken if the kicker touches the ball a second time before it is played by another player?

(a) No, as long as the kick-off procedure has been correct.

(b) Yes, as long as the ball has been played forward.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

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5 of 50

A player wants to take a corner kick, but the flag post is moving a lot due to the wind. The player takes out the flag post. What does the referee decide?

(a) He allows the corner kick to be taken

(b) He allows the corner kick to be taken only if the player tells him he will move the flag post back immediately after taking the kick

(d) He does not allow the corner kick to be taken, because the corner flagpost must not be moved

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 107 - The corner flagpost must not be moved

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6 of 50

What should an assistant referee do if he sees an offence committed by the attacking team during the scoring of a goal that has not been penalised by the referee?

(a) He should make eye contact with the referee.

(b) He should raise his flag with the left hand.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
7 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

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8 of 50

Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?

(a) Yes, but only in the opposing goal.

(b) Yes, provided the throw-in is taken correctly.

(d) No, never.

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

Question
9 of 50

The ball travels 20 metres after a goal kick 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 a goal kick with another ball that meets the specifications of Law 2.

(d) The previous three answers could be correct.

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

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10 of 50

A player lowers his head below the waist of an opponent who is challenging for the ball, preventing him from playing the ball. The referee...

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

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

(d) awards a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 of 50

The goalkeeper, who is outside his penalty area, stops the ball with a shinguard in his hand. The ball at that time was inside his penalty area. What restart should the referee award?

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

(b) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards a direct free kick.

(d) Award a penalty kick for the goalkeeper’s object contacting the ball inside their own penalty area. Determine the card from the nature and effect of the offence.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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12 of 50

A defending player is awarded a free kick in his own penalty area. He decides to take it quickly before his opponent leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The opponent genuinely had no time to leave and did not interfere before the kick put the ball in play.

(a) The referee stops play immediately and restarts the match with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee stops play, cautions the opponent for not respecting the required distance and awards an indirect free kick.

(c) Allow play to continue: after the quick free kick is kicked and clearly moves, an opponent who genuinely had no time to leave may play the ball.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

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13 of 50

A player takes a corner kick, scoring an own goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Awards a corner kick for the other team and cautions the kicker.

(b) Have the corner kick retaken and cautions the kicker.

(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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14 of 50

Is there a particular situation where the referee is obliged to accept the decision of one of his assistant referees?

(a) Yes, at throw-ins, goal kicks and for offside.

(b) No, the referee is never obliged to consider an assistant referee`s decision.

(c) Yes. If the referee has become temporarily incapacitated and play has continued under the supervision of the assistant referee.

(d) Yes, provided that the assistant referee is closer to the play.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

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15 of 50

A player, after taking a direct free kick, plays the ball again before any other player has touched it or played it. The ball has rebounded off the referee. What decision should the referee make? The referee contact did not trigger a dropped ball; the player then deliberately plays or illegally handles the ball again.

(a) Award an indirect free kick against the team of the player who touched the ball twice consecutively.

(b) Award a direct free kick or penalty kick if the kicker deliberately handles the ball.

(d) All of A, B and C can apply, depending on the type of second touch and whether advantage benefits the opponents.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
16 of 50

During a goal kick, a team-mate of the kicker plays the ball before it has left the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour and orders the goal kick to be retaken.

(b) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opponents.

(d) The referee cautions the team-mate for time wasting and awards an indirect free kick to the opponents.

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

Question
17 of 50

Which of the following procedures is not approved for determining the winning team of a drawn match?

(a) Away goals.

(b) Extra time.

(d) Tossing a coin.

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

Question
18 of 50

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

(a) Being guilty of violent conduct.

(b) Being guilty of serious foul play.

(d) All are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
19 of 50

At an obvious goalscoring opportunity, a defender tries to prevent the goal by handling the ball but he does not prevent the goal. What decision does the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) Award a goal and caution the defender for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Award a goal and send off the player.

(c) Allow the goal. Under IFAB rules, do not caution solely for the unsuccessful goal-preventing offence when advantage results in a goal.

(d) Award a penalty kick and send off the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 50

The referee is standing in defenders penalty area. The ball is in possession of an attacker just outside the box. A player of the defending team hits the referee in the face. He was show a red card. How will play be restarted? With a

(a) Indirect free kick

(b) Penalty kick

(d) Kick-off

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 - a direct free kick or penalty kick

Question
21 of 50

Can the captain of a team send off a team-mate from the field of play?

(a) Yes, to benefit play and prevent aggression.

(b) No, never.

(d) Yes, after consulting his coach and to prevent incidents.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
22 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
23 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

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24 of 50

When a penalty kick is being taken, the goalkeeper moves forward before the ball is kicked and saves it in front of the goal line. What decision should the referee make? This is the goalkeeper’s first offence requiring a retake, and their illegal position enabled the save.

(a) Retake the penalty and warn the goalkeeper for this first offence requiring a retake; caution for a subsequent such offence.

(b) Play continues.

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

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
25 of 50

Can a goalkeeper in his own penalty area touch the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately passed to him from the knee of a team-mate?

(a) No, never.

(b) No, sometimes.

(d) Yes, sometimes.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
26 of 50

A player re-enters the field of play without receiving a signal from the referee and deliberately touches the ball with his hand. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the player for re-entering the field of play without permission.

(b) Restart play with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(c) If the referee believes he is also guilty of unsporting behaviour for deliberately touching the ball with his hand, he should send the player off for a second cautionable offence in one match. The player should be sent off directly if he prevented a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
27 of 50

Must a match be abandoned if the crossbar is broken and its repair or replacement is not possible?

(a) No, the crossbar can be substituted by a rope or other material.

(b) Yes

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
28 of 50

If a player uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when the ball is not in play he is guilty of...

(a) violent conduct.

(b) serious foul play.

(d) unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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29 of 50

In the Laws of the Game, what are the colors of a Soccer (Football) Ball?

(a) White, yellow and red.

(b) Those authorised by the appropriate association.

(d) Any color except green, which distinguishes it from the field of play.

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

Question
30 of 50

What disciplinary action is taken against a player if he denies the opposing team an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball, if advantage is not applied?

(a) Caution or no disciplinary action.

(b) A sending off or no disciplinary action.

(d) Always a sending off.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

Which answer gives the complete list of people who may be shown yellow or red cards under the Laws of the Game?

(a) players, substitutes and substituted players.

(b) the officials of both teams, players and substitutes.

(d) Players, substitutes, substituted players and team officials may be shown cards.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
32 of 50

If a throw-in is taken incorrectly, can the referee apply advantage?

(a) No, unless there is a clear chance of scoring.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) No, never.

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

Question
33 of 50

a player on the pitch standing near the penalty area of the opponents. He finds the Goal Keepers water bottle and throws it to an opponent who`s in the box and hits him in the face. 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: In this case it can`t be a penalty kick, because the opponent who got the water bottle thrown at him was in his OWN penalty area

Question
34 of 50

What is required for a player to be penalised for playing in a dangerous manner?

(a) While trying to play the ball the action threatens injury to an opponent or himself.

(b) It must be a careless challenge.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 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

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36 of 50

Is it possible for a substitute to enter at the halfway line and the substituted player not to exit at the same place?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) This is only allowed if it wastes less time.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
37 of 50

While the ball is in play a substitute enters the field of play without permission from the referee and recklessly strikes an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the ball was when the offence was committed.

(c) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from where the offence was committed.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Caution for reckless strike and a caution for entering without permission. There was no mention in the question that this was a reckless strike to the head/face or an excessive force strike both of which are send offs

Question
38 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
39 of 50

A player spits at an opponent who is in the centre circle. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a penalty kick.

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

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
40 of 50

A match is abandoned. What action should the referee take?

(a) He should report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

(b) The match should not be replayed.

(d) Conduct a coin toss to determine the winner of the match.

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

Question
41 of 50

Is it permitted for a goalkeeper to wear stockings that cover all of his legs?

(a) No.

(b) Yes, if it is cold.

(d) It depends on whether it is an international match or not.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
42 of 50

Is it possible to play a friendly match without shinguards?

(a) Yes, because then they are optional.

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

(d) Yes, because it is a friendly match.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
43 of 50

A goal is scored directly from a throw-in by an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards the goal.

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

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

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

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44 of 50

Is it possible to penalise a player for being in an offside position if half his body is in each half of the field of play?

(a) Yes if he interferes with play or an opponent.

(b) No, because the centre of his body is over the halfway line.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
45 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
46 of 50

Is it required for a player who is being substituted to leave the field of play at the halfway line?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) It is subject to the security measures that must be taken.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
47 of 50

A defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area but stops holding just inside the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick as the action of holding started outside the penalty area.

(d) Play continues.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 of 50

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

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 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
50 of 50

A substitute is on the field of play but not interfering with play when the opposing team scores a goal. The referee...

(a) allows the goal and orders him to leave the field of play.

(b) allows the goal, cautions the substitute player and orders him to leave the field of play.

(c) disallows the goal, cautions the substitute player and orders him to leave the field of play. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from where the ball entered the goal.

(d) disallows the goal, cautions the substitute player and orders him to leave the field of play. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from where the substitute player was positioned.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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