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Question
1 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
2 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
3 of 50

Which team takes the first kick in kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or competition?

(a) The team whose captain wins the coin toss decides if his team will take the first or second kick.

(b) The team that won the coin toss before the start of the match.

(d) The team that the referee nominates.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
4 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
5 of 50

A player is injured during a match. When assessing the player, the doctor informs the referee of the risk of serious injury if the player continues playing. Can the referee prohibit the player from continuing?

(a) No, it is not the referee`s decision.

(b) Yes, it is the responsibility of the referee.

(d) No, it is not the referee`s decision. He can only inform the captain, who can make the decision to replace the player.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 of 50

What is the minimum height of a corner flag post?

(a) 8 ft (2.10 m)

(b) 6 ft (1.8 m)

(d) 5 ft (1.5 m)

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

Question
10 of 50

If the referee awards a goal before the ball has completely crossed the goal line but immediately realises the error, what decision should he make?

(a) Restart play with a dropped ball.

(b) Award the goal.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
11 of 50

While correctly taking a corner kick, a player intentionally kicks the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball a second time, but does so neither in a careless or reckless manner nor using excessive force. The referee...

(a) stops play and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) stops play to verbally warn the kicker.

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

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

Question
12 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
13 of 50

Which is correct? At a corner kick, the opponents should be a minimum of 10 yds (9.15 metres) from...

(a) the corner arc until the ball is in play.

(b) the corner flag until the ball is in play.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
14 of 50

A player leaves the field of play to be substituted. The substitute enters the field of play and insults the fourth official. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Send off the substitute and restart the match with the player on the field of play again. The change does not take effect as the substitute had not yet officially entered when he was sent off.

(b) Send off the new substitute player and restart the match under the Laws of the Game. The substitution was completed.

(c) Send off the substitute, and restart the match with an indirect free kick to the opposing team. The substitution is not complete as play had not restarted.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
15 of 50

If the referee has not penalised a player in an offside position because he is not interfering with an opponent, is it correct to do so after the ball has rebounded to him from the goal post or the goalkeeper?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, provided that he gained an advantage from being in that position.

(d) Yes, always.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
16 of 50

Indicate which of the following statements is not correct in the event of any infringement of Law 4.

(a) The referee instructs the player to leave the field of play to correct his equipment.

(b) The player may not re-enter the field of play when the ball is in play.

(d) The player leaves the field of play when the ball is next out of play, unless he has already corrected his equipment.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
17 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
18 of 50

What is the assistant referee`s responsibility during a penalty kick?

(a) Ensure that no player enters the penalty area before the kick is taken.

(b) Indicate if the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and that the ball crosses the goal line.

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

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
19 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
20 of 50

A player who is off the field of play to receive medical treatment trips a player who is on the field of play. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player and play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

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

(c) The referee either cautions or sends off the player as appropriate. Play is restarted with either a penalty kick or a direct free kick.

(d) The referee cautions the player and restarts play with a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
21 of 50

Who can change the length of the half-time interval?

(a) The players of both teams, by mutual agreement.

(b) The officials of both teams, by mutual agreement and as long as there is a valid reason.

(d) The captains of both teams with prior notice to the referee.

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

Question
22 of 50

A player pretends to be fouled in an attempt to deceive the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned only if the simulation took place inside the opposing team`s penalty area.

(b) The player is warned but is not shown a yellow card for the first offence.

(d) The player cannot be shown a yellow card for this offence, but the referee can draw attention to it so the player behaves more sportingly.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
23 of 50

The minimum number of players in a team, according to the International FA Board, is seven players. Is it acceptable in a member association competition for a team to play with six players?

(a) No,never.

(b) Yes, if the member association allows it.

(d) Not at the start the match, but it is possible during the match if a player deliberately left the field of play, but may not continue after the next stoppage with less than seven players.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
24 of 50

A player takes a throw-in with his back to the field of play but with his feet outside the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

(d) The referee awards a throw-in to the same team because the ball was not in play.

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

Question
25 of 50

Can a captain caution a player from his own team for an offence punishable by a yellow card?

(a) Yes, to prevent him from being sent off.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, only after consulting his coach can he substitute the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
26 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
27 of 50

On a waterlogged field of play a player places the ball for a penalty kick to the side of the penalty mark. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, if the penalty mark is underwater.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) No - the ball must be placed on the penalty mark.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
28 of 50

A defending player moves beyond his own goal line in order to place an opponent in an offside position. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and penalises the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play.

(c) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and cautions the defender for deliberately leaving the field of play without his permission during the next stoppage in play.

(d) The referee allows play to continue.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
29 of 50

A goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands in his own penalty area after a deliberate pass from a team mate. How does play need to be restarted?

(a) Goal-kick

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Dropped ball

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - An indirect free kick is awarded if a goalkeeper, inside their penalty area, commits any of the following offences- touches the ball with the hands after: it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate

Question
30 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
31 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

Question
32 of 50

A match has two halves of 45 minutes each. Can these times be changed?

(a) Yes, by mutual agreement between the referee and the two participating teams. As long as such a decision is taken before the start of the match and in accordance with the rules of the competition.

(b) No, never.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

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

A player takes a throw-in with the toes of his feet inside the field of play and his heels on the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee always allow play to continue.

(d) The referee allows play to continue if the throw-in was taken correctly.

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

Question
35 of 50

An attacking player is inside the opponent`s goal as a team-mate scores. What decision should the referee make if the player distracts the goalkeeper? At the team-mate’s relevant touch, the attacker is in an offside position and clearly obstructs the goalkeeper’s vision; there is no separate misconduct.

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

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

(c) Disallow the goal for interfering with an opponent from an offside position and award an indirect free kick at the offence. Do not caution solely for the offside offence.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
36 of 50

A player makes a careless tackle in the opponents penalty area. He touches the opponent`s foot. The referee ...

(a) Allows play to continue because no foul was committed

(b) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team, but takes no disciplinary action

(d) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team and shows the offender a red card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 81 - If an offence involves contact it is penalised by a direct free kick or penalty kick. Careless is when a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution. No disciplinary sanction is needed.

Question
37 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
38 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
39 of 50

When may a player return to the field of play after having left it to adjust his equipment?

(a) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play to re-enter but only via the touchline.

(b) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play to re-enter from any part of the field of play.

(c) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play or not in play to re-enter from any part of the field of play.

(d) The referee will give his permission when the ball is not in play to re-enter but only via the touchline.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
40 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission. The substitute has not interfered with play or an opponent. With the ball in play an opponent strikes him using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and cautions the substitute. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) Remove the unauthorised extra person, apply the appropriate cautions/sending-off, and restart with a direct free kick at the physical offence, or a penalty if applicable.

(c) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
41 of 50

With the ball in play, the goalkeeper throws the ball from his penalty area and scores a goal in the opponents goal. What restart should the referee award?

(a) The referee should disallow the goal. A goal may not be scored using hands.

(b) The referee should allow the goal.

(d) The answers b) and c) may be correct.

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

Question
42 of 50

A team that wins the toss

(a) The winner may choose only the goal to attack.

(b) The toss winner chooses either the first kick-off or the goal to attack; the opponents receive the remaining choice.

(d) None of the above.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 65 - the team that wins the toss of a coin decides which goal it will attack in the first half

Question
43 of 50

Which answer is correct?

(a) The referee should always stop play for infringements of Law 3 and Law 4.

(b) The referee should not always stop play for infringements of Law 3 and Law 4.

(d) The referee should always stop play for infringements of Law 4 but not for all infringements of Law 3.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
44 of 50

The person(s) responsible for authorising a change of ball is/are ...

(a) the organiser.

(b) the manager/coach.

(d) the referee.

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

Question
45 of 50

Which of the following offences must be committed carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force to be penalised with a direct free kick?

(a) Jumping at an opponent.

(b) Striking or attempting to strike an opponent.

(d) All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
46 of 50

The maximum number of substitutes that may be used in any match played in an official competition under the auspices of FIFA, the Confederations or the Member Associations is: (Excluding additional extra-time and concussion substitutions.)

(a) Up to five substitutes, as specified by the competition rules.

(b) Seven players from each side.

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

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
47 of 50

A defending player is awarded a free kick inside his own goal area. He quickly kicks the ball out of the goal area. An attacker, still inside the penalty area, takes possession of the ball and scores. What decision should the referee make? The opponent genuinely had no time to leave the area and did not interfere before the ball was in play.

(a) The referee allows play to continue and, during the next stoppage in play, cautions the attacker.

(b) The referee stops play, cautions the attacker and orders the free kick to be retaken. The ball was not in play.

(d) Allow the goal: the quick free kick was in play and the opponent was permitted to play it.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
48 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
49 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
50 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

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