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Question
1 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
2 of 50

Scissors and overhead kicks are allowed as long as...

(a) they are used to score a goal.

(b) an opponent is not hit.

(d) an opponent or the referee are not hit.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

The assistant referee signals a penalty kick to the referee, but the referee does not agree and ignores the signal. Can he do this?

(a) Yes, because the assistant referee only indicates offside.

(b) Yes, the referee should make the final decision, as the assistant referee`s advice is subject to the referee`s decision.

(d) No, if the assistant referee was better placed and could see the action better.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 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
5 of 50

If a team refuses to participate in a dropped ball, what decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the player nearest to him.

(b) Caution the player nearest to him and restart the match with a dropped ball.

(d) Put the ball in play and when the ball is out of play, caution the captain of the team that refused to participate.

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

Question
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 of 50

Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) During a dropped ball situation, the ball hits the ground but enters the goal without anyone touching it. The drop ball is repeated.

(b) During a substitution, the substitute enters the field of play at the halfway line during a stoppage.

(c) During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match, all players and substitutes must remain inside the centre circle, except for the player taking a kick and the two goalkeepers.

(d) A player, who has left the field of play to be treated for a bleeding wound, can return when the referee gives permission, even if the ball is in play, after having been checked by the fourth official or the assistant referee.

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

Question
10 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
11 of 50

The ball goes out of play over the touch line but before the throw-in is taken, a player, using excessive force, deliberately kicks an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow play to continue.

(b) Send off the player for violent conduct and restart play with a throw-in.

(d) Send off the player for violent conduct and restart play with an indirect free-kick.

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

Question
12 of 50

A player is charged in a careless manner when the ball is not within playing distance. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards the opposing team a direct free kick or a penalty kick.

(b) Play continues because the ball is not within playing distance.

(d) The referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team for impeding the progress of an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 50

The assistant referee indicates that the ball has gone out of play after an attacker kicked it out. After the flag signal, a defender strikes an opponent with his fist using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender for violent conduct and awards a penalty kick.

(b) The ball was out of play. The referee sends off the defender for violent conduct and play is restarted with a throw in, goal kick or corner kick.

(c) The referee decides the ball was out of play, sends off the defender for serious foul play and play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 of 50

A player takes a corner kick. The ball rebounds from a goal post and is played again by the same player, who scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee disallows the goal and awards a dropped ball.

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

(c) The referee disallows the goal, cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick.

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

Question
15 of 50

Is there any occasion when the referee should apply advantage in an offside situation?

(a) No, advantage is never applied in the defending zone.

(b) No, advantage cannot be applied to offside offences.

(c) Yes, as long as the ball is clearly controlled by a player from the defending team and they benefit from the decision.

(d) Yes, always.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
16 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
17 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the permission of the referee as his team is attacking. What decision should the referee make? The unauthorised substitute interferes with play.

(a) With a dropped ball and a caution for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Stop play, caution and remove the substitute; award a direct free kick where they interfered, or a penalty if applicable.

(d) With a dropped ball and a caution for entering the field of play without the referee`s permission.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
18 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
19 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
20 of 50

A player who is taking a throw-in correctly intentionally throws the ball at an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue if the player did not throw the ball carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and restarts play with an indirect free kick from the touch line at the point where the ball entered the field of play.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a direct free kick or penalty kick from where the ball hit the opponent.

(d) Depending on the action, the referee cautions or sends off the player and restarts play with a throw-in to the opponents.

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

Question
21 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
22 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
23 of 50

From a direct free kick outside the penalty area, the ball hits the referee and enters the goal of the team of the kicker. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Orders the kick to be retaken. The offender can never benefit.

(b) Orders the kick to be retaken. In this situation a goal cannot be awarded.

(c) Disallow the goal and restart with a dropped ball: contact with a match official led directly to the ball entering the goal.

(d) None of the answers are completely correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
24 of 50

While the ball is in play a defender, positioned inside his penalty area, strikes an opponent who is outside the penalty area with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee sends off the defender and awards a direct free kick where the opponent was located.

(d) The referee sends off the defender and awards a dropped ball where the defender was located.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
25 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
26 of 50

A corner kick is awarded if...

(a) an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents` goal.

(b) a direct free kick is kicked directly into the kicking team`s goal.

(d) a throw-in goes directly into the opponents` goal.

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

Question
27 of 50

At a penalty kick is it permitted for the kicker to kick the ball forward so a team-mate can score a goal?

(a) Yes, as long as the team-mate is standing directly behind the kicker.

(b) Yes, as long as the procedures for penalty kicks have been followed.

(d) No, because the Laws of the Game clearly state that the ball is in play at the moment it is kicked forward.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
28 of 50

After moving the defending players to the required distance at a direct free kick, the referee sees that the goalkeeper is still next to a post moving the players into place. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He waits for the wall to be put in place and then whistles for the free kick to be taken.

(b) He whistles for the free kick to be taken.

(d) He waits for a signal from the goalkeeper before whistling for the free kick to be taken.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
29 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
30 of 50

All lines on the field of play are no more than:

(a) 8cm (3.2ins) wide.

(b) 10cm (4ins) wide.

(d) 12cm (5ins) wide.

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

Question
31 of 50

Can a goal be scored by deliberately handling the ball?

(a) Yes. sometimes.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) No, because according to the Laws of the Game, it would be a direct free kick or a penalty in favour of the opposing team.

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

Question
32 of 50

A dropped ball is kicked directly into the team`s own goal. What decision should the referee take?

(a) Award a corner kick.

(b) Award a goal clearance.

(d) Repeat the dropped ball.

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

Question
33 of 50

A team has only seven players on the field. While the ball is out of play, one player temporarily leaves for medical treatment under the applicable one-minute injury-treatment protocol. The competition applies that protocol and the player is able to return after the required absence. What decision should the referee make?

(a) A team may temporarily have fewer than seven while a player is off under the applicable one-minute injury-treatment protocol; follow that protocol. Otherwise the minimum remains seven.

(b) The game must be abandoned as the team has only six players available to play.

(c) The match is stopped until the player has received treatment and has returned to the field of play. If he cannot return, the match resumes with the remaining players.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
34 of 50

A team official does not behave in a responsible manner. What action should the referee take?

(a) The referee should show a red card to the official and expel him from the technical area and its vicinity. He should also report the misconduct to the appropriate authorities.

(b) Warn, caution or send off according to the specific misconduct; irresponsible behaviour does not automatically require dismissal.

(d) The referees should report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
35 of 50

A player makes a challenge from behind using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The player is cautioned and the referee awards a direct free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
36 of 50

A substituted player just got a water bottle from the assistant coach. An opponent walks on the field of play before the bench. The substituted player throws the water bottle at him. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(c) Award a direct free kick where the object struck or would have struck the opponent; if off the field, use the nearest boundary point. Apply the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent standing inside the field of play

Question
37 of 50

Should the assistant referees record the incidents that occur in a match in which there is also a fourth official?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) No, because it is the fourth official`s responsibility.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
38 of 50

A goal kick is taken and an opponent intercepts the ball before it leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The opponent stayed outside the penalty area until the ball was kicked and clearly moved.

(a) The referee stops play and the goal kick is retaken.

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

(d) The referee stops play and an indirect free kick is awarded to the defending team.

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

Question
39 of 50

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

(a) No, under no circumstances.

(b) An own goal, no, but in the opposing team`s goal, yes.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

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

Question
40 of 50

A player refuses to remove an earring, or any other dangerous object, during a match. What decision should the referee make? The item is dangerous and cannot be safely and securely covered; the player refuses the referee’s removal instruction.

(a) Not allow him to continue in the match.

(b) Instruct him to leave the field of play during the next stoppage in play.

(d) All of A, B and C apply to a player who refuses to remove the dangerous item.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
41 of 50

Two opponents accidentally leave the field of play as a result of their playing movement. At that moment, one of them strikes the other in the face using excessive force while the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the offence was committed off the field of play.

(b) The referee applies advantage. He then cautions or sends off the offending player depending on the seriousness of the offence at the next stoppage in play.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
42 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 while the ball is in play. How does play need to be restarted?

(a) Throw-in

(b) Indirect free kick

(c) Award a direct free kick at the boundary point nearest the off-field offence; apply the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

(d) Dropped ball

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a: substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent standing inside the field of play. Comment: I know some of you think it should be a Direct Free Kick or Penalty kick but unfortunately the LOTG is not clear on this "substitute" restart. Feeback welcome.

Question
43 of 50

There can be an offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from

(a) Goal kick

(b) Throw in

(d) Indirect free kick.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 78 - There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, a throw-in or a corner kick

Question
44 of 50

During a match, an object thrown by a spectator hits the referee, one of the assistant referees or a player. Play is stopped for this person to receive medical attention. May the referee continue the match?

(a) The referee should continue the match as long as the injured person has received proper treatment.

(b) The referee must abandon the match because it is considered a very dangerous incident. He must report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

(c) Depending on the match commissioner`s decision, the referee may allow the match to continue, suspend play or abandon the match.

(d) Depending on the severity of the incident, the referee may allow the match to continue, suspend play or abandon the match. He must report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
45 of 50

Law 7 refers to...

(a) The Start and Restart of play.

(b) Dropped ball and offside.

(d) The assistant referees.

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

Question
46 of 50

A player taking a corner kick back heels the ball slightly without it completely passing over the touch line or the goal line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

(b) The referee stops play and the corner kick is retaken if the ball did not leave the corner arc.

(d) The referee stops play and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

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

Question
47 of 50

While the ball is in play, a player who is outside his penalty area spits at an opponent who has both feet on the line of the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a direct free kick from the line of the penalty area and send off.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and send off.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 of 50

While the ball is in play, two players from the same team commit acts of unsporting behaviour or violent conduct towards each other on the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions them or sends them off and restarts play with an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred.

(b) The referee cautions them or sends them off and restarts play with a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred.

(c) The referee cautions them or sends them off and restarts play with an indirect free kick to the team which had possession when play was stopped from the place where the offence occurred.

(d) The referee sends them off and play restarts with a dropped ball from the place where the offence occurred.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 of 50

Of the following offences committed by a goalkeeper, which is punishable by a sending off?

(a) Serious foul play.

(b) Violent conduct.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
50 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

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