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Question
1 of 50

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

(a) Allows him to play with tracksuit bottoms

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

(d) Shows the goalie a yellow card

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

Question
2 of 50

The attacking team correctly takes a throw-in, and the defending goalkeeper tries to catch the ball. The goalkeeper does not touch the ball, and a team-mate of the goalkeeper punches the ball over the crossbar. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and sends off the player for preventing a goal with his hand.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

Which of these statements is true?

(a) Impeding the progress of an opponent by physical contact is punished with an indirect free kick.

(b) Handling the ball is unsporting behaviour.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 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
5 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
6 of 50

A player takes a goal kick. After leaving the penalty area, the ball bounces off the referee, who is outside the penalty area. The ball is played by an opponent outside the area who shoots and scores a goal. The referee...

(a) disallows the goal and awards a new goal kick.

(b) disallows the goal because the ball is not in play.

(c) Stop play and restart with a dropped ball because the referee contact changed possession; do not allow the subsequent goal.

(d) disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick from where the ball hit the referee.

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

Question
7 of 50

A player, not the goalkeeper, in his own penalty area, deliberately plays the ball with his hand, trying to prevent it going to an opponent. What should the referee do if he is unsuccessful? The handball neither stops a promising attack nor denies a goal or obvious goalscoring opportunity, and no other cautionable conduct occurs.

(a) Award a penalty kick unless advantage can be applied; there is no automatic caution for this handball alone.

(b) The The referee stops play, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards a penalty kick, provided he cannot apply advantage.

(d) He lets play continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 50

A penalty kick has been taken by a team-mate of the identified player taking the kick. After the goalkeeper has saved the ball, it lands at the feet of the offending player who scores. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the offending player for unsporting behaviour and order the penalty kick to be retaken.

(b) Allow the goal.

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

(d) Award a dropped ball, to be taken from the place where the offence was committed.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
9 of 50

Can a goal be scored directly into the opponents` goal from a kick-off without touching any other player?

(a) Not always.

(b) No, the ball must be played or touched by another player before entering the goal.

(d) No, except by referee error.

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

Question
10 of 50

What is the maximum number of substitutes that can be used by each team in friendly matches for National A teams?

(a) Three.

(b) Any number, without a maximum or advance notification.

(d) Up to eight; up to eleven if both teams agree and inform the referee before the match. Each team has three substitution opportunities.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
11 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
12 of 50

Can a goal kick be taken at any point within the goal area?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, the placement depends on which side of the goal the ball left the field of play.

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

Question
13 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
14 of 50

Does the referee allow a player to momentarily remove the corner flag in order to take a corner kick?

(a) Yes, on condition that it is put back immediately after the kick is taken.

(b) Yes, if it obstructs the kicker.

(c) No, the referee does not allow the kick to be taken until the corner flag is replaced. If the referee considers removal of the flag to be an act of unsporting behaviour he cautions the player who removed the flag.

(d) No, the assistant referee should prevent him from removing it.

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

Question
15 of 50

If the goalkeeper has the ball under control in his hands, when is the ball in play?

(a) When he kicks it.

(b) When it is played by a team-mate or an opposing player.

(d) When he bounces it.

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

Question
16 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

Question
17 of 50

The referee is outside the penalty area when the ball is in play. A player from the defending team throws a shin guard at him from inside the penalty area, hitting him with it. The referee...

(a) sends off the player for violent conduct and awards a direct free kick.

(b) sends off the player for violent conduct and awards a dropped ball.

(d) sends off the player for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 50

Is it permissible to mark the field of play with interrupted lines or furrows?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) Yes, but only for friendly matches.

(d) Yes, if the member associations allow it.

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

Question
19 of 50

A player intentionally lies on the ball for an unreasonable length of time. 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 an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) Play continues.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 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
21 of 50

The attacking team is playing with 7 players. An attacking player falls down holding his knee which is not considered serious. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Stop play, wait until the player recovers or is replaced and if the team is unable to continue with 7 players, abandon the match.

(b) Allow play to continue and once play has stopped, check the player has recovered or can be substituted. If they cannot continue with 7 players, abandon the match.

(c) Stop play and allow the player to be treated. If the doctors say that the player can continue in a few minutes the referee restarts the match. After some minutes, if the player cannot return, the referee abandons the match.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
22 of 50

A team has only 9 named starting players at the kick-off. Can two late arriving players join the match once the match has started?

(a) Yes, as long as the late arriving players were named on the starting line-up given to the referee before the start of the match.

(b) No

(d) Only if the opposing team agrees.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
23 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
24 of 50

After a goal kick is taken, the ball strikes the referee before leaving the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The valid goal kick’s referee contact does not change possession, start a promising attack or send the ball directly into a goal.

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

(b) The referee awards a dropped ball.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
25 of 50

Indicate which one of the following statements about the duties of an assistant referee is false:

(a) To indicate when the ball has completely crossed the boundary lines of the field of play.

(b) He is required to signal a foul, regardless of where it is committed.

(d) To indicate when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
26 of 50

Should the referee accept the request of a defender at a free kick who asks the referee to indicate the required distance from the ball?

(a) No, but the referee states that the distance of 10 yds (9.15 metres) be respected.

(b) No, only the team that received the offence can request the required distance of 10 yds (9.15 metres).

(d) Yes, but only if the request is made by the captain of the defending team.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
27 of 50

A player is fouled by an opponent but keeps possession of the ball and continues playing. The referee...

(a) applies advantage and allows play to continue.

(b) penalises the offence if he is not sure about the advantage.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
28 of 50

A player takes a direct free kick. The ball hits the referee and rebounds back to the player. The ball touches the player again. What decision should the referee make? The referee contact triggers no dropped-ball condition, and the kicker deliberately plays the rebound with the foot; it is not merely an accidental touch.

(a) Repeat the free kick since the player had no intention of touching the ball again.

(b) Penalise the player with a direct free kick for playing the ball twice before it was touched or played by another player, unless the ball was not in play.

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

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
29 of 50

A player requests to leave the field of play. As he is walking off the field of play, the ball comes towards him and he kicks it into the opponents` goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee disallows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from the place where the offence was committed.

(b) The referee allows the goal as the player was on the pitch at that moment.

(c) The referee disallows the goal and warns the player. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee disallows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence was committed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
30 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
31 of 50

A player scores a goal directly from a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards the goal.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and orders the throw-in to be retaken by the same team.

(d) The referee awards a goal kick or corner kick.

Reference: Since the question is not clear whether it was a throw-in was into the oppenent`s goal or own goal the best answer would be D.

Question
32 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
33 of 50

Applying advantage means...

(a) the referee allows play to continue if the team against which the offence was committed will benefit from such an advantage.

(b) the player, who commits the offence, benefits from the action.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
34 of 50

How far from the dropped ball must all players other than the designated recipient remain until it touches the ground?

(a) All players except the designated recipient must remain at least 4 metres away until the ball touches the ground.

(b) Approximately half a metre from the referee, who will put the ball in play.

(d) The Laws of the Game do not state a set distance, but a player from each team must participate.

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

Question
35 of 50

The ball is kicked by the attacking team into the far corner. The ball touches the corner flagpost and remains in the field of play that way. The attacker gets the ball and dribbles towards the goal and scores. The referee ...

(a) Awards a goal

(b) Throw-in for the defending team

(d) Dropped ball next to the corner flag post

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 69-The ball is in play at all other times, including when it rebounds off a match official, goalpost, crossbar or corner flagpost and remains in the field of play

Question
36 of 50

After the first half is complete, both teams agree to start the second half without a break. Should the referee agree to the request?

(a) Yes, provided that no player requests a break, which they are entitled to do.

(b) No, the rules of the competition stipulate that players are entitled to a break.

(d) Yes, if the referee so desires.

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

Question
37 of 50

A player, not the goalkeeper, unsuccessfully tries to prevent a goal with a deliberate handball. What decision should the referee take? 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) Award the goal and send off the player.

(d) Disallow the goal, send off the player and restart play with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
38 of 50

Which of the following is incorrect? Cooperation provided by the assistant referee includes...

(a) indicating when foul play has occurred near to him during a match.

(b) informing the referee that a player who was previously bleeding is now ready to return.

(d) giving permission for medical staff to enter the field of play to check on injured players.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
39 of 50

During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or competition, one goal becomes defective, can the other goal be used?

(a) No, the kicks from the penalty mark should be abandoned.

(b) Yes, provided that the captains of both teams agree.

(d) Yes, provided that the coaches of both teams agree.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
40 of 50

Can balls be placed around the field of play for use during the game?

(a) Yes, provided that they meet the requirements stipulated in Law 2 and their use is under the control of the ball kids.

(b) Yes, provided that they meet the requirements stipulated in Law 2 and their use is under the control of the referee.

(c) No, even if they meet the requirements stipulated in Law 2 because there is a risk that they could, unintentionally, enter the field of play.

(d) No, under no circumstances.

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

Question
41 of 50

What decision should the referee make if, when the ball is about to enter the goal, a spectator enters the field of play to try to prevent it?

(a) Award a dropped ball.

(b) Always award a 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
42 of 50

A player is guilty of unsporting behaviour while the ball is in play. The referee stops play and cautions him. How should play be restarted?

(a) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(b) Play is restarted with a direct free kick.

(d) Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
43 of 50

How is play restarted if a player spits at an assistant referee while the ball is not in play?

(a) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

(d) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
44 of 50

Regarding a corner kick, which answer is correct?

(a) The ball is in play at the moment that it is kicked with the foot and clearly moves, even if it has not left the corner arc.

(b) The ball is in play the moment it is kicked with the foot, clearly moves and has left the corner arc.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 108 - The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves; it does not need to leave the corner area

Question
45 of 50

To which half of the field of play does the halfway line belong for the purposes of offside?

(a) The team whose players have their feet on the line at a given moment.

(b) As it is the line that determines offside, it belongs to the attacking team.

(d) To nobody, it has no specific function.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 - Clarifies that the halfway line is `neutral` for offside i.e. a player must have part of the body in the opponents` half to be in an offside position. Comment: If the line belonged to defending team then the attacker could be offside if they were on the line. If the line belongs to the attacking team they cannot be offside on the line. So the best answer is B.

Question
46 of 50

A player takes a goal kick and the ball goes out over the goal line without leaving the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a dropped ball.

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

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
47 of 50

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

(a) Entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(b) Being guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(d) All are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 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
49 of 50

While the ball is in play a player leaves the field of play and violently strikes an official of the opposing team. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Send off for violent conduct and award a direct free kick on the nearest boundary point, or a penalty if that point is in the offender’s own penalty area.

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

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
50 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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