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Question
1 of 50

The referee sees a defender leave the field of play with an obvious injury, putting an opponent in an offside position. Should this attacker be penalised if he interferes with play? The defender left in normal play without permission, the next stoppage/release condition has not occurred, and counting that defender makes the attacker onside.

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, in this stated situation: count the defender on the boundary for offside until the applicable release condition is met.

(d) No, and the defender should be cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
2 of 50

A team deliberately tries to lose a match. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee should warn the captain that if this attitude continues he will suspend the match.

(b) The referee abandons the match.

(d) The referee does not take into account the goals scored during the time that this attitude persists.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
3 of 50

Should the assistant referee indicate to the referee any misconduct that occurs out of the view of the referee?

(a) No. The assistant referees only indicate when the ball has completely crossed the boundary lines of the field of play and when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position.

(b) Yes, but only if play has stopped.

(d) It is at the discretion of the assistant referee to inform him.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
4 of 50

A player impedes the progress of an opponent by using his arms. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for holding an opponent.

(b) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick for impeding the progress of an opponent.

(d) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
5 of 50

A free kick is awarded and the player decides to take the kick quickly. An opponent who is near the ball deliberately prevents him taking the kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The opponent is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Play should be allowed to continue.

(d) The opponent is cautioned for delaying the restart of play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
6 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
7 of 50

A defender takes a free kick from his own penalty area to his own goalkeeper, who is also within his penalty area, and the goalkeeper catches it with his hands. What decision should the referee make? The goalkeeper handles directly without first clearly attempting a kick to release the ball into play.

(a) Award a direct free kick for the goalkeeper’s handling.

(b) Orders the free kick to be retaken and cautions the player for delaying the restart.

(c) Award an indirect free kick for the goalkeeper handling the ball deliberately kicked to them by a team-mate; apply the goal-area placement exception if necessary.

(d) Orders the free kick to be retaken.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
8 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
9 of 50

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

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

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

(d) Two of the answers may be correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 50

A player stops the progress of an opponent by physical contact. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The offending player is punished by a direct free kick or a penalty kick.

(b) The offending player is punished with an indirect free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 of 50

Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the throw-in procedure? At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must:

(a) Face the field of play.

(b) Use both hands.

(d) Have part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line.

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

Question
12 of 50

A player in an offside position receives the ball from a rebound off a defender after a team-mate`s shot. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the ball came off an opponent.

(b) The referee allows play to continue if the player who receives the ball has not interfered with an opponent.

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

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
13 of 50

A player, who has already been cautioned, leaves the field of play to put an opponent in an offside position. The referee applies advantage and at that moment the player in question re-enters the field of play and controls the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the offender and sends him off for receiving two cautions.

(b) The referee cautions the offender and then sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the offence was committed.

(c) The referee cautions the offender and then sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee cautions the offender, and sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 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
15 of 50

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

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

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

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 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
17 of 50

Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player in the dressing room? The misconduct occurs at half-time, within the referee’s authority to show cards.

(a) Yes, during the period when the referee has authority to show cards, including half-time; the dressing-room location alone does not prevent it.

(b) No

(d) Yes, but only if a team official is present.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 50

Following a goal kick, the ball travels four metres 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 the goal kick to be retaken with another ball that meets the specifications of Law 2.

(d) The referee awards a corner kick with another ball that meets the specifications of Law 2.

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

Question
19 of 50

Which of the following offences committed with the ball in play is not penalised as serious foul play?

(a) Spitting at an opponent.

(b) Kicking an opponent in the stomach with excessive force while challenging for the ball.

(d) Endangering the safety of an opponent while challenging for the ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 50

Are players allowed to wear jewellery during a match?

(a) Yes, all jewellery is allowed regardless of danger or covering.

(b) Yes, provided the accessory is not dangerous and is safely and securely covered.

(d) Yes, solely at the player’s discretion.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
21 of 50

A defender and a forward accidently leave the field of play and remain off the pitch momentarily. The referee...

(a) allows play to continue.

(b) stops play if it is the goalkeeper who leaves.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
22 of 50

Player No 8 is being substituted, replaced by player No 12. Before No 12 enters, player No 8 spits at the assistant referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He should send off player No 8. Player No 12 enters and his team plays with 11 players.

(b) He should send off player No 8. The substitution cannot be completed so the team plays with 10 players.

(c) He should send off player No 8. The team will now play with 10 players. The team may choose not to substitute at this time or player No 12 now must substitute for a different player.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
23 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
24 of 50

Can the referee compensate for an error in timekeeping during the first half by adding or reducing time in the second half?

(a) Yes

(b) Yes, the same amount of time can be added or subtracted.

(d) No, only reductions can be made.

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

Question
25 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
26 of 50

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

(a) Indirect free kick where the holding started.

(b) Indirect free kick where the holding stopped.

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

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

Question
27 of 50

A player who has left the field of play for medical treatment returns without permission from the referee. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) Caution for unauthorised re-entry. If play is stopped for interference, award a direct free kick at the interference or a penalty; if stopped solely for non-interfering entry, award an indirect free kick where the ball was.

(c) The referee applies advantage if possible or stops play, cautions the player and awards a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) The referee allows play to continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
28 of 50

A player who has taken a corner kick plays the ball for a second time with his hand. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick for playing the ball twice.

(b) The referee has the corner kick retaken.

(d) The referee awards a direct free kick (or penalty kick). The referee takes disciplinary action only if misconduct was committed.

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

Question
29 of 50

When a penalty kick is being taken, after the referee has given the necessary signal, a team-mate of the player identified to take the kick takes it but does not score a goal. The referee...

(a) stops play and restarts the match with a dropped ball where the infringement occurred, e.g. where the player was positioned less than 10 yds (9.15 metres) from the ball.

(b) stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick against the kicking team to be taken from the place where he entered the penalty area or the penalty mark.

(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) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
30 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
31 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play and touches the ball with his hand. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the substitute and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

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

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
32 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
33 of 50

During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or a competition, can a substitution take place?

(a) No, it is forbidden.

(b) Yes, but only for an injured goalkeeper.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
34 of 50

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

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

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

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

Question
35 of 50

When does a substitute become a player?

(a) When the change is announced.

(b) When the substituted player leaves the field of play and the substitute enters the field of play at the halfway line.

(d) When the substituted player leaves the field of play.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
36 of 50

When taking a corner kick, can an opposing player stand near the goalkeeper, obstructing his vision?

(a) No, as this obstructs the goalkeeper`s movement.

(b) Yes, if no offence is committed against the goalkeeper.

(d) No, never.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
37 of 50

Indicate at which of the following restarts of play it is not necessary to kick the ball for it to be in play:

(a) Corner kicks and kick-offs.

(b) Throw-ins and dropped balls.

(d) Goal kicks and kick-offs.

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

Question
38 of 50

Does the ball have to be made of leather?

(a) Yes, according to the International F.A. Board.

(b) No, the important thing is that the material is waterproof.

(d) Yes

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

Question
39 of 50

Charging an opponent in a reckless manner is always punishable by...

(a) a direct free kick.

(b) an indirect free kick.

(d) a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
40 of 50

A defender inside his own penalty area kicks an opponent when the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off or cautions the defender and play is restarted with a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee cautions, sends off or does not take disciplinary action against the defender and restarts play with a penalty kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
41 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
42 of 50

A goalkeeper takes a goal kick and touches the ball a second time before it leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The goalkeeper touches the ball a second time inside their own penalty area before any other player touches it.

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

(c) Award an indirect free kick for the goalkeeper’s second touch inside their own penalty area, with the goal-area placement rule if applicable.

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

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

Question
43 of 50

A referee drops the ball and it touches the ground. A player from Red team kicks it back to his goalie. The ball goes directly in Red teams goal and has not been touched by the goalkeeper. How will play be restarted? With a

(a) Kick-off after a goal has been scored

(b) Corner kick

(d) Goal-kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 66 If a dropped ball enters the goal without touching at least two players play is restarted with: a goal kick if it enters the opponents` goal OR a corner kick if it enters the team`s goal

Question
44 of 50

A spectator enters the field of play with the intention of preventing a goal, but does not succeed. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Award a dropped ball.

(b) Award the goal if the spectator did not interfere with defender playing the ball.

(d) Disallow the goal, always.

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

Question
45 of 50

Can a player wear protection during a match to prevent injury?

(a) Players cannot wear knee or elbow pads, facemasks or head protectors as these are dangerous to other players.

(b) Players can protect themselves with knee or elbow pads, facemasks or head protectors as long as they are not dangerous to other players.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
46 of 50

Which of the following cases cannot be penalised with a caution for unsporting behaviour?

(a) Tripping an opponent.

(b) Deliberately handling the ball.

(d) Holding an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 of 50

A player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball a second time, though not 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 only if he considers it necessary to do so.

(d) stops play. The throw-in is retaken.

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

Question
48 of 50

A player with an obvious goalscoring opportunity inside the opponents` penalty area is struck by a boot thrown by an opponent who is outside his own penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored, sends off the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored, cautions the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(c) The referee disallows the goal if the player has scored, sends off the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored and may send off the offending player for violent conduct if he threw the boot with excessive force.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 of 50

After the referee has dropped the ball, before it touches the ground, a defending player violently kicks an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(d) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
50 of 50

What name must be on the ball for FIFA competition matches?

(a) A FIFA Quality Pro, FIFA Quality or FIFA Basic mark.

(b) The official Board Approved logo.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

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