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Question
1 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

Question
2 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
3 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
4 of 50

An attacker charges the goalkeeper who is inside his own goal area. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, if the charge is not reckless or committed using excessive force.

(b) Yes, if the charge is not careless, reckless, or committed using excessive force.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
5 of 50

Which of the following statements is required for a correct throw-in?

(a) Facing the field of play with the feet on the touch line.

(b) Having part of one foot on the touch line or outside of it.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
6 of 50

A player, who has taken a goal kick correctly, deliberately handles the ball after it has left the penalty area and without another player having touched it. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team. If the referee believes the contact was unsporting behaviour, the player should be cautioned.

(c) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team for touching the ball a second time before it touches another player.

(d) The referee awards a direct free kick to the opposing team but a player is never cautioned for this infringement.

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

Question
7 of 50

Is the referee authorised to stop play if, in his opinion, the floodlights are inadequate?

(a) No, the referee should continue play even if the floodlights are slightly inadequate.

(b) Yes

(d) No, never.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
8 of 50

With the ball in play, a player makes an insulting gesture to the crowd. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee cautions the offending player and awards a dropped ball.

(d) The referee cautions the offending player and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 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
10 of 50

During the half-time interval, a player changes position with the goalkeeper without informing the referee. The new goalkeeper denies a goal with his hand and the ball goes for a corner kick. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee awards a goal and sends off the two players involved in the change during the next stoppage in play.

(c) The referee awards a corner kick. He sends off the new goalkeeper and cautions the other player involved in the change.

(d) Award the corner kick. Do not caution either player solely for the unreported half-time goalkeeper swap.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
11 of 50

Players from both teams are on the field of play before starting a game. Player no. 8 approaches player no. 3 of the opposing team and insults him. What decision should the referee take?

(a) He should send off player no. 8, leaving his team with ten players.

(b) He should caution player no. 8, who can be substituted by one of the named substitutes or not, depending on what the team decides.

(d) It is at the discretion of the referee whether he cautions or sends him off.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
12 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a defender (not the goalkeeper) from a team with only seven players on the field of play, deliberately handles the ball to prevent a goal?

(a) Send off the defender and suspend the match.

(b) Send off the defender and award a penalty.

(d) All of the answers could be correct, depending on the circumstances.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
13 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
14 of 50

A player is about to take a throw-in. He throws the ball on the ground before it enters the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee awards a new throw-in, to be taken by a different player from the same team.

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a new throw-in to the same team.

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

Question
15 of 50

A team is awarded a free kick in its own penalty area. The player taking the kick hits the ball against a team-mate who is inside the penalty area and the ball enters the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow the goal only if the ball first left the penalty area.

(b) The kick is retaken since the ball is not in play until it has passed outside the penalty area.

(d) Allow the own goal: the ball was kicked and clearly moved, then touched a team-mate before entering the goal.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
16 of 50

Attacking player is only 1 yard/metre away from the goal-line. At the moment he wants to head the ball into the goal, a defender plays in a dangerous manner and kicks the ball away to prevent a goal without touching Attacking player. What does the referee have to decide?

(a) Play continues

(b) Yellow card and penalty kick

(d) Red card and indirect free kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 82 - An indirect free kick is awarded if a player: plays in a dangerous manner and IFAB page 85/86 - A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off: - denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the opponents` goal by an offence punishable by a free kick.

Question
17 of 50

Can an opponent stand in front of the thrower during a throw-in?

(a) Yes, provided the opponent is at least two metres from the point on the touchline where the throw-in is taken and does not unfairly distract or impede the thrower.

(b) Yes, if he is on the field of play.

(d) Yes, even if he jumps slightly to impede the throw.

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

Question
18 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
19 of 50

Before the start of a match, a coin toss is made. Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) The winner must choose the goal to attack and cannot choose the kick-off.

(b) The winner must take the first kick-off.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

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

Question
20 of 50

A player asks to leave the field of play and, while doing so, the ball comes to him and he shoots at goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where the infringement occurred.

(b) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with a direct free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

(c) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

(d) Send the player off for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

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

Question
21 of 50

A defender stops the ball with his foot inside his own penalty area. His goalkeeper, seeing an opponent approach, picks up the ball with his hands. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee applies advantage and cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play.

(b) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team as he considers the player has passed the ball to the goalkeeper with his foot.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
22 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
23 of 50

A player taking a penalty kick passes the ball backward to a team-mate, who kicks the ball into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick against the kicking team from the penalty mark.

(b) The referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick, against the kicking team, from where the team-mate touched the ball.

(c) The referee stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick, against the kicking team, from where the team-mate entered the penalty area.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
24 of 50

A dropped ball is about to be taken inside the penalty area when a defender strikes an opposing player with excessive force before the ball has touched the ground. What decision does the referee make?

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

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball.

(d) The referee sends off the player for serious foul play and restarts play with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
25 of 50

A player running with the ball sees an opponent in front of him and runs off the field of play to continue playing the ball. The opponent holds him outside the field of play to prevent him continuing his run. The referee...

(a) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a direct free kick on the boundary line nearest to where the offence occurred or a penalty kick if inside the penalty area.

(c) cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(d) allows play to continue. The action took place outside the field of play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
26 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
27 of 50

An opponent jumps up and down in front of the thrower during a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee always lets play continue, provided the opponent respects the two-metre distance established by the Laws of Game.

(b) The referee cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 100 - An opponent who unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower (including moving closer than 2 m (2 yds) to the place where the throw-in is to be taken) is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and if the throw-in has been taken an indirect free kick is awarded.

Question
28 of 50

What materials must the posts and crossbars be made of?

(a) Wood, metal, fibreglass or other approved materials.

(b) Wood, metal or other approved material.

(d) Any material that is not dangerous to the players.

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

Question
29 of 50

A player who is taking a throw-in steps on the touch line with one of his feet. What decision should the referee make?

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

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

(d) The referee allows play to continue.

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

Question
30 of 50

A player who is lying on the ground kicks the ball. No other player is nearby. What is the restart?

(a) Direct free kick.

(b) Indirect free kick.

(d) None -- there is no infringement.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

A team-mate of the goalkeeper uses a deliberate trick to circumvent the Laws of the Game by heading the ball back to the goalkeeper after lifting it with his foot. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred.

(b) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence occurred.

(d) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
32 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
33 of 50

How should play be restarted after a player spits at, insults or assaults an assistant referee, fourth official or the referee?

(a) With a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team if the offence is physical and occurred on the field of play or on the boundary line if it occurred outside the field of play.

(b) With an indirect free kick to the opposing team if the offence occurred on the field of play or a dropped ball if the offence occurred outside the field of play.

(d) Always with an indirect free kick if the offence is physical.

Reference: NOTE: IFAB Circular 7 November 2016 says Indirect free kicks -Verbal/gesture offences are punished with an indirect free kick even if the player is cautioned (YC) or sent off (RC). The direct free kick for `offences against a match official` is for direct physical offences (pushing, holding, striking etc.) and not verbal or gesture offence

Question
34 of 50

A player is leaving the field of play to be substituted after having received permission from the referee. Before leaving the field of play, he strikes an opponent using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player and allows the substitution. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

(b) The referee sends off the player and does not allow the substitution. Play is restarted with a direct free kick.

(c) The referee sends off the player, allows the substitution as it had been requested previously. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee sends off the player and does not allow him to be substituted, however another player could be substituted during this stoppage. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 of 50

A player takes off his shirt to reveal another shirt beneath with a message. What decision should the referee make?

(a) None, unless the message is political or religious.

(b) The incident should be mentioned in the referee`s report.

(d) Send off the player for displaying the message on the inner shirt.

Reference: Most people assume this was during a goal celebration. There is no mention in the question that this is part of a goal celebaration. If you assumed that this was during a goal celebration then yes it would be a caution for removal of his shirt.

Question
36 of 50

What is the difference between serious foul play and violent conduct?

(a) Excessive force or violence.

(b) Serious foul play is committed against an opponent, team-mate, substitutes, referee, officials or spectators.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
37 of 50

Which position is correct for the assistant referee when a penalty kick is taken during a match?

(a) Behind the corner flag.

(b) Beside the goalpost.

(d) At the intersection of the goal line and the penalty area.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
38 of 50

With the ball in play, the referee sees a group of substitutes arguing with officials from the opposing team in the technical area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the incidents are outside the field of play.

(b) The referee stops play, cautions the offenders and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee stops play, takes the appropriate disciplinary action and awards a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
39 of 50

Team A was reduced to ten players because of a red card before the penalty shootout. Number 11 of team B was excluded from his team to reduces the number of players to the same number of players as team A. Is the number 11 eligible to take part in the kicks?

(a) No, never

(b) Yes, he may replace a goalkeeper who is unable to continue

(d) Yes, but only if a player is shown a red card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 73 - A goalkeeper who is unable to continue before or during the kicks and whose team has not used its maximum permitted number of substitutes, may be replaced by a named substitute, or a player excluded to equalise the number of players, but takes no further part and may not take a kick.

Question
40 of 50

Which of these statements is not correct?

(a) Violent conduct may exist, even if the ball is not in play.

(b) Violent conduct may exist if the ball is in play.

(c) Violent conduct may exist if the ball is not in play if it is committed against players, referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, officials or spectators.

(d) Serious foul play may exist if the ball is in play, even if it is not being challenged for.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
41 of 50

A direct free kick is taken correctly, within the penalty area, by a kicker who is not the goalkeeper. When the ball is in play, it hits the referee and comes back to the goalkeeper who plays it, first with his hand and then with his foot, trying unsuccessfully to stop the ball entering the goal. What decision should the referee make? The referee contact does not change possession or start a promising attack, and the ball enters the goal only after the goalkeeper plays it.

(a) Allow the own goal, applying advantage to the goalkeeper’s illegal handling if necessary.

(b) Disallow the goal and award an indirect free kick.

(d) Disallow the goal, award an indirect free kick and send off the goalkeeper for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
42 of 50

If a defender commits an offence on the line of his penalty area when the ball is in play, the restart is...

(a) an indirect free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball.

(b) a direct free kick, indirect free kick or dropped ball.

(d) a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
43 of 50

If a player attempts to deceive the referee by feigning injury or pretending to have been fouled...

(a) he is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

(b) he is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

(d) he is cautioned for dissent by action and a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
44 of 50

Are assistant referees required to carry unfolded flags during the match and face the field of play?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) No, unless they intervene in play.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
45 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
46 of 50

A player strikes an opponent using excessive force with the ball out of play. What offence does he commit?

(a) The player is guilty of serious foul play.

(b) The player is guilty of violent conduct.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 of 50

A player taking a kick-off plays the ball a second time with his foot without it being touched or played by another player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) If advantage cannot be applied, award an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the infringement occurred.

(b) Allow play to continue.

(d) Award an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the infringement occurred.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 pg 192. The referee may play advantage whenever an infringement or offence occurs.

Question
48 of 50

Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is sitting on the bench?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) According to the International FA Board, it is not possible.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 of 50

Which colour requirement applies when players wear undershorts?

(a) When deemed appropriate, provided that the color of the shorts stands out.

(b) Any colour is permitted in cold weather.

(c) When their colour matches either the main colour of the shorts or the lowest part of the shorts; team-mates wearing them must use the same colour.

(d) Any colour is permitted if worn for medical reasons.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
50 of 50

Which statement is correct about whether an offside offence can occur following a free kick, a rebound off an opponent or a penalty kick?

(a) At a free kick.

(b) When the ball rebounds off an opponent.

(d) An offside offence can arise in any of these situations; a penalty is not a blanket exemption for later phases of play.

Reference: Refer to LOTG Law 14 - The Penalty Kick and Law 11 Offside.

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