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Question 1
The game officials are observed using headset communication equipment to speak with each other during a
match. The use of this equipment is:
Correct Answer
Allowed unless the state association has prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f
Question 2
A9 believes that he has been fouled by B4. The referee allows play to continue. A9 spits at the referee. If the
referee stops play immediately, the referee should:
Correct Answer
Display a red card to A9 and restart play with an indirect kick. - 13-2-2m
Question 3
Which of the following is true if opposing teams choose to be on opposite sides of the field?
Correct Answer
The teams shall be diagonally across from each other. - 1-5-3 Exception 1
Question 4
During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick is saved and held by the goalkeeper, but a player from the
attacking team entered the penalty area early. What happens?
Correct Answer
Play Continues - 14-1-6
Question 5
During an inspection of the field, the referees note that the team areas are not marked. What is the correct
procedure?
Correct Answer
The referee should notify the state association and The game will begin without the proper markings. - 1-5-1
Question 6
If a goal kick is touched twice by the kicker before another player has touched the ball, what is the proper
penalty?
Correct Answer
Indirect kick from the spot of the infraction. - 6-1-1
Question 7
During the game, the referee notices that B30 has tape on her ear lobes. Closer observation indicates that
there are earrings underneath the tape. The referee should:
Correct Answer
Wait until the next stoppage; and since this is the first caution for illegal equipment, caution the Team B
head coach and require B30 to leave the game.
,Question 8
A10, in an offside position, receives a header from B10. What is the ruling?
Correct Answer
Legal. A10 should be allowed to play the ball as it was last played by an opponent. - 11.1.4 Situation D
Question 9
Due to inclement weather, both coaches agree to shorten the periods of the game. This may be done:
Correct Answer
Before the game begins or before the beginning of the second half. - 7-1-2
Question 10
Visiting Team B is wearing white jerseys and socks. B1 is wearing a black long-sleeve undershirt, B2 is
wearing black tights, and B3 is wearing a black arm sleeve.
Correct Answer
This is legal. - 4-4-1a, d
Question 11
A3 receives the ball directly from a corner kick taken by A5, while A3 is standing in an offside position. A3
should be:
Correct Answer
Allowed to continue with play - 11-1-2
Question 12
Player A of the attacking team is clearly in an offside position when her teammate delivers the ball to her
with a throw- in. She collects the ball and kicks it into the goal. The referee should:
Correct Answer
Award a goal to Team A. - 11-1-2
Question 13
During the game, the referee notices several players with untucked jerseys. The referee should:
Correct Answer
Do nothing, as jerseys are not required to be tucked into the shorts. - 4-1-1a
Question 14
Each team shall submit a team roster. Which is not permissible to do once the game starts?
Correct Answer
A. Add players to the roster.B. Change uniform numbers on the roster.C. Add bench personnel to the roster.
**D. All of the above are permissible.
3-1-3
Question 15
Player A1 is on an attack, kicks the ball and it deflects off the referee to Player B1. What is the appropriate
procedure?
,Correct Answer
The officials should stop play and conduct a drop ball with one player from Team A at the position where it
was last touched by the official. - 9-1-1(b); 9-2-3
Question 16
If on a penalty kick there is a deflection over the goal line by the goalkeeper and no violation by either
team, the restart is a:
Correct Answer
Corner kick. - PK Chart
Question 17
Player A, who is in an offside position, receives the ball from a goal kick by A2.
Correct Answer
There is no offside violation and play is allowed to continue. - 11-1-2
Question 18
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their players are
properly and legally equipped.
Correct Answer
It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Question 19
The official signal for a goal scored is:
Correct Answer
Stopping the clock and pointing to the center of the field. - Signal Chart
Question 20
A pass by A2 to A3 strikes the referee who is standing in the penalty area. The ball remains on the field of
play and is controlled by B2. What is the appropriate restart?
Correct Answer
Drop ball to the defending goalkeeper. - 9-1-1(b); 9-2-1(e); 9-2-3
Question 21
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks.
Correct Answer
The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be played and the
referee must notify the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
Question 22
On a corner kick, two players from Team A line up to take the corner kick. Player A1 runs over the ball,
touching it with his foot.
Correct Answer
Player A2 is legally permitted to play the ball. - 17-1-5
, Question 23
The game officials are observed using flags with buzzer/beeper capabilities during a match. The use of these
flags is:
Correct Answer
Allowed unless the state association has expressly prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f
Question 24
If the referee fails to signal the kick is indirect and the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal, the result
shall be:
Correct Answer
Retake the indirect free kick. - 13-3-4 (NEW)
Question 25
The visiting team arrives for a contest wearing light gray jerseys and socks.
Correct Answer
The visiting team must change to an all-white jersey and socks if possible. If it is not possible to correct the
problem, the game shall be played and the state association notified. - 4-1-1a; 4-1-1 Situation H
Question 26
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first name, last name or
position?
Correct Answer
Player's position - 3-1-3
Question 27
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall:
Correct Answer
Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
Question 28
Team A has a kickoff in the first half of play. Player A1 kicks the ball backward to Player A2. The official
should:
Correct Answer
Allow play to continue. - 8-1-3
Question 29
A2 receives a goal kick in the attacking half of the field from A1. There are not at least two opponents
nearer their own goal line when A2 receives the ball directly from A1.
Correct Answer
A2 is not offside since a player cannot be offside when receiving the ball directly from a goal kick. - Rule 11,
Diagram 22
Question 30
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves the spotted ball from the right side of the goal area to the
Updated
Question 1
The game officials are observed using headset communication equipment to speak with each other during a
match. The use of this equipment is:
Correct Answer
Allowed unless the state association has prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f
Question 2
A9 believes that he has been fouled by B4. The referee allows play to continue. A9 spits at the referee. If the
referee stops play immediately, the referee should:
Correct Answer
Display a red card to A9 and restart play with an indirect kick. - 13-2-2m
Question 3
Which of the following is true if opposing teams choose to be on opposite sides of the field?
Correct Answer
The teams shall be diagonally across from each other. - 1-5-3 Exception 1
Question 4
During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick is saved and held by the goalkeeper, but a player from the
attacking team entered the penalty area early. What happens?
Correct Answer
Play Continues - 14-1-6
Question 5
During an inspection of the field, the referees note that the team areas are not marked. What is the correct
procedure?
Correct Answer
The referee should notify the state association and The game will begin without the proper markings. - 1-5-1
Question 6
If a goal kick is touched twice by the kicker before another player has touched the ball, what is the proper
penalty?
Correct Answer
Indirect kick from the spot of the infraction. - 6-1-1
Question 7
During the game, the referee notices that B30 has tape on her ear lobes. Closer observation indicates that
there are earrings underneath the tape. The referee should:
Correct Answer
Wait until the next stoppage; and since this is the first caution for illegal equipment, caution the Team B
head coach and require B30 to leave the game.
,Question 8
A10, in an offside position, receives a header from B10. What is the ruling?
Correct Answer
Legal. A10 should be allowed to play the ball as it was last played by an opponent. - 11.1.4 Situation D
Question 9
Due to inclement weather, both coaches agree to shorten the periods of the game. This may be done:
Correct Answer
Before the game begins or before the beginning of the second half. - 7-1-2
Question 10
Visiting Team B is wearing white jerseys and socks. B1 is wearing a black long-sleeve undershirt, B2 is
wearing black tights, and B3 is wearing a black arm sleeve.
Correct Answer
This is legal. - 4-4-1a, d
Question 11
A3 receives the ball directly from a corner kick taken by A5, while A3 is standing in an offside position. A3
should be:
Correct Answer
Allowed to continue with play - 11-1-2
Question 12
Player A of the attacking team is clearly in an offside position when her teammate delivers the ball to her
with a throw- in. She collects the ball and kicks it into the goal. The referee should:
Correct Answer
Award a goal to Team A. - 11-1-2
Question 13
During the game, the referee notices several players with untucked jerseys. The referee should:
Correct Answer
Do nothing, as jerseys are not required to be tucked into the shorts. - 4-1-1a
Question 14
Each team shall submit a team roster. Which is not permissible to do once the game starts?
Correct Answer
A. Add players to the roster.B. Change uniform numbers on the roster.C. Add bench personnel to the roster.
**D. All of the above are permissible.
3-1-3
Question 15
Player A1 is on an attack, kicks the ball and it deflects off the referee to Player B1. What is the appropriate
procedure?
,Correct Answer
The officials should stop play and conduct a drop ball with one player from Team A at the position where it
was last touched by the official. - 9-1-1(b); 9-2-3
Question 16
If on a penalty kick there is a deflection over the goal line by the goalkeeper and no violation by either
team, the restart is a:
Correct Answer
Corner kick. - PK Chart
Question 17
Player A, who is in an offside position, receives the ball from a goal kick by A2.
Correct Answer
There is no offside violation and play is allowed to continue. - 11-1-2
Question 18
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their players are
properly and legally equipped.
Correct Answer
It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Question 19
The official signal for a goal scored is:
Correct Answer
Stopping the clock and pointing to the center of the field. - Signal Chart
Question 20
A pass by A2 to A3 strikes the referee who is standing in the penalty area. The ball remains on the field of
play and is controlled by B2. What is the appropriate restart?
Correct Answer
Drop ball to the defending goalkeeper. - 9-1-1(b); 9-2-1(e); 9-2-3
Question 21
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks.
Correct Answer
The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be played and the
referee must notify the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
Question 22
On a corner kick, two players from Team A line up to take the corner kick. Player A1 runs over the ball,
touching it with his foot.
Correct Answer
Player A2 is legally permitted to play the ball. - 17-1-5
, Question 23
The game officials are observed using flags with buzzer/beeper capabilities during a match. The use of these
flags is:
Correct Answer
Allowed unless the state association has expressly prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f
Question 24
If the referee fails to signal the kick is indirect and the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal, the result
shall be:
Correct Answer
Retake the indirect free kick. - 13-3-4 (NEW)
Question 25
The visiting team arrives for a contest wearing light gray jerseys and socks.
Correct Answer
The visiting team must change to an all-white jersey and socks if possible. If it is not possible to correct the
problem, the game shall be played and the state association notified. - 4-1-1a; 4-1-1 Situation H
Question 26
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first name, last name or
position?
Correct Answer
Player's position - 3-1-3
Question 27
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall:
Correct Answer
Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
Question 28
Team A has a kickoff in the first half of play. Player A1 kicks the ball backward to Player A2. The official
should:
Correct Answer
Allow play to continue. - 8-1-3
Question 29
A2 receives a goal kick in the attacking half of the field from A1. There are not at least two opponents
nearer their own goal line when A2 receives the ball directly from A1.
Correct Answer
A2 is not offside since a player cannot be offside when receiving the ball directly from a goal kick. - Rule 11,
Diagram 22
Question 30
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves the spotted ball from the right side of the goal area to the
