UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION
RECERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION
2011 - 2012
REFEREE GRADES 7 & 8
U.S. Soccer Referee Education Resource Center
Instructions: Answer the questions that follow, according to the Laws of the Game,
effective July 1, 2011, and to the instructions given in the current edition of the USSF
publications, Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees and Fourth
Officials, Advice to Referees, and Interpretations of the Laws of the Game and
Guidelines for Referees. Answer the questions as if you were the referee.
In each case, select the best answer.
1
For safety reasons, goals MUST be anchored securely to the ground.
A.
True
B.
False
2
Players may wear visible tights under the shorts if they are the same color as the main color of the
shorts.
A.
True
B.
False
3
A field player changes jerseys with the goalkeeper during half-time without informing you. When the
new goalkeeper touches the ball with his/her hands during the second half, you realize the change
was made. You should award a penalty kick for handling the ball within the penalty area.
A. True
B. False
4
You stopped play for an injury that occurred inside the goal area. When you are ready to resume the
game, you may restart with a dropped ball from any spot within the goal area.
A. True
B. False
5
The ball is in play. An attacking player makes a short pass that hits you and rebounds to a defending
player. You should
A. allow play to continue.
B. stop play. Restart the game with a dropped ball.
6
The goalkeeper may participate in a dropped ball restart
A. only in his/her penalty area.
B. anywhere on the field.
7
After a goal is scored and before play restarts, you notice that there was an extra player on the field
of play when the goal was scored.
A. If the extra player is on the team that scored the goal, you must disallow the goal.
B. If the player is on the team that was scored on, you must allow the goal.
C. a and b are both correct.
D. Neither a nor b is correct.
8
A substitute who has not completed the substitution procedure by setting foot onto the field of play
should be permitted to restart play by taking a throw-in or a corner kick.
A. True
B. False
9
Assume that the rules of the competition do not specify the minimum number of players for the game
to be considered valid. While play is going on, a Blue player deliberately leaves the field of play,
leaving the Blue team with fewer than 7 players. You must stop the match and the advantage clause
may not be applied.
A. True
B. False
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10
A goalkeeper catches and maintains possession of the ball inside the goalkeeper’s goal area but is
injured in the process. You stop the game to allow a trainer to attend to the goalkeeper. When
ready, restart play with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
11
At a dropped ball, the ball touches the ground and then a player kicks it directly into the opponent’s
goal. Restart play with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
12
While the ball is in play, you temporarily stop the game because of threatening weather. After the
weather improves and play can be safely resumed, how should you restart the game?
A. Corner kick
B. Goal kick
C. Throw-in
D. Dropped ball
E. Kick-off
13
The jerseys of the two goalkeepers are the same color but different from the jersey color of either
team. Neither has another jersey to change into. You should
A. not allow the game to start until a different color jersey is found.
B. allow play to begin.
14
You have awarded a corner kick. Before the kick can be taken, time runs out for the first half. What
action should you take?
A. Extend time for the taking of the corner kick.
B. Start the second half with a corner kick.
C. Declare the half over because time has expired. Do not allow the corner kick to be taken.
15
There is contact at mid-field between two opponents. You whistle to stop play for a foul and signal
for a free kick. You immediately realize that you have signaled in the wrong direction. The ball has
NOT been put back into play. What should you do?
A. Nothing. You may NOT change your decision.
B. Stop the taking of the kick and signal in the correct direction.
C. To be fair to both teams, restart the game with a dropped ball.
16
At a throw-in, all opponents must be at least 2 yards away from where the thrower will restart play.
A. True
B. False
17
At a corner kick, opponents are required to be 10 yards from
A. the ball.
B. the corner flag.
C. the player taking the corner kick.
D. the corner arc.
E. the touchline.
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18
At a penalty kick, the kicker violates Law 14 after you signal for the kick to be taken but before the
ball is kicked. You allow the kick to proceed and the ball goes 5 yards wide of the goal.
A. Retake the penalty kick.
B. Order a goal kick.
C. Give an indirect free kick for the defending team.
19
You mistakenly stop play after only 40 minutes of a 45 minute half but don’t realize this until after the
second half has already started. You should
A. abandon the game and include the details in your game report.
B. if both coaches agree, shorten the second half to 40 minutes.
C. if both coaches agree, add an extra 5 minutes to the second half.
D. play 45 minutes in the second half and include full details in the match report.
E. Any of the above would be legal.
20
One of your duties is to decide who may or may not participate in the taking of a dropped ball.
A. True
B. False
21
While the ball is in play in the center circle, a player touches the ball with a shinguard held in the
player’s hand. You should
A. allow play to continue.
B. stop play and restart with an indirect free kick.
C. stop play and restart the game with a dropped ball.
D. stop play and restart the game with a direct free kick.
E. signal for advantage.
22
At a corner kick, the ball is properly placed and, as a result of the kick, it immediately leaves the field
across the goal line. You should restart play with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
23
From a throw-in, the ball goes directly into the opponent’s goal without being touched by another
player. You should restart play with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
24
A goalkeeper, while standing in his/her penalty area, attempts to throw the ball to a teammate. The
ball rebounds from you and crosses the goal line near the corner flag post. You should restart play
with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
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25
Red #7, just before taking a penalty kick, tries to confuse the goalkeeper with a little stutter step
during the run to the ball. Red #7 then kicks the ball into the goal. You should restart play with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
26
Before a penalty kick is taken, the goalkeeper moves to his/her right and then to his/her left but
remains on the goal line. The kick is taken and the goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar.
You should restart play with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
27
At the taking of a penalty kick, Blue #11 approaches the ball to kick it but slips and falls on the wet
grass. The player barely manages to kick the ball forward. Immediately after this, an alert teammate,
who had been standing just outside the penalty arc, runs up and kicks the ball into the goal. You
should restart play with a
A. corner kick.
B. goal kick.
C. throw-in.
D. dropped ball.
E. kick-off.
28
At the taking of a penalty kick, a defender enters the penalty area after you give the signal for the
kick but before the kick is taken. The goalkeeper deflects the kick over the crossbar. You should
restart play with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
29
At the taking of a penalty kick, a teammate of the kicker enters the penalty area after you give the
signal for the kick but before the kick is taken. The kick is taken and the ball is saved by the
goalkeeper. You should restart play with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
30
When an indirect free kick is taken outside the penalty area, the ball is in play when it is kicked and
moves.
A. True
B. False
31
An attacker illegally encroaches into the penalty area at the taking of a penalty kick and the ball is
saved by the goalkeeper inside the goal area. You decide to restart play with an indirect free kick.
The correct location for the restart is
A. on the penalty mark.
B. where the ball was when the attacker encroached.
C. where the attacker entered the penalty area.
D. anywhere inside the goal area.
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32
You restart the game with a dropped ball. After it touches the ground, the attacker kicks the ball
directly to a teammate who is in an offside position.
A. The player should be penalized for being offside
B. The player should NOT be penalized for being offside.
33
An attacking player, in an offside position, intercepts a pass from a defender intended for that
defender’s goalkeeper.
A. The player should be penalized for being offside
B. The player should NOT be penalized for being offside.
34
At the moment the ball is played by attacking player #8, attacker #11 is in an offside position. #11
then runs to an onside position where he/she actually receives the ball.
A. #11 should be penalized for being offside
B. #11 should NOT be penalized for being offside.
35
A player takes a shot while a teammate, in an offside position, is blocking the line of vision of the
goalkeeper.
A. The teammate should be penalized for being offside
B. The teammate should NOT be penalized for being offside
36
An attacking player takes a shot, the ball rebounds off a goal post to a teammate, who was in an
offside position when the shot was taken.
A. The player should be penalized for being offside
B. The player should NOT be penalized for being offside
37
For the purpose of determining if an attacker is in an offside position, the position of the attacker’s
head or feet matter but not the position of the attacker’s arm.
A. True
B. False
38
You can allow a match to be played on an artificial turf field with lines marked for other sports if those
lines are of a different color and clearly distinguishable from the lines used to play soccer.
A. True
B. False
39
If a penalty kick has to be retaken for any reason, the same player must retake the kick.
A. True
B. False
40
Red #6 is three yards away from the correct location when taking a throw-in but the ball fails to enter
the field before striking the ground. You decide to penalize the incorrect position by giving the throwin to the opposing team. This is the correct action.
A. True
B. False
41
You stop play for a foul against team A. The coach of team A steps on the field of play and continues
to protest the call. You should
A. caution and show a yellow card to the coach. Do not restart the game until the coach has
returned to the designated coaching area. Include details of the caution in your game report.
B. inform the coach that this behavior is unacceptable. Report the coach’s action to the proper
league authority. Do not restart the game until the coach has returned to the designated
coaching area.
42
A player persistently infringes the Laws of the Game.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
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43
A player violently strikes a teammate.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
44
A player carelessly tackles an opponent.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
45
In your opinion, a player delays the restart of play.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
46
Blue #12 commits a reckless tackle which also interferes with an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
47
At a throw-in, an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
48
At a penalty kick, the ball rebounds from the crossbar. Before any other player (including the
goalkeeper) has touched it, the kicker regains possession of the ball and shoots and scores.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
49
A defender, other than the goalkeeper, while on the goal line, prevents a goal by deliberately handling
the ball.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
50
At a penalty kick, a teammate of the kicker enters the penalty area after the signal has been given
but before the kick is taken.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
51
A player scores a goal. In celebration, the player takes off his/her shirt and waves it around.
A. Caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. Send off and show that player a red card.
C. First show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
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For questions 52 through 70, assume that you have stopped play for the incident
described. Indicate the correct restart.
52
A goalkeeper, within the goalkeeper’s penalty area, shows dissent toward your decisions.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
53
A player, at midfield, attempts to strike but misses an opponent who is challenging the player for the
ball.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
54
Blue #4 correctly throws the ball into play. The player then runs onto the field and handles the ball to
prevent an opponent from intercepting the ball. No other player had touched the ball before this
action.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
55
A player with an obvious goal scoring opportunity advances with the ball into the opponent's penalty
area. A defensive player standing just outside the penalty area throws one of his shoes at the ball
which causes the ball to be deflected wide of the goal.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
56
A player spits at a teammate.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
57
A goalkeeper, standing in the goalkeeper’s own penalty area, deliberately throws the ball at and
strikes an opponent standing just outside the penalty area.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
58
A player tackles an opponent carelessly outside of the penalty area.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
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59
A player runs between an opponent and the ball so as to slow down the opponent rather than trying
to play the ball. The ball was not within playing distance and no contact was made between the
player and the opponent.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
60
A player, outside of the penalty area, prevents an opponent from moving to the ball by holding the
opponent’s shirt.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
61
A player, after taking a penalty kick, heads the ball out of the goalkeeper’s reach after it rebounds
from the crossbar.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
62
The goalkeeper collects a ball from an opponent’s throw-in, dribbles it into the penalty area, and then
picks the ball up to throw it downfield.
A. Direct free kick
B. Penalty kick
C. Indirect free kick
D. Dropped ball
63
While the ball is in play in the Blue team’s penalty area, a Blue player strikes an opponent near the
halfway line.
A. Corner kick
B. Goal kick
C. Penalty kick
D. Direct free kick
E. Indirect free kick
64
An opponent prevents the goalkeeper, standing in the goalkeeper’s own penalty area, from throwing
the ball into play. You should restart play with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
65
A goalkeeper, standing inside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, violently throws the ball at an opponent
who is standing inside the penalty area. You should restart with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
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66
A Red player (NOT the goalkeeper) while in the Red team’s penalty area, purposely handled the ball
to prevent the scoring of a goal. The ball was deflected out of play over the goal line. You should
restart with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
67
While the ball is in play at mid-field, a defender, standing in his/her penalty area, strikes an opponent.
You should restart with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
68
A defender recklessly trips an attacker outside the defender's penalty area, but inside the penalty arc.
You should restart with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
69
While waiting for the ball to be retrieved for a corner kick, a defender pushes an attacking player in
the penalty area. You should restart play with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
70
A defender tackles the ball away from an opponent near the goal line. That defender then passes the
ball forward to his/her goalkeeper who is running back from outside the penalty area. The
goalkeeper picks up the ball, which is still outside of the penalty area. You should restart play with
A. a corner kick.
B. a goal kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a direct free kick.
E. an indirect free kick.
71
Any player who impedes the progress of an opponent but does not make physical contact is guilty of
an indirect free kick foul.
A. True
B. False
72
You decide that an attacker is simulating a foul in an effort to fool you into awarding a penalty kick.
You should stop the game, caution the attacker for unsporting behavior and restart the game with an
indirect free kick to the defending team.
A. True
B. False
73
Any player, not including the goalkeeper, who is bleeding must leave the field of play for treatment.
A. True
B. False
74
In case of an injury, the assistant referee closest to the injured player provides you with assistance in
determining seriousness and provides information to you regarding any related actions such as
cause of injury, fouls, misconduct, retaliation, etc.
A. True
B. False
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75
Law 5, Powers and Duties of the Referee, defines “applying advantage” as
A. permitting the referee to let play continue when the team against which a foul has been
committed will actually benefit from the referee not stopping play.
B. requiring the referee to keep the game moving by calling only serious or violent fouls.
Questions 76 through 82 describe situations in which there could be an offside
infraction. Assume in each situation that no other player is anywhere close to the
action.
A. The player should be penalized for offside.
B. The player should NOT be penalized for offside.
76
Attacking player A is injured and lying on the ground inside the field of play. Another attacker B,
defended by X, shoots the ball towards the goal.
A
GK
X
AR1
B
77
Defender X leaves the field of play in an attempt to put player A into an offside position. Player B
passes the ball to player A, who heads the ball, past the goalkeeper GK, into the net.
78
Player B passes the ball to teammate C who is being defended by player X. Player A is a teammate
of B and C. Player A remains stationary.
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79
Players A and B are standing near the top of the goal area while a free kick is taken by their
teammate, player C. Players A and B do not move and the free kick results in a goal.
80
Players A and B are attackers; Players X and Y are defenders. Player B plays the ball past X (on the
inside) and then runs around X (on X’s other side) onto the ball to play it again. Player A does not
interfere.
81
The ball was played to the goalkeeper by a teammate and, since the goalkeeper could not handle the
ball, attacking player A came in to challenge. The goalkeeper then kicked the ball and player A
started to run up field. The ball was cleared to another attacker B who then played the ball to a
teammate C who was being defended by X.
82
Players A, B, and C are teammates; player X is a defender. Player C attempts to pass the ball to B
but it is deflected by defender X to Player A.
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83
With respect to the interpretation and application of Law 11, the concept of “interfering with play”
includes the action when an attacking player in an offside position plays or touches the ball passed or
touched by a team-mate.
A. True
B. False
84
There is a foul that you did not see. It is seen by an assistant referee who, before signaling, should
determine whether you would have applied advantage and allowed play to continue if you had seen it.
A. True
B. False
85
A player taking a throw-in throws the ball directly toward his/her own goal. The goalkeeper handles
the ball briefly in an attempt to prevent the ball from entering the goal. The ball enters the goal in
spite of this.
A. Corner kick
B. Goal kick
C. Penalty kick
D. Kick-off
E. Indirect free kick
86
In the circumstances described in the previous question, the ball enters the goal without the
goalkeeper making contact with the ball.
A. Corner kick
B. Goal kick
C. Penalty kick
D. Kick-off
E. Indirect free kick
87
Team A has presented you with an 18-player roster. During warm-ups before a game, two players of
team A get into a fist fight. You decide to send both players off. The correct procedure is to show
both players the red card.
A. True
B. False
88
In the 59th minute of play you award a goal and restart the game with a kick-off. In the 61st minute,
play is stopped for a goal kick. While the ball is being retrieved for the kick, an assistant referee
informs you that the ball had passed over a touchline prior to the goal you awarded in the 59th
minute. You must decide that the goal stands and restart play with the goal kick.
A. True
B. False
89
A team is playing short due to players not arriving on time. You have delegated the responsibility of
checking player equipment to the assistant referee on the team bench side. After the assistant
referee checks the player's equipment, the player can enter the game
A. only at a stoppage in play.
B. during play and only if you beckon the player to enter the field.
C. only at a substitution opportunity for the team.
90
Blue #7 commits a cautionable offense but you apply advantage and allow play to continue. A
minute later, the ball leaves the field for a throw-in by the red team. Red #25 quickly gathers the ball
and, seeing a possible goal scoring opportunity, appears eager to perform the throw-in.
A. You should allow play to continue and issue the caution when play is next stopped.
B. You must delay the restart in order to caution # 7.
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91
A championship game is still tied after the overtime periods and has gone into kicks from the penalty
mark to determine the winner. While waiting for their turn to kick, two players from the same team
are sent off immediately after the first kick is taken. The other team must reduce their number of
players to account for the two opposing players that were sent off.
A. True
B. False
92
The Blue team has just scored a goal, resulting in the score now being tied. With not much time
remaining, a Blue forward runs into the goal to retrieve the ball and bring it back for the kick-off
restart as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this results in a tussle with the Red goalkeeper who
was also in the process of picking up the ball. You decide to caution the Blue player. Given that the
Blue player was trying to restart play quickly, the caution must be reported as unsporting behavior
rather than delaying the restart of play.
A. True
B. False
93
A defender purposely kicks the ball into the air towards his/her goalkeeper. The goalkeeper does not
catch the ball but uses both hands to punch the ball away from the goal area. The correct action is
for you to stop play and restart with
A. a dropped ball.
B. an indirect free kick.
C. a penalty kick.
D. a kick-off.
E. a direct free kick.
94
A player falls to the ground after being held by an opponent. The player rolls around grabbing his/her
ankle while screaming at you that the opponent should be cautioned. You decide that the player is
only simulating. You should
A. caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. send off and show that player a red card.
C. first show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. for this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
95
At a stoppage, you instruct a player who is bleeding from a wound to leave the field. The player
leaves, is treated, and re-enters the field while the ball is in play and without the referee’s permission
or the permission of any assistant referee or the fourth official. You should
A. caution and show that player a yellow card.
B. send off and show that player a red card.
C. first show a yellow card and then send off and show that player a red card.
D. for this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game.
96
In the final game of a tournament the score is tied 0 - 0 after the overtime periods. One team had 2
players sent off during the first half and a third player sent off during the second overtime period.
How many players from each team can participate in the kicks from the penalty mark?
A. 11
B. 5
C. 8
D. 7
97
In competitive matches, “dangerous play” becomes an offense only when an opponent is adversely
affected.
A. True
B. False
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98
A player is injured while taking a shot on goal. As the ball is being retrieved, the player is being
treated off the field. Just before the ensuing goal kick can be taken, the player is ready to return to
the field. You may allow the player to return before the goal kick is taken.
A. True
B. False
99
The coach of the Red team enters the field during play to retrieve a ball accidentally kicked onto the
field by a Red substitute. You should
A. stop play, order the coach to return to the team area, and restart with an indirect free kick
for the Blue team.
B. stop play, order the coach to return to the team area, and restart with a dropped ball where
the ball was when you stopped play.
C. allow play to continue because the coach did not interfere with play.
D. allow play to continue but caution the coach at the next stoppage.
100 You award a penalty kick to the Blue team. When Blue #55 kicks the ball, it deflates on its way into
the goal. You should
A. stop further play, replace the ball, and restart with a dropped ball where the ball was when
you stopped play.
B. suspend play until a replacement ball can be found and then retake the penalty kick.
C. allow the goal to stand and restart with a kick-off.
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United States Soccer Federation
2011 – 2012 Referee Grade 8 & 7 Recertification Examination – Answer Sheet
Question Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Answer
A
A
B
B
A
B
C
B
B
D
E
D
B
C
B
A
D
C
D
B
D
B
B
A
E
A
E
C
E
A
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
B
D
A
B
A
D
B
D
Question Number
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
Answer
A
C
A
A
B
C
A
A
C
A
C
D*
D
E
C
C
C
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
C
A
A
C
B
*”teachable moment” – incorrect whistle. Recommend advising students who ask about the question during the exam to
“reconsider your assumptions” and then discuss the question in the exam review.
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