Referee Grade 8 Quiz
At a minimum, how far away must all opponents be from the location of a throw-in?
2 yards
______% of all u23 male and u21 female players have experienced 1-2 concussions before reaching the national team level
39
Based on the CDC Video, which of the following can cause a concussion (select all that apply):
A) a jolt to the torso B) hit to the head from a ball C) a knock to the head from a fall D) bumping your head on a door E) being in a car crash
Concussion can occur from a blow to the (select all correct answers):
A) head B) body C) contact with the gournd D) contact with the goal-post E) contact with the ball F) contact with another player
________________ or __________________ while still experiencing symptoms can prolong the time it takes to recover and return to playing. (Select all that apply)
A) playing B) practicing
When the referee applies ______, he or she allows play to continue when the team who was fouled with benefit.
Advantage
When the referee applies _________, he / she allows play to continue when an offense occurs and the non-offending team will benefit.
Advantage
If the goals are not securely anchored to the ground, what should the referee do?
Ask the home team coach to fix the issue and start the game only when the goals are securely anchored
What approach should referees use when dealing with unacceptable behavior from team officials?
Ask, Tell, Dismiss
According to the CDC video, symptoms of a concussion can last ____________ or _____________.
C) days D) weeks
A player is guilty of persistent offenses. What action should the referee take?
Caution and show the guilty player a yellow card
What should the referee do if a player commits persistent infringement?
Caution and show the player a yellow card
What should the referee do if an opponent fails to respect the required distance during a throw-in?
Caution and show the player a yellow card
What is the correct restart if the goalkeeper moves from side to side on the goal line before the penalty kick is taken and then deflects the kick over the crossbar?
Corner kick
Repetitive brain injury, when not managed _____________ and ____________, may cause permanent damage to your brain.
D) Promptly E) Properly
Serious concussions can last for _____________ or longer.
D) months
One of the most dangerous things with a concussion is not allowing the brain time to __________ and ___________.
D) recover B) heal
A repeat concussion during recovery can (select all that apply):
D) result in brain swelling E) result in permanent brain damage F) slow recovery A) be fatal B) increase chances for long-term problems
A defender tackles an opponent in a careless manner, right OUTSIDE the defender's penalty area and very close to the penalty area line. How should the referee restart play?
Direct free kick
How should the referee restart play if a goalkeeper's hands cross the penalty area line into the penalty arc while holding the ball?
Direct free kick
How should the referee restart play if a player carelessly kicks at an opponent in the center circle?
Direct free kick
How should the referee restart the game if play is stopped for an injured goalkeeper in possession of the ball?
Dropped ball
The recommended position for the assistant referee during play is which of the following?
Even with the ball or the second to last opponent, depending on which is closer to the goal line
If there is a medical emergency at the last minute that would prevent me from honoring an assignment it's best for me to not contact anyone and hope it all works out.
False
Most concussions have a brief loss of consciousness.
False
Once I set up my account and select my primary assignor there is nothing else I need to do in order to get assignments.
False
Unlike other injuries, there are not normally consequences to "playing through" a concussion.
False
How should the referee manage time wasting during a goal kick?
Give a verbal warning and then issue a yellow card if the behavior continues
From a throw-in, the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal without being touched by another player. What is the correct restart?
Goal kick
How should the referee restart the game if a player kicks the ball directly into the opponent's goal from a dropped ball?
Goal kick
What is the correct restart if a player kicks the ball directly into the opponent's goal without it being touched by another player from an indirect free kick?
Goal kick
What is the correct restart if the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal without being touched by another player from a throw-in?
Goal kick
What is the correct restart if the ball leaves the field but then curves back into play from a corner kick?
Goal kick
A player in a offside position is only penalized for an offside offense if ______.
He or she is involved in active play
A player cannot be in an offside position if he or she is ______.
In his or her own half of the field or even with the second to last opponent
How should the referee restart play if a goalkeeper plays the ball with his or her hands in the penalty area after it has been deliberately kicked by a teammate?
Indirect free kick
How should the referee restart play if a player commits an impeding offense inside his or her own penalty area?
Indirect free kick
What is the correct restart if a teammate of the penalty kick taker enters the penalty area before the penalty kick is taken and then the goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar?
Indirect free kick for the defending team
What should the referee do is a player is wearing earrings?
Inform the player that he or she will not be permitted to play unless the earrings are removed
Is the penalty area line considered inside or outside the penalty area
Inside the penalty area
What is the correct restart if the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick?
Kick-off
What is the correct restart if the penalty kick taker kicks the ball into the goal after the ball has rebounded off the goalkeeper?
Kick-off
Which restart requires the referee to use his or her whistle before resuming play?
Kick-off
Different symptoms can occur and may not show up for several days. Common symptoms include (select all that apply):
N) Feeling sluggish, foggy or groggy O) Irritability I) Slow reaction time J) Amnesia/difficulty remembering K) Difficulty concentrating L) Sensitivity to light and noise A) Headache B) Loss of consciousness C) Confusion D) Double/fuzzy vision E) Dizziness F) Balance problems G) Nausea
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's corner kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
No
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's goal kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
No
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's throw-in. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
No
During kicks from the penalty mark after the match has ended in a tie, a goalkeeper that is unable to continue may be replaced by any excluded player or named substitute (if have not used maximum permitted). The replaced goalkeeper may take a later kick
No
Should the assistant referee signal by raising the flag vertically in the right hand each time a player is in an offside position?
No
Can the referee allow a goal if he or she is unsure if all the criteria for a legal goal have been met?
No, and the referee should communicate with the referee team to make sure the correct decision is made
Can the referee allow a team to play without a goalkeeper?
No, each team must have a goalkeeper
Can the checking of player passes and the players' equipment be skipped if the game is running behind schedule?
No, it's important to check and inspect all players even if the game is running late
How should the referee restart play if a player commits a careless tackle on his or her own penalty area line?
Penalty kick
If a tripping offense is committed on the line of the penalty area by a defending player, what is the correct restart?
Penalty kick
If the assistant referee signals for a foul and, after the referee stops play, holds the flag across the lower body before moving toward the corner flag. What is the assistant referee indicating?
Penalty kick
How should the assistant referee signal when the ball crosses over the goal line for a corner kick?
Point the flag 45 degrees downward in the direction of the corner flag
How should the assistant referee signal if the ball crosses out of play over the touch line and then immediately back into play?
Raise the flag vertically in the hand and then, after the referee stops play, signal with the flag 45 degrees upward in the direction of the restart
If the ball passes out of the field across the assistant referee's end of a touchline and immediately returns to the field, and play continues, the assistant referee should signal by doing which of the following?
Raise the flag vertically with the hand that is going to be used to signal the direction of the throw-in, and then after the referee stops play, signal with the flag 45 degrees upward in the direction of the restart.
What should the referee do if the ball becomes defective during a stoppage in play?
Replace the ball and resume play with the appropriate restart based on the stoppage
What should the referee do if a player tackles an opponent using excessive force?
Send off and show the player a red card
What should the referee do if a player, who has already been cautioned and who is not the goalkeeper, punches the ball to deny an obvious goal scoring opportunity while standing in his or her own penalty area?
Send off the player and issue a red card
What should the referee do if the ball completely crosses the touchline in the air and blows back onto the field?
Stop play and restart with a throw-in
The referee has decided to add 2 minutes to the end of the first half. The decision should be based on which of the following?
Substitutions, assessment and/or removal of injured players, time wasting, disciplinary sanctions, and stoppages for drinks
The referee's decision to allow for added time should be based which of the following?
Substitutions, injuries and time wasting
Allowance for time lost means which of the following?
The amount of time added to each period of play is up to the referee
After the ball has entered the goal, the assistant referee makes eye contact with the referee and then sprints up the touch line toward the halfway line. What is the assistant referee indicating?
The goal scored was legal
What action should the referee take if an opponent fails to respect the required distance by lunging toward and blocking a free kick?
The player should be cautioned and the kick should be retaken
A concussion is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the body.
True
A player who leaves the field of play to correct or change equipment must have the equipment checked by one of the match officials and only re-enter the field of play with referee's permission.
True
All concussions are not created equally. Each player is different, each injury is different, and your team medical staff should evaluate all injuries.
True
Based on the referee training provided by US Soccer, referees are not medically qualified to pass judgement on traumatic injuries. But they may be called upon to recognize at least the possibility of a concussion.
True
Concussion is a brain injury that alters the way your brain functions.
True
Every time my schedule changes I should log in and update my availability in Got Soccer.
True
Experts in this field note that these symptoms might appear, disappear and reappear following the original injury and throughout the entire recovery period.
True
I should accept or decline all assignments as soon as possible
True
I should only approve assignors that are in my local area and might assign me games on a regular basis.
True
If I am unable to make an assignment I had previously accepted due to an unforeseen conflict or emergency I should contact the assignor immediately.
True
If I have managed my account properly but am not receiving any assignments I should contact my primary assignor.
True
If there are injuries involving the neck or head referable to the spine or brain it is unsafe to continue.
True
In order to be approved to referee by the state I must have a Got Soccer account.
True
My primary assignor should be the person I expect to get most of my assignments from.
True
There is no specific set of indicators, much less any one of them that proves a concussion has occurred. Nor can it be assumed that that no concussion has occurred simply because only a few or none of these indicators are reported.
True
Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults.
True
As cited in the US Soccer Video "Concussion Awareness", some characteristics that are indicators a referee can ascertain on the field include (select all that apply):
Vision Issues,Sensitivity to Noise,Sensitivity to Light,Nausea,Dizziness,Headache, Confusion,Balance Issues
When is the ball in play at the taking of a kick-off?
When it is kicked and moves
When is the ball in play from a dropped ball?
When the ball touches the ground
When should the referee allow for a quick kick to be taken instead of requiring a ceremonial free kick?
When the defending team is still within 10 yards but retreating from the ball when the kicking team quickly takes the kick
When should the referee allow for a quick free kick to be taken instead of requiring a ceremonial free kick?
When the defending team is still within the required distance but retreating from the ball when the kicking team quickly takes the kick
A penalty kick is completed when the ball stops moving, the ball goes out of play, or the referee stops play for any offense (s) of the Laws of the Game.
Yes
A substitue is standing at the halfway line waiting to enter the match at the next stoppage of play. The ball has gone over the touchline for a throw-in and the referee allows for the substitution. The substitute wants to take the throw-in. Does the substitute first have to enter the field of play before being allowed to take the throw-in?
Yes
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's indirect free kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
Yes
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball from a teammate's pass after it bounces off the outstretched leg of a defender. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
Yes
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball from a teammate's pass after it bounces / deflects of an outstretched leg of a defender. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
Yes
Can any player, including the goalkeeper, from the team that was fouled take the penalty kick?
Yes
Should the referee stop the match right away, if in his or her opinion, a player is seriously injured?
Yes
The ball completely crosses over the touchline, between the halfway line and the assistant referee. Should the assistant referee signal with the flag at 45 degerees above the field in the direction of the throw-in?
Yes
When the ball crosses out of play for a throw-in, should the assistant referee signal with the flag 45 degrees upward in the direction of the throw-in?
Yes
Severity of injury depends on ______________ factors and is not known until symptoms resolve and brain function is back to normal.
many
Law 5 ____________ that referees stop play for any serious injury and see that the player is either safely removed from the field for medical attention or is attended to on the field when needed.
requires
