2021 US Soccer Grassroots Referee Recert Quiz

2021 Grassroots Recert Quiz

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Grassroots Referee Recert Quiz

This quiz is based on the Online Grassroots Referee Licensing Course, and it includes questions from IFAB’s 2020-21 Laws of the Game. The RE-certification quiz is for all referees renewing their Grassroots license from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Please Provide Your Full Name, Date of Birth and email. *

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1) Which of the following best describes a Grassroots team coach and his/her staff of assistant coaches? *

2 points

a The coach(es) leading small-sided 7v7 youth games

b The coach(es) leading competitive youth and adult teams

c The coaches leading NWSL and MLS teams

d Both a and b are correct

2) The responsibilities of the referee include the following EXCEPT: *

2 points

a) Interact with other referees, players, and coaches

b) Understand and apply the Laws of the Game and Rules of Competition

c) Complete a game report for each match

d) Assess a head injury to determine if a player may return as a certified athletic trainer

3) What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making clear, confident, and consistent decisions? *

2 points

a) Before the game, review 4 key moments of soccer to increase understanding of the game: winning the ball, attacking, losing the ball, and defending

b) During the game, practice reading the game to anticipate where play will go next and move to a position close enough to see without interfering with the game

c) After the game, reflect on my movement and positioning to see the action

d) All of the above are correct

4) U.S. Soccer requires that all re-certifying referees to once more complete an in-person field session in the licensing process. *

2 points

a) True

b) False

5) During a second, consecutive year as a referee, will I need to submit a new U.S. Soccer NCSI Background Check if I am 18 years or older *

2 points

a) Yes, if you are 18 years or older, you must submit a U.S. Soccer NCSI every year

b) Yes, a U.S. Soccer NCSI Background Check is valid for a one-year period

c) No, a U.S. Soccer NCSI Background Check is valid for a consecutive two-year period

d) No, a U.S. Soccer NCSI Background Check is valid for life

6) Which of the following exists to offer support and opportunities for your training and development as a Grassroots referee? *

2 points

a) U.S. Soccer member association’s State Referee Committee or U.S. Soccer affiliate member(s)

b) U.S. Soccer certified Referee Mentor

c) Both a and b are correct

7) The purpose of the Grassroots referee is to: *

2 points

a) Keep the game going

b) Facilitate a fair, safe, and fun game for players

c) Be on time for the first game of the day

8) The performing environment of the Grassroots referee includes the following *

2 points

a) Grassroots games (youth and adult) in small-sided, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 competitions

b) Professional stadiums

c) Professional players and coaches

9) The responsibilities of the referee consist of: *

2 points

a) Preparing prior to each game to increase understanding and application of the Laws of the Game

b) Performing during the game to apply the laws fairly and consistently along with the referee team

c) Reflecting on the performance after the game and after completing the game report(s)

d) All of the above are correct

10) Players, coaches, and spectators must: *

2 points

a) Cheer for their team and yell at the referee team

b) Respect each other, the referee team, and the referee team’s decisions

c) Blow whistles that interfere with the game

11) Now you have 1 year or more season(s) of experience, and perhaps you worked with 1 or more assignors in your area or state. Navigating the assigning process includes the following EXCEPT: *

2 points

a) Building and maintaining a positive relationship with the assignor(s)

b) Ensuring that the assignor’s contact information is readily available, and that the assignor has my correct contact information as well

c) Regularly updating my availability to officiate games

d) All of the above are correct

12) I do not feel I was assigned many games in my first season. I should: *

2 points

a) Communicate with my assignor(s) to let them know that your goal is to increase the number of games in the current season without sustaining an injury for working too many

b) Demand 2-3 games per day regardless or decline when I only get one game

c) Decline more games until I get what I want

13) I was assigned and accepted mostly 4 games on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. Although the pay is good, I am starting to feel some pain in my left knee. I should: *

2 points

a) Demand a maximum of two games per day or decline all the games

b) Accept more games until I get what I want

c) Communicate with my assignor(s) to let them know that you’ll only be able to work fewer games, maximum of two per day, until you are able to see your doctor for advice

14) My goal this season is to increase understanding of the four moments of soccer in order to anticipate and apply moving to an optimal position to see the action without interfering. The four moments of soccer are: *

2 points

a) Attacking, defending, substitution, and water break

b) Wining the ball, attacking, losing the ball, and defending

c) Attacking, losing the ball, defending, and fouls

d) Wining the coin toss, attacking, losing the ball, and defending

15) Which of the following would help to predict when a direct free kick foul (e.g. a careless: charge, jumping at, kick, push, strike, tackle, or trip) is most likely to happen? *

2 points

a) When teammates are close to each other during their attack

b) When teammates are far apart from each other while defending

c) When opponents are far apart creating or blocking chances to pass or score

d) When opponents are close to each other during a challenge for the ball

16) I have completed my Online Grassroots Referee Course, and I can go back and reference the material as many times as needed to review various concepts including: *

2 points

a) More details about the offside decision with animated clips and video examples

b) Understanding the basics about two teams competing in a game: attacking, losing the ball, defending, and gaining the ball

c) The basics of a fair, careless, and reckless challenge and one using excessive force

d) All of the above are correct

17) The best position during the game is typically a dynamic location where I can see the action. For my upcoming game, I will focus on: *

2 points

c) An appropriate balance between 1) proximity to play without interfering and 2) the best angle to see between players

d) Observing players’ movements, positions, and options to predict/anticipate my next position

c) Both a and b are correct

18) I am more confident and comfortable making an offside decision. I understand when an offense occurs and when to raise my flag straight up to alert the referee that an attacking player on the opponent’s half of the field was: *

2 points

a) n an offside position at the moment the ball was last played/touched by a teammate

b) Involved in active play by interfering with play, interfering with an opponent, or gaining an advantage

c) Both a and b are correct

19) The most common fouls or offenses for which the referee must blow the whistle, if there is no advantage, are careless actions against an opponent during play including: *

2 points

a) Trips, tackles, or pushes

b) Jumps at, charges, kicks, or strikes

c) Both a and b are correct

20) In order to complete my Grassroots Referee Licensing Re-certification process, I must also complete the following: *

2 points

a) Risk management: SafeSport (If 18 years or older), up to date NCSI Background Check (if 18 years or older) and the Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environment online training

b) 18 hours of in-person lecture(s)

c) 8 hours of an on-field session experience

21) After each game I officiate, I feel more comfortable communicating during the game and remembering to use the following: *

2 points

a) Referee and assistant referee signals (e.g. throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, fouls, etc.)

b) Body language (e.g. body posture, eye contact, etc.)

c) Tools (e.g. whistle, flags, or cards)

d) All of the above are correct

22) A direct free kick signal by the referee involves one arm straight up with the palm open.

2 points

a) True

b) False

Clear selection

23) The referee signal to indicate ‘advantage’ involves:

2 points

a) Only one arm about 45 degrees above the horizontal

b) The use of the referee’s whistle

c) Either one or two arms about 45 degrees above the horizontal

d) Pointing to the penalty mark

Clear selection

24) As a referee when I see a careless foul, my whistle is softer in volume and shorter in length compared with when I see a reckless offense. *

2 points

a) True

b) False

25) As an assistant referee (AR), in the case where the referee needs my assistance to determine if the foul occurred inside the penalty area, I can: *

2 points

a) Use the traditional signal holding the flag at waist heights in a similar way as a sub

b) If the AR is not already at the corner of the field, make eye contact with the referee and walk towards the corner flag

c) Both a and b are correct

26) Over my experience (1 year or more), I am more aware and understand the importance of moving into a position to see a challenge for the ball between opponents by: *

2 points

a) Staying in motion (walking, jogging, running, or sprinting) in a similar way as the players

b) Staying close to play, about 15 yards, while avoiding being on the way, typically using the diagonal as a reference

c) Both a and b are correct

27) On game day, at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off, my referee teammates and I have several items to take care of including: *

2 points

a) Inspecting the field, the game ball(s) , and the players’ equipment

b) Checking-in players and coaches as per Rules of Competition

c) Participating in a brief warm-up and pre-game with the referee team

d) All of the above are correct

28) The referee kicks-off the game with a loud whistle. As an assistant referee during the game, I must position myself: *

2 points

a) Along the touchline with a defender other than the goalkeeper

b) Along the touchline of one half of the field, in line with the player attacking to goal

c) Along the touchline of one half of the field, either by the team benches or by the spectators, in line with the second to last defender

d) Along the touchline of one half of the field, either by the team benches or by the spectators, in line with the second to the last defender, or in line with the ball whichever is closer to the goal line

29) I am the referee in an 11v11 adult game, and I see a defender challenge for the ball in an effort to make the other team lose the ball. The defender tackles for the ball but misses and with their momentum accidentally, yet carelessly, trip their opponent. The ball continues to move over the touchline. How should the game restart? *

2 points

a) Throw-in

b) Corner kick

c) Direct free kick

d) Indirect free kick

30) I am the assistant referee in an adult 11v11 game, and I see an offense committed by an attacker against an opponent while challenging for the ball. I should convey this information to the referee if the whistle is not blown to stop play because there is no advantage. I should: *

2 points

a) Look at where the referee is, determine if they saw the action

b) Look at where the referee is, determine if they saw the action and if their view was obstructed

c) Look at where the referee is; determine if they saw the action; if their view was obstructed, raise my flag with my left hand so long as there is no advantage, slightly wave my flag and after they stop the game, point in the direction of the restart

31) Reflection with the referee team should only take

2 points

a) 5-10 minutes or no more than 20 minutes

b) 1-2 hours per game

c) 3-4 hours for back-to-back games

d) None of the above

Clear selection

32) The following are true about reflection after each game EXCEPT *

2 points

a Reflection is a way to practice lifelong learning

b ‘What went well’ only and NOT about ‘what didn’t go well’

c We learn from our mistakes but it is important to recognize our successes!

33) In the penalty area decision in the second half, the referee could not see that the foul occurred over the penalty are line and therefore inside the penalty area. The referee awarded a direct free kick outside the penalty area. What can I do to improve on similar situations in the next game? *

2 points

a) As an assistant referee, call the referee

b) As an assistant referee, make eye contact and call the referee if they are not looking at me

c) As an assistant referee, make eye contact, get the referee’s attention, and use the ‘skirt’ signal to indicate that the offense occurred inside the penalty area

34) Early in the second half, the ball crossed over the touchline for a throw-in in the assistant referee’s side. I correctly signaled a throw-in for the team wearing white shirts. The referee signaled in the opposite direction and then corrected the signal. What can we do to improve on similar situations in the next game? *

2 points

a) As the referee, remind oneself in which direction each team is attacking

b) As the referee, when the ball goes out on the assistant referee’s side and he doesn’t need my assistance, mirror my assistant referees signal

c) Both a and b are correct

35) During reflection, referees can ask questions to clarify the scenario being discussed, the correct decision, and the justification and supporting segments in the Laws of the Game *

2 points

a) True

b) False

36) My confidence and comfort level have increased after several games and with the help of my fellow referees. I have also started my self-reflection journal where I write brief notes on: *

2 points

a) ‘What went well’ and ‘why’

b) ‘What did not go so well’ and ‘why’

c) Determining what steps to take to help me with addressing some of the items that did not go so well such as reviewing part of the online and/or specific law

d) All of the above are correct

37) During my online experience in the U.S. Soccer Grassroots Referee Module there was something about reflection after the game. In addition to increasing knowledge and understanding of the game, I am working on: *

2 points

a) Finding errors in other referees to tell them about it

b) Exchanging (offering and receiving) honest feedback: 1) what I/we did well, 2) what i would like to improve and 3) how I/we would do something differently to improve my/our performance in the next game.

c) Asking the team coaches ‘what they liked’ and ‘what they did not’

38) After my first game, my referee team talked about the game: what went well and what did not. Are these ALL the components for reflecting as a team? *

2 points

a) Yes! Let us now go eat

b) Not quite. Our referee team should also discuss steps to how to improve next time!

c) Also, part of reflecting together includes offering and receiving honest feedback

d ) Both b and c are correct

39) My teammates were NOT able to stay after we completed the game report since they had to go to a different venue/field. Who else could help with reflection after the game? *

2 points

a) A referee mentor available on site; if I am a minor, my parent/guardian should be informed and/or present

b) A spectator that approaches me after the game

c) A young player that lives in my neighborhood

40) I have also spent some time on my own, self-reflecting about my last game. What else can I do to help me improve in my next game(s)? *

2 points

a) Reference a portion of the Online Grassroots Referee Course to refresh on a topic such as the offside offense or the most common fouls that can occur during a game

b) Attend a referee field session(s) in my area

c) Study 2-3 laws of the game at a time related to what occurred in my game

d) All a, b, and c are correct

41) Based on 2020/21 IFAB’s Laws of the Game, to determine the outcome of a match, yellow cards and warnings are NOT carried forward into kicks from the penalty mark *

2 points

a) True

a) False

42) A deliberate handball by a defending player is considered a deliberate play for purposes of the offside decision. *

2 points

a) True

b) False

43) The ball and the shoulder area ABOVE the armpit of an attacker make contact and the ball goes into goal. What is the decision by the referee? *

2 points

a) Award a direct free kick for handball to the defending team

b) Award an indirect free kick for handball and immediately scoring a goal

c) Award a penalty kick since the handball occurred inside the penalty area

d) Award a goal to the attacker since boundary for handball between the shoulder and the upper arm is defined as the bottom of the armpit

44) Any offense (not only a foul) which “interferes with or stops a promising attack” should result in *

2 points

a) Warning

b) Yellow card

c) Red card

d) None of the above

45) During the taking of a penalty kick, the goalkeeper commits an offense that does NOT impact the attacker and the kick is missed and the ball leaves the field over with goal line without the ball touching the goalkeeper. What is the decision by the referee? *

2 points

a) Award a goal

b) Allow the penalty kick to be retaken

c) Awards a goal kick

d) None of the above

46) For a free kick by the defending team from inside their own penalty area the Laws of the Game allow for: *

2 points

a) The kicker’s team to kick while an opponent(s) is/are moving out of the penalty area

b) The ball to be in play when it is kicked and clearly moves

c) Both a and b are correct

47) When determining if a handling offense took place, the Laws of the Game describe the following categories for players’ actions. These are: *

2 points

a) Ball-to-hand, hand-to-ball, and both at the same time

b) When the action is an offense and when it is not an offense

c) Scoring into opponent’s goal, making the body bigger, and the arm being between the body and the ground to support the body

48) Where three or more defending team players form a “wall,” all teammates of the kicker(attacking team) must remain at least: *

2 points

a) 10 yards from the wall

b) 4.5 yards from the wall

c) 2 yards from the wall

d) 1 yard from the wall

49) The procedure for a dropped ball includes the following EXCEPT *

2 points

a) The ball is dropped for the defending team goalkeeper in his/her penalty area when play was stopped in the penalty area or the last touch of the ball was in the penalty area

b) The two opposing team players contesting the ball remain at least 4.5 yards from the ball until it is in play

c) The referee drops the ball for one player of the team that touched the ball last at the point where it last touched a player, outside agent, or a match official

d) All other players (of either team) must remain at least 4.5 yards from the ball until it is in play

50) A shorter time spent during subs is possible by applying the substitution procedure. This includes the referee *

2 points

a) Allowing a player being substituted to leave by the nearest point on the boundary line in most cases

b) Allowing only 5 substitutions per team in every match from grassroots to professionals

c) Allowing a maximum of 3 minutes for the player who is to be substituted to leave

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