SOCCER SITUATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
The game is to be played on a field which is also used for football. The playing area and
boundary lines for soccer are marked with white lines similar to the yard lines for
football. - Correct Answer ✔✔ If the referee considers that the lines are not confusing,
the game may be played. However, it is recommended that the soccer markings
contrast with other field markings.
The game is to be played on a field which is also used for football. The playing area and
boundary lines for soccer are marked with contrasting colored material which is non-
injurious to eyes or skin - Correct Answer ✔✔ The field is properly marked.
A game is to be played on a field where the home team's logo obscures the halfway line
and center circle. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Illegal. The game may be played, however, the
referee must notify the state association following the game.
A referee inspecting the field prior to the game detects a center circle spot 9 inches in
diameter. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Legal
A referee inspecting the field prior to the game detects an "X" intersecting the halfway
line. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Legal
A referee inspecting the field prior to the game detects no mark other than the halfway
line. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Illegal
Observation of the penalty area line leads the referee to believe measurements are
incorrect. Upon measuring, it is verified they are not correct. - Correct Answer ✔✔ The
lines shall be used as marked, but the state association will be advised of the error with
corrections to be made prior to the next game.
When inspecting field markings, the referee notices that hash marks are not present 11
yards from the touchline and perpendicular to the goal line. The referee determines that
the game will not start until the hash marks are made. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Incorrect
decision. Although these marks may be made, they are not mandatory.
Referee observes that goal posts are placed in front of goal line. - Correct Answer ✔✔
Improper placement - should be brought to the attention of proper authorities.
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
The game is to be played on a field which is also used for football. The playing area and
boundary lines for soccer are marked with white lines similar to the yard lines for
football. - Correct Answer ✔✔ If the referee considers that the lines are not confusing,
the game may be played. However, it is recommended that the soccer markings
contrast with other field markings.
The game is to be played on a field which is also used for football. The playing area and
boundary lines for soccer are marked with contrasting colored material which is non-
injurious to eyes or skin - Correct Answer ✔✔ The field is properly marked.
A game is to be played on a field where the home team's logo obscures the halfway line
and center circle. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Illegal. The game may be played, however, the
referee must notify the state association following the game.
A referee inspecting the field prior to the game detects a center circle spot 9 inches in
diameter. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Legal
A referee inspecting the field prior to the game detects an "X" intersecting the halfway
line. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Legal
A referee inspecting the field prior to the game detects no mark other than the halfway
line. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Illegal
Observation of the penalty area line leads the referee to believe measurements are
incorrect. Upon measuring, it is verified they are not correct. - Correct Answer ✔✔ The
lines shall be used as marked, but the state association will be advised of the error with
corrections to be made prior to the next game.
When inspecting field markings, the referee notices that hash marks are not present 11
yards from the touchline and perpendicular to the goal line. The referee determines that
the game will not start until the hash marks are made. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Incorrect
decision. Although these marks may be made, they are not mandatory.
Referee observes that goal posts are placed in front of goal line. - Correct Answer ✔✔
Improper placement - should be brought to the attention of proper authorities.
