Soccer Officiating Final Exam New 2023 Update with
complete solution
A soccer field must be this geometric shape.
rectangle
The corner flags must be no taller than 4 feet.
false
The "D" at the top of the penalty area is important because
it serves as a restraining line for penalty kicks
The corner arc, which is measured from the intersection of the touchline and the
goal line, extends into the field of play ___ yard(s).
1
The NFHS requires the "hash mark" on all high school soccer fields?
false
Another name for the Penalty Area is the "18."
true
It is the responsibility of the home team management to determine whether the
field is playable.
true
The ball shall be what geometric shape _________?
spherical
According to NFHS rules, the ball shall include the NFHS authenticating Mark.
true
The best method to determine whether a ball is correctly inflated is to use a
gauge. However, in the event that a gauge is not available, which of the answers
below is a good method for testing the ball for correct pressure?
grasping the ball with both hands and applying pressure with both thumbs. If your
thumbs slightly depress the ball then the ball is suitable for play.
If the game ball becomes deflated during the game, the restart is a drop ball
between two opposing players at the spot where the ball became deflated.
true
According to the NFHS rules, the team roster must contain the following
information:
the first and last names and numbers of each player, all bench personnel and coaches.
The NFHS requires coaches to submit their rosters to the officials ten minutes
before the contest.
false
The substitute, once beckoned onto the field of play by the referee, becomes the
player of record and the field player no longer is the player of record.
true
According to the NFHS rules, players cannot be added to the team roster once it
has been submitted to the officials.
false
According to NFHS rules, player A12 has reported to the scorer for the purpose of
entering the game. If the coach elects to withdraw the player and have him/her sit
, on the bench AFTER that player has been beckoned onto the field by the referee,
what does the player have to do?
player A12 must enter the game once beckoned by the referee.
According to this signal, the referee should know:
there is/are a substitute(s) waiting at the halfway line
In NFHS sanctioned competitions the clock does not stop for regular
substitutions.
true
Providing there are no extenuating circumstances high school players are
allowed to re-enter the game how many times?
unlimited
During an injury the NFHS allows for ___________substitutions for both teams?
unlimited
Identify five items of basic soccer equipment worn by a high school soccer
player.
socks, shorts, shinguards, shoes, shirt
The home team shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks.
true
Shinguards must meet the ___________ specifications.
NOCSAE
The jersey of the goalkeeper can be similar in color to that of his/her team or
opponent?
false
Ankle braces may be worn if
worn under the sock provided that they are not altered
Artificial limbs are permissible to wear during a contest.
true
Permissible artificial limbs must be padded with
_____________________________________. The exact wording of this answer is
contained in the Rule but do what you can to remember it because you will see
this again.
a closed-cell slow recovery foam padding no less than 1/2 inch thick.
Players who choose to wear religious medals must
must have them taped to the body under the uniform
Sportsmanship is an important component in high school athletics. In order to
remind all players and coaches about the importance of sportsmanship officials
must meet with both team's head coaches, captains and the rest of the officiating
crew before the game to emphasize sportsmanship.
true
Two ball holders are considered part of the officiating crew.
true
The jurisdiction of the officiating crew begins
15 minutes prior to the start of the game
All protests of NFHS rules are channeled through the state associations first.
false
complete solution
A soccer field must be this geometric shape.
rectangle
The corner flags must be no taller than 4 feet.
false
The "D" at the top of the penalty area is important because
it serves as a restraining line for penalty kicks
The corner arc, which is measured from the intersection of the touchline and the
goal line, extends into the field of play ___ yard(s).
1
The NFHS requires the "hash mark" on all high school soccer fields?
false
Another name for the Penalty Area is the "18."
true
It is the responsibility of the home team management to determine whether the
field is playable.
true
The ball shall be what geometric shape _________?
spherical
According to NFHS rules, the ball shall include the NFHS authenticating Mark.
true
The best method to determine whether a ball is correctly inflated is to use a
gauge. However, in the event that a gauge is not available, which of the answers
below is a good method for testing the ball for correct pressure?
grasping the ball with both hands and applying pressure with both thumbs. If your
thumbs slightly depress the ball then the ball is suitable for play.
If the game ball becomes deflated during the game, the restart is a drop ball
between two opposing players at the spot where the ball became deflated.
true
According to the NFHS rules, the team roster must contain the following
information:
the first and last names and numbers of each player, all bench personnel and coaches.
The NFHS requires coaches to submit their rosters to the officials ten minutes
before the contest.
false
The substitute, once beckoned onto the field of play by the referee, becomes the
player of record and the field player no longer is the player of record.
true
According to the NFHS rules, players cannot be added to the team roster once it
has been submitted to the officials.
false
According to NFHS rules, player A12 has reported to the scorer for the purpose of
entering the game. If the coach elects to withdraw the player and have him/her sit
, on the bench AFTER that player has been beckoned onto the field by the referee,
what does the player have to do?
player A12 must enter the game once beckoned by the referee.
According to this signal, the referee should know:
there is/are a substitute(s) waiting at the halfway line
In NFHS sanctioned competitions the clock does not stop for regular
substitutions.
true
Providing there are no extenuating circumstances high school players are
allowed to re-enter the game how many times?
unlimited
During an injury the NFHS allows for ___________substitutions for both teams?
unlimited
Identify five items of basic soccer equipment worn by a high school soccer
player.
socks, shorts, shinguards, shoes, shirt
The home team shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks.
true
Shinguards must meet the ___________ specifications.
NOCSAE
The jersey of the goalkeeper can be similar in color to that of his/her team or
opponent?
false
Ankle braces may be worn if
worn under the sock provided that they are not altered
Artificial limbs are permissible to wear during a contest.
true
Permissible artificial limbs must be padded with
_____________________________________. The exact wording of this answer is
contained in the Rule but do what you can to remember it because you will see
this again.
a closed-cell slow recovery foam padding no less than 1/2 inch thick.
Players who choose to wear religious medals must
must have them taped to the body under the uniform
Sportsmanship is an important component in high school athletics. In order to
remind all players and coaches about the importance of sportsmanship officials
must meet with both team's head coaches, captains and the rest of the officiating
crew before the game to emphasize sportsmanship.
true
Two ball holders are considered part of the officiating crew.
true
The jurisdiction of the officiating crew begins
15 minutes prior to the start of the game
All protests of NFHS rules are channeled through the state associations first.
false
