NFHS SOCCER OFFICIATING RULES EXAM 2025 WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In a similar situation, if A4 is in an offside position and a shot from A5
deflects off B3's arm before reaching A4, what should the referee decide?
A. Award a penalty kick to Team B for handling the ball.
B.Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot of the deflection.
C.Allow play to continue as A4 is not penalized for offside.
D.Stop the play and issue a yellow card to A4.
2. In a match, a player in red trips a player in green just outside the
penalty area. How should the referee respond according to the rules
of soccer officiating?
A.Award a direct free kick to the Green Team
B.Award a penalty kick to the Green Team
C. Issue a red card to the player in red
D.Allow the game to continue without any action
E.Award an indirect free kick to the Red Team
3. If a goalkeeper's jersey is found to have an improper number during a
match, and the team cannot provide a legal jersey, what should the referee
do to ensure fair play while adhering to the rules?
A. Allow the game to continue without any changes.
B.Stop the game and require the team to forfeit.
C. Notify the state association and allow the game to proceed.
D.Give the team a warning and let them play with the
improper jersey.
4. If Team C is leading Team D 4-0 and Team D's players are unable to
continue due to injury, what would be the outcome of the match according
, to the forfeit rules?
The match would end with a score of 1-0 in favor of Team C.
The match would end with a score of 4-0 in favor of Team C.
The match would be replayed at a later date.
The match would end with a score of 4-1 in favor of Team C.
5. Explain why the referee allows play to continue when a player in a
wall protects their face during a free kick and the ball strikes their
hand.
A. The player is intentionally trying to handle the ball.
B. The action is considered deliberate handling of the ball.
C.The movement is a natural reflex and not an intentional act.
D.The referee must always stop play for any contact with the hand.
6. If a player takes a penalty kick and the ball deflates, but the ball had
already crossed the goal line before deflation, what should the referee
decide?
A.Award the goal and restart with a kick-off.
B.Retake the penalty kick regardless of the goal.
C. Award a goal kick to the defending team.
D.Allow the goal and issue a warning to the kicker.
7. What action should the visiting team take if the goalkeeper's jersey
does not have a number?
The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey.
The game should be postponed until the jersey is corrected.
The referee can allow the game to proceed without any changes.
The visiting team must forfeit the game immediately.
,8. Explain why a goal scored directly from a kickoff is treated differently
than a goal scored during regular play.
A. It is not considered a valid goal and results in a penalty
B. It is a valid goal but requires a different restart procedure
C. It is only valid if the ball touches another player before
entering the goal
D.It is treated the same as any other goal scored during the match
9. If Player B has a similar issue with their equipment as Player A3, but
refuses to leave the field to correct it, what should the referee do
next?
A. Allow Player B to continue playing without any action.
B.Issue a yellow card to Player B for unsporting behavior.
C. Stop the game and call for a substitution.
D. Ask Player B again to correct their equipment and if
they refuse, caution them.
E. Inform the coach to address the issue instead.
10. What action should a referee take if a player is pulled down by the
jersey during a soccer match?
Award a penalty kick to the opposing team
Award a free kick to the team of the player who was fouled
Ignore the incident and allow play to continue
Caution the player who committed the foul
11. What is the ruling when a player is in an offside position but receives
the ball after it has deflected off an opponent?
A. The player is penalized for offside.
B.An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.
, C.The play continues as the player is not penalized.
D.A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team.
12. What does DOGSO stand for in the context of soccer officiating?
Direct Offside Goal Scoring Opportunity
Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity
Determination of Goal Scoring Opportunities
Disqualification of Goal Scoring Offenses
13. Explain why a player in an offside position is penalized when they
receive the ball from a teammate. What is the rationale behind this rule?
To discourage players from being too close to
the goal
To maintain fairness and prevent an unfair advantage
To encourage more scoring opportunities
To ensure that all players are equally involved in the game
14. If player A1 is injured and the referee stops play, but player A1 refuses
to leave the field, what should the referee do according to the rules
of
soccer officiating?
A. Allow player A1 to stay on the field until they feel better.
B.Issue a yellow card to player A1 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
C. Insist that player A1 leaves the field and resume play only after
compliance.
D.Call for a substitution to replace player A1 without
requiring them to leave.
15. In a scenario where play is stopped due to an injury and a dropped ball is
awarded, which of the following actions would be considered a
violation of the rules?
A.A player scores a goal directly from the dropped ball.
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In a similar situation, if A4 is in an offside position and a shot from A5
deflects off B3's arm before reaching A4, what should the referee decide?
A. Award a penalty kick to Team B for handling the ball.
B.Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot of the deflection.
C.Allow play to continue as A4 is not penalized for offside.
D.Stop the play and issue a yellow card to A4.
2. In a match, a player in red trips a player in green just outside the
penalty area. How should the referee respond according to the rules
of soccer officiating?
A.Award a direct free kick to the Green Team
B.Award a penalty kick to the Green Team
C. Issue a red card to the player in red
D.Allow the game to continue without any action
E.Award an indirect free kick to the Red Team
3. If a goalkeeper's jersey is found to have an improper number during a
match, and the team cannot provide a legal jersey, what should the referee
do to ensure fair play while adhering to the rules?
A. Allow the game to continue without any changes.
B.Stop the game and require the team to forfeit.
C. Notify the state association and allow the game to proceed.
D.Give the team a warning and let them play with the
improper jersey.
4. If Team C is leading Team D 4-0 and Team D's players are unable to
continue due to injury, what would be the outcome of the match according
, to the forfeit rules?
The match would end with a score of 1-0 in favor of Team C.
The match would end with a score of 4-0 in favor of Team C.
The match would be replayed at a later date.
The match would end with a score of 4-1 in favor of Team C.
5. Explain why the referee allows play to continue when a player in a
wall protects their face during a free kick and the ball strikes their
hand.
A. The player is intentionally trying to handle the ball.
B. The action is considered deliberate handling of the ball.
C.The movement is a natural reflex and not an intentional act.
D.The referee must always stop play for any contact with the hand.
6. If a player takes a penalty kick and the ball deflates, but the ball had
already crossed the goal line before deflation, what should the referee
decide?
A.Award the goal and restart with a kick-off.
B.Retake the penalty kick regardless of the goal.
C. Award a goal kick to the defending team.
D.Allow the goal and issue a warning to the kicker.
7. What action should the visiting team take if the goalkeeper's jersey
does not have a number?
The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey.
The game should be postponed until the jersey is corrected.
The referee can allow the game to proceed without any changes.
The visiting team must forfeit the game immediately.
,8. Explain why a goal scored directly from a kickoff is treated differently
than a goal scored during regular play.
A. It is not considered a valid goal and results in a penalty
B. It is a valid goal but requires a different restart procedure
C. It is only valid if the ball touches another player before
entering the goal
D.It is treated the same as any other goal scored during the match
9. If Player B has a similar issue with their equipment as Player A3, but
refuses to leave the field to correct it, what should the referee do
next?
A. Allow Player B to continue playing without any action.
B.Issue a yellow card to Player B for unsporting behavior.
C. Stop the game and call for a substitution.
D. Ask Player B again to correct their equipment and if
they refuse, caution them.
E. Inform the coach to address the issue instead.
10. What action should a referee take if a player is pulled down by the
jersey during a soccer match?
Award a penalty kick to the opposing team
Award a free kick to the team of the player who was fouled
Ignore the incident and allow play to continue
Caution the player who committed the foul
11. What is the ruling when a player is in an offside position but receives
the ball after it has deflected off an opponent?
A. The player is penalized for offside.
B.An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.
, C.The play continues as the player is not penalized.
D.A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team.
12. What does DOGSO stand for in the context of soccer officiating?
Direct Offside Goal Scoring Opportunity
Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity
Determination of Goal Scoring Opportunities
Disqualification of Goal Scoring Offenses
13. Explain why a player in an offside position is penalized when they
receive the ball from a teammate. What is the rationale behind this rule?
To discourage players from being too close to
the goal
To maintain fairness and prevent an unfair advantage
To encourage more scoring opportunities
To ensure that all players are equally involved in the game
14. If player A1 is injured and the referee stops play, but player A1 refuses
to leave the field, what should the referee do according to the rules
of
soccer officiating?
A. Allow player A1 to stay on the field until they feel better.
B.Issue a yellow card to player A1 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
C. Insist that player A1 leaves the field and resume play only after
compliance.
D.Call for a substitution to replace player A1 without
requiring them to leave.
15. In a scenario where play is stopped due to an injury and a dropped ball is
awarded, which of the following actions would be considered a
violation of the rules?
A.A player scores a goal directly from the dropped ball.
