KFA Match Officiating and Referee Standards

Question 1

In KFA-regulated matches, how many officials typically manage a professional league game?

Accepted Answer

1 referee + 2 assistants + 1 fourth official

Answer

Professional KFA matches are managed by a team of 4 officials: 1 referee, 2 assistant referees, and 1 fourth official.

Question 2

What is the assistant referee's primary responsibility along the touchline?

Accepted Answer

Indicating offside, ball out of play, and which team takes throw-ins, corners, or goal kicks

Answer

Assistant referees monitor and signal offside positions, ball in or out of play, and indicate which team is entitled to specific restarts.

Question 3

What is the correct KFA referee protocol when awarding a penalty kick?

Accepted Answer

Point to the penalty spot, manage players, and ensure the kicker and goalkeeper are positioned correctly before allowing the kick

Answer

The referee points to the penalty spot, manages player positioning, ensures only the kicker and goalkeeper are in required positions, then signals for the kick to proceed.

Question 4

According to KFA officiating standards, what constitutes 'serious foul play' requiring a red card?

Accepted Answer

A tackle using excessive force that endangers the safety of an opponent

Answer

Serious foul play involves a challenge using excessive force that risks the safety of an opponent and must be sanctioned with a red card.

Question 5

What is the KFA's recommended positioning for a referee when a penalty kick is being taken?

Accepted Answer

Positioned at the corner of the penalty area to observe both the goalkeeper and kicker

Answer

The referee positions at the corner of the penalty area to observe both the goalkeeper's movement and the kicker's approach simultaneously.

KFA - Korean Football Association Practice Test

KFA - Korean Football Association Practice Test

KFA Match Officiating and Referee Standards