Korea Football Association (KFA) Coaching License Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A goal kick is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line last touched by which team?

Either team
Only the goalkeeper
The defending team
The attacking team (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The attacking team

A goal kick is awarded when the ball wholly crosses the goal line last touched by an attacking player, excluding a goal being scored.

Question 2: What is a key practical component assessed during the KFA A License course?

Fitness endurance test
Video analysis presentation
On-field coaching sessions with a live team (Correct answer)
Written theory exam only

Correct answer: On-field coaching sessions with a live team

The KFA A License assessment includes observed on-field coaching sessions where candidates must demonstrate competency coaching a live team.

Question 3: Which law of the game covers the offside rule?

Law 9
Law 15
Law 11 (Correct answer)
Law 13

Correct answer: Law 11

Law 11 of the FIFA Laws of the Game defines and governs the offside rule.

Question 4: How many substitutions is a team allowed in a standard competitive match under IFAB rules since 2020?

3
4
5 (Correct answer)
6

Correct answer: 5

IFAB permanently adopted the 5-substitution rule in 2020, allowing teams to make up to 5 substitutions per match.

Question 5: In football, what does VAR stand for?

Virtual Action Replay
Video Assistance Review
Visual Aid Review
Video Assistant Referee (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Video Assistant Referee

VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee, a technology system that assists the on-field referee in reviewing key decisions.

Question 6: The KFA National Football Centre, used for national team preparation, is located in which city?

Daejeon
Busan
Suwon
Paju (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Paju

The KFA National Football Centre is located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, and serves as the primary training base for Korean national teams.

Question 7: What is the height of the crossbar from the ground in a full-size football goal?

2.22 m
2.75 m
2.55 m
2.44 m (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2.44 m

Law 1 specifies that the crossbar must be 2.44 meters (8 feet) above the ground.

Question 8: The KFA Youth League is divided into divisions based on which criteria?

Age group categories such as U-12, U-15, U-18 (Correct answer)
Club size and budget
School grade only
Geographic region only

Correct answer: Age group categories such as U-12, U-15, U-18

The KFA Youth League is structured into age-group divisions including U-12, U-15, and U-18 to ensure age-appropriate competition.

Question 9: During a kick-off, the ball may be played in which direction under current IFAB rules?

Sideways only
Any direction (Correct answer)
Forward only
Backward only

Correct answer: Any direction

Since 2016 IFAB rules, the ball at kick-off may be played in any direction; it no longer must travel forward.

Question 10: Which hormone surge during puberty significantly increases muscle mass in male football players?

Cortisol
Insulin
Estrogen
Testosterone (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Testosterone

Testosterone surges during male puberty drive significant increases in muscle mass, strength, and power that affect football performance.

Question 11: At what age group does the KFA recommend introducing formal tactical training with shape and formation?

U12–U14 (Correct answer)
U15 and above
U6–U8
U9–U11

Correct answer: U12–U14

The KFA recommends introducing formal tactical training with formations and shape at the U12–U14 age group when cognitive readiness allows.

Question 12: Which KFA license is the minimum required to coach a K League 2 professional team?

KFA A License (Correct answer)
KFA C License
KFA B License
KFA Pro License

Correct answer: KFA A License

The KFA A License is typically the minimum qualification required to coach at the K League 2 professional level.

Question 13: What is the recommended recovery time for a Grade 2 muscle strain?

3–7 days
1–3 days
3–6 months
2–6 weeks (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2–6 weeks

A Grade 2 strain is a partial muscle tear and typically requires 2–6 weeks for proper tissue healing before return to full training.

Question 14: Candidates for the KFA B License must hold which prerequisite qualification?

KFA A License
KFA C License (Correct answer)
No prior license needed
KFA Grassroots Certificate

Correct answer: KFA C License

Coaches must hold a valid KFA C License before they are eligible to enrol in the KFA B License course.

Question 15: What color card does a referee show to dismiss a player from the field permanently?

Yellow
Blue
Red (Correct answer)
Orange

Correct answer: Red

A red card, shown under Law 12, results in the player's dismissal from the field for the remainder of the match.

Question 16: Under the Laws of the Game, which body parts determine whether a player is in an offside position?

Feet only
Head only
Any part of the body that can score a goal (Correct answer)
Hands and arms only

Correct answer: Any part of the body that can score a goal

Law 11 states a player is offside if any part of their body that can score a goal, excluding the arms, is nearer to the opponents' goal line than the second-to-last opponent.

Question 17: What is the nickname of the South Korean national football team?

The Red Tigers
The Taeguk Warriors (Correct answer)
The Seoul Strikers
The Blue Dragons

Correct answer: The Taeguk Warriors

The South Korean national team is nicknamed the Taeguk Warriors, derived from the Taeguk symbol on the national flag.

Question 18: A corner kick is awarded when the ball wholly passes over the goal line last touched by which player?

A defending player (Correct answer)
An attacking player
A substitute
The goalkeeper only

Correct answer: A defending player

A corner kick is awarded to the attacking team when a defending player last touches the ball before it crosses the goal line without a goal being scored.

Question 19: What does 'compactness' mean in defensive tactical organization?

Pushing all players into the penalty area
Maintaining a small distance between all lines and players to reduce space for opponents (Correct answer)
Using only one central defender
Playing all players in advanced positions

Correct answer: Maintaining a small distance between all lines and players to reduce space for opponents

Compactness means maintaining tight distances between defensive, midfield, and attacking lines to minimize the space opponents can exploit between and behind lines.

Question 20: Which technology assists KFA referees in detecting whether the ball has fully crossed the goal line?

Chip-in-ball sensor
VAR only
Goal-Line Technology (Correct answer)
Hawk-Eye radar

Correct answer: Goal-Line Technology

Goal-Line Technology is used in top Korean leagues to determine definitively whether the ball has crossed the goal line.

Question 21: What pedagogical approach does the KFA emphasize in its coaching courses?

Lecture-only classroom instruction
Command-style drill repetition
Player-centered guided discovery learning (Correct answer)
Physical fitness prioritization

Correct answer: Player-centered guided discovery learning

The KFA coaching education framework emphasizes a player-centered, guided discovery approach that develops problem-solving skills and game understanding.

Question 22: What does the KFA coaching curriculum identify as the key advantage of a 'high defensive line'?

It allows all defenders to attack simultaneously
It prevents all set pieces near the goal
It allows the goalkeeper to act as an outfield player
It compresses space between defensive and midfield lines, trapping attackers offside and maintaining team compactness (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It compresses space between defensive and midfield lines, trapping attackers offside and maintaining team compactness

A high defensive line compresses the space between defensive and midfield lines, making the team compact and repeatedly catching attackers in offside positions.

Question 23: The KFA Disciplinary Code mirrors which international organization's disciplinary framework?

WADA Compliance Framework
UEFA Disciplinary Regulations
IOC Ethics Code
FIFA Disciplinary Code (Correct answer)

Correct answer: FIFA Disciplinary Code

The KFA Disciplinary Code is aligned with the FIFA Disciplinary Code to ensure consistency with international football governance standards.

Question 24: How does the KFA school football program integrate with the national youth player development pathway?

School clubs feed directly into KFA-registered academies and youth leagues (Correct answer)
Only university teams connect to the KFA pathway
School teams replace youth academies
School football is entirely separate from the KFA pathway

Correct answer: School clubs feed directly into KFA-registered academies and youth leagues

KFA-registered school football clubs form the foundation of the youth development pathway, feeding talent into regional academies and national youth leagues.

Question 25: Which KFA development program focuses on identifying and nurturing young football talent in Korea?

KFA Youth Academy System (Correct answer)
KFA Elite Path
KFA Grassroots Project
KFA Talent Scout Program

Correct answer: KFA Youth Academy System

The KFA Youth Academy System is the structured pathway for identifying and developing young football talent from grassroots to elite level.

Question 26: What is the primary domestic men's professional football league in South Korea?

Korea First Division
Seoul Super League
KFA Premier
K League 1 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: K League 1

K League 1 is the top tier of South Korean professional football, operating under the Korea Professional Football League sanctioned by the KFA.

Question 27: What type of assessment is included at the conclusion of the KFA C License course?

Seminar presentation only
Practical coaching assessment and written examination (Correct answer)
Fitness beep test
Video game simulation

Correct answer: Practical coaching assessment and written examination

The KFA C License course concludes with both a practical coaching assessment and a written examination to evaluate theoretical knowledge.

Question 28: The KFA elite youth academies follow which registration requirement?

Academies operate independently with no KFA registration needed
Registration is optional for grassroots academies
Only K League club academies need KFA accreditation
All academies must be registered and accredited by the KFA (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All academies must be registered and accredited by the KFA

All elite youth academies in Korea must be registered and accredited by the KFA to ensure they meet standards for coaching, facilities, and player welfare.

Question 29: What tactical purpose does 'switching play' serve in attacking football?

Preventing the opposition from pressing high
Keeping the ball in central areas
Slowing down the pace of play
Moving the ball quickly from one flank to the opposite to exploit defensive imbalance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Moving the ball quickly from one flank to the opposite to exploit defensive imbalance

Switching play moves the ball quickly from a congested flank to the opposite side, exploiting spaces created when defenders are overloaded on one side.

Question 30: What is the maximum duration of a standard football match including both halves?

80 minutes
100 minutes
120 minutes
90 minutes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 90 minutes

A standard football match consists of two 45-minute halves, totalling 90 minutes of regulation play.

Question 31: The KFA Pro License is equivalent to which UEFA qualification?

UEFA Elite Youth License
UEFA B License
UEFA A License
UEFA Pro License (Correct answer)

Correct answer: UEFA Pro License

The KFA Pro License is the highest coaching qualification in Korea and corresponds to the UEFA Pro License at the elite level.

Question 32: Which KFA youth national team competes at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup?

U-17 team (Correct answer)
U-20 team
U-23 team
U-15 team

Correct answer: U-17 team

The KFA U-17 national team represents Korea in AFC U-17 Asian Cup competitions, which also serve as qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Question 33: Under the WADA code adopted by the KFA, how long must anti-doping samples be stored?

1 year
3 years
10 years (Correct answer)
5 years

Correct answer: 10 years

WADA requires anti-doping samples to be stored for up to 10 years, allowing authorities to re-analyze them with improved detection methods.

Question 34: How long must a KFA referee wait after retiring from playing before applying for a referee course?

2 years
There is no waiting period (Correct answer)
6 months
1 year

Correct answer: There is no waiting period

There is no mandatory waiting period for retired players who wish to enrol in a KFA referee certification course.

Question 35: A player who receives a second yellow card in the same match is also shown which card?

No additional card
A third yellow card
A red card (Correct answer)
A blue card

Correct answer: A red card

When a player receives a second caution in the same match, the referee immediately shows a red card, resulting in dismissal.

Question 36: South Korea's best FIFA World Cup finish was achieved in which year?

2018
1966
2002 (Correct answer)
2010

Correct answer: 2002

South Korea reached the semi-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which remains the team's best-ever World Cup finish.

Question 37: Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are best prevented by:

Gradually increasing training load and wearing proper footwear (Correct answer)
Rapidly increasing sprint training to build bone density
Training exclusively on soft grass surfaces only
Avoiding all lower body exercise during training

Correct answer: Gradually increasing training load and wearing proper footwear

A progressive training load increase and biomechanically appropriate footwear are the primary strategies for preventing medial tibial stress syndrome.

Question 38: Which KFA coaching license corresponds to the AFC C License level?

KFA D License
KFA A License
KFA C License (Correct answer)
KFA B License

Correct answer: KFA C License

The KFA C License corresponds to the AFC C License, qualifying coaches to work with youth and semi-professional teams.

Question 39: Which law of the game governs the throw-in?

Law 16
Law 15 (Correct answer)
Law 17
Law 14

Correct answer: Law 15

Law 15 covers the throw-in, specifying how it must be taken when the ball crosses a touchline.

Question 40: What color jerseys does the South Korean national football team traditionally wear at home?

Yellow
Blue
White
Red (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Red

The South Korean national team traditionally wears red jerseys at home, reflecting the team's Red Devils supporter culture.

Question 41: Which body formally issues KFA coaching licenses to qualified candidates?

AFC Coaching Committee
FIFA Technical Department
Korean Sports Ministry
KFA Coaching Education Committee (Correct answer)

Correct answer: KFA Coaching Education Committee

The KFA Coaching Education Committee is the body responsible for administering coaching courses and issuing licenses to successful candidates.

Question 42: Which document must a head coach of a K League 1 club hold at minimum?

KFA Grassroots Certificate
KFA B License
KFA A License
KFA Pro License (Correct answer)

Correct answer: KFA Pro License

Head coaches of K League 1 clubs must hold the KFA Pro License, the highest coaching qualification in Korea.

Question 43: Under the Laws of the Game, what is the minimum number of players a team must have on the field to continue a match?

5
6
7 (Correct answer)
8

Correct answer: 7

Law 3 states that a match may not start or continue if either team has fewer than 7 players on the field.

Question 44: Which substance class is always prohibited under WADA and FIFA anti-doping rules, both in and out of competition?

Caffeine
Anabolic steroids (Correct answer)
Alcohol
Beta-blockers

Correct answer: Anabolic steroids

Anabolic steroids are on the WADA Prohibited List as a substance class banned at all times, both in and out of competition.

Question 45: What shape must the ball be according to the Laws of the Game?

Oval
Cylindrical
Spherical (Correct answer)
Elliptical

Correct answer: Spherical

Law 2 requires the ball to be spherical with a circumference of 68-70 cm and a pressure of 0.6-1.1 atmospheres.

Question 46: According to FIFA Laws of the Game, how many players are on the field per team during a standard match?

11 (Correct answer)
10
12
9

Correct answer: 11

Each team fields 11 players, including one goalkeeper, as stated in Law 3 of the FIFA Laws of the Game.

Question 47: Which KFA coaching course specifically addresses the development of players aged 6 to 12?

KFA B License
KFA Grassroots Certificate (Correct answer)
KFA A License
KFA Pro License

Correct answer: KFA Grassroots Certificate

The KFA Grassroots Certificate focuses on coaching methodologies appropriate for children aged 6-12 in early-stage football development.

Question 48: At what age does the KFA recommend transitioning youth players to the full 11v11 format?

Under 12
Under 10
Under 17
Under 15 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Under 15

The KFA development guidelines recommend transitioning players to the full 11v11 format at approximately the U-15 age group.

Question 49: The KFA coaching education system is primarily based on which foundational concept?

Periodization science only
Long-Term Athlete Development (Correct answer)
European club academy structures
Military fitness training models

Correct answer: Long-Term Athlete Development

The KFA coaching system is based on Long-Term Athlete Development principles, ensuring appropriate training at each stage of a player's career.

Question 50: What authority does a KFA referee have regarding objects thrown onto the pitch from the stands?

Only to report it to the stadium manager post-match
None — security handles all pitch invasions
To award a penalty against the home team automatically
To suspend or abandon the match if objects on the pitch create unsafe conditions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To suspend or abandon the match if objects on the pitch create unsafe conditions

The referee has the authority to suspend or abandon the match if objects thrown onto the pitch create conditions that are unsafe for players or officials.

Question 51: Which signal does a KFA referee use to indicate a direct free kick infringement?

Raising both arms above head
Blowing the whistle twice
Pointing one arm downward
Extending one arm horizontally toward the direction of the kick (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Extending one arm horizontally toward the direction of the kick

For a direct free kick, the referee extends one arm horizontally, pointing in the direction the kick will be taken.

Question 52: Which international body governs the KFA at the global level?

AFC
CONCACAF
UEFA
FIFA (Correct answer)

Correct answer: FIFA

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the global governing body that oversees the KFA.

Question 53: Which training philosophy does the KFA emphasize in youth development to build decision-making skills?

Game-Based Learning (Correct answer)
Tactical lecture-based instruction
Physical conditioning priority
Rote technical repetition drills

Correct answer: Game-Based Learning

The KFA promotes Game-Based Learning in youth development, using small-sided games to build technical, tactical, and decision-making skills simultaneously.

Question 54: To be eligible for the KFA Pro License, a coach must hold which license first?

KFA A License (Correct answer)
KFA C License
KFA Grassroots Certificate
KFA B License

Correct answer: KFA A License

Coaches must hold the KFA A License before they can apply for the KFA Pro License, the highest coaching qualification in Korea.

Question 55: Which KFA competition uses a two-leg home-and-away format in its knockout stages?

KFA League Cup (Correct answer)
K3 League knockout round
KFA Super Cup
Korea FA Cup

Correct answer: KFA League Cup

The KFA League Cup uses a two-leg home-and-away format in its knockout stages, with aggregate scores determining which club progresses.

Question 56: According to KFA regulations, what is the maximum age limit for active registered referees?

55 years
50 years (Correct answer)
45 years
60 years

Correct answer: 50 years

KFA regulations set a maximum age of 50 years for active registered referees at the domestic competition level.

Question 57: KFA referees must re-sit theoretical examinations at what frequency to maintain their certification?

Every 5 years
Every 3 years
Every 2 years
Every year (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Every year

KFA referees must pass annual theoretical examinations on the Laws of the Game to maintain their active certification.

Question 58: Muscle cramps during football matches are most commonly caused by:

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance (Correct answer)
Playing on artificial turf surfaces
Excessive protein intake before the match
Performing too long a warm-up

Correct answer: Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, particularly sodium and potassium loss through sweat, are the leading causes of exercise-associated muscle cramps.

Question 59: What year did South Korea first participate in the FIFA World Cup?

1950 (Correct answer)
1966
1954
1974

Correct answer: 1950

South Korea first participated in the FIFA World Cup in 1950, held in Brazil, becoming one of Asia's earliest World Cup participants.

Question 60: Which KFA committee is responsible for adjudicating disciplinary matters in Korean football?

KFA Sanctions Board
KFA Ethics Committee
KFA Disciplinary Committee (Correct answer)
KFA Appeals Committee

Correct answer: KFA Disciplinary Committee

The KFA Disciplinary Committee handles cases involving rule violations and issues suspensions or other sanctions in Korean football.

Korea Football Association (KFA) Coaching License Exam

The KFA Coaching License Exam assesses candidates on football theory, coaching methodology, laws of the game, and organizational knowledge required for official Korean Football Association coaching certification.

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