Correct answer only !

in order to do work, the force vector must be

Work = force x distance

So we are looking for something related to displacement.

The work done must also be done in the same direction, parallel to the displacement, and therefore in the same direction of the motion as well.

So:

In order to do work, the force vector must be in the same direction as the displacement vector and the motion.

the force represented by vector a is normal force. if the hockey puck is moving to the right, when it is hit with a significant force by the hockey stick the puck will move off in a different direction. correct on edge.