Futsal LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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1 of 50

What is the maximum number of substitutes that may be used in friendly matches between national "A" teams?

(a)Three.

(b)Whatever both teams agree upon.

(c)Seven.

(d)Ten.

Reference: Law 3 - The Number of Players

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2 of 50

A player takes a direct free kick, beginning with the sixth accumulated foul, without intending to score a goal, the referees …

(a)allow play to continue.

(b)stop play and penalise him with an indirect free kick.

(c)stop play, caution him for unsporting behavior and penalise his team with an indirect free kick.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

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3 of 50

Can the goalkeeper wear a short-sleeved shirt?

(a)Yes.

(b)Yes, provided that it is of the same main color as the rest of the shirt

(c)Goalkeepers can only wear long-sleeved shirts.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

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4 of 50

Can the ball be considered an object when it is used to strike an opponent?

(a)No, never.

(b)Only if it strikes an opponent.

(c)Yes, always.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 2 - The Ball

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5 of 50

Can a player play in a match wearing footwear that is not designed for sport?

(a)Yes, provided that the rest of the players wear the same type of footwear.

(b)No, not in any circumstances.

(c)Yes, if it is not dangerous for the other players.

(d)It depends on the type of surface that the match is being played on.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

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6 of 50

A corner kick is taken and the ball strikes an opponent who is less than 5 yds(5 m) away from the corner arc and the ball enters the goal. What action should the referees take?

(a)Not award the goal and restart play with a dropped ball.

(b)Not award the goal, order the corner kick to be taken again and caution the defender.

(c)Not award the goal and order play to be restarted with an indirect free kick.

(d)Apply the advantage and award the goal.

Reference: Law 17 - The Corner Kick

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7 of 50

What action should the referees take if, with the ball in play, a player strikes one of them ?

(a)Apply the advantage and send him off when the ball is out of play.

(b)Send him off and restart play with a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(c)Send him off and restart play with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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8 of 50

A defending player stops the ball with his feet in his penalty area. At this moment, the goalkeeper sees an opponent approach and takes the ball. What action should the referees take?

(a)Apply the advantage and caution the defending player for unsporting behavior in the next stoppage of play.

(b)Award an indirect free kick against him because they consider that said player kicked the ball back to the goalkeeper.

(c)Allow play to continue, because it is not a foul to kick the ball back to the goalkeeper.

(d)Caution the defending player, and restart the match with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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9 of 50

The upper part of the quarter circle of the penalty area is …

(a)3 m

(b)3.16 m

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 1 - The Pitch ; Law 2 - The Ball

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10 of 50

Can the referees compensate a timekeepeing error in the first half by adding on or taking away time in the second half?

(a)Yes, but only to add time.

(b)Yes, the time may be increased or reduced by the same amount.

(c)No, never.

(d)No, unless both teams are in agreement.

Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

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11 of 50

A player commmits an offence on the touch line and play restarts with a free kick from this line. The ball is kicked directly outside of the pitch, on the same touch line where the offence occurred. What action should the referees take?

(a)Award a kick-in.

(b)Order the free kick to be repeated.

(c)Order the free kick to be taken again because they consider that the ball was not in play.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

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12 of 50

A match has two halves of 20 minutes, can this time be altered?

(a)Yes, by mutual agreement between the referees and the two teams, provided that the decision is taken before the match starts and in accordance with the competition rules.

(b)No, never.

(c)Yes, provided that the visiting team agrees to the change.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

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13 of 50

Of the following offences, which must be committed carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force, in order to be sancioned with a free kick?

(a)Jumping at an an opponent.

(b)Striking or attempting to strike an opponent.

(c)Charging an opponent.

(d)All the previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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14 of 50

A goal clearance is taken correctly and the ball goes to a team-mate of the goalkeeper who then kicks the ball towards the opposing goal. The ball hits the post and goes back to the goalkeeper who took the goal clearance. What action should the referees take?

(a)Allow play to continue, because no offence has been committed.

(b)The goal post enables the goalkeeper to play the ball again.

(c)Award an indirect free kick to the opposing team, if the player touches the ball in the middle of the opposing team´s half of the pitch.

(d)Award an indirect free kick to the opposing team, if the player touches the ball in his own half of the pitch .

Reference: Law 16 - The Goal Clearance

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15 of 50

Can the referees allow medical staff to enter the pitch?

(a)No, not in any circumstances.

(b)Yes, always.

(c)Yes, to assess an injury suffered by a player once play has stopped.

(d)Yes, but only in cases of serious injury or bleeding.

Reference: Law 3 - The Number of Players

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16 of 50

An attacking player charges the goalkeeper who is located inside his own penalty area. Is this allowed?

(a)Yes, if the charge is not reckless or does not use excessive force.

(b)Yes, if the charge is not careless, reckless or does not use excessive force.

(c)No, the attacking player is not allowed to charge the goalkeeper in his own area.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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17 of 50

A player commits a sending-off offence, the referees apply the advantage and the other team scores a goal. The referees ...

(a)allow the goal, send the offending player off, but the team of the player sent off does not have the number of players it has on the pitch reduced.

(b)allow the goal, send the offending player off, and the team of the player sent off has the number of players it has on the pitch reduced.

(c)disallow the goal, send the offending player off, and the team of the player sent off has the number of players it has on the pitch reduced.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Number of Players

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18 of 50

Two players, one from each team, simultaneously commit two reckless fouls. What action should the referees take?

(a) The referees send them off and restart play with a dropped ball.

(b)Allow play to continue.

(c)The referees caution them and restart play with a dropped ball.

(d)Apply the advantage and take disciplinary measures, if the action requires , when the ball is out of play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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19 of 50

A player takes a penalty kick and kicks the ball in the direction of his own goal. What action should the referees take?

(a)Order the free kick to be taken again by another player from the same team.

(b)Award an indirect free kick against the team of the kicker, to be taken from the penalty mark.

(c)Caution the offending player and order the kick to be taken again.

(d)They caution the player and award an indirect free kick against the team of the penalty taker, to be taken from the penalty mark.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

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20 of 50

A goal has been scored when …

(a)the ball has completely crossed the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar.

(b)the ball has completely crossed the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar, provided that the scoring team has not committed any infringement of the Futsal Laws of the Game.

(c)after the final whistle has blown, and having bounced off any defender, the ball completely crosses the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar.

(d)Answers b and c could be correct.

Reference: Law 10 - The Method of Scoring

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21 of 50

What is the difference between serious foul play and violent conduct?

(a)Excessive force or violence.

(b)Serious foul play is committed against an opponent, a team-mate, substitutes, the refereeing team, officials or spectators.

(c)Whether or not there is a challenge for the ball.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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22 of 50

The goalkeeper makes a save with his hands after an opponent shoots for goal. When he goes to throw the ball, it goes inside his own goals. Is the goal considered valid?

(a)Yes, the ball was in play.

(b)No, because you can not score directly in your own goals.

(c)Not if the infringement was committed during the four seconds permitted for holding the ball.

(d)Answers b and c are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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23 of 50

A player scores a goal by resting on the shoulders of a team mate, the referees …

(a)caution him and restart the match with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(b) caution him, and restart the match with a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(c)caution him, and restart play with a dropped ball.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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24 of 50

The referees believe that the two teams are not playing to score goals, but this does not infringe any of the Futsal Laws of the Game. What decision should they take?

(a)They point out this fact to the captains of both teams.

(b)They warn both captains that if this attitude continues ,the match will be abandoned definitively.

(c)They can not do anything and they let play continue.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

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25 of 50

When is the goalkeeper considered to be controlling the ball with his hands?

(a)When he deliberately plays it with his hand or arm, for example: carrying it, clearing it or picking it up.

(b)When he touches it with any part of his hands or arms.

(c)When he holds the ball on the ground with his hand.

(d)All the previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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26 of 50

Of the following infringements, which is listed in the Futsal Laws of the Game as a sending-off offence under Rule 12?

(a)Violent conduct.

(b)Serious foul play.

(c)Receiving a second caution in the same match.

(d)All the previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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27 of 50

If the ball hits the referee in the face and goes into the goal while he is temporarily incapacitated, should the goal be allowed even though the referee has not seen it?

(a)Yes, but only if, in the opinion of the other refereee and/or assistants, the goal was scored legally.

(b)Yes, in all cases.

(c)No.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 10 - The Method of Scoring

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28 of 50

Is there any particular situation in which the referee is obliged to accept the decision of one of the assistant referees?

(a)A clear disciplinary error.

(b)Request for a time-out.

(c)A substitution that does not follow the correct procedure.

(d)All of the previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Assistant Referees

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29 of 50

When is the ball out of play?

(a)When play has been stopped by the referee.

(b)When it touches the hand or the arm of a player, with the exception of the goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area.

(c)When it has partially crossed the touch line or the goal line, either in the air or on the ground.

(d)When it is in the air within the pitch.

Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring

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30 of 50

The referees stop play because a substitute enters the pitch without permission. They order play to be restarted …

(a)with a direct free kick.

(b)with an indirect free kick.

(c)with a dropped ball on the spot where the player entered the pitch.

(d)with a dropped ball where the ball was located when play was stopped.

Reference: Law 3 - The Number of Players

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31 of 50

Can the referees apply the advantage if the kick-in is taken incorrectly?

(a)No, unless there is a clear goalscoring opportunity.

(b)Yes, always.

(c)Yes, provided that the ball is received by a player from the opposite team.

(d)No, never.

Reference: Law 15 - The Kick-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Clearance ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

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32 of 50

A player enters the opposite half of the pitch before taking a kick-off. What action should the referees take?

(a)Order the kick to be retaken.

(b)They penalise the team of the offending player with an indirect free kick.

(c)Allow play to continue.

(d)Order it to be retaken and caution the offending player for not observing the required distance in a kick-off.

Reference: Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

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33 of 50

During a game, the ball touches one of the referees and does not cross the line completely. What decision do the referees take?

(a)They order a dropped ball.

(b)They allow play to continue.

(c)They award an indirect free kick to the team whose player last touched the ball.

(d)They award a kick-in to the opposing team whose player was the last to play the ball.

Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring

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34 of 50

A player hears a whistle and picks up the ball in the center of the pitch. What action should the referees take?

(a)Caution him for unsporting behavior, and restart the match with a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(b)They restart the match with a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(c)They restart play with a dropped ball.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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35 of 50

A player takes a kick-in with the ball 1 metre outside the touch line. What action should the referees take?

(a)Order a new kick-in to be taken by the same team.

(b)Order a new kick-in to be taken by a different player from the same team.

(c)Order a new kick-in to be taken by a player from the opposing team.

(d)Caution the player for delaying the restart of play and they order a new kick-in to be taken by a player from the opposing team.

Reference: Law 15 - The Kick-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Clearance ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

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36 of 50

A player from team A takes a kick-off at the start of the match. At the start of the second half of the match, the referees are aware of this circumstance after five minutes of play have passed. What decision should they take?

(a)Stop the match and give a dropped ball in the position of the ball when play was stopped.

(b)Stop the match and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team, to be taken from the position of the ball when play was stopped.

(c)Allow play to continue. Once the match is over, they record this circumstance in the match report.

(d)Stop the match and order the kick to be taken again by the other team. The clock is reset.

Reference: Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

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37 of 50

If a player attempts to deceive the referees by simulating an injury or pretending to have received a foul …

(a)he is cautioned for unsporting behavior, and play is restarted with a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(b)he is cautioned for unsporting behavior, and play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(c)he is sent off, and play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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38 of 50

Can the referees tell the players not to participate in a dropped ball for reasons of fair play?

(a)Yes, but the team has the option to do this or not.

(b)Yes, and the players must comply.

(c)No, under no circumstances.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

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39 of 50

Can the advantage be applied when a four-second infringement is committed?

(a)No, never.

(b)Yes, always.

(c)Only if the infringement was committed by the goalkeeper in his own half.

(d)Only if the infringement was committed by the goalkeeper in his own half with the ball in play.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

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40 of 50

A player moves in front of an opponent taking a kick- in. What action should the referees take?

(a)Always let play continue provided that the player is 5 yds(5 m) away, as established by the Futsal Laws of the Game.

(b)Caution the player and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(c)Caution the player and order the kick-in.

(d)Award an indirect free kick to the opposing team and caution him for unsporting behavior.

Reference: Law 15 - The Kick-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Clearance ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

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41 of 50

A player is going to take a penalty kick but passes the ball back to a team-mate who then kicks a goal. What action should the referees take?

(a)They don´t award the goal and order the penalty kick to be taken again.

(b)They don´t award the goal and order play to be restarted with an indirect kick against the team of the kicker, to be taken from the penalty mark.

(c)Award the goal.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

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42 of 50

The timekeeper or third referee realise that the official chronometer is not working properly, who should they inform?

(a)The referees.

(b)Nobody.

(c)One of the visiting team`s officials.

(d)All of the previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Assistant Referees

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43 of 50

According to the Futsal Laws of the Game, is it always misconduct if a goalkeeper picks up the ball after it has been kicked to him by a team-mate?

(a)No, the offence is committed by the player that deliberately kicked the ball, and so he is cautioned for unsporting behavior.

(b)No.

(c)Yes.

(d)No, the offence is committed by the player that deliberately kicked the ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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44 of 50

A player impedes a goal with a deliberate handball inside the penalty area, when his team has only three players. What action should the referees take?

(a)Send the player off and order play to be restarted by means of a free kick awarded against his team.

(b)Send the player off and extend the playing time to allow for the penalty to be taken or retaken. The referees decide when the penalty has been completed.

(c)Send the player off and suspend the match.

(d)Send the player off and extend the playing time for the penalty to be taken.

Reference: Law 3 - The Number of Players

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45 of 50

Which of these statements is not correct?

(a)Violent conduct can be called when the ball is not in play.

(b)Violent conduct can be called if the ball is in play.

(c)Violent conduct can be called when the ball is not in play, whenever it is committed against players, referees, assistant referees, 4º referee, officials or the public.

(d)Serious foul play can be called if the ball is in play, although not in dispute.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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46 of 50

A goalkeeper takes a goal clearance and touches the ball again before it has left the penalty area. What action should the referees take?

(a)Allow play to continue if they can apply the advantage.

(b)Stop play and restart it with a dropped ball.

(c)Stop play and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 16 - The Goal Clearance

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47 of 50

How many players in each team can participate in a dropped ball?

(a)At least two, one for each team.

(b)The same number for each team.

(c)Any amount.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

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48 of 50

Of the following offences comitted by a goalkeeper, which are not punishable by sending-off?

(a)Serious foul play.

(b)Violent conduct.

(c)Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures.

(d)Receiving the ball directly from a kick-in by a team-mate.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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49 of 50

Can the team taking the goal clearance be penalised with a penalty kick?

(a)Yes, if the ball leaves the penalty area within the boundaries of the pitch and returns to the same area, without being touched by any other player, and a defender then deliberately handles the ball.

(b)Yes, if the ball leaves the penalty area from any point, and a defender in his own penalty area commits an offence punishable with a penalty kick.

(c)Yes, if the ball leaves the penalty area, and a foul is committed against an attacking player within the boundaries of the pitch, and within the penalty area of the team that took the goal clearance.

(d)All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 16 - The Goal Clearance

Question
50 of 50

After taking a goal clearance, the ball strikes one of the referees before going out of the penalty area. What decision should they take?

(a)Order the goal clearance to be taken again.

(b)Award a dropped ball.

(c)Allow play to continue.

(d)None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 16 - The Goal Clearance

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