LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

Is it allowed for a player, taking a throw-in, to lift his heels off the ground?

(a) Yes, but he cannot stand on the touchline.

(b) Yes, but he has to have part of both feet on or outside the touchline.

(d) No, he cannot lift his heels.

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

Question
2 of 20

There is no offside offence if...

(a) a player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, throw-in or a corner kick.

(b) a player is in his own half of the field of play or is level with the second last opponent or is level with the last two opponents.

(d) All of the previous answers may be correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
3 of 20

A defender takes a free kick from his own penalty area to his own goalkeeper, who is also within his penalty area, and the goalkeeper catches it with his hands. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Awards an indirect free kick in favour of the opposing team.

(b) Orders the free kick to be retaken and cautions the player for delaying the restart.

(c) Awards an indirect free kick because the goalkeeper caught the ball with his hands when it was passed over by a team-mate.

(d) Orders the free kick to be retaken.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
4 of 20

Can a goal be scored direct from a corner kick?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, in all cases.

(d) Yes, as long as the kick is taken by any player except the goalkeeper.

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

Question
5 of 20

A goalie is bouncing the ball on the ground. An attacker kicks the ball when the goalie is not touching it. The ball enters the goal. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Indirect free kick

(b) Direct free kick

(d) Kick-off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when bouncing it (the ball) on the ground or throwing it in the air. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands

Question
6 of 20

Is the goalkeeper permitted to wear a short-sleeved jersey?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) It is the decision of the club.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
7 of 20

A substitute does his warming-up behind the assistant referee. When an opponent is near the sideline the substitute spits him in his face while the ball is in play. How does play need to be restarted?

(a) Throw-in

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Dropped ball

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a: substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent standing inside the field of play. Comment: I know some of you think it should be a Direct Free Kick or Penalty kick but unfortunately the LOTG is not clear on this "substitute" restart. Feeback welcome.

Question
8 of 20

Is the area between the goal net and goal line considered part of the field of play?

(a) No

(b) Yes

(d) It depends on the dimensions of the field of play.

Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball

Question
9 of 20

If a player uses his hands, arms, legs or body to prevent an opponent from playing the ball he is penalised with...

(a) a direct free kick or a penalty kick.

(b) a dropped ball.

(d) a direct free kick, an indirect free kick, a penalty kick or a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 20

Using the beep flag is not considered necessary in which of the following situations?

(a) When signalling for offside.

(b) Fouls (outside the view of the referee).

(d) Goal situations (tight decisions).

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
11 of 20

Two opponents accidentally leave the field of play as a result of their playing movement. At that moment, one of them strikes the other in the face using excessive force while the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the offence was committed off the field of play.

(b) The referee applies advantage. He then cautions or sends off the offending player depending on the seriousness of the offence at the next stoppage in play.

(d) The referee awards a dropped ball and sends off the offending player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
12 of 20

During a match, a goal is scored after a deliberate handball. Is there any way this goal could be valid?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, it is not an infringement to handle the ball deliberately.

(d) No, because it is an offence punishable by a direct free kick under Law 12.

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

Question
13 of 20

A player is guilty of a cautionable or sending-off offence, but the referee allows play to continue to give an advantage to the opposing team. When should the player be cautioned or sent off?

(a) The referee must stop play if the player is guilty of a cautionable or sending-off offence.

(b) The referee must stop play only if the player is guilty of a sending-off offence and show the red card immediately.

(c) The advantage must be played but if the opposing team regains possession, the referee must stop play and caution or send off the player.

(d) The player should be cautioned or sent off when the ball is next out of play but in the case of a sending-off offense if that player becomes involved in play or challenges for the ball the referee must stop play, send-off and restart with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
14 of 20

Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is sitting on the bench?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) According to the International FA Board, it is not possible.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 20

When the ball is in play, a player throws a boot at a person sitting in the technical area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick where the boot was thrown.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the boot was thrown.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 of 20

In a match, time is added on to the first half and during this time two substitutions are made. Should the referee add more time on for the time lost?

(a) Yes, he should indicate again how much time will be added on.

(b) Yes

(d) The adding on of time depends on the referee.

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

Question
17 of 20

Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?

(a) Yes, but only in the opposing goal.

(b) Yes, provided the throw-in is taken correctly.

(d) No, never.

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

Question
18 of 20

A substitute of the attacking team, who has joined the game without the permission of the referee, scores a goal. The referee realises this before play is restarted. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Disallow the goal and award a dropped ball in the defending team`s goal area.

(b) Disallow the goal and award an indirect free kick to be taken from the defending team`s goal area.

(c) Disallow the goal and caution the player for unsporting behaviour. Restart play with an indirect free kick to be taken from the defending team`s goal area.

(d) Disallow the goal and award a direct free kick.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
19 of 20

A player takes a penalty kick before the referee has signalled. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the kick to be retaken.

(b) Play on.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
20 of 20

A defender starts holding the shirt of an attacker outside the penalty area and continues inside the penalty area. The referee must restart wirh ?

(a) Indirect free kick where the holding started.

(b) Indirect free kick where the holding stopped.

(d) Penalty kick (because the holding stopped in the penalty area).

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 Law 12 (page 85) - If a defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area and continues holding him inside the penalty area, the referee must award a penalty kick.

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