LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 10

Can a captain caution a player from his own team for an offence punishable by a yellow card?

(a) Yes, to prevent him from being sent off.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, only after consulting his coach can he substitute the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
2 of 10

Is there a maximum distance away from the touch line from which a throw-in may be taken?

(a) Yes. The thrower must stand at least 2yds (2 m) from the touch line.

(b) No

(d) Yes. The thrower must stand no more than 2yds (2 m) from the touch line.

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

Question
3 of 10

Does the referee allow a player to momentarily remove the corner flag in order to take a corner kick?

(a) Yes, on condition that it is put back immediately after the kick is taken.

(b) Yes, if it obstructs the kicker.

(c) No, the referee does not allow the kick to be taken until the corner flag is replaced. If the referee considers removal of the flag to be an act of unsporting behaviour he cautions the player who removed the flag.

(d) No, the assistant referee should prevent him from removing it.

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

Question
4 of 10

Is a goal valid if, after taking an indirect free kick towards the opponents` goal, the ball rebounds off an opponent and goes into the goal?

(a) No, it must be touched or played deliberately by another player.

(b) Yes, if the kick has been taken correctly.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
5 of 10

At an obvious goalscoring opportunity, a defender tries to prevent the goal by handling the ball but he does not prevent the goal. What decision does the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) Award a goal and caution the defender for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Award a goal and send off the player.

(c) Allow the goal. Under IFAB rules, do not caution solely for the unsuccessful goal-preventing offence when advantage results in a goal.

(d) Award a penalty kick and send off the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 10

The referee awards a free kick. An opponent stands in front of the ball. Play is restarted and the ball hits the opponent who is less than 10 yards (9.15m) from the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue. When the ball is next out of play, the referee sends off the offending player again. Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

(b) The referee allows play to continue because the opponent does not prevent the free kick being taken.

(c) The referee cautions the opponent for not respecting the required distance at a free kick. If advantage is not applied the free kick is retaken.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 10

A player moving quickly towards the opponents` goal is penalised for an offside offence. From what position is the resulting indirect free kick taken?

(a) The kick is taken from the position where the offending player interfered with play.

(b) The kick is taken from the position of the offending player when the referee whistles to stop play.

(c) The kick is taken from the position of the offending player when the ball was last played to him by one of his team-mates.

(d) The kick is taken from the position of the second last defender or the ball, when the offside occurred.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
8 of 10

When does a soccer (football) match start?

(a) When the referee blows the whistle.

(b) When the referee starts his watch.

(d) When the referee gives the signal and the kick off is taken correctly.

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

Question
9 of 10

Where are the assistant referees, the referee and the fourth official positioned during kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or competition?

(a) One assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the penalty area and the goal line, the referee between the penalty mark and the goal area, opposite from the assistant, the fourth official at the technical areas.

(b) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the top corners of the goal area and penalty area on the opposite side from the assistant referee, the fourth official at the technical areas.

(c) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the goal area and the penalty mark, the fourth official at the technical areas.

(d) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the goal area and the penalty mark, the fourth official with the assistant referee in the centre circle.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
10 of 10

A match requires a winner but finishes in a draw.

(a) Extra time is played.

(b) Kicks from the penalty mark are taken.

(d) The match proceeds with the "golden goal".

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

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