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Laws of the Game Test #155
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1 of 10
1 of 10
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. |
| (c) No, both feet must be on or outside the touchline and all of both feet must remain flat on the ground. |
| (d) No, he cannot lift his heels. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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2 of 10
2 of 10
A defending player moves beyond his own goal line in order to place an opponent in an offside position. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour. |
| (b) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and penalises the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play. |
| (c) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and cautions the defender for deliberately leaving the field of play without his permission during the next stoppage in play. |
| (d) The referee allows play to continue. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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3 of 10
3 of 10
Two players from different teams commit simultaneous offences inside the penalty area of one of the teams. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee restarts play with a dropped ball from where the ball was when play was stopped. |
| (b) The referee punishes the more serious offence in terms of disciplinary action, restart, physical severity and tactical impact. |
| (c) The referee takes disciplinary action if necessary according to the offences and restarts play with a dropped ball from where the ball was at the moment the play was stopped. |
| (d) The referee allows play to continue and takes disciplinary actions only if necessary according to the offences when the ball is next out of play. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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4 of 10
4 of 10
A player takes a penalty kick before the referee whistles. Is the penalty kick always retaken?
| (a) No |
| (b) It depends if the referee can apply advantage or not. |
| (c) Yes |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
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5 of 10
5 of 10
The assistant referee signals a penalty kick to the referee, but the referee does not agree and ignores the signal. Can he do this?
| (a) Yes, because the assistant referee only indicates offside. |
| (b) Yes, the referee should make the final decision, as the assistant referee`s advice is subject to the referee`s decision. |
| (c) No, never. |
| (d) No, if the assistant referee was better placed and could see the action better. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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6 of 10
6 of 10
May a free kick be taken by lifting the ball with one foot or both feet simultaneously?
| (a) No, the referee should caution the player for delaying the restart of play. |
| (b) Yes, the ball is in play when it is kicked with one foot or two and it moves. |
| (c) No. The ball is in play when it is kicked with only one foot. |
| (d) No, the referee should caution the player for unsporting behaviour. |
| Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
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7 of 10
7 of 10
Can an opponent stand in front of the thrower during a throw-in?
| (a) Yes, provided that he is not nearer than 2 metres from the touch line. |
| (b) Yes, if he is on the field of play. |
| (c) Yes, if he does not move and is on the field of play. |
| (d) Yes, even if he jumps slightly to impede the throw. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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8 of 10
8 of 10
For an offence to be considered a foul, must it occur on the field of play ?
| (a) Yes |
| (b) No |
| (c) It is hardly ever necessary. |
| (d) Yes, but with a few exceptions such as when a player leaves the field as part of play and commits an offence. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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9 of 10
9 of 10
The amount of additional time for injuries is at the discretion of the referee, but is it required?
| (a) Yes |
| (b) No |
| (c) Yes, but only in the normal course of a match. |
| (d) No, the 4th official decides. |
| Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
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10 of 10
10 of 10
Indicate at which of the following restarts of play it is not necessary to kick the ball for it to be in play:
| (a) Corner kicks and kick-offs. |
| (b) Throw-ins and dropped balls. |
| (c) Dropped balls and penalty kicks. |
| (d) Goal kicks and kick-offs. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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