LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Laws of the Game Test #170

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Question
1 of 10

A player taking a penalty kick feints in his run-up before kicking the ball. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) It is at the referee`s discretion.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 96 - ...feinting to kick the ball once the kicker has completed the run-up (feinting in the run-up is permitted); the referee cautions the kicker

Question
2 of 10

Is the ball considered to be an object if it is used to strike an opponent?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) Yes, but only if it occurs against an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 10

Is it at the referee`s discretion to decide the amount of time lost through injuries or other causes that will be added at the end of each half?

(a) Yes, it is always at the discretion of the referee.

(b) No, the fourth official decides how much time to add on to the end of each half.

(d) No, the decision is made together with his assistants.

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

Question
4 of 10

How is a player in an offside position penalised?

(a) With an indirect free kick.

(b) With a dropped ball.

(d) With a direct free kick.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
5 of 10

After a direct free kick taken by the defending team from inside their penalty area, the ball is in play...

(a) the moment the ball rolls its circumference.

(b) the moment the ball has left the penalty area completely, after being kicked and touched again.

(d) When the ball is kicked and clearly moves; it need not leave the penalty area.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
6 of 10

A player unsuccessfully attempts to prevent a goal by deliberately handling the ball. What decision should the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) The referee allows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee allows the goal as long as it is not the goalkeeper who is involved and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 10

What decision should the referee make if a player on the field of play lights a cigarette when the ball is in play?

(a) The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

(b) The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(d) No action is required. This is not mentioned in the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 10

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
9 of 10

A player wants to take a corner kick, but the flag post is moving a lot due to the wind. The player takes out the flag post. What does the referee decide?

(a) He allows the corner kick to be taken

(b) He allows the corner kick to be taken only if the player tells him he will move the flag post back immediately after taking the kick

(d) He does not allow the corner kick to be taken, because the corner flagpost must not be moved

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 107 - The corner flagpost must not be moved

Question
10 of 10

A goal has been scored when...

(a) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar, provided that the defending team has not infringed the Laws of the Game.

(b) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar.

(c) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar, provided that the attacking team has not infringed the Laws of the Game.

(d) the ball crosses the goal line.

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

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