LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Laws of the Game Test #247

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Question
1 of 10

What is the minimum distance an opponent has to stand from the corner arc at a corner kick?

(a) 10 yrds (9.15 meters).

(b) 12 yrds (10 meters).

(d) 5 yds (4 meters).

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

Question
2 of 10

In order to determine the winner of a match, the rules of the competition of member associations may include...

(a) only procedures approved by the International FA Board and described in the Laws of the Game.

(b) only procedures approved by the member associations.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
3 of 10

A player plays in a dangerous manner by raising his leg up above his shoulders when an opponent tries to head the ball. The referee...

(a) penalises the player`s team with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) penalises the player`s team with a direct free kick or penalty kick for violent conduct.

(d) penalises the player`s team with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 of 10

A defending team is awarded an indirect free kick inside their penalty area. They take a quick free kick. The ball rebounds off an opponent who is inside their penalty area and goes into the goal. Is the goal valid?

(a) No. The indirect free kick should be retaken.

(b) No. A goal kick should be awarded.

(c) Yes. When a free kick is taken quickly, the kicking team loses their right to the requirement that opponents be positioned outside the penalty area.

(d) Yes, because the opponent did not intend to play the ball.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
5 of 10

The referee awards a penalty kick. The kicker quickly positions the ball on the penalty mark and before the referee`s signal, kicks the ball and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allows the goal.

(b) Orders the penalty kick to be retaken.

(d) Allows the goal and cautions the kicker for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
6 of 10

When the ball is dropped by the referee, a player deliberately touches it with his hand before it hits the ground. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Award a direct free kick against the offending team.

(b) Repeat the dropped ball and send off the offending player.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
7 of 10

When can a player in an offside position be penalised for being involved in active play?

(a) When the ball is passed to him by a team-mate directly from a goal kick.

(b) When he gets the ball that has rebounded off an opponent after it was played by a team-mate.

(d) None of the previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
8 of 10

Is it necessary for the player taking a throw-in to face the field of play?

(a) The Laws of the Game refer to "facing the field of play" but the player can turn only 20º to one side or the other.

(b) No, Law 15 recommends that it be taken while facing the field of play.

(d) Yes

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

Question
9 of 10

Of the following offences committed by a goalkeeper, which is punishable by a sending off?

(a) Serious foul play.

(b) Violent conduct.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 10

Which of the following offences must be committed carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force to be penalised with a direct free kick?

(a) Jumping at an opponent.

(b) Striking or attempting to strike an opponent.

(d) All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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