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Laws of the Game Test #272
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1 of 10
1 of 10
If the referee has not penalised a player in an offside position because he is not interfering with an opponent, is it correct to do so after the ball has rebounded to him from the goal post or the goalkeeper?
| (a) No, never. |
| (b) Yes, provided that he gained an advantage from being in that position. |
| (c) No, it is always considered a second play. |
| (d) Yes, always. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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2 of 10
2 of 10
Can a player take a throw-in while seated on the ground?
| (a) No |
| (b) Yes, the procedure for taking a throw-in was followed. |
| (c) Yes, as long as it is not taken by the goalkeeper. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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3 of 10
3 of 10
During the match, the ball strikes the assistant referee and as a result does not completely cross the touch line. What decision should the referee make? The ball stays in play, neither team gains possession because of the contact, and no promising attack starts.
| (a) Award a dropped ball. |
| (b) Allow play to continue; the official contact did not trigger any Law 9 dropped-ball condition. |
| (c) Award an indirect free kick to the team whose player last touched the ball. |
| (d) Award a throw-in to the team that did not play the ball last. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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4 of 10
4 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. |
| (c) No, the player can take the throw in how he wants to. |
| (d) Yes |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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5 of 10
5 of 10
Who has the discretion to allow added time?
| (a) The referee. |
| (b) The assistant referee. |
| (c) The fourth official. |
| (d) The referee together with his assistant referees. |
| Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
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6 of 10
6 of 10
A defending player is awarded a free kick inside his own goal area. He quickly kicks the ball out of the goal area. An attacker, still inside the penalty area, takes possession of the ball and scores. What decision should the referee make? The opponent genuinely had no time to leave the area and did not interfere before the ball was in play.
| (a) The referee allows play to continue and, during the next stoppage in play, cautions the attacker. |
| (b) The referee stops play, cautions the attacker and orders the free kick to be retaken. The ball was not in play. |
| (c) The referee stops play and orders the free kick retaken. The ball was not in play. |
| (d) Allow the goal: the quick free kick was in play and the opponent was permitted to play it. |
| Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
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7 of 10
7 of 10
A substitute enters the field of play and touches the ball with his hand. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee sends off the substitute and play is restarted with a dropped ball. |
| (b) The referee cautions the substitute and play is restarted with an Indirect free kick. |
| (c) The referee cautions or sends off the substitute and play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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8 of 10
8 of 10
Which of the following offences committed with the ball in play is not penalised as serious foul play?
| (a) Spitting at an opponent. |
| (b) Kicking an opponent in the stomach with excessive force while challenging for the ball. |
| (c) Charging an opponent with excessive force. |
| (d) Endangering the safety of an opponent while challenging for the ball. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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9 of 10
9 of 10
Can a player change places with the goalkeeper during kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match?
| (a) Yes, any eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time, as long as the referee is advised, and he puts on a shirt which distinguishes him from the rest of the players. |
| (b) No |
| (c) Yes, but only the player who has been nominated for this before the kicks commenced. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
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10 of 10
10 of 10
A player strikes an opponent using excessive force with the ball out of play. What offence does he commit?
| (a) The player is guilty of serious foul play. |
| (b) The player is guilty of violent conduct. |
| (c) The player is guilty of unsporting behaviour. |
| (d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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