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Laws of the Game Test #277
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1 of 10
1 of 10
When would it be INCORRECT to abandon a match?
| (a) When the field of play is unplayable. |
| (b) During stormy, dangerous weather. |
| (c) Insufficient lighting. |
| (d) When a team is losing intentionally. |
| Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
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2 of 10
2 of 10
What decision should the referee make if two players from different teams commit two reckless simultaneous fouls?
| (a) The referee sends off both players and play is restarted with a dropped ball. |
| (b) The referee allows play to continue. |
| (c) The referee cautions both players and play is restarted punishing the more serious offence. |
| (d) The referee applies advantage and takes disciplinary action if necessary according to the offences when the ball is next out of play. |
| Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 126 says punish the more serious offence, in terms of sanction, restart, physical severity and tactical impact, when more than one offence occurs at the same time. |
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3 of 10
3 of 10
A player takes a free kick from outside his own penalty area and then touches the ball again by deliberately handling the ball before another player has played it. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee punishes the more serious offence by awarding a direct free kick or penalty kick if the offence took place inside his own penalty area. |
| (b) The referee punishes the more serious offence by awarding an indirect free kick or penalty kick if the offence took place inside the penalty area. |
| (c) The referee awards a dropped ball. |
| (d) The referee allows play to continue and takes no action. |
| Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
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4 of 10
4 of 10
Can a player be sent off for committing an act of dangerous play?
| (a) No, this is not possible. |
| (b) No, unless the action involves a risk of injury. |
| (c) Yes |
| (d) Only if there is physical contact. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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5 of 10
5 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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6 of 10
6 of 10
What requirement must be met for a player, in an offside position, to be penalised?
| (a) He is the only one running towards the ball. |
| (b) He touches the ball. |
| (c) He is in the line of vision of an opponent. |
| (d) All answers may be correct. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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7 of 10
7 of 10
An opponent unfairly distracts or impedes a player taking a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) Caution the opponent for unsporting behaviour. |
| (b) Allow play to continue. |
| (c) Stop the player taking the throw-in, even if there is a possibility of an advantage. |
| (d) Caution the player for improper conduct. |
| 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
Can an opponent stand less than two metres from a player taking a goal kick?
| (a) Yes, always. |
| (b) No, never. |
| (c) Yes, provided that he does not jump or make gestures. |
| (d) It remains at the discretion of the referee. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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9 of 10
9 of 10
Which of the following statements is not correct?
| (a) During a dropped ball situation, the ball hits the ground but enters the goal without anyone touching it. The drop ball is repeated. |
| (b) During a substitution, the substitute enters the field of play at the halfway line during a stoppage. |
| (c) During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match, all players and substitutes must remain inside the centre circle, except for the player taking a kick and the two goalkeepers. |
| (d) A player, who has left the field of play to be treated for a bleeding wound, can return when the referee gives permission, even if the ball is in play, after having been checked by the fourth official or the assistant referee. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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10 of 10
10 of 10
The goalkeeper has the ball in his hands. At the moment he releases the ball to kick it, an opponent intercepts it and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee allows the goal because the opponent took the ball from the goalkeeper fairly. |
| (b) The referee awards an indirect free kick against the opponent`s team. |
| (c) The referee awards a direct free kick against the opponent`s team for the offence. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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