LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Laws of the Game Test #283

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Question
1 of 10

A corner kick is awarded if...

(a) an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents` goal.

(b) a direct free kick is kicked directly into the kicking team`s goal.

(d) a throw-in goes directly into the opponents` goal.

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

Question
2 of 10

Can the kick-off be retaken if the kicker touches the ball a second time before it is played by another player?

(a) No, as long as the kick-off procedure has been correct.

(b) Yes, as long as the ball has been played forward.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
3 of 10

During a match, a goal is scored after a deliberate handball. Is there any way this goal could be valid?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, it is not an infringement to handle the ball deliberately.

(d) No, because it is an offence punishable by a direct free kick under Law 12.

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

Question
4 of 10

A player leaves the field of play to show the referee that he is not involved in active play. When can he re-enter the field of play?

(a) At any time after receiving permission from the referee.

(b) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, provided that he left by one of the touch lines when the ball was in play.

(c) At any time, without prior permission from the referee under the condition that his re-entry does not create a tactical advantage for his team.

(d) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, but if the ball is in play he must re-enter by a touch line, and if play has been stopped by any line.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
5 of 10

Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player in the dressing room? The misconduct occurs at half-time, within the referee’s authority to show cards.

(a) Yes, during the period when the referee has authority to show cards, including half-time; the dressing-room location alone does not prevent it.

(b) No

(d) Yes, but only if a team official is present.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 10

A player, who has already been cautioned, leaves the field of play to put an opponent in an offside position. The referee applies advantage and at that moment the player in question re-enters the field of play and controls the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the offender and sends him off for receiving two cautions.

(b) The referee cautions the offender and then sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the offence was committed.

(c) The referee cautions the offender and then sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee cautions the offender, and sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 10

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits one of the following four offences.

(a) Plays in a dangerous manner.

(b) Holds an opponent.

(d) Spits at an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 10

A player takes a penalty kick before the referee has signalled. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the kick to be retaken.

(b) Play on.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
9 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.

(d) Caution the player for improper conduct.

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

Question
10 of 10

A player takes a free kick quickly with an opponent five metres away, and the ball hits the opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Let play continue.

(b) Caution the opponent and retake the free kick.

(d) Let play continue and during the next stoppage, caution the opponent.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

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