LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Laws of the Game Test #388

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Question
1 of 10

If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards

(a) an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, including if it is in the player`s own half of the field of play.

(b) an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, but never in the player`s own half of the field of play

(d) an indirect free kick where the player was when the ball was passed

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 78 - If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards an indirect free kick where the offence occurred, including if it is in the player`s own half of the field of play.

Question
2 of 10

Which of the following is not the correct procedure for taking a throw-in?

(a) The ball is in play as soon as it has entered the field of play.

(b) There is no offside infringement if the player receives the ball directly from a throw-in.

(d) If the ball does not enter the field of play during a throw-in, a new throw-in to the opposing team is awarded.

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

Question
3 of 10

A player inside his own penalty area, strikes the referee when the ball was in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee sends off the player and awards a dropped ball.

(d) Play is allowed to continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 of 10

A match is extended for a penalty kick. The attacker kicks the ball, and after moving 4 ins (10 cm ) it stops in a puddle. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the penalty kick retaken.

(b) End the match.

(d) The referee lets play continue.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
5 of 10

Can an own goal be scored by a player who handles the ball deliberately?

(a) No.

(b) Yes, but only by the goalkeeper and if the Laws of the Game were not infringed.

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

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

Question
6 of 10

With the ball in play, a player off the field of play throws a boot into the field of play, hitting the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball where the referee was hit.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball, to be taken at the place where the ball was when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with an direct free kick or Penalty Kick at the place where the referee was hit.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 10

When an indirect free kick is taken within the penalty area, is it required for the referee to put his arm up? If yes, when should he put it down?

(a) Yes. The referee may put his arm down when the ball leaves the penalty area.

(b) Yes. The referee may put his arm down when the ball is in play.

(d) Yes, always. The referee may put his arm down when the ball has been touched or played by another player or if it leaves the field of play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
8 of 10

The ball is between the fingers of the goalie and the ground. He is in control of the ball. Who else is allowed to play the ball?

(a) Only a team-mate

(b) Only an opponent

(d) Nobody

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 -A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when: the ball is between the hands or between the hand and any surface (e.g. ground, own body) or by touching it with any part of the hands or arms. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands

Question
9 of 10

When a goal kick is about to be taken, can an opponent stand inside the penalty area?

(a) Yes, provided the opponent is not interfering with play.

(b) Yes, provided the opponent is at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away.

(d) Yes, always.

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

Question
10 of 10

In which of the following cases is it not correct to restart play with a dropped ball?

(a) When the match ball is in play and another ball is on the pitch, which interferes with play.

(b) When the referee decides to stop play for a serious injury to a player.

(d) A change of position between a goalkeeper and a team-mate without having informed the referee.

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

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