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Laws of the Game Test #398
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1 of 10
1 of 10
Is it permitted for two or more players to challenge an opponent at the same time?
| (a) No, never. |
| (b) Yes, if the challenges are legal. |
| (c) Yes, if the challenges are not reckless. |
| (d) Yes, if the challenges are not committed with excessive force. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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2 of 10
2 of 10
When must the referee make the decision to change the duration of the first and second half, due to bad light?
| (a) Anytime during the match. |
| (b) Before the match and only if the Rules of the Competition allow it. |
| (c) When the fourth official decides. |
| (d) When both captains agree. |
| Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
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3 of 10
3 of 10
What distance must opponents be from the ball at a free kick, if an attacker requested the required distance?
| (a) 10 feet. |
| (b) An approximate distance of 9.50 metres. |
| (c) A minimum of 10 yds (9.15 metres). |
| (d) A minimum of 10 yds (9.15 metres) and also outside of the penalty area if the free kick is taken by a team from inside their own penalty area. |
| Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
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4 of 10
4 of 10
Is it necessary for the ball to leave the corner arc for it to be in play?
| (a) Yes. The ball is in play when it rolls its circumference. |
| (b) Yes, the ball must leave the corner arc completely. |
| (c) Yes, as long as the corner arc is marked. |
| (d) No, never. |
| 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
When is an attacking team-mate’s encroachment into the penalty area before a penalty kick is in play penalised?
| (a) The ball rebounds off the goalkeeper, crossbar or goalpost and stays in play. |
| (b) The ball rebounds off the goalkeeper, crossbar or goalpost and is played by an opposing player. |
| (c) The ball does not go into the goal. |
| (d) Penalise the attacking team-mate’s encroachment only if it clearly affects the goalkeeper or the player subsequently plays/challenges for the ball and then scores, attempts to score or creates a goalscoring opportunity. |
| Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
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6 of 10
6 of 10
A player is guilty of serious foul play if...
| (a) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent or anyone when challenging for the ball. |
| (b) he uses excessive force or brutality against anyone when challenging for a ball in play. |
| (c) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when challenging for a ball in play. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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7 of 10
7 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. |
| (c) penalises the player`s team with a direct free kick or penalty kick for serious foul play. |
| (d) penalises the player`s team with an indirect free kick. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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8 of 10
8 of 10
An assistant referee signals that the ball has crossed the touch line. Before the referee has indicated the ball is out of play, a defender inside his own penalty area strikes an opponent with excessive force. The referee...
| (a) sends off the defender for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a penalty kick to the opposing team. |
| (b) cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour. Play is restarted with a throw-in. |
| (c) sends off the defender for violent conduct. Play restarts with a throw-in. |
| (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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9 of 10
9 of 10
What is the definition of being involved in active play?
| (a) Interfering with play. |
| (b) Interfering with an opponent. |
| (c) Gaining an advantage by being in that position. |
| (d) All of the answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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10 of 10
10 of 10
Before the ball enters the goal from an attacking player`s shot, a spectator enters the field of play and slightly touches the ball with his hand but does not manage to stop the goal. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee disallows the goal and restarts play with a dropped ball. |
| (b) The referee awards the goal. |
| (c) The referee disallows the goal and restarts play with an indirect free kick in favour of the attacking team. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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