LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

If a throw-in is taken incorrectly, can the referee apply advantage?

(a) No, unless there is a clear chance of scoring.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) No, never.

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

Question
2 of 20

Where should a free kick awarded to the defending team inside their own goal area be taken from?

(a) From anywhere, as long as it is within the penalty area.

(b) On the line of the goal area at the closest point to the place where the offence was committed.

(d) From anywhere in the goal area.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
3 of 20

Which position is correct for the assistant referee when a penalty kick is taken during a match?

(a) Behind the corner flag.

(b) Beside the goalpost.

(d) At the intersection of the goal line and the penalty area.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
4 of 20

A player on the pitch takes his shin guard out of his sock and throws it at a substituted player on the bench of the opponents. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted in this situation?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(c) Award a direct free kick at the boundary point nearest the off-field offence; apply the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a player standing inside the field of play throws an object at any person outside the field of play

Question
5 of 20

If players ask him, is the referee required to inform the players how many minutes have passed or how many are remaining?

(a) No

(b) Yes

(d) No, the fourth official (when used) publicly shows the minimum time to be `added on` which was indicated to him by the referee.

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

Question
6 of 20

A player scores a goal by supporting himself on the shoulders of a team-mate. The referee ...

(a) cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) cautions the player and awards a direct free kick.

(d) awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 20

The referee is struck in the face by the ball, which then enters the goal while he is temporarily incapacitated. Should the goal be allowed?

(a) Disallow the goal and restart with a dropped ball: contact with a match official led directly to the ball entering the goal.

(b) Yes, everybody else knows the ball entered the goal so the referee should allow the goal.

(d) No, not unless both captains confirm that the goal was correctly scored.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
8 of 20

Can a player leave the field of play at any time to have a drink without prior permission from the referee?

(a) Yes, during a break in play.

(b) Yes, at any time.

(d) No

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
9 of 20

How is play restarted in a match that has been stopped due to violent conduct when there is time remaining to be played?

(a) With a direct free kick, indirect free kick or penalty kick.

(b) With a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 20

A referee orders a penalty kick to be retaken because the goalkeeper has moved forward. Must the same player retake the kick?

(a) Yes, the same player has to take it, as he was the one who took it previously.

(b) No, another player must take it. It is not necessary to inform the referee.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
11 of 20

Can the referee stop the game to caution a player for an infringement of Law 4?

(a) Yes

(b) Yes, and he restarts the match with a dropped ball.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
12 of 20

The assistant referee observes a player`s violent conduct and signals. The referee does not see the signal and the offender`s team scores a goal. At that moment, the referee sees the assistant referee`s signal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Disallow the goal, send off the offending player and restart play with an indirect free kick.

(b) Disallow the goal, send off the offending player and restart play with a penalty kick or a direct free kick.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 20

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.

(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.

Question
14 of 20

A ball is kicked and enters the goal after accidentally bouncing off the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Disallow the goal and restart with a dropped ball: contact with a match official led directly to the ball entering the goal.

(b) Disallow the goal as the referee cannot be considered to be part of the game.

(d) Allow the goal unless the ball was received by the kicker from an indirect free kick or a throw-in.

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

Question
15 of 20

Must the goalposts and crossbar be white?

(a) No

(b) Yes

(d) It depends on the rules of the competition.

Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball

Question
16 of 20

Can a captain caution a player from his own team for an offence punishable by a yellow card?

(a) Yes, to prevent him from being sent off.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, only after consulting his coach can he substitute the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 20

Is it possible to penalise a player for being in an offside position if half his body is in each half of the field of play?

(a) Yes if he interferes with play or an opponent.

(b) No, because the centre of his body is over the halfway line.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
18 of 20

A player who is taking a throw-in correctly intentionally throws the ball at an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue if the player did not throw the ball carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and restarts play with an indirect free kick from the touch line at the point where the ball entered the field of play.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a direct free kick or penalty kick from where the ball hit the opponent.

(d) Depending on the action, the referee cautions or sends off the player and restarts play with a throw-in to the opponents.

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

Question
19 of 20

A player scores a goal directly from a goal kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee should not allow the goal, the ball must touch another player first.

(b) The referee should allow the goal if it was scored in the opponents` goal.

(d) The referee should not allow the goal. The goal kick should be retaken.

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

Question
20 of 20

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.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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