LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Laws of the Game Test #411

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Question
1 of 20

Can a player, who was sent off before the start of the match, be replaced by one of the named substitutes?

(a) No, under no circumstances.

(b) Yes, but is left to the discretion of the referee.

(d) None of the answers is completely correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
2 of 20

If a player uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when the ball is not in play he is guilty of...

(a) violent conduct.

(b) serious foul play.

(d) unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 20

While correctly taking a corner kick, a player intentionally kicks the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball a second time, but does so neither in a careless or reckless manner nor using excessive force. The referee...

(a) stops play and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) stops play to verbally warn the kicker.

(d) stops play and orders the corner kick to be retaken.

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

Question
4 of 20

Which of these statements is not correct?

(a) Violent conduct may exist, even if the ball is not in play.

(b) Violent conduct may exist if the ball is in play.

(c) Violent conduct may exist if the ball is not in play if it is committed against players, referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, officials or spectators.

(d) Serious foul play may exist if the ball is in play, even if it is not being challenged for.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
5 of 20

A player inside his own penalty area throws a boot at an opponent located outside the penalty area on the field of play. The boot does not strike him. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player and awards a direct free kick where the opponent was located.

(b) The referee sends off the player and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 20

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
7 of 20

A player, outside his penalty area, takes a free kick towards his goal. The goalkeeper tries unsuccessfully to stop the ball going into the goal, although he touches it. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow the goal.

(b) Order the free kick to be retaken.

(d) If the goalkeeper touches the ball, even though he does not prevent the goal, he awards an indirect free kick against him.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
8 of 20

Can the referee report disciplinary action in a match without stating the reasons?

(a) It depends on the Rules of the Competition.

(b) No, he must always describe the reasons.

(d) Yes, as long as only the team officials have been disciplined.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
9 of 20

May a Soccer(Football) match be played on a square field of play?

(a) Yes

(b) It is not mentioned in the Laws of the Game.

(d) It depends on the referee`s decision.

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

Question
10 of 20

Are assistant referees required to carry unfolded flags during the match and face the field of play?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) No, unless they intervene in play.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
11 of 20

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
12 of 20

A player, not the goalkeeper, in his own penalty area, deliberately plays the ball with his hand, trying to prevent it going to an opponent. What should the referee do if he is unsuccessful?

(a) The referee stops play and awards a penalty, provided he cannot apply advantage.

(b) The The referee stops play, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards a penalty kick, provided he cannot apply advantage.

(d) He lets play continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 20

Can a goal be scored by deliberately handling the ball?

(a) Yes. sometimes.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) No, because according to the Laws of the Game, it would be a direct free kick or a penalty in favour of the opposing team.

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

Question
14 of 20

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.

(d) Yes, if the challenges are not committed with excessive force.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 20

The player taking a corner kick kicks it in the direction of his own goal. The ball touches his team`s goalkeeper and goes into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a goal.

(b) The referee has the corner kick retaken and cautions the player taking the kick for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee awards a goal kick in favour of the opposing team.

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

Question
16 of 20

If extra time is required in a match, is it necessary to have a coin toss to decide which team will choose the goal to attack?

(a) Yes

(b) No. The team which kicked off to start the match kicks off to start the first half of extra time.

(d) No, the coin toss is only carried out if the captains do not reach agreement.

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

Question
17 of 20

At the end of a match, some players leave the field of play and refuse to return for kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winners. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the opposing team to take their kicks from the penalty mark.

(b) All players who are not injured must participate in the taking of kicks from the penalty mark. If they do not return to the field of play, the kicks will not be taken and the referee will report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

(c) All players, injured or not, must participate in the taking of kicks from the penalty mark. If they do not return to the field of play, the kicks will not be taken and the referee will report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

(d) The referee declares the other team as winners.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
18 of 20

Attacking player is only 1 yard/metre away from the goal-line. At the moment he wants to head the ball into the goal, a defender plays in a dangerous manner and kicks the ball away to prevent a goal without touching Attacking player. What does the referee have to decide?

(a) Play continues

(b) Yellow card and penalty kick

(d) Red card and indirect free kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 82 - An indirect free kick is awarded if a player: plays in a dangerous manner and IFAB page 85/86 - A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off: - denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the opponents` goal by an offence punishable by a free kick.

Question
19 of 20

A pass is made to a team-mate in an offside position. Before receiving the ball, the team-mate involved in play is fouled by a defender. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Penalise the offside because this occurred before the foul. Sanction disciplinarily the defender if needed.

(b) Penalise the foul if offside had not yet been given. The foul is considered more serious. Sanction the defender as appropriate.

(d) Penalise the foul as long as the player in an offside position has not touched the ball. Sanction the defender as appropriate.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
20 of 20

Are players allowed to use tape to cover jewellery?

(a) No

(b) Not if the jewellery is metal.

(d) Yes, as long as the player takes the responsibility.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

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