LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

When is the ball in play at a corner kick?

(a) When the ball moves forward.

(b) When the ball is touched.

(d) When the ball leaves the corner arc.

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

Question
2 of 20

Before the start of a match, a coin toss is made. Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) The winner must choose the goal to attack and cannot choose the kick-off.

(b) The winner must take the first kick-off.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

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

Question
3 of 20

An attacking player positions himself in the goal and, at the same time, a team-mate scores a goal. What action does the referee take if the player`s action distracts an opponent? At the team-mate’s relevant touch, the attacker is in an offside position and clearly obstructs the goalkeeper’s vision; there is no separate misconduct.

(a) He disallows the goal, cautions the player for leaving the field of play without the referee`s permission and play is restarted with a dropped ball from the position of the ball when play was stopped.

(b) He disallows the goal, cautions the player for leaving the field of play and play is restarted with an direct free kick from the position of the ball when play was stopped.

(c) He disallows the goal for an offside offence and play is restarted with a direct free kick from the position of the ball when play was stopped.

(d) Disallow the goal for interfering with an opponent from an offside position and award an indirect free kick at the offence. Do not caution solely for the offside offence.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 79 - If an attacking player remains stationary between the goalposts and inside the goal as the ball enters the goal, a goal must be awarded unless the player commits an offside offence or Law 12 offence in which case play is restarted with an indirect or direct free kick. COMMENT: Page 141 the old text said If an attacking player remains stationary between the goalposts and inside the goal net as the ball enters the goal, a goal must be awarded. However, if(.) (.)the attacking player distracts an opponent, the goal must be disallowed, the player cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play restarted with a dropped ball(.). Obviouslys the new text is no longer a dropped ball but an indirect free kick(per page 89 2016/2017 LOTG)

Question
4 of 20

A defender pulls the shirt of the right winger and stops a promising attack 20 metres from the goal. The referee?

(a) Gives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour and restarts with a direct free kick

(b) Gives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour and restarts with an indirect free kick.

(d) Any number of players.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 85 - There are different circumstances when a player must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour including if a player commits a foul or handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack. So a yellow card is shown. The restart of play after holding an opponent is a direct free kick

Question
5 of 20

For which of the following reasons may an assistant referee enter the field of play?

(a) To assist with a mass confrontation.

(b) To ensure the 10-yard (9.15m) rule is respected for infringements committed close to him.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
6 of 20

Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) During a dropped ball situation, the ball hits the ground but enters the goal without anyone touching it. The drop ball is repeated.

(b) During a substitution, the substitute enters the field of play at the halfway line during a stoppage.

(c) During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match, all players and substitutes must remain inside the centre circle, except for the player taking a kick and the two goalkeepers.

(d) A player, who has left the field of play to be treated for a bleeding wound, can return when the referee gives permission, even if the ball is in play, after having been checked by the fourth official or the assistant referee.

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

Question
7 of 20

A player taking a corner kick back heels the ball slightly without it completely passing over the touch line or the goal line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

(b) The referee stops play and the corner kick is retaken if the ball did not leave the corner arc.

(d) The referee stops play and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

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

Question
8 of 20

Can a player participate in an official match with non-sports shoes?

(a) Yes, provided that the other players use the same type of footwear.

(b) No, not under any circumstances.

(d) It depends on the type of pitch surface.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
9 of 20

A player taking a correct throw-in throws the ball and strikes an opponent in a reckless manner. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the thrower and the throw-in is retaken by the same team.

(b) The referee cautions the thrower and awards a direct free kick from the touch line.

(d) The referee cautions the thrower and awards a direct free kick (or a penalty) from where the opponent was hit.

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

Question
10 of 20

A player throws an object, e.g. a boot, using excessive force from inside the field of play, at a person seated in the technical area when his team has possession and the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make? The target is an opposing team official in the technical area, and the object is thrown with excessive force.

(a) Send off for violent conduct and award a direct free kick at the boundary point nearest the intended target.

(b) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: LOTG 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
11 of 20

A player strikes an opponent using excessive force with the ball out of play. What offence does he commit?

(a) The player is guilty of serious foul play.

(b) The player is guilty of violent conduct.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
12 of 20

What disciplinary action is taken against a player if he denies the opposing team an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball, if advantage is not applied?

(a) Caution or no disciplinary action.

(b) A sending off or no disciplinary action.

(d) Always a sending off.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 20

A defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area but stops holding just inside the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick as the action of holding started outside the penalty area.

(d) Play continues.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 of 20

Who should the referee inform of any irregularities in the field of play?

(a) The organisers of the match.

(b) The officials of the away team.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
15 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? The handball neither stops a promising attack nor denies a goal or obvious goalscoring opportunity, and no other cautionable conduct occurs.

(a) Award a penalty kick unless advantage can be applied; there is no automatic caution for this handball alone.

(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
16 of 20

A free kick is awarded and the player decides to take the kick quickly. An opponent who is less than 10 yds (9.15m) from the ball intercepts it. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He has the free kick retaken and cautions the opponent for delaying the restart of play.

(b) He allows play to continue.

(d) He allows play to continue and cautions the opponent during the next stoppage in play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
17 of 20

Player A appears to take a throw-in but suddenly leaves it to a team-mate to take. It`s obvious that the restart of play is delayed on purpose. The referee?

(a) Start the visible five-second countdown for a delayed throw-in; if it expires, award the throw-in to the opponents. Caution only for the specified excessive further delay.

(b) Cautions player A and his team-mate

(d) Shows a red card to Player A

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 86 - Referees must caution players who delay the restart of play by: appearing to take a throw-in but suddenly leaving it to a team-mate to take

Question
18 of 20

A player is fouled by an opponent but keeps possession of the ball and continues playing. The referee...

(a) applies advantage and allows play to continue.

(b) penalises the offence if he is not sure about the advantage.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
19 of 20

The referee awards a penalty kick. The kicker quickly positions the ball on the penalty mark and before the referee`s signal, kicks the ball and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allows the goal.

(b) Orders the penalty kick to be retaken.

(d) Allows the goal and cautions the kicker for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
20 of 20

From where does a substituted player have to leave the field of play?

(a) The halfway line.

(b) Leave at the nearest point on the boundary, unless the referee directs a different exit for an allowed reason.

(d) The goal line.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

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