LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

If a substitute enters the field of play without permission and touches the ball inside his own penalty area preventing a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Penalty kick and sending off.

(b) Dropped ball and a sending off.

(d) An indirect free kick and sending off.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
2 of 20

Is it permitted to kick a free kick backwards?

(a) Yes, unless it is inside the goal area.

(b) Yes, as long as it is in play when it is kicked and moves.

(d) No, unless it is direct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
3 of 20

Can a goal be scored directly into the opponents` goal from a kick-off without touching any other player?

(a) Not always.

(b) No, the ball must be played or touched by another player before entering the goal.

(d) No, except by referee error.

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

Question
4 of 20

Is it permissible to mark the field of play with interrupted lines or furrows?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) Yes, but only for friendly matches.

(d) Yes, if the member associations allow it.

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

Question
5 of 20

While the ball is in play, a player who is outside his penalty area spits at an opponent who has both feet on the line of the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a direct free kick from the line of the penalty area and send off.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and send off.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 20

Can a player change places with the goalkeeper during kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match?

(a) Yes, any eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time, as long as the referee is advised, and he puts on a shirt which distinguishes him from the rest of the players.

(b) No

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
7 of 20

A player extends his arm, holding an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

(d) If the referee decides the opponent was impeded he awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 20

Law 11: "Offside", states that there is no offside infringement if a player receives the ball directly from...

(a) a goal kick.

(b) a corner kick.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
9 of 20

Indicate at which of the following restarts of play it is not necessary to kick the ball for it to be in play:

(a) Corner kicks and kick-offs.

(b) Throw-ins and dropped balls.

(d) Goal kicks and kick-offs.

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

Question
10 of 20

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.

(d) penalises the player`s team with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 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
12 of 20

A player who has left the field of play for medical treatment returns without permission from the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue and during the next stoppage cautions the player.

(b) Caution for unauthorised re-entry. If play is stopped for interference, award a direct free kick at the interference or a penalty; if stopped solely for non-interfering entry, award an indirect free kick where the ball was.

(c) The referee applies advantage if possible or stops play, cautions the player and awards a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) The referee allows play to continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 20

A player pretends to be fouled in an attempt to deceive the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned only if the simulation took place inside the opposing team`s penalty area.

(b) The player is warned but is not shown a yellow card for the first offence.

(d) The player cannot be shown a yellow card for this offence, but the referee can draw attention to it so the player behaves more sportingly.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 of 20

A player takes a throw-in and throws the ball to the opponent`s goal. The ball goes in to the goal without being touched. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Goal kick

(b) Corner kick

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in: if the ball enters the opponents` goal - a goal kick is awarded; if the ball enters the thrower`s goal - a corner kick is awarded

Question
15 of 20

When may a player return to the field of play after having left it to adjust his equipment?

(a) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play to re-enter but only via the touchline.

(b) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play to re-enter from any part of the field of play.

(c) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play or not in play to re-enter from any part of the field of play.

(d) The referee will give his permission when the ball is not in play to re-enter but only via the touchline.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
16 of 20

The ball goes out of play over the touch line but before the throw-in is taken, a player, using excessive force, deliberately kicks an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow play to continue.

(b) Send off the player for violent conduct and restart play with a throw-in.

(d) Send off the player for violent conduct and restart play with an indirect free-kick.

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

Question
17 of 20

A player impedes the progress of an opponent by using his arms. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for holding an opponent.

(b) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick for impeding the progress of an opponent.

(d) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 20

Which of the following is incorrect? The duties of an assistant referee include indicating:

(a) When the whole ball has passed outside the field of play.

(b) When a player is in an offside position.

(d) When a substitution is requested.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 pg 77 - It is not an offence to be in an offside position. Comment: Yes they penalize offside but only when the requirements of offside is meet. Otherwise a player can be in an offside position all day long and there is no requirement for the assistant referee to indicate anything.

Question
19 of 20

With the ball in play, the referee sees a group of substitutes arguing with officials from the opposing team in the technical area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the incidents are outside the field of play.

(b) The referee stops play, cautions the offenders and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee stops play, takes the appropriate disciplinary action and awards a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 20

A defender, not the goalkeeper, and a forward from different teams collide during play and are injured. The referee allows the medical staff to enter the field of play. So...

(a) it is not necessary for the players to leave the field of play as they are being treated on it.

(b) if the referee considers that one of them is taking too long to recover, that player must leave the field of play.

(d) the two players must leave the field of play after being assessed.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

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