LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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1 of 20

What is the range of possible disciplinary sanctions for offences involving the throwing of objects or the ball?

(a) a sending off.

(b) A sending-off, a caution or no card, depending on the offence’s nature and circumstances.

(d) a caution.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
2 of 20

The referee indicates that there is no additional time. What action should the fourth official take?

(a) He indicates "0" on the board.

(b) He should inform the match commissioner.

(d) He should do nothing.

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

Question
3 of 20

Which of the following is incorrect? Cooperation provided by the assistant referee includes...

(a) indicating when foul play has occurred near to him during a match.

(b) informing the referee that a player who was previously bleeding is now ready to return.

(d) giving permission for medical staff to enter the field of play to check on injured players.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
4 of 20

Both teams are on the pitch. Team A has won the toss, but the game has not been kicked off . Player X uses abusive language towards an opponent. The referee

(a) sends off Player X and allows him to be replaced by a named substitute

(b) sends off Player X and does not allow him to be replaced

(d) sends off Player X and restarts play with an indirect free kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 36 - A player who is sent off after being named on the team list and before kick-off may be replaced by a named substitute, who can not be replaced; the number of substitutions the team can make is not reduced

Question
5 of 20

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission. The substitute has not interfered with play or an opponent. With the ball in play an opponent strikes him using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and cautions the substitute. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) Remove the unauthorised extra person, apply the appropriate cautions/sending-off, and restart with a direct free kick at the physical offence, or a penalty if applicable.

(c) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 20

A player takes a goal kick and the ball goes out over the goal line without leaving the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a dropped ball.

(b) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
7 of 20

When is a substitution finally completed?

(a) When the substitute enters the field of play.

(b) When the substituted player leaves the field of play.

(d) When the referee has made a note of the change, after the player has entered.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
8 of 20

A player takes a direct free kick. The ball hits the referee and rebounds back to the player. The ball touches the player again. What decision should the referee make? The referee contact triggers no dropped-ball condition, and the kicker deliberately plays the rebound with the foot; it is not merely an accidental touch.

(a) Repeat the free kick since the player had no intention of touching the ball again.

(b) Penalise the player with a direct free kick for playing the ball twice before it was touched or played by another player, unless the ball was not in play.

(d) Answers a) and b) are correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
9 of 20

A throw-in was not taken correctly but the ball goes directly to an opponent. Can the referee apply advantage and allow play to continue?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, the referee must stop play, caution the thrower and award a new throw-in to the opposing team.

(d) Allow advantage if the ball has entered play and the opponents benefit; otherwise apply the throw-in infringement procedure.

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

Question
10 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
11 of 20

If the referee awards a goal before the ball has completely crossed the goal line but immediately realises the error, what decision should he make?

(a) Restart play with a dropped ball.

(b) Award the goal.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
12 of 20

Consider the following statement: "The goalkeeper does not have to wear a number on his jersey." This is...

(a) True, unless the competition rules require a number; Law 4 itself does not require a numbered goalkeeper shirt.

(b) false.

(d) true because goalkeepers can only wear the number 1 or 13 jersey.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
13 of 20

A defender takes a goal kick, which goes straight to a team-mate in an offside position. The team-mate controls the ball and scores. Is the goal legal?

(a) No, as the player was in an offside position.

(b) Yes, as long as the ball touches another player before entering the goal.

(d) Yes, as long as the ball touches an opponent before entering the goal.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

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14 of 20

Should the referee caution a player who voluntarily leaves the field of play at the moment when a penalty kick is going to be taken?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
15 of 20

When is the goalkeeper considered to be in possession of the ball?

(a) Any momentary rebound off the goalkeeper’s arm necessarily constitutes control.

(b) Any parry, even without retained possession, necessarily constitutes control.

(d) All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 of 20

A player unsuccessfully attempts to prevent a goal by deliberately handling the ball. What decision should the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) The referee allows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee allows the goal as long as it is not the goalkeeper who is involved and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(d) Allow the goal. Under IFAB rules, do not caution solely for the unsuccessful goal-preventing offence when advantage results in a goal.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 20

If a player uses his hands, arms, legs or body to prevent an opponent from playing the ball he is penalised with...

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

(b) a dropped ball.

(d) a direct free kick, an indirect free kick, a penalty kick or a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 20

What are the measurements of the corner flagpost?

(a) Not shorter than 5 ft (1.5m)

(b) Not higher than 5 ft (1.5m)

(d) Law 1 only indicates that the flagposts should not be pointed.

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

Question
19 of 20

A player suffers a careless foul. The ball ends up with a team-mate and the referee applies the advantage. After controlling the ball the team-mate loses it to an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee should stop play and penalise the original offence.

(b) The referee should allow play to continue and caution the offending player during the next stoppage in play.

(d) The referee should immediately penalise the original offence and if necessary, caution or send off the player.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
20 of 20

A corner kick is awarded if...

(a) an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents` goal.

(b) a direct free kick is kicked directly into the kicking team`s goal.

(d) a throw-in goes directly into the opponents` goal.

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

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