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Laws of the Game Test #453
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1 of 20
1 of 20
Can the referee send off a player before the start of play?
| (a) Yes the referee can send off a player who is on the field of play or its surrounds before the match begins but his team starts the match with only 10 players (he cannot be replaced). |
| (b) Yes the referee can send off a player who is on the field of play or its surrounds before the match begins and his team will start the match with 11 players (he can be replaced by a named substitute). |
| (c) No the referee cannot send off a player before the match begins. It is only possible to make mention of the incident in the match report. |
| (d) No, never. |
| Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
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2 of 20
2 of 20
During a penalty in which the time has been extended in order to take the kick, after being kicked, the ball hits the crossbar and enters the goal. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) Disallows the goal. |
| (b) Disallow the goal. The penalty kick finishes at the moment when the ball touches the crossbar. |
| (c) Disallow the goal if the ball does not go directly into the goal. |
| (d) Allow the goal. Law 14 states this goal is valid. |
| Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
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3 of 20
A goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands in his own penalty area after a deliberate pass from a team mate. How does play need to be restarted?
| (a) Goal-kick |
| (b) Indirect free kick |
| (c) Direct free kick |
| (d) Dropped ball |
| Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - An indirect free kick is awarded if a goalkeeper, inside their penalty area, commits any of the following offences- touches the ball with the hands after: it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate |
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4 of 20
4 of 20
Can the assistant referee enter the field of play to help check if the defenders` wall is 10 yards (9.15m) from the ball?
| (a) No |
| (b) Yes, always. |
| (c) Yes, as long as the free kick is given near the touch line and the referee is aware the assistant referee is entering the field of play. |
| (d) It is at the discretion of the referee. |
| Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
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5 of 20
A player is in an offside position and his team-mate is in an onside position. They both run towards the ball at the same time. The team-mate plays the ball. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee takes no action and play continues. |
| (b) The referee stops the game and restarts play with an indirect free kick for offside against the player. |
| (c) The referee stops the game immediately and awards a dropped ball. |
| (d) The referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick against the attacking team for unsporting behaviour. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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6 of 20
6 of 20
Should a match be abandoned if the crossbar is displaced due to a break or faulty construction and its repair is not possible?
| (a) No, it depends on whether the match is official or a friendly match. |
| (b) Not if there is a portable goal that can replace the original and it can be anchored firmly to the ground. |
| (c) It depends on the rules of the competition. |
| (d) The referee must decide. |
| Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
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7 of 20
7 of 20
The ball fails to leave the penalty area after the taking of a goal kick. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) Allow play to continue: the goal kick was in play once kicked and clearly moving. |
| (b) The referee allows play to continue if it has crossed the goal area line. |
| (c) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken. |
| (d) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken by a different player of the same team. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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8 of 20
Which statement is true?
| (a) The coin toss must be done with a coin in the centre of the field of play. |
| (b) The coin toss must take place in the changing rooms before entering the field of play. |
| (c) The toss winner chooses either the first kick-off or the goal to attack; the opponents receive the remaining choice. |
| (d) The toss winner must always kick off the first half. |
| Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
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9 of 20
9 of 20
A corner kick is taken and deflects off an opponent, who is standing less than ten yards from the corner arc, and goes into the goal. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee disallows the goal and restarts play with a dropped ball. |
| (b) The referee disallows the goal and has the corner kick retaken. |
| (c) The referee disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick. |
| (d) Advantage is applied and a goal is awarded. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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10 of 20
10 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. |
| (c) The referee allows play to continue. |
| (d) If the referee decides the opponent was impeded he awards an indirect free kick. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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11 of 20
An attacker charges the goalkeeper who is inside his own goal area. Is this permitted?
| (a) Yes, if the charge is not reckless or committed using excessive force. |
| (b) Yes, if the charge is not careless, reckless, or committed using excessive force. |
| (c) No, it is not permitted for the attacker to challenge the goalkeeper inside the goal area. |
| (d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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12 of 20
Of the following offences committed by a goalkeeper, which is punishable by a sending off?
| (a) Serious foul play. |
| (b) Violent conduct. |
| (c) Uses offensive, insulting or abusive language or gestures. |
| (d) All of the answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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13 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. |
| (c) Yes, if the challenges are not reckless. |
| (d) Yes, if the challenges are not committed with excessive force. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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14 of 20
14 of 20
If a defender commits an offence on the line of his penalty area when the ball is in play, the restart is...
| (a) an indirect free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball. |
| (b) a direct free kick, indirect free kick or dropped ball. |
| (c) a dropped ball. |
| (d) a penalty kick. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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15 of 20
15 of 20
What is required to penalise a foul?
| (a) The match has started. |
| (b) The foul occurs on the field of play and is committed against an opponent. |
| (c) The foul occurs on the field of play and is committed against a player. |
| (d) The foul occurs when the ball is in play, it is committed by a player and it occurs on or off the field of play. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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16 of 20
16 of 20
Is a goal valid if, after taking an indirect free kick towards the opponents` goal, the ball rebounds off an opponent and goes into the goal?
| (a) No, it must be touched or played deliberately by another player. |
| (b) Yes, if the kick has been taken correctly. |
| (c) No, as it must be played by a team-mate of the kicker. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
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17 of 20
What happens if a player reveals a slogan or advertising under his teams official jersey?
| (a) It depends on the kind of slogan or advertising. |
| (b) The referee will note it in his report and the competition organisers will be responsible for disciplining the player. |
| (c) It is not a problem. |
| (d) The referee must caution the player for unsporting behaviour. |
| Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
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18 of 20
18 of 20
In which of these actions is the referee`s permission needed to leave the field of play?
| (a) To celebrate a goal. |
| (b) To drink water or receive instructions. |
| (c) To receive treatment for an injury. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
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19 of 20
During the taking of a corner kick, the player lifts the ball up with one or both of his feet. The referee...
| (a) allows play to continue. |
| (b) stops play and awards a dropped ball. |
| (c) stops play and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
| (d) stops play and has the corner kick retaken. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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20 of 20
20 of 20
The ball hits the corner flag during play. Is the ball still in play?
| (a) No |
| (b) Yes if it does not cross the goal line or touch line. |
| (c) Yes, always. |
| (d) According to Law 9, if the ball returns to the field of play, it is still in play. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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