LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

When the goalkeeper is holding the ball inside his own penalty area, can he score a legal goal?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, because the goalkeeper cannot voluntarily score a goal with his hand.

(d) No, because the goalkeeper cannot score a goal without the ball touching another player.

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

Question
2 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
3 of 20

Any player may change places with the goalkeeper provided that...

(a) the referee has been previously informed and that the change occurs during a stoppage in play.

(b) the captain is informed.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
4 of 20

When the ball is in play, a player throws a boot at a person sitting in the technical area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick where the boot was thrown.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the boot was thrown.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
5 of 20

During a penalty kick, the referee notices that the goalkeeper is drawing a line with his heel in the centre of the goal area, and the kicker is making a mound of earth on the penalty mark to put the ball on. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions both players for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee cautions the kicker as he is the only one guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee allows the penalty kick to proceed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 20

For a free kick taken by a defender within his own goal area, where should the opponents be?

(a) Outside the penalty area.

(b) Wherever they like, if there is no wall.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
7 of 20

Can a captain caution a player from his own team for an offence punishable by a yellow card?

(a) Yes, to prevent him from being sent off.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, only after consulting his coach can he substitute the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 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
9 of 20

A player who is in an offside position but not interfering in any way with an opponent runs towards the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee must wait until the player in an offside position touches the ball.

(b) The referee must wait and see if the player in an offside position interferes with play by touching the ball or is the only attacking player who can participate.

(d) No answer is correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
10 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
11 of 20

Charging an opponent in a reckless manner is always punishable by...

(a) a direct free kick.

(b) an indirect free kick.

(d) a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
12 of 20

Can a goal kick be taken at any point within the goal area?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, the placement depends on which side of the goal the ball left the field of play.

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

Question
13 of 20

A defender, hanging by his arms from the crossbar of his own goal, heads the ball to prevent it from entering the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee takes no disciplinary action and play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee sends the player off and play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(d) All the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 of 20

When is the ball in play after a throw-in?

(a) As soon as the ball leaves the thrower`s hands.

(b) As soon as the ball travels a distance equal to its circumference.

(d) As soon as the ball enters the field of play and the throw-in has been taken correctly.

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

Question
15 of 20

A player is guilty of serious foul play if...

(a) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent or anyone when challenging for the ball.

(b) he uses excessive force or brutality against anyone when challenging for a ball in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 of 20

The amount of additional time for injuries is at the discretion of the referee, but is it required?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) No, the 4th official decides.

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

Question
17 of 20

The ball is...

(a) round.

(b) spherical.

(d) any shape.

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

Question
18 of 20

A match is extended to allow a penalty kick to be taken. May the goalkeeper be replaced before the kick is taken?

(a) No

(b) Yes. He may be change places with a player on the field or by a substitute, provided the permitted number of substitutions is not exceeded.

(d) Yes, but he can be replaced by a named goalkeeper only.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
19 of 20

The referee allows the match to continue when a player is guilty of a cautionable offence. Play is stopped to award a free kick to the opponents, who want to take the free kick quickly. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee should not allow the kick until he blows the whistle. A caution will be shown to the player guilty of the cautionable offence when the ball next goes out of play after the kick is taken.

(b) The referee may allow the kick to be taken quickly and the player is not cautioned later when the ball next goes out of play.

(c) The referee should not allow the kick to be taken quickly. A caution is shown to the offending player before play is restarted.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
20 of 20

Is it permitted for a goalkeeper to wear stockings that cover all of his legs?

(a) No.

(b) Yes, if it is cold.

(d) It depends on whether it is an international match or not.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

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