LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

A player makes a careless tackle in the opponents penalty area. He touches the opponent`s foot. The referee ...

(a) Allows play to continue because no foul was committed

(b) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team, but takes no disciplinary action

(d) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team and shows the offender a red card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 81 - If an offence involves contact it is penalised by a direct free kick or penalty kick. Careless is when a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution. No disciplinary sanction is needed.

Question
2 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
3 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
4 of 20

Which of the following actions by the assistant referee is considered unnecessary intervention?

(a) Raising the flag when the ball has completely left the field of play.

(b) Raising the flag when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position.

(d) Raising the flag for every foul or misconduct committed on the field of play.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
5 of 20

A substitute enters the field of play without the permission of the referee as his team is attacking. What decision should the referee make? The unauthorised substitute interferes with play.

(a) With a dropped ball and a caution for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Stop play, caution and remove the substitute; award a direct free kick where they interfered, or a penalty if applicable.

(d) With a dropped ball and a caution for entering the field of play without the referee`s permission.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
6 of 20

Can the referee report disciplinary action in a match without stating the reasons?

(a) It depends on the Rules of the Competition.

(b) No, he must always describe the reasons.

(d) Yes, as long as only the team officials have been disciplined.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
7 of 20

A player in an offside position, receives the ball from a team-mate who intercepted a pass from an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow play to continue, as the ball came from an opponent.

(b) The referee should award an indirect free kick for offside.

(d) Allow play to continue because the ball was not touched voluntarily by the defender.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
8 of 20

At a dropped ball, after the ball has touched the ground but before being touched by any player, a defender inside his own penalty area spits at an opponent inside the penalty arc. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender and has the dropped ball retaken.

(b) The referee sends off the defender and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee sends off the defender and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the player was inside the penalty arc.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 of 20

With the ball in play, a player off the field of play throws a boot into the field of play, hitting the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball where the referee was hit.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball, to be taken at the place where the ball was when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with an direct free kick or Penalty Kick at the place where the referee was hit.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 20

The ball is in play at all other moments, even when...

(a) it completely crosses the touch line or goal line in the air or along the ground.

(b) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar or corner post and remains on the field of play.

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

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

Question
11 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
12 of 20

At a penalty kick, which of the following statements is not correct:

(a) The ball is positioned on the penalty mark.

(b) The kicker must play the ball forward with his foot.

(c) The kicker cannot play the ball again until the ball has touched one or both of the goal posts, crossbar, goalkeeper or any combination of these three.

(d) The ball is in play from the moment that it is played with the foot and moves forward.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
13 of 20

When taking a corner kick, can an opposing player stand near the goalkeeper, obstructing his vision?

(a) No, as this obstructs the goalkeeper`s movement.

(b) Yes, if no offence is committed against the goalkeeper.

(d) No, never.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 of 20

When a goal kick is about to be taken, can an opponent stand inside the penalty area?

(a) Yes, provided the opponent is not interfering with play.

(b) Yes, provided the opponent is at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away.

(d) Yes, always.

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

Question
15 of 20

A player is charged in a careless manner when the ball is not within playing distance. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards the opposing team a direct free kick or a penalty kick.

(b) Play continues because the ball is not within playing distance.

(d) The referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team for impeding the progress of an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 of 20

A team-mate of the goalkeeper uses a deliberate trick to circumvent the Laws of the Game by heading the ball back to the goalkeeper after lifting it with his foot. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred.

(b) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence occurred.

(d) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
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.

(d) The referee must caution the player for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
18 of 20

Does the referee allow a player to momentarily remove the corner flag in order to take a corner kick?

(a) Yes, on condition that it is put back immediately after the kick is taken.

(b) Yes, if it obstructs the kicker.

(c) No, the referee does not allow the kick to be taken until the corner flag is replaced. If the referee considers removal of the flag to be an act of unsporting behaviour he cautions the player who removed the flag.

(d) No, the assistant referee should prevent him from removing it.

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

Question
19 of 20

The referee awards a direct free kick against team "A." Team "B" takes the kick and the ball goes directly into a goal. Is the goal valid?

(a) No

(b) Yes, unless it touches either goal post or the crossbar before entering the goal. It must enter the goal directly.

(d) Yes If it goes into the goal of team "A."

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
20 of 20

What decision should the referee make if two players from different teams commit two reckless simultaneous fouls?

(a) The referee sends off both players and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee allows play to continue.

(d) The referee applies advantage and takes disciplinary action if necessary according to the offences when the ball is next out of play.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 126 says punish the more serious offence, in terms of sanction, restart, physical severity and tactical impact, when more than one offence occurs at the same time.

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