LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

Which of the following items are not part of the basic compulsory equipment?

(a) A wrist guard

(b) Goalkeeper`s gloves

(d) None of the three objects.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
2 of 20

If the referee sends off a player but the player refuses to leave the field of play, what decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee speaks to the captain to oblige the player to leave the field of play.

(b) The referee allows play to continue but mentions the situation in the match report.

(d) The referee speaks to the captain and team officials to ensure the player leaves the field of play. If the player does not leave, the referee abandons the match.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
3 of 20

Regarding a corner kick, which answer is correct?

(a) The ball is in play at the moment that it is kicked with the foot and clearly moves, even if it has not left the corner arc.

(b) The ball is in play the moment it is kicked with the foot, clearly moves and has left the corner arc.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 108 - The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves; it does not need to leave the corner area

Question
4 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
5 of 20

Play is restarted with a free kick on the touch line. The player kicks the ball directly out of the field of play over the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a throw-in.

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

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
6 of 20

Can the captain of a team send off a team-mate from the field of play?

(a) Yes, to benefit play and prevent aggression.

(b) No, never.

(d) Yes, after consulting his coach and to prevent incidents.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
7 of 20

How far is the penalty mark from the goal line?

(a) 10m (11yds)

(b) 11m (12yds)

(d) 12m (13yds)

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

Question
8 of 20

A player scores a goal by supporting himself on the shoulders of a team-mate. The referee ...

(a) cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) cautions the player and awards a direct free kick.

(d) awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 of 20

Where should the assistant referees stand during kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match?

(a) One assistant referee should stand level with the penalty area line and the other should stand in the centre circle to control the other players.

(b) One of them should stand at the intersection of the goal area line and the goal line. The other should be in the centre circle to control the other players.

(c) One of them should stand at the intersection of the penalty area line and the goal line. The other should be in the centre circle to control the other players.

(d) Answers a) and c) might be correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
10 of 20

Is it required for a player who is being substituted to leave the field of play at the halfway line?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) It is subject to the security measures that must be taken.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
11 of 20

What is the maximum time allowed for the half-time interval?

(a) 10 minutes.

(b) 15 minutes.

(d) 5 minutes.

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

Question
12 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.

(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

Question
13 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
14 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.

(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

Question
15 of 20

A player in an offside position receives the ball from a rebound off a defender after a team-mate`s shot. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue because the ball came off an opponent.

(b) The referee allows play to continue if the player who receives the ball has not interfered with an opponent.

(d) No answer is correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
16 of 20

Which of these statements is true?

(a) Impeding the progress of an opponent by physical contact is punished with an indirect free kick.

(b) Handling the ball is unsporting behaviour.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 20

During kicks from the penalty mark, can a goalkeeper who is not injured change places with one of his eligible team-mates?

(a) No

(b) Yes, including with a substitute.

(d) Yes, any eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when the kicks are being taken.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
18 of 20

Is it necessary for the ball to leave the corner arc for it to be in play?

(a) Yes. The ball is in play when it rolls its circumference.

(b) Yes, the ball must leave the corner arc completely.

(d) No, never.

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

Question
19 of 20

As a goalkeeper is trying to put the ball into play with his hands, an opponent intercepts it. Is this permitted? The attacker prevents the release while the goalkeeper still controls the ball; there is no separate cautionable conduct.

(a) Yes, the fact that the goalkeeper is prevented from putting the ball into play with his hands does not constitute an offence.

(b) No, it is an offence to prevent the goalkeeper from putting the ball into play with his hands. The referee stops play and it is restarted with an direct free kick to the goalkeeper`s team.

(c) No, the fact that the goalkeeper is prevented from putting the ball into play with his hands is an offence. The player is cautioned and play is restarted with a direct free kick to the goalkeeper`s team.

(d) No. Award an indirect free kick for preventing the goalkeeper releasing the ball; do not automatically caution unless separate cautionable conduct is established.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 20

While the ball is in play, a player from within his own penalty area throws an object at an opponent with excessive force. The opponent is outside the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from where the object struck or would have struck the opponent.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and a penalty kick is awarded.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick taken from the place where the object struck or would have struck the opponent.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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