LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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1 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.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
2 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
3 of 20

Which of the following situations does not require the referee`s permission?

(a) Leave the field of play to dribble past an opponent.

(b) Returning to the field of play after adjusting equipment.

(d) Returning to the field of play after receiving treatment.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
4 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
5 of 20

The goalkeeper has the ball in his hands. At the moment he releases the ball to kick it, an opponent intercepts it and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows the goal because the opponent took the ball from the goalkeeper fairly.

(b) The referee awards an indirect free kick against the opponent`s team.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 20

Which of the following statements is required for a correct throw-in?

(a) Facing the field of play with the feet on the touch line.

(b) Having part of one foot on the touch line or outside of it.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
7 of 20

What disciplinary action is taken against a player if he denies the opposing team an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball, if advantage is not applied?

(a) Caution or no disciplinary action.

(b) A sending off or no disciplinary action.

(d) Always a sending off.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 20

The captains of both teams mutually agree to refuse to take kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winners of a match, despite the fact that this is stipulated in the rules of the competition. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the two captains for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Report the situation to the appropriate competition authorities.

(d) None of these answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
9 of 20

A goalkeeper, standing in his own penalty area, hits the ball with his shinguard which is held in his hand to prevent it entering the goal. The referee... The object contacts the ball inside the goalkeeper’s own penalty area.

(a) Send off the goalkeeper for denying a goal and award a penalty kick for using the object to contact the ball inside the penalty area.

(b) cautions the goalkeeper for handling the ball. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 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
11 of 20

How should the players of both teams position themselves for a kick-off?

(a) All players except the kicker must be in their own half; opponents must also be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball.

(b) The players who are taking the kick-off are the only ones who can occupy the centre circle and the other players in both teams can be in their half of the field of play without entering their half of the centre circle.

(d) It is unimportant where they are as long as the kick-off is not impeded.

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

Question
12 of 20

When may a player return to the field of play after having left it to adjust his equipment?

(a) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play to re-enter but only via the touchline.

(b) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play to re-enter from any part of the field of play.

(c) The referee will give his permission when the ball is in play or not in play to re-enter from any part of the field of play.

(d) The referee will give his permission when the ball is not in play to re-enter but only via the touchline.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
13 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
14 of 20

Which of the following offences committed with the ball in play is not penalised as serious foul play?

(a) Spitting at an opponent.

(b) Kicking an opponent in the stomach with excessive force while challenging for the ball.

(d) Endangering the safety of an opponent while challenging for the ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 20

Is it allowed for a player, taking a throw-in, to lift his heels off the ground?

(a) Yes, but he cannot stand on the touchline.

(b) Yes, but he has to have part of both feet on or outside the touchline.

(d) No, he cannot lift his heels.

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

Question
16 of 20

An assistant referee indicates the ball has crossed the goal line but the referee does not see the flag. Then a defender strikes an opponent inside the penalty area using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender and play restarts with a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off the defender and play restarts with a goal kick, a kick off or a corner kick.

(d) The referee sends off the defender. Play restarts with a goal kick or a corner kick.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
17 of 20

A pass is made to a team-mate in an offside position. Before receiving the ball, that team-mate is fouled by a defender. What decision should the referee make? Before the foul, the attacker had not played the ball, challenged an opponent or otherwise committed an offside offence.

(a) Penalise the offside because this occurred before the foul. Sanction disciplinarily the defender if needed.

(b) Penalise the defender’s foul and apply any appropriate card, because it happened before the attacker became involved in active play for offside.

(d) Penalise the foul only if the attacker has already touched the ball.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
18 of 20

Is it required for the centre of the field of play to be indicated with a mark?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) It depends on the type of match.

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

Question
19 of 20

A player spits at an opponent who is in the centre circle. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player and awards an indirect free kick.

(d) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 20

A team is about to score a goal. At the moment that the ball is about to enter the goal, a defender whose team only has seven players deliberately leaves the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee immediately abandons the match from the moment the player leaves the field of play.

(b) If the goal is scored, the referee does not allow it.

(c) The referee allows the goal. If the player who left the field of play does not return for the kick off, the match should be abandoned and the player reported to the appropriate authority.

(d) The match should continue, as the player did not leave the field of play through injury or being sent off.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

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