LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 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
2 of 20

A player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball a second time, though not in a careless or reckless manner nor using excessive force. The referee...

(a) stops play and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(b) stops play only if he considers it necessary to do so.

(d) stops play. The throw-in is retaken.

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

Question
3 of 20

Which of the following tasks is not the responsibility of the assistant referee while a penalty kick is being taken?

(a) Checking that the ball has crossed the line.

(b) Signalling if the goalkeeper has moved forward before the ball is kicked.

(d) Signalling if the kicker has infringed the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
4 of 20

A player is about to take a throw-in. He throws the ball on the ground before it enters the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a new throw-in to the same team.

(b) The referee awards a new throw-in, to be taken by a different player from the same team.

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a new throw-in to the same team.

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

Question
5 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
6 of 20

Can players wear a one-piece playing suit in place of shirts and shorts?

(a) Yes, this is common.

(b) No

(d) Yes, if the referee allows it.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
7 of 20

Which of the following is not a basic requirement to penalise a foul?

(a) The ball is in play.

(b) The offence occurs on the field of play or in special cases off the field of play.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 20

A team does not name any substitute players before the start of a match, so...

(a) no substitutes will be allowed for this team during the match.

(b) substitutes will not be allowed before the start of the second half.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
9 of 20

A player who is off the field of play to receive medical treatment trips a player who is on the field of play. What decision does the referee make?

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

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

(c) The referee either cautions or sends off the player as appropriate. Play is restarted with either a penalty kick or a direct free kick.

(d) The referee cautions the player and restarts play with a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 20

Which of the following statements is correct:

(a) A dropped ball awarded to the defending team in its goal area may be taken from anywhere in the area.

(b) A direct free kick awarded to the defending team inside the goal area is taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the closest point to where the infringement occurred.

(c) A direct free kick awarded to the attacking team in the goal area is taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the closest point to where the infringement occurred.

(d) A direct free kick awarded to the defending team inside the goal area is taken from anywhere in the area.

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

Question
11 of 20

How many people, from those authorised to be in the technical area, can get up to give instructions?

(a) Two, as long as they are the two coaches of the team.

(b) Only one person at a time.

(d) All answers are correct.

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

Question
12 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

Question
13 of 20

Scissors and overhead kicks are allowed as long as...

(a) they are used to score a goal.

(b) an opponent is not hit.

(d) an opponent or the referee are not hit.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
14 of 20

A player takes a throw-in with the toes of his feet inside the field of play and his heels on the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a throw-in to the opposing team.

(b) The referee always allow play to continue.

(d) The referee allows play to continue if the throw-in was taken correctly.

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

Question
15 of 20

Can a player who has been sent off remain inside the technical area?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, if he is properly identified.

(d) No, unless he is one of those that have already been substituted.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
16 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
17 of 20

Is it always necessary for play to stop whenever the referee blows the whistle?

(a) No

(b) Yes

(d) Yes, provided that the referee has not blown the whistle involuntarily by mistake.

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

Question
18 of 20

A defender takes a goal kick, which goes straight to a team-mate in an offside position. The team-mate controls the ball and scores. Is the goal legal?

(a) No, as the player was in an offside position.

(b) Yes, as long as the ball touches another player before entering the goal.

(d) Yes, as long as the ball touches an opponent before entering the goal.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
19 of 20

All offences relating to the throwing of objects (or the ball) are sanctioned by...

(a) a sending off.

(b) a sending off, a caution or no disciplinary action.

(d) a caution.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 20

During kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or competition, one goal becomes defective, can the other goal be used?

(a) No, the kicks from the penalty mark should be abandoned.

(b) Yes, provided that the captains of both teams agree.

(d) Yes, provided that the coaches of both teams agree.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

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