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Laws of the Game Test #597
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1 of 20
1 of 20
A player takes a throw-in correctly. The ball does not enter the field of play but remains outside the touch line.
| (a) The referee awards a new throw-in to the opposing team. |
| (b) A different player from the same team retakes the throw-in. |
| (c) The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken by the same team. |
| (d) The referee cautions the player for delaying the restart of play. The throw-in is retaken by the same team. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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2 of 20
2 of 20
In the Laws of the Game, what are the colors of a Soccer (Football) Ball?
| (a) White, yellow and red. |
| (b) Those authorised by the appropriate association. |
| (c) The referee decides the suitability of the match balls, including their color. |
| (d) Any color except green, which distinguishes it from the field of play. |
| Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
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3 of 20
3 of 20
A player impedes the progress of an opponent by using his arms. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for holding an opponent. |
| (b) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick for impeding the progress of an opponent. |
| (c) Play is restarted with a free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent. |
| (d) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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4 of 20
4 of 20
A player in an offside position receives the ball from a team-mate at a goal kick. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee awards an indirect free kick against the offending player`s team for interfering with play. |
| (b) The referee allows play to continue. |
| (c) The referee allows play to continue if the ball touches any other player. |
| (d) The referee allows play to continue if it had previously touched another player or not. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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5 of 20
5 of 20
Indicate which one of the following statements about the duties of an assistant referee is false:
| (a) To indicate when the ball has completely crossed the boundary lines of the field of play. |
| (b) He is required to signal a foul, regardless of where it is committed. |
| (c) To indicate when a substitution is requested. |
| (d) To indicate when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position. |
| Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
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6 of 20
6 of 20
What is the range of possible disciplinary sanctions for offences involving the throwing of objects or the ball?
| (a) a sending off. |
| (b) A sending-off, a caution or no card, depending on the offence’s nature and circumstances. |
| (c) a sending off or a caution. |
| (d) a caution. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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7 of 20
7 of 20
A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission, and while he is trying to take a free kick is violently struck by an opponent. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct, cautions the substitute for entering without permission, and awards an indirect free kick against the substitute player`s team, to be taken from the place where the substitute player was struck. |
| (b) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and restarts play with a free kick. |
| (c) The referee should make a note of the incident in his report. The substitute player was not taking part in the game at that moment, therefore no decision can be taken against him. |
| (d) The referee cautions the substitute player for entering without permission and he orders him to leave the field of play, sends off the opponent and play is restarted with a free kick. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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8 of 20
8 of 20
Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player during half time?
| (a) Yes, but he should show it until he leaves the field of play before going into the changing rooms. |
| (b) Yes, but he should only show it until he leaves the field of play. He is also authorised to show yellow or red cards in the changing rooms. |
| (c) Yes, either on the field of play or its immediate surrounds. |
| (d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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9 of 20
9 of 20
Which player(s) can ask the referee for the required distance at a free kick?
| (a) The player awarded the free kick. |
| (b) Any player of the team that committed the offence. |
| (c) Any member of the team awarded the free kick. |
| (d) Any player from the team awarded the free kick or any defenders so they know how far their wall should be from the ball. |
| Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
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10 of 20
10 of 20
On a waterlogged field of play a player places the ball for a penalty kick to the side of the penalty mark. Is this permitted?
| (a) Yes, if the penalty mark is underwater. |
| (b) Yes, always. |
| (c) Yes, with the permission of the opposing captain. |
| (d) No - the ball must be placed on the penalty mark. |
| Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
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11 of 20
11 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. |
| (c) Throwing the ball from behind and over the head. |
| (d) All of the answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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12 of 20
How should a challenge which endangers the safety of an opponent be penalised?
| (a) Serious foul play. |
| (b) Violent conduct. |
| (c) Unsporting behaviour. |
| (d) Dangerous play. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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13 of 20
13 of 20
A defender stops the ball with his foot inside his own penalty area. His goalkeeper, seeing an opponent approach, picks up the ball with his hands. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee applies advantage and cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play. |
| (b) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team as he considers the player has passed the ball to the goalkeeper with his foot. |
| (c) The referee lets the game continue. There was no pass to the goalkeeper. |
| (d) The referee cautions the defender and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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14 of 20
14 of 20
A player is fouled by an opponent but keeps possession of the ball and continues playing. The referee...
| (a) applies advantage and allows play to continue. |
| (b) penalises the offence if he is not sure about the advantage. |
| (c) allows play to continue. The referee can never change a decision after advantage has been applied. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
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15 of 20
15 of 20
A goalkeeper takes a throw-in. What happens if, after the ball is in play, he touches it a second time (not with his hands) before it has touched another player?
| (a) The referee allows play to continue. |
| (b) If advantage cannot be applied, the referee awards an indirect free-kick to the opposing team, to be taken from where the infringement occurred. |
| (c) The referee awards a dropped ball where the infringement occurred. |
| (d) The referee awards a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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16 of 20
Which of the following items are not part of the basic compulsory equipment?
| (a) A wrist guard |
| (b) Goalkeeper`s gloves |
| (c) Undershorts |
| (d) None of the three objects. |
| Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
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17 of 20
17 of 20
Can a goalkeeper contest a dropped ball like any other player?
| (a) Yes. A goalkeeper may receive the dropped ball; inside the penalty area it is dropped to the defending goalkeeper. |
| (b) No |
| (c) It is at the referee`s discretion. |
| (d) Only if both goalkeepers take part. |
| Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
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18 of 20
18 of 20
A goal is scored against a team that has 12 players on the field of play. The referee realises this fact before the match is restarted. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) Disallow the goal. |
| (b) Award the goal and instruct the twelfth player to leave the field of play. |
| (c) Award the goal, caution the twelfth player for unsporting behaviour and instruct him to leave the field of play. |
| (d) Award the goal and instruct the player to leave the field of play. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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19 of 20
19 of 20
A player climbs onto a perimeter fence after scoring a goal. The referee
| (a) Disallows the goal and cautions the player |
| (b) Cautions the player |
| (c) Sends the player off |
| (d) Allows the goal and does not show a card |
| Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 86 after subheading Celebration of a goal. A player must be cautioned for climbing onto a perimeter fence. |
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20 of 20
20 of 20
A substitute of the attacking team, who has joined the game without the permission of the referee, scores a goal. The referee realises this before play is restarted. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) Disallow the goal and award a dropped ball in the defending team`s goal area. |
| (b) Disallow the goal and award an indirect free kick to be taken from the defending team`s goal area. |
| (c) Disallow the goal and caution the player for unsporting behaviour. Restart play with an indirect free kick to be taken from the defending team`s goal area. |
| (d) Disallow the goal, caution and remove the unauthorised extra player, and award a direct free kick where that player interfered. |
| Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
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