LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

Can a goal be scored direct from a corner kick?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, in all cases.

(d) Yes, as long as the kick is taken by any player except the goalkeeper.

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

Question
2 of 20

When a penalty kick is being taken, after the referee has given the necessary signal, a team-mate of the player identified to take the kick takes it but does not score a goal. The referee...

(a) stops play and restarts the match with a dropped ball where the infringement occurred, e.g. where the player was positioned less than 10 yds (9.15 metres) from the ball.

(b) stops play and restarts the match with an indirect free kick against the kicking team to be taken from the place where he entered the penalty area or the penalty mark.

(c) stops play, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and restarts the match with a indirect free kick against the kicking team from the penalty mark.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
3 of 20

Attacker number 10 is stationary on the goal-line between the goal posts. His teammate shoots the ball and scores in the opponent`s goal. The secondlast defender is on the edge of the goal area. Number 10 is not committing an offence. What should the referee decide?

(a) Allow the goal, because the attacker number 10 is not committing an offence.

(b) Disallow the goal, because the attacker number 10 is in offside position

(d) Award a goal-kick.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 79 - If an attacking player remains stationary between the goalposts and inside the goal as the ball enters the goal, a goal must be awarded unless the player commits an offside offence or Law 12 offence in which case play is restarted with an indirect or direct free kick.

Question
4 of 20

A free kick is awarded and the player decides to take the kick quickly. An opponent who is near the ball deliberately prevents him taking the kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The opponent is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Play should be allowed to continue.

(d) The opponent is cautioned for delaying the restart of play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
5 of 20

If the ball bursts or is damaged inside the goal area, where should the dropped ball be taken?

(a) Drop the ball to any player chosen by either team.

(b) Drop the ball to the defending goalkeeper inside the penalty area.

(d) If it occurred inside the goal area, from anywhere in this area, and if it occurred inside the penalty area, from the point where the incident occurred.

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

Question
6 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.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
7 of 20

A player inside his own penalty area strikes the referee using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 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
9 of 20

A player taking a corner kick kicks the ball a second time before it has touched another player. The referee...

(a) stops play and restarts the match with a dropped ball.

(b) stops play if advantage cannot be applied and awards an indirect free kick from where the infringement occurred.

(d) stops play, cautions the kicker and awards an indirect free kick from where the infringement occurred.

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

Question
10 of 20

A player is guilty of dangerous play, lifting his leg when an opponent tries to head the ball and striking him on the head. What decision does the referee make?

(a) He penalises the offending team with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) He penalises the offending team with an indirect free kick.

(d) He lets play continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 of 20

What decision does the referee make if a player strikes him when the ball is in play?

(a) The referee sends off the player and restarts play with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee sends off the player and restarts play with an indirect free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
12 of 20

If the referee mistakenly awards a goal without the ball having entered the goal (before kick-off), how should he restart play?

(a) Stop play and restart with a dropped ball: inside the penalty area, to the defending goalkeeper; outside, at the stopping point to the team that clearly would have gained/retained possession, otherwise the last-touch team.

(b) Allow play to continue. The referee`s decision is final.

(d) Award the goal and after the match, write a report about what happened.

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

Question
13 of 20

A substituted player just got a water bottle from the assistant coach. An opponent walks on the field of play before the bench. The substituted player throws the water bottle at him. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(c) Award a direct free kick where the object struck or would have struck the opponent; if off the field, use the nearest boundary point. Apply the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent standing inside the field of play

Question
14 of 20

Using the beep flag is not considered necessary in which of the following situations?

(a) When signalling for offside.

(b) Fouls (outside the view of the referee).

(d) Goal situations (tight decisions).

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
15 of 20

Is it possible to play a friendly match without shinguards?

(a) Yes, because then they are optional.

(b) It is at the discretion of the referee.

(d) Yes, because it is a friendly match.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
16 of 20

The player taking a corner kick kicks it in the direction of his own goal. The ball touches his team`s goalkeeper and goes into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a goal.

(b) The referee has the corner kick retaken and cautions the player taking the kick for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee awards a goal kick in favour of the opposing team.

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

Question
17 of 20

During the half-time interval, a player changes position with the goalkeeper without informing the referee. The new goalkeeper denies a goal with his hand and the ball goes for a corner kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and sends off the new goalkeeper.

(b) The referee awards a goal and sends off the two players involved in the change during the next stoppage in play.

(c) The referee awards a corner kick. He sends off the new goalkeeper and cautions the other player involved in the change.

(d) Award the corner kick. Do not caution either player solely for the unreported half-time goalkeeper swap.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
18 of 20

A player asks permission to leave the field of play. As he is running off, the ball comes towards him and he kicks it away. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence was committed.

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

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a dropped ball from where contact with the ball was made.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
19 of 20

Must the goalposts and crossbar be white?

(a) No

(b) Yes

(d) It depends on the rules of the competition.

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

Question
20 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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