LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 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
2 of 20

A player takes a throw-in and throws the ball to the opponent`s goal. The ball goes in to the goal without being touched. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Goal kick

(b) Corner kick

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in: if the ball enters the opponents` goal - a goal kick is awarded; if the ball enters the thrower`s goal - a corner kick is awarded

Question
3 of 20

A player is guilty of serious foul play if...

(a) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent or anyone when challenging for the ball.

(b) he uses excessive force or brutality against anyone when challenging for a ball in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 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
5 of 20

If the rules of the competition establish that there must be a winning team at the end of a match or home-and-away tie that ends in a draw, which of the following procedures approved by the International FA Board are allowed?

(a) Away goals.

(b) Extra time.

(d) All the previous answers are correct.

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

Question
6 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
7 of 20

A free kick is awarded and the player decides to take the kick quickly. An opponent who is less than 10 yds (9.15m) from the ball intercepts it. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He has the free kick retaken and cautions the opponent for delaying the restart of play.

(b) He allows play to continue.

(d) He allows play to continue and cautions the opponent during the next stoppage in play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
8 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
9 of 20

Can a team taking a goal kick be penalised with a penalty kick?

(a) Yes, if the ball first leaves the penalty area, is then blown back into the penalty area by a strong wind and a defender deliberately handles it.

(b) Yes, if the ball first leaves the penalty area and a defender inside his own penalty area commits one of the offences punishable with a penalty kick.

(c) Yes, if the ball has previously left the penalty area and the action is committed on the field of play inside the penalty area of the team that took the goal kick.

(d) All of the answers could be correct.

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

Question
10 of 20

Which position is correct for the assistant referee when a penalty kick is taken during a match?

(a) Behind the corner flag.

(b) Beside the goalpost.

(d) At the intersection of the goal line and the penalty area.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
11 of 20

A goalkeeper takes a goal kick and touches the ball a second time before it leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The goalkeeper touches the ball a second time inside their own penalty area before any other player touches it.

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

(c) Award an indirect free kick for the goalkeeper’s second touch inside their own penalty area, with the goal-area placement rule if applicable.

(d) The referee stops play and the goal kick is retaken.

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

Question
12 of 20

A player is guilty of unsporting behaviour while the ball is in play. The referee stops play and cautions him. How should play be restarted?

(a) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(b) Play is restarted with a direct free kick.

(d) Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 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
14 of 20

During a penalty kick, the referee notices that the goalkeeper is drawing a line with his heel in the centre of the goal area, and the kicker is making a mound of earth on the penalty mark to put the ball on. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions both players for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee cautions the kicker as he is the only one guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee allows the penalty kick to proceed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 20

A match is abandoned. What action should the referee take?

(a) He should report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

(b) The match should not be replayed.

(d) Conduct a coin toss to determine the winner of the match.

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

Question
16 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
17 of 20

Can a team make substitutions during the Kicks from the Penalty Mark to determine the winner of a match?

(a) Yes, if the team has not already used the maximum number of substitutes permitted

(b) Yes, but only the goalkeeper.

(c) Yes, but only for an injured goalkeeper providing the team has not already used the maximum number of substitutes permitted.

(d) No

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
18 of 20

During a match, an object thrown by a spectator hits the referee, one of the assistant referees or a player. Play is stopped for this person to receive medical attention. May the referee continue the match?

(a) The referee should continue the match as long as the injured person has received proper treatment.

(b) The referee must abandon the match because it is considered a very dangerous incident. He must report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

(c) Depending on the match commissioner`s decision, the referee may allow the match to continue, suspend play or abandon the match.

(d) Depending on the severity of the incident, the referee may allow the match to continue, suspend play or abandon the match. He must report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
19 of 20

The radius of the corner arc drawn inside the field of play measures...

(a) 9.15m (10 yards)

(b) 1m (1yd)

(d) 5.5m (6yds)

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

Question
20 of 20

A defender, hanging by his arms from the crossbar of his own goal, heads the ball to prevent it from entering the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee takes no disciplinary action and play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

(b) Send off for denying a goal and award an indirect free kick for the crossbar-hanging offence.

(d) All the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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