LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 20

While correctly taking a corner kick, a player intentionally kicks the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball a second time, but does so neither 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 to verbally warn the kicker.

(d) stops play and orders the corner kick to be retaken.

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

Question
2 of 20

A player, who has already been cautioned, leaves the field of play to put an opponent in an offside position. The referee applies advantage and at that moment the player in question re-enters the field of play and controls the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the offender and sends him off for receiving two cautions.

(b) The referee cautions the offender and then sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the offence was committed.

(c) The referee cautions the offender and then sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee cautions the offender, and sends him off for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 20

A defender on his own goal line, between the goal posts, deliberately handles the ball which rebounds to an opponent who scores a goal directly. What decision should the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) The referee sends off the defender for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball to prevent a goal and awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee applies advantage, allows the goal and cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour.

(c) The referee applies advantage, awards the goal and sends off the defender for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball to prevent a goal.

(d) Allow the goal. Under IFAB rules, do not caution solely for the unsuccessful goal-preventing offence when advantage results in a goal.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 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
5 of 20

A player being substituted leaves the field of play and the referee signals for the substitute to enter. Before entering the field of play, the substitute takes a throw-in. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(c) Yes, as he has the referee`s permission to join the match as a substitute, he has the same rights as any other player.

(d) Yes, because the substituted player has left the field of play.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 pg 35 - Substitutes can take any restart provided they first enter the field of play

Question
6 of 20

What decision should the referee make if a player spits at him while the ball is in play?

(a) Send off the player and restart play with a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(b) Send off the player and restart play with a dropped ball.

(c) Send off the player and restart play with an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the ball was when the offence was committed.

(d) Send off the player and restart play with an direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team from where the offence was committed.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 88 - If the ball is in play and a player commits an offence inside the field of play against:a team-mate, substitute, substituted player, team official or a match official it`s a direct free kick or penalty kick

Question
7 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
8 of 20

When taking a corner kick, can an opposing player stand near the goalkeeper, obstructing his vision?

(a) No, as this obstructs the goalkeeper`s movement.

(b) Yes, if no offence is committed against the goalkeeper.

(d) No, never.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 of 20

A player, who has his shorts ripped, accidentally loses a boot and immediately scores a goal with only a sock on his foot. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Disallow the goal, caution the player, instruct him to leave the field of play to correct his equipment and restart play with an indirect free kick.

(b) Disallow the goal, caution the player, instruct him to leave the field of play to correct his equipment. Restart the match with an indirect free kick, taken by a player from the opposing team from where the ball was when the referee stopped play.

(c) Disallow the goal, instruct the player to change his shorts and put on his boot. Restart play with a dropped ball from where the shot was taken.

(d) Allow the goal if the player lost his boot accidentally.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
10 of 20

A dropped ball is taken but a player commits an offence before the ball has touched the ground. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Retake the dropped ball and caution the offending player.

(b) Award a direct or indirect free kick, depending on the seriousness of the offence.

(c) Retake the dropped ball and caution, send off or take no disciplinary action against the offending player, depending on the offence committed.

(d) Award a direct or indirect free kick, caution or send off the offending player, depending on the seriousness of the offence.

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

Question
11 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
12 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
13 of 20

An indirect free kick is awarded to the attacking team outside the opponents` penalty area. The referee fails to raise his arm to indicate that the kick is indirect and the ball is kicked directly into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He has the free kick retaken because of his mistake.

(b) The goal is awarded.

(d) A dropped ball is awarded.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
14 of 20

Must a match be abandoned if the crossbar is broken and its repair or replacement is not possible?

(a) No, the crossbar can be substituted by a rope or other material.

(b) Yes

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
15 of 20

A player in an offside position receives the ball directly from a goal kick by his own goalkeeper and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick for interfering with play.

(b) The referee disallows the goal, cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick for interfering with play.

(d) None of the answers is completely correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
16 of 20

Which of the following is incorrect? Cooperation provided by the assistant referee includes...

(a) indicating when foul play has occurred near to him during a match.

(b) informing the referee that a player who was previously bleeding is now ready to return.

(d) giving permission for medical staff to enter the field of play to check on injured players.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
17 of 20

Which of the following is not necessary for the referee to award a penalty kick?

(a) That the ball is in play.

(b) That a player participating in the game commits the foul.

(d) One of the offences penalised with a direct free kick has been committed.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
18 of 20

A goalkeeper blocks an opponents shot but as he releases the ball from his hands, it enters his own goal. Is the goal valid?

(a) Yes, the ball is in play.

(b) No, because you cannot score a goal directly in your own goal.

(d) It remains at the discretion of the referee, according to the Rules of the Competition.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
19 of 20

When a player takes a goal kick, the ball strikes the referee inside the penalty area and continues into play. What decision should the referee make? The valid goal kick touches the referee but possession does not change, no promising attack starts and the ball does not enter a goal directly.

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

(b) The referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick to the opponents.

(d) Allow play to continue.

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

Question
20 of 20

An obvious goalscoring opportunity is denied by a player who deliberately kicks his opponent. Is this situation of kicking an opponent considered serious foul play?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) Only if it prevents an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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