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Question
1 of 50

Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?

(a) Yes, but only in the opposing goal.

(b) Yes, provided the throw-in is taken correctly.

(d) No, never.

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

Question
2 of 50

A player taking a throw-in jumps off the ground as he releases the ball from his hands. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

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

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

Question
3 of 50

A substitute does his warming-up behind the assistant referee. When an opponent is near the sideline the substitute spits him in his face while the ball is in play. How does play need to be restarted?

(a) Throw-in

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Dropped ball

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. Comment: I know some of you think it should be a Direct Free Kick or Penalty kick but unfortunately the LOTG is not clear on this "substitute" restart. Feeback welcome.

Question
4 of 50

An attacking player takes a throw-in correctly. The ball is received by a team-mate who is in an offside position. After controlling the ball he then scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The goal is disallowed and the game restarted with an indirect free kick for actively participating in play from an offside position.

(b) The referee penalises the offside offence.

(d) The referee awards the goal.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
5 of 50

A player, in possession of the ball, rips his shorts and becomes naked from the waist down. The referee...

(a) allows play to continue and as soon as play stops, instructs the player to replace his clothing, and allows him to re-enter when he has done so.

(b) allows play to continue. When play stops, instructs the player to replace his shorts. The player may only re-enter when the ball is out of play.

(c) stops play, instructs the player to replace his clothing and restarts play with a dropped ball from where the ball was.

(d) stops play, instructs the player to replace his clothing and restarts play with an indirect free kick from where the ball was.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
6 of 50

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
7 of 50

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
8 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a defender (not the goalkeeper) from a team with only seven players on the field of play, deliberately handles the ball to prevent a goal?

(a) Send off the defender and suspend the match.

(b) Send off the defender and award a penalty.

(d) All of the answers could be correct, depending on the circumstances.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
9 of 50

In which of the following cases could there be an offside offence?

(a) Directly receiving the ball released from the hands of your own goalkeeper.

(b) Receiving the ball from a corner kick.

(d) None of the previous cases.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
10 of 50

After a goal kick is taken, the ball leaves the penalty area but a gust of wind sends it back into the penalty area and the ball enters the goal without having been touched by any other player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a corner kick because an own goal cannot be scored from a goal kick.

(b) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken. The ball was never in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
11 of 50

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
12 of 50

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.

(d) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 50

Does the referee allow a player to momentarily remove the corner flag in order to take a corner kick?

(a) Yes, on condition that it is put back immediately after the kick is taken.

(b) Yes, if it obstructs the kicker.

(c) No, the referee does not allow the kick to be taken until the corner flag is replaced. If the referee considers removal of the flag to be an act of unsporting behaviour he cautions the player who removed the flag.

(d) No, the assistant referee should prevent him from removing it.

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

Question
14 of 50

A player with an obvious goalscoring opportunity inside the opponents` penalty area is struck by a boot thrown by an opponent who is outside his own penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored, sends off the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored, cautions the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(c) The referee disallows the goal if the player has scored, sends off the offending player for trying to prevent an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) The referee allows the goal if the player has scored and may send off the offending player for violent conduct if he threw the boot with excessive force.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 50

A player taking a penalty kick plays the ball forward for a team-mate to run on to it and score. Is this permitted?

(a) No. The kick must be retaken as this is not permitted.

(b) Yes, provided the correct penalty kick procedures have been followed.

(c) No. The referee stops play and restarts the game with an indirect free kick to the defending team from the penalty mark.

(d) No. The goal is disallowed and the referee restarts play with a goal kick.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
16 of 50

If, at the moment the referee gives the signal to kick off, the player taking it commits any infringement before the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Award the kick off to the opposing team.

(b) Award the kick off to the opposing team. The other team can kick off in the second half.

(d) Order the kick off to be retaken as many times as necessary without taking disciplinary action.

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

Question
17 of 50

A player takes a throw-in incorrectly and the referee believes that the player threw the ball at an opponent with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick from where the offence occurred.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a throw-in to the opposing team.

(d) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a dropped ball.

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

Question
18 of 50

A player, not the goalkeeper, in his own penalty area, deliberately plays the ball with his hand, trying to prevent it going to an opponent. What should the referee do if he is unsuccessful?

(a) The referee stops play and awards a penalty, provided he cannot apply advantage.

(b) The The referee stops play, cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards a penalty kick, provided he cannot apply advantage.

(d) He lets play continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
19 of 50

How does the referee penalise kicking or attempting to kick an opponent using excessive force if the ball is not in play.

(a) Serious foul play.

(b) Violent conduct.

(d) Playing in a dangerous manner.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 50

After the referee has dropped the ball, before it touches the ground, a defending player violently kicks an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a dropped ball.

(d) The player is sent off for violent conduct and play restarts with a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
21 of 50

If the referee sends off a player but the player refuses to leave the field of play, what decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee speaks to the captain to oblige the player to leave the field of play.

(b) The referee allows play to continue but mentions the situation in the match report.

(d) The referee speaks to the captain and team officials to ensure the player leaves the field of play. If the player does not leave, the referee abandons the match.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
22 of 50

Can a captain caution a player from his own team for an offence punishable by a yellow card?

(a) Yes, to prevent him from being sent off.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, only after consulting his coach can he substitute the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
23 of 50

If a player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but neither in a careless nor a reckless manner nor using excessive force, the referee

(a) whistles for a foul and shows the player no card

(b) whistles for a foul and shows the player a yellow card

(d) allows play to continue

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - If a player, while correctly taking a throw-in, intentionally throws the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but neither in a careless nor a reckless manner nor using excessive force, the referee allows play to continue

Question
24 of 50

When is play considered to have restarted after a dropped ball?

(a) When the ball touches a player.

(b) When the ball touches the ground.

(d) When the referee drops the ball and a player touches it.

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

Question
25 of 50

Can a player play without shinguards?

(a) Yes

(b) Only if he is the captain.

(d) Yes, if it is for a good reason.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
26 of 50

A goal cannot be scored directly from which of the following restarts?

(a) Throw-in.

(b) Corner kick.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
27 of 50

Is the ball considered to be an object if it is used to strike an opponent?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) Yes, but only if it occurs against an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
28 of 50

A player throws an object, e.g. a boot, using excessive force from inside the field of play, at a person seated in the technical area when his team has possession and the ball is in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(b) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 89 - Play is restarted with an indirect free kick if a player standing inside the field of play throws an object at any person outside the field of play

Question
29 of 50

Regarding a corner kick, which answer is correct?

(a) The ball is in play at the moment that it is kicked with the foot and clearly moves, even if it has not left the corner arc.

(b) The ball is in play the moment it is kicked with the foot, clearly moves and has left the corner arc.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 108 - The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves; it does not need to leave the corner area

Question
30 of 50

Can the captain of a team send off a team-mate from the field of play?

(a) Yes, to benefit play and prevent aggression.

(b) No, never.

(d) Yes, after consulting his coach and to prevent incidents.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

Of the following offences committed by a goalkeeper, which is punishable by a sending off?

(a) Serious foul play.

(b) Violent conduct.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
32 of 50

A defender, standing inside his own penalty area, violently strikes an opponent while the ball is in play in his opponent`s penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Stop play. Send the defender off for violent conduct and award a penalty kick against the defender`s team.

(b) Stop play. Send the defender off for serious foul play and award a penalty kick against the defender`s team.

(d) Stop play. Send the defender off. Award a dropped ball because the referee did not see the offence.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
33 of 50

Indicate at which of the following restarts of play it is not necessary to kick the ball for it to be in play:

(a) Corner kicks and kick-offs.

(b) Throw-ins and dropped balls.

(d) Goal kicks and kick-offs.

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

Question
34 of 50

The goalkeeper, who is outside his penalty area, stops the ball with a shinguard in his hand. The ball at that time was inside his penalty area. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards a direct free kick.

(d) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
35 of 50

What distance must opponents be from the ball at a free kick, if an attacker requested the required distance?

(a) 10 feet.

(b) An approximate distance of 9.50 metres.

(d) A minimum of 10 yds (9.15 metres) and also outside of the penalty area if the free kick is taken by a team from inside their own penalty area.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
36 of 50

Prior to taking the kick-off at the start of a game, a player recklessly strikes another player of the opposing team. What decision should the referee take?

(a) Send off the player but he may be substituted.

(b) Send off the player, and he may not be substituted so the team will play with 10 players.

(d) Caution the player.

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

Question
37 of 50

The referee has not had the opportunity to indicate that a free kick is indirect. A player takes a quick free kick and the ball goes directly into the opponents` goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He should award the goal.

(b) He should award a goal kick to the defending team.

(c) He should order the indirect free kick to be retaken from the original spot since he was not given time to signal it.

(d) He should award a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
38 of 50

At a dropped ball, after the ball has touched the ground but before being touched by any player, a defender inside his own penalty area spits at an opponent inside the penalty arc. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the defender and has the dropped ball retaken.

(b) The referee sends off the defender and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee sends off the defender and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the player was inside the penalty arc.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
39 of 50

A player scores a goal by supporting himself on the shoulders of a team-mate. The referee ...

(a) cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick.

(b) cautions the player and awards a direct free kick.

(d) awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
40 of 50

A player changes positions with the goalkeeper during half time without prior permission from the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution both players and restart the match with a free kick or penalty kick.

(b) Send off the player occupying the position of the goalkeeper and caution the goalkeeper playing in the player`s position. Play restarts with an indirect free kick.

(c) Send off the player occupying the position of the goalkeeper and caution the goalkeeper playing in the player`s position. Play restarts with a free kick or penalty.

(d) Caution both players as soon as the referee realises. If the ball is in play, wait until the next stoppage.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
41 of 50

What should the referee do in a match if he notices a sports brand logo on the corner flags?

(a) Disregard it as they are permitted on the corner flags.

(b) Disregard it as unimportant but report the incident to the relevant authority.

(d) Abandon the match if there are no other flags available.

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

Question
42 of 50

If an assistant referee raises his flag, is the referee required to penalise the offence or infringement the assistant is indicating?

(a) Yes, as an infringement of the Laws of the Game has been signalled.

(b) No, unless the referee has become temporarily incapacitated and play has continued under the supervision of the assistant referee.

(d) Answers b) and c) are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
43 of 50

An attacker charges the goalkeeper who is inside his own goal area. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, if the charge is not reckless or committed using excessive force.

(b) Yes, if the charge is not careless, reckless, or committed using excessive force.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
44 of 50

An assistant referee notices a player is guilty of violent conduct when the ball is in play and the incident is out of view of the referee. What decision should the assistant referee make?

(a) Unless there is an opportunity for the opponents to score a goal, he should raise his flag to attract the referee`s attention and inform him accordingly.

(b) He should raise his flag immediately to attract the referee`s attention and explain what happened.

(d) He should do nothing as it is not his responsibility.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
45 of 50

Is there a maximum distance away from the touch line from which a throw-in may be taken?

(a) Yes. The thrower must stand at least 2yds (2 m) from the touch line.

(b) No

(d) Yes. The thrower must stand no more than 2yds (2 m) from the touch line.

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

Question
46 of 50

A player hears a whistle and picks the ball up with his hands in the centre of the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and awards a direct free kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 of 50

If a substitute enters the field of play without permission and touches the ball inside his own penalty area preventing a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Penalty kick and sending off.

(b) Dropped ball and a sending off.

(d) An indirect free kick and sending off.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
48 of 50

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
49 of 50

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
50 of 50

Is advertising allowed within the goals?

(a) No

(b) Yes, if the advertising is positioned one metre from the goal line and it does not interfere with the goalkeeper.

(d) Yes, before the game begins and during half time.

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

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