LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 50

With the ball in play, a player makes an insulting gesture to the crowd. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a direct free kick to the opposing team.

(b) The referee cautions the offending player and awards a dropped ball.

(d) The referee cautions the offending player and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
2 of 50

A player leaves the field of play to show the referee that he is not involved in active play. When can he re-enter the field of play?

(a) At any time after receiving permission from the referee.

(b) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, provided that he left by one of the touch lines when the ball was in play.

(c) At any time, without prior permission from the referee under the condition that his re-entry does not create a tactical advantage for his team.

(d) At any time, without prior permission from the referee, but if the ball is in play he must re-enter by a touch line, and if play has been stopped by any line.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
3 of 50

Can the kick-off be retaken if the kicker touches the ball a second time before it is played by another player?

(a) No, as long as the kick-off procedure has been correct.

(b) Yes, as long as the ball has been played forward.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
4 of 50

A goalie wearing shorts got cold during the first half. The second half he appears on the pitch with tracksuit bottoms. The referee

(a) Allows him to play with tracksuit bottoms

(b) Doesn`t allow him to play with tracksuit bottoms, because he needs to wear shorts

(d) Shows the goalie a yellow card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 41 - Goalkeepers may wear tracksuit bottoms.

Question
5 of 50

Of the following infringements, indicate which is stated in the Laws of the Game as an offence punishable with a caution under Law 12.

(a) Entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(b) Being guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(d) All are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 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
7 of 50

The lines of the penalty area and goal line have a width of 5 in(12 cm). The goal posts have the same width. The touchlines have a width of 2 in(6 cm). Is this allowed?

(a) Yes, as long as the goal line and goal posts have the same width

(b) Yes, all lines must not be more than 5 in(12 cm)

(d) No, all lines must be of the same width and not be more than 5 in(12 cm)

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 20 All lines must be of the same width, which must not be more than 12cm (5ins)

Question
8 of 50

Who should the referee inform of any irregularities in the field of play?

(a) The organisers of the match.

(b) The officials of the away team.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
9 of 50

A player, not the goalkeeper, unsuccessfully tries to prevent a goal with a deliberate handball. What decision should the referee take? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

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

(b) Award the goal and send off the player.

(d) Disallow the goal, send off the player and restart play with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player trips an opponent in the penalty area while attempting to play the ball which denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity?

(a) The referee cautions the offending player.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player.

(d) None of the answers is completely correct.

Reference: IFAB LOTG 2016/2017 pg 87 - Where a player commits an offence against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an opponent an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offending player is cautioned unless: . The offence is holding, pulling or pushing or . The offending player does not attempt to play the ball or there is no possibility for the player making the challenge to play the ball COMMENT: The law has changed .. Some DOGSO offences in the penalty area are punished with a YC.

Question
11 of 50

What should the closest assistant referee do at a mass confrontation?

(a) Enter the field of play and attempt to separate the players.

(b) Only observe what is happening.

(d) Enter the field of play to assist the referee.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
12 of 50

Is it possible to be penalised for an offside offence if a player receives the ball from a team-mate who passes the ball backwards?

(a) No, because the ball is moving towards the attacker`s area.

(b) No. A player cannot be offside from a pass backwards.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
13 of 50

Before the start of a match, the referee sends off six players from a team. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Abandon the match.

(b) Allow them to be replaced by the named substitutes and other players of the team who are in the vicinity to complete the team with 11 players.

(d) No answer is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
14 of 50

What are the maximum and minimum number of players and substitutes allowed in any one team that can be listed to participate in an official match? (Assume the competition permits the maximum fifteen named substitutes.)

(a) A maximum of 16 and a minimum of 7.

(b) A maximum of 26 names: eleven starting players and fifteen named substitutes; at least seven players are needed to start.

(d) A maximum of 11 and a minimum of 7.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
15 of 50

A player asks to leave the field of play and, while doing so, the ball comes to him and he shoots at goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where the infringement occurred.

(b) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with a direct free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

(c) Caution the player for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

(d) Send the player off for unsporting behaviour. The match is restarted with an indirect free kick taken by a player from the opposing team at the place where the infringement occurred.

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

Question
16 of 50

For which of the following can the duration of either half be extended?

(a) Substitutions.

(b) Assessing a player`s injury.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
17 of 50

How far from the dropped ball must all players other than the designated recipient remain until it touches the ground?

(a) All players except the designated recipient must remain at least 4 metres away until the ball touches the ground.

(b) Approximately half a metre from the referee, who will put the ball in play.

(d) The Laws of the Game do not state a set distance, but a player from each team must participate.

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

Question
18 of 50

Where are the assistant referees, the referee and the fourth official positioned during kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner of a match or competition?

(a) One assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the penalty area and the goal line, the referee between the penalty mark and the goal area, opposite from the assistant, the fourth official at the technical areas.

(b) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the top corners of the goal area and penalty area on the opposite side from the assistant referee, the fourth official at the technical areas.

(c) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the goal area and the penalty mark, the fourth official at the technical areas.

(d) An assistant referee in the centre circle, the other assistant referee at the intersection of the goal area and the goal line, the referee between the goal area and the penalty mark, the fourth official with the assistant referee in the centre circle.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
19 of 50

What decision should the referee make if two players from different teams commit two reckless simultaneous fouls?

(a) The referee sends off both players and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee allows play to continue.

(d) The referee applies advantage and takes disciplinary action if necessary according to the offences when the ball is next out of play.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 126 says punish the more serious offence, in terms of sanction, restart, physical severity and tactical impact, when more than one offence occurs at the same time.

Question
20 of 50

Can the referee show a red card to a substitute and order him to leave the technical area for using offensive language?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) Only if the substitute has already participated in play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
21 of 50

Which of the following items are not part of the basic compulsory equipment?

(a) A wrist guard

(b) Goalkeeper`s gloves

(d) None of the three objects.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
22 of 50

A player is about to take a throw-in. He throws the ball on the ground before it enters the field of play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a new throw-in to the same team.

(b) The referee awards a new throw-in, to be taken by a different player from the same team.

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a new throw-in to the same team.

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

Question
23 of 50

A player takes a throw-in towards an opponent, but before the ball is touched by the opponent the thrower deliberately handles the ball to prevent the opponent from kicking it. The referee...

(a) restarts play with an indirect free kick.

(b) cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a direct free kick.

(d) sends off the player for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity and play is restarted with a direct free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
24 of 50

The referee is standing in defenders penalty area. The ball is in possession of an attacker just outside the box. A player of the defending team hits the referee in the face. He was show a red card. How will play be restarted? With a

(a) Indirect free kick

(b) Penalty kick

(d) Kick-off

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 - a direct free kick or penalty kick

Question
25 of 50

The assistant referee raises his flag to indicate that the ball has wholly passed over the touchline. Before the referee has blown his whistle, he sees a defender hitting an opponent in the defender`s penalty area. What should be the decision of the referee

(a) The referee shows the defender a red card and restarts play with a penalty kick

(b) The referee shows the defender a yellow card and restarts play with a penalty kick

(d) The referee shows the defender a yellow card and restarts play with a throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 69 and 81 The ball is out of play when: it has wholly passed over the goal line or touchline on the ground or in the air. Direct and indirect free kicks and penalty kicks can only be awarded for offences and infringements committed when the ball is in play

Question
26 of 50

A referee awards a goal in the last seconds of the first half. He whistles for half-time immediately after that. In the dressing room his assistant tells him the attacker who scored controlled the ball with his hand (deliberate handball). How does the referee need to deal with the advice his assistant referee just gave him??

(a) He has to cancel the goal

(b) He has to cancel the goal and caution the goal-scorer.

(d) He allows the goal, but is still allowed to caution the goal-scorer.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 126 - Once the referee signals the end of a half and leaves the field a decision can not be changed even if information then comes to light e.g. during the half-time interval

Question
27 of 50

When a foul or misconduct is committed out of the view of the referee, the assistant referee must immediately...

(a) establish eye contact with the referee.

(b) raise his flag.

(d) All the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
28 of 50

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
29 of 50

How should play be restarted after a player spits at, insults or assaults an assistant referee, fourth official or the referee?

(a) With a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team if the offence is physical and occurred on the field of play or on the boundary line if it occurred outside the field of play.

(b) With an indirect free kick to the opposing team if the offence occurred on the field of play or a dropped ball if the offence occurred outside the field of play.

(d) Always with an indirect free kick if the offence is physical.

Reference: NOTE: IFAB Circular 7 November 2016 says Indirect free kicks -Verbal/gesture offences are punished with an indirect free kick even if the player is cautioned (YC) or sent off (RC). The direct free kick for `offences against a match official` is for direct physical offences (pushing, holding, striking etc.) and not verbal or gesture offence

Question
30 of 50

When is the ball not in play?

(a) When play has been stopped by the referee.

(b) When it hits the hand or arm of a player, except for the goalkeeper in his own penalty area.

(d) When it is closer to the goal line than to the second last defender.

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

Question
31 of 50

Does the referee have the authority to expel team officials from the field of play and its immediate surroundings?

(a) No, the referee can only ask officials to be quiet during the match.

(b) No, never.

(d) Yes, the referee has the right to take such action.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
32 of 50

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
33 of 50

Which of the following offences is punishable by a direct free kick?

(a) Jumps at an opponent.

(b) Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
34 of 50

A player on the pitch takes his shin guard out of his sock and throws it at a substituted player on the bench of the opponents. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted in this situation?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(c) Award a direct free kick at the boundary point nearest the off-field offence; apply the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 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
35 of 50

A player, outside his penalty area, takes a free kick towards his goal. The goalkeeper tries unsuccessfully to stop the ball going into the goal, although he touches it. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow the goal.

(b) Order the free kick to be retaken.

(d) If the goalkeeper touches the ball, even though he does not prevent the goal, he awards an indirect free kick against him.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
36 of 50

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.

(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

Question
37 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
38 of 50

Indicate which of the following statements is correct, regarding the type of reasons why a player can leave the field of play without prior permission from the referee.

(a) A player can never leave the field of play without the permission of the referee.

(b) A player can leave the field of play at any time.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
39 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
40 of 50

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
41 of 50

A player, outside his own penalty area, takes a direct free kick towards his own goal. The ball goes directly into the goal without being touched by any other player. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Allow the goal.

(b) Award a corner kick.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
42 of 50

A player other than the goalkeeper deliberately plays the ball with his arm in his own penalty area. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team and cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
43 of 50

Kicking team player takes a penalty kick. He kicks it on the goal post without the defending touching it. The ball comes back straight from the post to penalty kicker and he scores with his foot. What does the referee have to decide?

(a) He awards a goal

(b) He orders a retake, because the kicking team player was not allowed to touch the ball twice

(d) He disallows the goal and restarts play with a dropped ball

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page page 95/96 -The kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another player. When the kicker touches the ball again before it has touched another player an indirect free kick (or direct free kick for deliberate hand ball) is awarded.

Question
44 of 50

Can a player take a throw-in while seated on the ground?

(a) No

(b) Yes, the procedure for taking a throw-in was followed.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
45 of 50

An opponent unfairly distracts or impedes a player taking a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the opponent for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Allow play to continue.

(d) Caution the player for improper conduct.

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

Question
46 of 50

A corner kick is taken and deflects off an opponent, who is standing less than ten yards from the corner arc, and goes into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee disallows the goal and restarts play with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and has the corner kick retaken.

(d) Advantage is applied and a goal is awarded.

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

Question
47 of 50

When is the goalkeeper considered to be in possession of the ball?

(a) Any momentary rebound off the goalkeeper’s arm necessarily constitutes control.

(b) Any parry, even without retained possession, necessarily constitutes control.

(d) All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 of 50

During a goal kick, the ball travels ten yards/metres and is played by a forward who scores. What decision should the referee make? The opponent entered after the ball was kicked and clearly moved.

(a) Allow the goal: the ball was in play and the opponent entered legally after the kick.

(b) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken.

(d) The referee cautions the forward for unsporting behaviour and orders the goal kick retaken.

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

Question
49 of 50

Is play always restarted with a corner kick when the ball has completely crossed the goal line after being touched last by a player of the defending team?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) Yes, as long as there was no infraction of the Laws of the Game.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
50 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

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