LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 50

What is the difference between serious foul play and violent conduct?

(a) Excessive force or violence.

(b) Serious foul play is committed against an opponent, team-mate, substitutes, referee, officials or spectators.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
2 of 50

Which of the following offences must be committed carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force to be penalised with a direct free kick?

(a) Jumping at an opponent.

(b) Striking or attempting to strike an opponent.

(d) All previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

At an obvious goalscoring opportunity, a defender tries to prevent the goal by handling the ball but he does not prevent the goal. What decision does the referee make? No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) Award a goal and caution the defender for unsporting behaviour.

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

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

(d) Award a penalty kick and send off the player.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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4 of 50

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

Question
5 of 50

A dropped ball is kicked directly into the team`s own goal. What decision should the referee take?

(a) Award a corner kick.

(b) Award a goal clearance.

(d) Repeat the dropped ball.

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

Question
6 of 50

What name must be on the ball for FIFA competition matches?

(a) A FIFA Quality Pro, FIFA Quality or FIFA Basic mark.

(b) The official Board Approved logo.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
7 of 50

A player extends his arm, holding an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick.

(d) If the referee decides the opponent was impeded he awards an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 50

A player takes a penalty kick before the referee has signalled. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the kick to be retaken.

(b) Play on.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
9 of 50

Kicks from the penalty mark are taken to determine the winner of a match...

(a) the kicks are part of the match.

(b) the kicks are not part of the match.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
10 of 50

A goal is scored directly from a throw-in by an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards the goal.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and orders the throw-in retaken.

(d) The referee disallows the goal and awards a goal kick.

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

Question
11 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
12 of 50

When the ball is in play, a player throws a boot at a person sitting in the technical area. What decision should the referee make? The target is an opposing team official in the technical area, and the object is thrown with excessive force.

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick where the boot was thrown.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from the position where the ball was located when play was stopped.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the boot was thrown.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

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13 of 50

The ball travels 20 metres after a goal kick and bursts. What decision should the referee make? The ball was sound when the goal kick was taken and became defective later in play, rather than during the taking of the kick.

(a) Stop play, replace the ball and restart with a dropped ball under Law 8.

(b) The referee orders a goal kick with another ball that meets the specifications of Law 2.

(d) The previous three answers could be correct.

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

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14 of 50

When should the referee lower his arm after signalling an indirect free kick?

(a) When the ball leaves the field of play.

(b) When an offence is committed.

(d) All of the answers can be correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

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15 of 50

When is a player who is in an offside position, considered to be involved in active play?

(a) When he interferes with play.

(b) When he tries to interfere with play.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
16 of 50

A player walks on the pitch. He takes off his protective headgear and throws it at an opponent. The opponent reacts quickly and the throwing player misses, so the protective headgear did not touch the opponent. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Throw in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - If a player standing on or off the field of play throws an object at an opponent on the field of play, play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from the position where the object struck or would have struck the opponent. Comment: Would have struck is important so touching the opponent is not necessary to penalize.

Question
17 of 50

A player takes a throw-in while kneeling. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Stop play and award a throw-in to the opposing team.

(b) Stop play and award a dropped ball.

(d) Stop play and award 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
18 of 50

Play is restarted with a free kick on the touch line. The player kicks the ball directly out of the field of play over the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a throw-in.

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

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
19 of 50

A player inside the penalty area strikes the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick at the edge of the penalty area.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence occurred.

(d) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence occurred.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 of 50

Is it necessary for the ball to leave the corner arc at the time of taking the corner kick for it to be considered in play?

(a) Yes. The ball is in play at the moment it is played with the foot and moves.

(b) No. The ball is in play at the moment it is played with the foot and moves.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Question
21 of 50

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
22 of 50

Can the referee stop the game to caution a player for an infringement of Law 4?

(a) Yes

(b) Yes, and he restarts the match with a dropped ball.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
23 of 50

If the referee has decided to caution or send off a player who is injured and has to leave the field of play for treatment, the card

(a) does not have to be shown

(b) must be shown before the player leaves

(d) must be shown when a player re-enters the pitch

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 47 - if the referee has decided to caution or send off a player who is injured and has to leave the field of play for treatment, the card must be shown before the player leaves

Question
24 of 50

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
25 of 50

When ground conditions or safety issues do not determine the goal for the kicks from the penalty mark during a penalty series. How is it then decided at which goal the kicks will be taken?

(a) The captain of the home team decides the side

(b) The captain of the away team decides the side

(d) The referee tosses a coin to decide it

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 71 - Unless there are other considerations (e.g. ground conditions, safety etc.), the referee tosses a coin to decide the goal at which the kicks will be taken which may only be changed for safety reasons or if the goal or playing surface becomes unusable.

Question
26 of 50

If the ball hits the referee in the face and then enters the goal while the referee is temporarily incapacitated, should the goal be allowed even though the referee did not see it?

(a) Yes, but only if the assistant referee and/or the fourth official consider that the goal was scored legally.

(b) Yes, in all cases.

(c) Disallow the goal and restart with a dropped ball: contact with a match official led directly to the ball entering the goal.

(d) Yes, but only if in the referee`s opinion the goal was scored legally.

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

Question
27 of 50

Is it permitted for two or more players to challenge an opponent at the same time?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes, if the challenges are legal.

(d) Yes, if the challenges are not committed with excessive force.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
28 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
29 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission and prevents a goal by catching the ball with his hands. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee should award a direct free kick or penalty kick and send off the substitute for preventing a goal with his hand.

(b) The referee should award an indirect free kick and send off the substitute for preventing a goal with his hand.

(d) The referee should award a dropped ball and send off the substitute for preventing a goal with his hand.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
30 of 50

How far is the penalty mark from the goal line?

(a) 10m (11yds)

(b) 11m (12yds)

(d) 12m (13yds)

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

Question
31 of 50

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

(a) Being guilty of violent conduct.

(b) Being guilty of serious foul play.

(d) All are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
32 of 50

Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player in the dressing room? The misconduct occurs at half-time, within the referee’s authority to show cards.

(a) Yes, during the period when the referee has authority to show cards, including half-time; the dressing-room location alone does not prevent it.

(b) No

(d) Yes, but only if a team official is present.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
33 of 50

Is this statement correct? If a player strikes the ball with an object when the ball is in play, play is restarted with a dropped ball or indirect free kick.

(a) Yes

(b) Only with a dropped ball.

(d) No

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
34 of 50

What is the assistant referee`s responsibility during a penalty kick?

(a) Ensure that no player enters the penalty area before the kick is taken.

(b) Indicate if the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and that the ball crosses the goal line.

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

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
35 of 50

In which of these actions is the referee`s permission needed to leave the field of play?

(a) To celebrate a goal.

(b) To drink water or receive instructions.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
36 of 50

A goalie is bouncing the ball on the ground. An attacker kicks the ball when the goalie is not touching it. The ball enters the goal. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Indirect free kick

(b) Direct free kick

(d) Kick-off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when bouncing it (the ball) on the ground or throwing it in the air. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands

Question
37 of 50

Both goalkeepers` shirts are the same color and neither of them has another shirt. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Suspend the match. They must have different colors.

(b) Allow the match to start but instruct the captains that the goalkeepers cannot enter the opposing penalty area in an attack.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
38 of 50

Is it necessary for the player taking a throw-in to face the field of play?

(a) The Laws of the Game refer to "facing the field of play" but the player can turn only 20º to one side or the other.

(b) No, Law 15 recommends that it be taken while facing the field of play.

(d) Yes

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

Question
39 of 50

A defender and a forward accidently leave the field of play and remain off the pitch momentarily. The referee...

(a) allows play to continue.

(b) stops play if it is the goalkeeper who leaves.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
40 of 50

A spectator blows a whistle and a defender, inside his own penalty area, handles the ball believing that play has been stopped. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee stops play and restarts play with a direct free kick or penalty.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
41 of 50

Should the assistant referees record the incidents that occur in a match in which there is also a fourth official?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) No, because it is the fourth official`s responsibility.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
42 of 50

A dropped ball is kicked directly into the opponent`s goal. What decision should the referee take?

(a) Award a corner kick.

(b) Award a goal clearance.

(d) Repeat the dropped ball.

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

Question
43 of 50

A fan causes confusion when he whistles on a whistle. A player, close to the sideline, picks up the ball with his hands. The referee .

(a) Stops play and restarts the game with an indirect free kick

(b) Stops play and restarts the game with an direct free kick

(d) Stops play and restarts the game with an direct free kick and gives a yellow card to the person who picked up the ball with his hand

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 46 - The referee stops, suspends or abandons the match for any infringements of the Laws or because of outside interference e.g. if a spectator blows a whistle which interferes with play - play is stopped and restarted with a dropped ball

Question
44 of 50

Which statement is correct about whether an offside offence can occur following a free kick, a rebound off an opponent or a penalty kick?

(a) At a free kick.

(b) When the ball rebounds off an opponent.

(d) An offside offence can arise in any of these situations; a penalty is not a blanket exemption for later phases of play.

Reference: Refer to LOTG Law 14 - The Penalty Kick and Law 11 Offside.

Question
45 of 50

During a goal kick, a team-mate of the kicker plays the ball before it has left the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour and orders the goal kick to be retaken.

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

(d) The referee cautions the team-mate for time wasting and awards an indirect free kick to the opponents.

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

Question
46 of 50

A player takes a kick-off correctly, but the strong wind blows the ball back into his own goal without having been touched by another player. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) Order the kick-off to be retaken.

(d) Order a goal kick to the defending team.

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

Question
47 of 50

An attacker has an obvious goalscoring opportunity. A defender, not the goalkeeper, deliberately handles the ball to prevent a goal but the ball enters the goal. The referee... No separate reckless challenge, violent conduct or other independently cautionable or sending-off offence occurred.

(a) awards a penalty kick and cautions the defender for deliberately handling the ball.

(b) awards a penalty kick and sends off the defender for serious foul play.

(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
48 of 50

A player is cautioned if he commits one of the following offences. Which is not correct?

(a) Being guilty of unsporting behaviour.

(b) Persistently infringing the Laws of the Game.

(d) Delaying the restart of play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 of 50

Which of the following cases cannot be penalised with a caution for unsporting behaviour?

(a) Tripping an opponent.

(b) Deliberately handling the ball.

(d) Holding an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
50 of 50

An opponent jumps up and down in front of the thrower during a throw-in. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee always lets play continue, provided the opponent respects the two-metre distance established by the Laws of Game.

(b) The referee cautions the player and awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

(d) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the throw-in team.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 page 100 - An opponent who unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower (including moving closer than 2 m (2 yds) to the place where the throw-in is to be taken) is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and if the throw-in has been taken an indirect free kick is awarded.

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