LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 50

From where does a substituted player have to leave the field of play?

(a) The halfway line.

(b) Leave at the nearest point on the boundary, unless the referee directs a different exit for an allowed reason.

(d) The goal line.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
2 of 50

What is the minimum distance an opponent has to stand from the corner arc at a corner kick?

(a) 10 yrds (9.15 meters).

(b) 12 yrds (10 meters).

(d) 5 yds (4 meters).

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

Question
3 of 50

When a goal kick is about to be taken, can an opponent stand inside the penalty area?

(a) Yes, provided the opponent is not interfering with play.

(b) Yes, provided the opponent is at least 9.15 meters (10 yards) away.

(d) Yes, always.

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

Question
4 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
5 of 50

How should the ball be positioned for a corner kick?

(a) Inside the corner arc, without touching any lines of the corner area.

(b) Wherever the player likes, on or inside the lines of the corner area.

(d) Inside the corner arc, able to be touching but not exiting over any line that marks the limits of the corner area.

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

Question
6 of 50

A free kick is awarded and the player decides to take the kick quickly. An opponent who is near the ball deliberately prevents him taking the kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The opponent is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

(b) Play should be allowed to continue.

(d) The opponent is cautioned for delaying the restart of play.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
7 of 50

The left winger of team A has the ball at his feet only a few yards/metres inside the opponent`s penalty area. At that moment his team-mate, who is not involved in play, leaves the field of play to punch an opponent beyond the touchline in the face. How will play be restarted?

(a) With a penalty kick

(b) With a dropped ball

(d) With an indirect free kick

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 89 - If the ball is in play and a player commits an offence outside the field of play if the player leaves the field of play to commit the offence, play is restarted with an indirect free kick from the position of the ball when play was stopped. However, if a player leaves the field of play as part of play and commits an offence against another player, play is restarted with a free kick taken on the boundary line nearest to where the offence occurred; for direct free kick offences a penalty kick is awarded if this is within the offender`s penalty area

Question
8 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
9 of 50

Which answer is correct?

(a) The referee should always stop play for infringements of Law 3 and Law 4.

(b) The referee should not always stop play for infringements of Law 3 and Law 4.

(d) The referee should always stop play for infringements of Law 4 but not for all infringements of Law 3.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
10 of 50

Which statement is true?

(a) The coin toss must be done with a coin in the centre of the field of play.

(b) The coin toss must take place in the changing rooms before entering the field of play.

(d) The toss winner must always kick off the first half.

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

Question
11 of 50

The attacking team correctly takes a throw-in, and the defending goalkeeper tries to catch the ball. The goalkeeper does not touch the ball, and a team-mate of the goalkeeper punches the ball over the crossbar. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and sends off the player for preventing a goal with his hand.

(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
12 of 50

Are rubber or aluminium studs permitted?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) Yes, provided they are not dangerous.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
13 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
14 of 50

A player plays in a dangerous manner by raising his leg up above his shoulders when an opponent tries to head the ball. The referee...

(a) penalises the player`s team with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) penalises the player`s team with a direct free kick or penalty kick for violent conduct.

(d) penalises the player`s team with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 50

Each goalkeeper wears colors that distinguish him from:

(a) The opposing team, the referee and the assistant referees.

(b) The other players, the referee and the assistant referees.

(d) His team-mates.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
16 of 50

Before the ball is in play at a free kick, a player inside his own penalty area violently strikes an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee sends off the offending player and upholds the previous free kick.

(d) All the answers could be correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 50

At a corner kick, the ball leaves the field of play over the goal line before leaving the corner arc. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a dropped ball.

(b) The referee has the corner kick retaken.

(d) The referee awards a throw-in.

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

Question
18 of 50

How is play restarted in a match that has been stopped due to violent conduct when there is time remaining to be played?

(a) With a direct free kick, indirect free kick or penalty kick.

(b) With a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
19 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
20 of 50

A defender is standing off the field of play and he finds the goal keeper`s water bottle. He throws it at an attacker who is in the penalty area. The ball is in play. How will play be restarted?

(a) Dropped ball

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Penalty kick

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: Because the player who got thrown at is in the opponent`s penalty area, play is restarted with a penalty kick.

Question
21 of 50

A player pretends to be fouled in an attempt to deceive the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is cautioned only if the simulation took place inside the opposing team`s penalty area.

(b) The player is warned but is not shown a yellow card for the first offence.

(d) The player cannot be shown a yellow card for this offence, but the referee can draw attention to it so the player behaves more sportingly.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
22 of 50

A substitute from each team is on the field of play when one team scores a goal. The scoring team’s extra substitute interfered with play before the goal. The referee notices before play restarts. What decision should the referee make?

(a) disallows the goal, cautions the players for unsporting behaviour and orders them from the field of play. Play restarts with an indirect free kick from where the ball was last played before entering the goal.

(b) Disallow the goal, remove the interfering extra substitute and caution the unauthorised participants as applicable. Restart with a direct free kick where the extra person interfered.

(c) disallows the goal, cautions the players for entering the field of play without permission orders them from the field of play. Play restarts with a dropped ball from where the ball was last played before entering the goal.

(d) disallows the goal, cautions the players for unsporting behaviour and orders them from the field of play. Play restarts with an indirect free kick from the goal area.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
23 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
24 of 50

A player takes a throw-in with his back to the field of play but with his feet outside the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

(d) The referee awards a throw-in to the same team because the ball was not in play.

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

Question
25 of 50

The ball is in play at all other moments, even when...

(a) it completely crosses the touch line or goal line in the air or along the ground.

(b) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar or corner post and remains on the field of play.

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

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

Question
26 of 50

Can the captains, during the game, ask the referee to change the ball?

(a) No, because the match began with a regulation ball.

(b) Yes, the referee is obliged to check and change it.

(d) No, the players are not allowed to ask the referee to change the ball.

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

Question
27 of 50

Is the referee authorised to stop play if, in his opinion, the floodlights are inadequate?

(a) No, the referee should continue play even if the floodlights are slightly inadequate.

(b) Yes

(d) No, never.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
28 of 50

A player in an offside position leaves the field of play to avoid being penalised for offside. How can he then re-enter the field of play?

(a) At any moment, with the permission of the referee.

(b) At any moment, without the permission of the referee, as long as he left via the touch line when the ball was in play.

(c) At any moment, without the permission of the referee, as long as his entry does not give his team a tactical advantage.

(d) At any moment, without the permission of the referee, but if the ball is in play he must enter by the touch line or if the ball is not in play, by any line on the field of play.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
29 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player on the field of play lights a cigarette when the ball is in play?

(a) The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

(b) The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(d) No action is required. This is not mentioned in the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
30 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
31 of 50

What is the minimum width of a standard field of play?

(a) 45m (50yds)

(b) 50m (55yds)

(d) 55m (60yds)

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

Question
32 of 50

A player spits at an opponent who is in the centre circle. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player and awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player and awards an indirect free kick.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
33 of 50

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
34 of 50

The referee gives the signal to take a penalty kick and, before the ball is in play, a team-mate of the player taking the kick enters the penalty area. The referee allows the game to continue and...

(a) If the encroachment had no specified impact, allow the normal outcome/restart. If the attacker’s encroachment is punishable and no goal is scored, award an indirect free kick.

(b) if the ball does not go into the goal, the kick is retaken.

(c) if the ball rebounds off the goalkeeper, the crossbar, or a goalpost and is touched by this player, the referee stops the game, cautions the player and restarts play with an indirect free kick in favour of the defending team.

(d) if the ball rebounds off the goalkeeper, the crossbar or a goalpost and is touched by a different player to the one who took the kick, the referee stops the game and restarts play with an indirect free kick in favour of the defending team.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
35 of 50

Who determines how many substitutes can be named?

(a) The Rules of the Competition

(b) The International F.A. Board

(d) The referee

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
36 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
37 of 50

A free kick is taken from outside the penalty area by any player except the goalkeeper. The player who takes it touches the ball for the second time (not with his hands) before it touches another player. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee awards a dropped ball where the ball touched the ground the second time.

(c) The referee applies advantage or awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team, which is taken from the place where the infringement was committed.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
38 of 50

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
39 of 50

A player makes a careless tackle in the opponents penalty area. He touches the opponent`s foot. The referee ...

(a) Allows play to continue because no foul was committed

(b) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team, but takes no disciplinary action

(d) Gives a direct free kick for the defending team and shows the offender a red card

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 81 - If an offence involves contact it is penalised by a direct free kick or penalty kick. Careless is when a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution. No disciplinary sanction is needed.

Question
40 of 50

While the ball is in play a substitute enters the field of play without permission from the referee and recklessly strikes an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick where the ball was when the offence was committed.

(c) The referee sends off the substitute for receiving two cautions. Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick from where the offence was committed.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Caution for reckless strike and a caution for entering without permission. There was no mention in the question that this was a reckless strike to the head/face or an excessive force strike both of which are send offs

Question
41 of 50

When is the ball in play during a kick-off?

(a) When after the signal is given by the referee, the ball is played by a player.

(b) When after the signal is given by the referee, the ball is set in motion by the team that takes the kick-off.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
42 of 50

What decision should the referee make if, when the ball is about to enter the goal, a spectator enters the field of play to try to prevent it?

(a) Award a dropped ball.

(b) Always award a 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
43 of 50

An attacking player is inside the opponent`s goal as a team-mate scores. What decision should the referee make if the player distracts the goalkeeper? At the team-mate’s relevant touch, the attacker is in an offside position and clearly obstructs the goalkeeper’s vision; there is no separate misconduct.

(a) The referee awards the goal because the player who distracts the opponent is outside the field of play.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and cautions the player for unsporting behaviour for leaving the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(c) Disallow the goal for interfering with an opponent from an offside position and award an indirect free kick at the offence. Do not caution solely for the offside offence.

(d) The referee awards the goal because the player was outside the field of play but cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
44 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
45 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

Question
46 of 50

A player is guilty of dangerous play, lifting his leg when an opponent tries to head the ball and striking him on the head. What decision does the referee make?

(a) He penalises the offending team with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) He penalises the offending team with an indirect free kick.

(d) He lets play continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 of 50

A player inside his own penalty area throws a boot at an opponent located outside the penalty area on the field of play. The boot does not strike him. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player and awards a direct free kick where the opponent was located.

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

(d) The referee cautions the player and awards a penalty kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
48 of 50

Attacker number 10 is stationary on the goal-line between the goal posts. His teammate shoots the ball and scores in the opponent`s goal. The secondlast defender is on the edge of the goal area. Number 10 is not committing an offence. What should the referee decide?

(a) Allow the goal, because the attacker number 10 is not committing an offence.

(b) Disallow the goal, because the attacker number 10 is in offside position

(d) Award a goal-kick.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 79 - If an attacking player remains stationary between the goalposts and inside the goal as the ball enters the goal, a goal must be awarded unless the player commits an offside offence or Law 12 offence in which case play is restarted with an indirect or direct free kick.

Question
49 of 50

On a waterlogged field of play a player places the ball for a penalty kick to the side of the penalty mark. Is this permitted?

(a) Yes, if the penalty mark is underwater.

(b) Yes, always.

(d) No - the ball must be placed on the penalty mark.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
50 of 50

Which of these signals given by the assistant referee is expected if a goal has been scored but the ball remains in play?

(a) He remains motionless, level with the edge of the penalty area.

(b) He quickly runs 25-30 yds (25-30m )along the touch line towards the halfway line.

(d) He first raises his flag to attract the referee`s attention and then continues with the normal goal procedure of quickly running 25-30 yds (25-30m)along the touch line toward the halfway line.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

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