LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 50

After moving the defending players to the required distance at a direct free kick, the referee sees that the goalkeeper is still next to a post moving the players into place. What decision should the referee make?

(a) He waits for the wall to be put in place and then whistles for the free kick to be taken.

(b) He whistles for the free kick to be taken.

(d) He waits for a signal from the goalkeeper before whistling for the free kick to be taken.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
2 of 50

The referee awards the goal scored by an attacker using his hand. The assistant referee sees the offence and informs the referee before the match restarts. Should the referee accept the advice of his assistant referee?

(a) No, the goal had already been awarded by the referee.

(b) Yes, unless it is half-time or the match has finished immediately after the goal was scored.

(d) No, because the assistant referee is only advisory and the referee does not have to take into account what he says.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
3 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
4 of 50

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
5 of 50

A substitute who is warming up behind his goal enters the field of play and prevents an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee cautions the substitute and restarts play with an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

(b) The referee sends off the substitute and restarts play with an penalty kick to the opposing team.

(d) The referee sends off the substitute and restarts play with a indirect free kick to the opposing team.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 50

Jerseys must have sleeves. Is this statement true?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) It is the referee`s decision.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
7 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
8 of 50

A pass is made to a team-mate in an offside position. Before receiving the ball, that team-mate is fouled by a defender. What decision should the referee make? Before the foul, the attacker had not played the ball, challenged an opponent or otherwise committed an offside offence.

(a) Penalise the offside because this occurred before the foul. Sanction disciplinarily the defender if needed.

(b) Penalise the defender’s foul and apply any appropriate card, because it happened before the attacker became involved in active play for offside.

(d) Penalise the foul only if the attacker has already touched the ball.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
9 of 50

A match is abandoned. What action should the referee take?

(a) He should report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

(b) The match should not be replayed.

(d) Conduct a coin toss to determine the winner of the match.

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

Question
10 of 50

May a Soccer(Football) match be played on a square field of play?

(a) Yes

(b) It is not mentioned in the Laws of the Game.

(d) It depends on the referee`s decision.

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

Question
11 of 50

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
12 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
13 of 50

All opponents must stand at least how far way from the point at which the throw-in is taken

(a) 1 m (1 yard)

(b) 2 m (2 yards)

(d) 9,15 m (10 yards)

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - All opponents must stand at least 2 m (2 yds) from the point at which the throw-in is taken

Question
14 of 50

Which of the following infringements committed by the team in possession of the ball does not require the referee to stop play?

(a) A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(b) A substituted player enters the field of play without the referee`s permission.

(d) Any infringement of Law 13.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 50

What is NOT the correct action of an assistant referee when a foul is committed?

(a) He raises the flag if the foul is out of the referee`s vision.

(b) He raises the flag even if the referee applies advantage.

(d) He raises the flag if, in his opinion, the referee`s view was obstructed.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
16 of 50

Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player during half time?

(a) Yes, but he should show it until he leaves the field of play before going into the changing rooms.

(b) Yes, but he should only show it until he leaves the field of play. He is also authorised to show yellow or red cards in the changing rooms.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 50

A player wants to take a corner kick, but the flag post is moving a lot due to the wind. The player takes out the flag post. What does the referee decide?

(a) He allows the corner kick to be taken

(b) He allows the corner kick to be taken only if the player tells him he will move the flag post back immediately after taking the kick

(d) He does not allow the corner kick to be taken, because the corner flagpost must not be moved

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 107 - The corner flagpost must not be moved

Question
18 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 restart should the referee award?

(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) Award a penalty kick for the goalkeeper’s object contacting the ball inside their own penalty area. Determine the card from the nature and effect of the offence.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
19 of 50

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits one of the following four offences.

(a) Plays in a dangerous manner.

(b) Holds an opponent.

(d) Spits at an opponent.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
20 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
21 of 50

How should a challenge which endangers the safety of an opponent be penalised?

(a) Serious foul play.

(b) Violent conduct.

(d) Dangerous play.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
22 of 50

A player takes a penalty kick before the referee whistles. Is the penalty kick always retaken?

(a) No

(b) It depends if the referee can apply advantage or not.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
23 of 50

After a player has committed serious foul play and if the referee stops play for this reason, play is restarted with...

(a) a direct free kick or penalty kick.

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

(d) a direct free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 of 50

Can a team play without a goalkeeper during a match?

(a) No, never.

(b) Yes

(d) No, and he cannot leave his half of the field of play.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
28 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
29 of 50

How many players may contest a dropped ball?

(a) One player from each team

(b) Two players from each team.

(d) One designated player; everyone else stays at least 4 metres away until the ball touches the ground.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 66 - Any number of players may contest a dropped ball (including the goalkeepers)

Question
30 of 50

A player is guilty of serious foul play if...

(a) he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent or anyone when challenging for the ball.

(b) he uses excessive force or brutality against anyone when challenging for a ball in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
31 of 50

Which of the following is not an acceptable way for a player to leave the field of play?

(a) A player crosses the touch line as a result of play.

(b) An injured player crosses one of the lines of the field of play to receive treatment while the ball is in play.

(c) A player who is in an offside position steps off the field of play to show the referee that he is not involved in active play.

(d) A defending player steps behind his own goal line in order to place an opponent in an offside position.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
32 of 50

Can a player wear protection during a match to prevent injury?

(a) Players cannot wear knee or elbow pads, facemasks or head protectors as these are dangerous to other players.

(b) Players can protect themselves with knee or elbow pads, facemasks or head protectors as long as they are not dangerous to other players.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
33 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
34 of 50

When can a player in an offside position be penalised for being involved in active play?

(a) When the ball is passed to him by a team-mate directly from a goal kick.

(b) When he gets the ball that has rebounded off an opponent after it was played by a team-mate.

(d) None of the previous answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
35 of 50

A player who is taking a throw-in correctly intentionally throws the ball at an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue if the player did not throw the ball carelessly, recklessly or with excessive force.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and restarts play with an indirect free kick from the touch line at the point where the ball entered the field of play.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a direct free kick or penalty kick from where the ball hit the opponent.

(d) Depending on the action, the referee cautions or sends off the player and restarts play with a throw-in to the opponents.

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

Question
36 of 50

From the following statements regarding Law 15, indicate which is not correct. A throw-in...

(a) is awarded when the ball has completely crossed the touch line along the ground or in the air.

(b) should be taken from where the ball crosses the touch line.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Question
37 of 50

During kicks from the penalty mark, can a goalkeeper who is not injured change places with one of his eligible team-mates?

(a) No

(b) Yes, including with a substitute.

(d) Yes, any eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when the kicks are being taken.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
38 of 50

A player other than the goalkeeper, standing in his own penalty area, hits the ball with his shinguard which is held in his hand to prevent it entering the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and the player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

(b) The referee awards an indirect free kick and the player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour. The shinguard should be considered part of the player`s equipment.

(d) The referee awards a dropped ball and the player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour. The shinguard is considered part of the player`s equipment.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
39 of 50

A player directs dissent at an assistant referee while the ball is in play

(a) Penalty kick

(b) Indirect free kick

(d) Drop ball

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
40 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
41 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
42 of 50

A team official does not behave in a responsible manner. What action should the referee take?

(a) The referee should show a red card to the official and expel him from the technical area and its vicinity. He should also report the misconduct to the appropriate authorities.

(b) Warn, caution or send off according to the specific misconduct; irresponsible behaviour does not automatically require dismissal.

(d) The referees should report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
43 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
44 of 50

The ball goes completely over a touch line. Before the throw-in is taken a player strikes an opponent with excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick from where the ball was at the time of the striking.

(b) The referee sends off the offending player for violent conduct and awards a direct free kick from the touch line.

(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

Player A appears to take a throw-in but suddenly leaves it to a team-mate to take. It`s obvious that the restart of play is delayed on purpose. The referee?

(a) Start the visible five-second countdown for a delayed throw-in; if it expires, award the throw-in to the opponents. Caution only for the specified excessive further delay.

(b) Cautions player A and his team-mate

(d) Shows a red card to Player A

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 86 - Referees must caution players who delay the restart of play by: appearing to take a throw-in but suddenly leaving it to a team-mate to take

Question
46 of 50

While the ball is in play, a player from within his own penalty area throws an object at an opponent with excessive force. The opponent is outside the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from where the object struck or would have struck the opponent.

(b) The player is sent off for violent conduct and a penalty kick is awarded.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick taken from the place where the object struck or would have struck the opponent.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 of 50

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
48 of 50

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission, and while he is trying to take a free kick is violently struck by an opponent. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct, cautions the substitute for entering without permission, and awards an indirect free kick against the substitute player`s team, to be taken from the place where the substitute player was struck.

(b) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and restarts play with a free kick.

(c) The referee should make a note of the incident in his report. The substitute player was not taking part in the game at that moment, therefore no decision can be taken against him.

(d) The referee cautions the substitute player for entering without permission and he orders him to leave the field of play, sends off the opponent and play is restarted with a free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 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
50 of 50

A player takes a throw-in with the toes of his feet inside the field of play and his heels on the touch line. What decision should the referee make?

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

(b) The referee always allow play to continue.

(d) The referee allows play to continue if the throw-in was taken correctly.

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

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