LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 50

What decision should the referee make if a player is slightly injured?

(a) The referee should stop play, ask the player if he needs treatment and restart play with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee should stop play and order that the player be treated off the field of play.

(d) The referee should allow play to continue.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
2 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
3 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
4 of 50

A player throws the ball to his own goalie. The ball goes in to the goal without being touched. How does the referee need to restart the game?

(a) Goal kick

(b) Corner kick

(d) Throw-in

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 99 - A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in: if the ball enters the opponents` goal - a goal kick is awarded; if the ball enters the thrower`s goal - a corner kick is awarded.

Question
5 of 50

An attacking player places himself between the goal posts and the inside of the net, and, at the same time, a team-mate plays the ball into the net. What decision should the referee make if the player inside the goal remains still?

(a) The referee should disallow the goal, punish the player in the goal for unsporting behaviour, and restart play with an indirect free kick from the place where the shot on goal took place.

(b) The referee should award the goal.

(c) The referee should award the goal. The forward did not distract the opposing player when the ball entered the goal. Give the player a verbal warning.

(d) The referee should disallow the goal and give the player a verbal warning.

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

Question
6 of 50

Can a goal kick be taken at any point within the goal area?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, never.

(d) No, the placement depends on which side of the goal the ball left the field of play.

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

Question
7 of 50

At the moment the referee is going to give the signal to take a penalty kick, a defender insults him. The referee sends him off, leaving his team with six players. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows the penalty kick so the offending player`s team does not benefit. After the penalty kick has finished, the referee ends the match.

(b) The referee allows the penalty kick and ends the match when the ball next goes out of play.

(d) It depends on the referee if he lets the penalty kick be taken or not, and then ends the match.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
8 of 50

What requirement must be met for a player, in an offside position, to be penalised?

(a) He is the only one running towards the ball.

(b) He touches the ball.

(d) All answers may be correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
9 of 50

During a penalty in which the time has been extended in order to take the kick, after being kicked, the ball hits the crossbar and enters the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Disallows the goal.

(b) Disallow the goal. The penalty kick finishes at the moment when the ball touches the crossbar.

(d) Allow the goal. Law 14 states this goal is valid.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
10 of 50

The attacking team is playing with 7 players. An attacking player falls down holding his knee which is not considered serious. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Stop play, wait until the player recovers or is replaced and if the team is unable to continue with 7 players, abandon the match.

(b) Allow play to continue and once play has stopped, check the player has recovered or can be substituted. If they cannot continue with 7 players, abandon the match.

(c) Stop play and allow the player to be treated. If the doctors say that the player can continue in a few minutes the referee restarts the match. After some minutes, if the player cannot return, the referee abandons the match.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
11 of 50

A ball kicked by an attacker rebounds off the referee to a team-mate who is in an offside position. He controls the ball and scores a goal. What decision should the referee make? The receiver was offside at the team-mate’s touch; the referee contact did not itself change possession or start a promising attack.

(a) The referee allows the goal because the ball came off the referee rather than a team-mate.

(b) Disallow the goal for offside and award an indirect free kick.

(d) All answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
12 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
13 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
14 of 50

Which of the following is not a basic requirement to penalise a foul?

(a) The ball is in play.

(b) The offence occurs on the field of play or in special cases off the field of play.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 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
16 of 50

How should an assistant referee signal a goal if there is no doubt about the decision?

(a) He should confirm the goal with his hand.

(b) He should run 25-30 yards (run 25-30 metres) quickly up the touch line toward the halfway line without raising his flag.

(d) He should run and position himself level with the last defender.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
17 of 50

A player inside his own penalty area strikes the referee using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the opposing team taken from where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick to the opposing team taken from where the offence was committed.

(d) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball from where the offence was committed.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
18 of 50

Can a player, who was sent off before the start of the match, be replaced by one of the named substitutes?

(a) No, under no circumstances.

(b) Yes, but is left to the discretion of the referee.

(d) None of the answers is completely correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

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

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
21 of 50

Can an opposing player stand less than two metres from the thrower to impede him without being cautioned during a throw-in?

(a) Yes. It is not necessary to caution an opponent for this if the player taking the throw in is able to put the ball into play.

(b) No. The opposing player is cautioned.

(d) It is at the discretion of the referee.

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

Question
22 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
23 of 50

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

(a) After a match official checks the corrected equipment and the referee gives permission, the player may return even while the ball is in play.

(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
24 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

Question
25 of 50

A player inside his own penalty area, strikes the referee when the ball was in play. What decision should the referee make?

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

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

(d) Play is allowed to continue.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
26 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
27 of 50

The goalkeeper leaves the field as part of play and using excessive force, strikes an opponent who is inside the goal, behind the goal line and off the field of play. The ball is still in play. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and play is restarted with a penalty kick.

(b) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and play is restarted with a dropped ball.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
28 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
29 of 50

The amount of additional time for injuries is at the discretion of the referee, but is it required?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(d) No, the 4th official decides.

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

Question
30 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
31 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
32 of 50

How is play restarted if a player spits at an assistant referee while the ball is not in play?

(a) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

(d) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 of 50

If a player uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when the ball is not in play he is guilty of...

(a) violent conduct.

(b) serious foul play.

(d) unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
37 of 50

The distance between goalposts must be...

(a) 7.32m (8yds)

(b) 9.15m (10 yards)

(d) 16.5m (18 yards)

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

Question
38 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
39 of 50

A corner kick is taken whilst the ball is not stationary. Can advantage be applied?

(a) No

(b) Yes, if the ball is in play and applying advantage benefits the opponents.

(d) It depends on the referee.

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

Question
40 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
41 of 50

How many flagposts are there on and around the field of play?

(a) Six.

(b) Four required and two optional.

(d) Four.

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

Question
42 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
43 of 50

The ball hits the referee in the face and then enters the goal while he is temporarily incapacitated. Can the goal be allowed even though the referee did not see it?

(a) Yes, but only if, in the opinion of the number one assistant referee, the goal was scored legally.

(b) Yes, but only if, in the opinion of both assistant referees, the goal was scored legally.

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

(d) All answers are correct.

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

Question
44 of 50

A player scores a goal directly from a goal kick. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee should not allow the goal, the ball must touch another player first.

(b) The referee should allow the goal if it was scored in the opponents` goal.

(d) The referee should not allow the goal. The goal kick should be retaken.

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

Question
45 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
46 of 50

An attacker with an obvious goalscoring opportunity heads the ball. At this moment, his shirt is pulled by an opponent. The referee applies advantage. The ball is passed directly to a team-mate who scores a goal. What decision should the referee make? 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) The referee disallows the goal, cautions the opponent for preventing the attacker gaining possession of the ball by holding on to his shirt and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(d) The answers a) and c) are correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
47 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

Question
48 of 50

A player makes a challenge from behind using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The player is sent off and the referee awards an indirect free kick.

(b) The player is cautioned and the referee awards a direct free kick.

(d) The player is sent off and the referee awards a direct free kick or a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
49 of 50

A player taking a correct throw-in throws the ball and strikes an opponent in a reckless manner. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the thrower and the throw-in is retaken by the same team.

(b) The referee cautions the thrower and awards a direct free kick from the touch line.

(d) The referee cautions the thrower and awards a direct free kick (or a penalty) from where the opponent was hit.

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

Question
50 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

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