LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Question
1 of 50

A red card may not be shown to ..

(a) Players

(b) Substitutes

(d) Spectators.

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 84 - Only a player, substitute or substituted player may be shown the red or yellow card

Question
2 of 50

Scissors and overhead kicks are allowed as long as...

(a) they are used to score a goal.

(b) an opponent is not hit.

(d) an opponent or the referee are not hit.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
3 of 50

Which of the following is incorrect? The duties of an assistant referee include indicating:

(a) When the whole ball has passed outside the field of play.

(b) When a player is in an offside position.

(d) When a substitution is requested.

Reference: LOTG 2016/2017 pg 77 - It is not an offence to be in an offside position. Comment: Yes they penalize offside but only when the requirements of offside is meet. Otherwise a player can be in an offside position all day long and there is no requirement for the assistant referee to indicate anything.

Question
4 of 50

If the ball bursts or is damaged while not in play at a throw-in, the game is restarted with ...

(a) a dropped ball.

(b) an indirect free kick.

(d) a direct free kick.

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

Question
5 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
6 of 50

Any player may change positions with the goalkeeper, provided that:

(a) The change takes place during a stoppage in play and the fourth official is informed.

(b) The change takes place during a stoppage in play and the referee is informed.

(d) All the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
7 of 50

If a team refuses to participate in a dropped ball, what decision should the referee make?

(a) Caution the player nearest to him.

(b) Caution the player nearest to him and restart the match with a dropped ball.

(d) Put the ball in play and when the ball is out of play, caution the captain of the team that refused to participate.

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

Question
8 of 50

A player takes a free kick from inside the goal area. The ball hits the referee and enters the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) Order the free kick to be retaken.

(b) Award the goal.

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

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
9 of 50

If a player uses his hands, arms, legs or body to prevent an opponent from playing the ball he is penalised with...

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

(b) a dropped ball.

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

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
10 of 50

A team-mate of the goalkeeper uses a deliberate trick to circumvent the Laws of the Game by heading the ball back to the goalkeeper after lifting it with his foot. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred.

(b) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence occurred.

(d) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards a dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
11 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
12 of 50

As a goalkeeper is trying to put the ball into play with his hands, an opponent intercepts it. Is this permitted? The attacker prevents the release while the goalkeeper still controls the ball; there is no separate cautionable conduct.

(a) Yes, the fact that the goalkeeper is prevented from putting the ball into play with his hands does not constitute an offence.

(b) No, it is an offence to prevent the goalkeeper from putting the ball into play with his hands. The referee stops play and it is restarted with an direct free kick to the goalkeeper`s team.

(c) No, the fact that the goalkeeper is prevented from putting the ball into play with his hands is an offence. The player is cautioned and play is restarted with a direct free kick to the goalkeeper`s team.

(d) No. Award an indirect free kick for preventing the goalkeeper releasing the ball; do not automatically caution unless separate cautionable conduct is established.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
13 of 50

A player throws an object, e.g. a boot, using excessive force from inside the field of play, at a person seated in the technical area when his team has possession and the ball is in play. 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) Send off for violent conduct and award a direct free kick at the boundary point nearest the intended target.

(b) The player is sent off for serious foul play. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(c) The player is sent off for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a direct free kick from the place where the object was thrown.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: LOTG 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
14 of 50

If two players from the same team challenge an opponent for the ball...

(a) it is always a direct free kick.

(b) it is always an indirect free kick.

(d) it is always a direct or indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
15 of 50

What should the referee do in a match if he notices commercial advertising on the corner flags, rather than a permitted club or competition emblem?

(a) Disregard it as they are permitted on the corner flags.

(b) Disregard it as unimportant but report the incident to the relevant authority.

(d) Abandon the match if there are no other flags available.

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

Question
16 of 50

A dropped ball is about to be taken inside the penalty area when a defender strikes an opposing player with excessive force before the ball has touched the ground. What decision does the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for unsporting behaviour and restarts play with a dropped ball.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball.

(d) The referee sends off the player for serious foul play and restarts play with an indirect free kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
17 of 50

Can an opponent stand in front of the thrower during a throw-in?

(a) Yes, provided the opponent is at least two metres from the point on the touchline where the throw-in is taken and does not unfairly distract or impede the thrower.

(b) Yes, if he is on the field of play.

(d) Yes, even if he jumps slightly to impede the throw.

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

Question
18 of 50

Are players allowed to use tape to cover jewellery?

(a) No

(b) Not if the jewellery is metal.

(d) Yes, as long as the player takes the responsibility.

Reference: Law 4 - The Players� Equipment

Question
19 of 50

Which of the following is incorrect in a corner kick procedure?

(a) The ball is placed inside the corner arc at the nearest corner flag.

(b) Opponents remain at least 10 yds (9.15m) from the corner arc until the ball is in play.

(d) The ball is kicked by a player of the attacking team.

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

Question
20 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
21 of 50

A defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area but stops holding just inside the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a penalty kick.

(b) The referee awards a direct free kick as the action of holding started outside the penalty area.

(d) Play continues.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
22 of 50

A player is in his own half of the field of play when he receives the ball from a team-mate. Can he be penalised for being offside?

(a) Yes, if he was in an offside position when the pass was made.

(b) No, because he received the ball in his own half.

(d) No answer is completely correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
23 of 50

Which answer gives the complete list of people who may be shown yellow or red cards under the Laws of the Game?

(a) players, substitutes and substituted players.

(b) the officials of both teams, players and substitutes.

(d) Players, substitutes, substituted players and team officials may be shown cards.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
24 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
25 of 50

With the ball in play, a player off the field of play throws a boot into the field of play, hitting the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball where the referee was hit.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball, to be taken at the place where the ball was when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with an direct free kick or Penalty Kick at the place where the referee was hit.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
26 of 50

Which of the following offences committed with the ball in play is not penalised as serious foul play?

(a) Spitting at an opponent.

(b) Kicking an opponent in the stomach with excessive force while challenging for the ball.

(d) Endangering the safety of an opponent while challenging for the ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
27 of 50

A goal kick is taken. The ball first strikes the referee and then a defender without leaving the penalty area before going into the goal. What decision should the referee make? No Law 9 possession change or promising attack resulted from the referee contact; the ball then deflects off the defender into their own goal.

(a) The referee awards a dropped ball where the ball hit the referee.

(b) The referee awards a corner kick.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
28 of 50

A player takes a throw-in correctly. The ball hits the referee and leaves the field of play over the touchline without being touched by any other player. What decision should the referee make?

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

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

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

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

Question
29 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
30 of 50

Is it an offence if a goalkeeper picks up the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately passed to him by a team-mate using his leg(specifically only using the shin)?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) Yes. The offence is committed by the player who deliberately kicked the ball. He is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: LOTG Law 12 says ...it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate. Comment: The ball is kicked (played with the foot, not the knee, thigh, or shin) by a teammate of the goalkeeper. See wiki page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back-pass_rule

Question
31 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
32 of 50

A player taking a penalty kick passes the ball backward to a team-mate who scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee disallows the goal and orders to retake the penalty kick.

(b) The referee disallows the goal and play is restarted with an indirect free kick against the team who took the penalty kick.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
33 of 50

Where should the players of the opposing team be for a goal kick to be considered valid?

(a) The opponents must be at least 10 yds (9.15 metres ) away.

(b) The opponents must be located outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
34 of 50

A defending player is awarded a free kick in his own penalty area. He decides to take it quickly before his opponent leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The opponent genuinely had no time to leave and did not interfere before the kick put the ball in play.

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

(b) The referee stops play, cautions the opponent for not respecting the required distance and awards an indirect free kick.

(c) Allow play to continue: after the quick free kick is kicked and clearly moves, an opponent who genuinely had no time to leave may play the ball.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
35 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
36 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
37 of 50

Can substitutions be made during additional time if the maximum number of substitutions permitted has not already been made?

(a) No, because the match has finished.

(b) No, the current players have to continue.

(d) Yes, as long as it is due to injury.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
38 of 50

A substitute does his warming-up behind the assistant referee. When an opponent is near the sideline the substitute spits him in his face. What disciplinary action does the referee need to take?

(a) No card

(b) Warning

(d) Send off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 85 - A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off: spitting at an opponent or any other person

Question
39 of 50

A player taking a throw-in jumps off the ground as he releases the ball from his hands. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee allows play to continue.

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

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

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

Question
40 of 50

The referee mistakenly stops the first half of a match after 40 minutes instead of the normal 45 minutes. He does not realise his error until after the match has finished. What action should the referee take?

(a) He should report the fact to the appropriate authorities, specifying the reasons for the decision.

(b) He should recommence play for a further five minutes.

(d) None of the answers is correct.

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

Question
41 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
42 of 50

Can impeding the progress of an opponent be penalised with a direct free kick?

(a) No, never.

(b) No, impeding is always an indirect free kick even when physical contact takes place with the hands, arms, legs or any other part of the body.

(d) Yes, always when you have contact.

Reference: 2016/2017 LOTG page 82 - A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences: impedes an opponent with contact

Question
43 of 50

In which situation may a player return to the field of play while play continues?

(a) If the referee required the player to leave the field of play to repair dangerous equipment.

(b) If the player had to leave the field of play because of a bleeding wound.

(d) All of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 5 - The Referee

Question
44 of 50

A player who is in an offside position moves off the field of play to show the referee that he is not involved in active play. What decision should the referee take?

(a) The referee should caution him for leaving the field of play without permission.

(b) The referee should caution him for being offside.

(d) The referee should allow play to continue.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
45 of 50

The roles and responsibilities of assistant referees are determined by ...

(a) the referee.

(b) The International Football Association Board.

(d) the Laws of the Game.

Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals

Question
46 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
47 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
48 of 50

Is it required for a player who is being substituted to leave the field of play at the halfway line?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No

(d) It is subject to the security measures that must be taken.

Reference: Law 3 - The Players

Question
49 of 50

Can an own goal be scored by a player who handles the ball deliberately?

(a) No.

(b) Yes, but only by the goalkeeper and if the Laws of the Game were not infringed.

(d) It is at the referee`s discretion.

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

Question
50 of 50

When the goalkeeper holds the ball inside their own penalty area, can they subsequently score in the opponents’ goal by kicking or throwing it?

(a) Yes, always.

(b) No, because the goalkeeper cannot voluntarily score a goal with his hand.

(c) Yes, by legally kicking the ball into the opponents’ goal. A direct throw into that goal instead results in a goal kick.

(d) No, because the goalkeeper cannot score a goal without the ball touching another player.

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

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