Question 1

How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

The current IRCC citizenship test has 20 questions. Questions may be multiple choice or true and false. You have 45 minutes to complete the test.

Question 2

What score do I need to pass the Canadian citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

You need at least 15 correct answers out of 20, which is 75%, to pass. IRCC currently gives eligible applicants three chances to pass the test.

Question 3

What study guide is used for the Canadian citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

IRCC says all citizenship-test questions are based on Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. It is the official study guide and should be the primary study resource.

Question 4

Is this practice test the official IRCC citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

No. This page is an independent practice simulator. Its questions are written from the subject matter and information in Discover Canada, but the questions are not represented as the actual questions that will appear on an applicant’s IRCC test.

Question 5

What subjects are tested on the Canadian citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

IRCC says the test covers the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, Canadian history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols. The test does not assess English or French language ability.

Question 6

How should I prepare for the Canadian citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

Use the current official Discover Canada study guide first. Pay particular attention to Canadian history, government, geography, symbols, rights and responsibilities and the information identified by IRCC as test content. Practice questions are useful for checking recall, but they should supplement rather than replace the official study guide.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

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