Life in the UK Test » 2

"The Life in the United Kingdom Test" is a test for individuals seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen. The test lasts for 45 minutes, the entrants have to answer 24 questions. the test is based on chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of a revised handbook (second edition) "Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship". Remember that you need to get at least 75% to pass this test.

Compulsory test help to give parents a good indication of their children's progress True False Britain has a very low birth rate and very high number of ageing people True False Interest rates in credit unions are usually higher than banks and building societies True False If you are self-employed, you have to pay your own tax True False Why were specialist immigration centres set up in the West Indies in the 1950's? To recruit Train Crews To recruit Shop Workers To recruit Bus Crews To make bridges An international organisation working to prevent war and maintain peace is United Nations Red Cross NATO Save The Children Where does Santa Claus come from? South Pole North Pole Poland Iceland The House of Lords can Delay the passage of new laws Overrule the passage of new laws Change interest rate Do nothing Civil servants can on occasion be pushed into open support for party policies they think to be either impractical or incompatible with other policies True False In the Old times The House of Lords was more powerful than The House of Commons True False One TV licence covers all of the equipment at one address, but people who rent different rooms in a shared house must buy a separate TV licence True False Where is the Scouse dialect spoken? Liverpool Tyneside Scotland London What percentage of the UK population is Jewish? 0.8% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% What hours can a child age 14-16 work? Not more than 4 hours without a one hour rest Not more than 5 hours without a one hour rest Not more than 6 hours without a one hour rest Not more than 3 hours without a one hour rest What is the earliest legal age for a children to do paid work? 11-12 13-14 15-16 17-18 The British system of government is a parliamentary democracy True False The Queen is allowed to criticise or support the government publicly on certain issues True False Who is responsible for collecting domestic waste? Estate Agent Local Authority No collection is offered Royal Mail By law Census must be completed True False Britain, like most countries in the world, is a member of the United Nations (UN) True False Who is responsible on keeping a workplace safe? Government Employees Employer Health and Safety Authority What percentage of the UK's population is white 88% 92% 90% 98% What is the minimum age to drive a large lorry or bus? 16 17 18 21 What is the highest denomination bank note in England? £10 £20 £50 £100

Booking Life in the UK test

How do I book my Life in the UK test?

Register, book and pay for your test online. To do this you will need to:

• Register for a Life in the UK account
• Choose a test session
• Pay for your test.

Please make sure when you register for a Life in the UK account that your personal details are right. If they are not, you might not be able to take your test.
You can book as many tests as you like, but all tests booked through your account must be for you.
The earliest test you can take is 7 days from today. Your test fee will not be refunded if you cancel your test with less than 7 days before your test is due.
Register for a Life in the UK account
Do I need to bring any identification to my test?
When you register for a Life in the UK account we'll ask what ID you'll bring with you on the day of your test.
We'll also ask you for proof of your address. Please can you bring any gas/electricity bill, bank statement, driving licence or letter from the Home Office with your name and address on it.
You won't be able to take your test without the above documents, so please don't forget to bring them with you.
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Where can I take the test?
There are around 60 test centres around the country where you can take your test in a welcoming and friendly environment. Most of them are also learning centres where you can brush up on your language or computer skills. You will be given details of your nearest test centres when you book your test.
How much will the test cost and how do I pay for it?
From 1st June 2011 the cost of the test is £50 (VAT inclusive).
Are there any identification requirements?

Yes, you need to bring photographic ID with you to your test centre to present to the test supervisor. You must bring one of the following forms of ID (please note photos on all documents must be a true likeness of you for them to be accepted and photocopies of documents will not be accepted):

• a passport (from your country of origin) - this document may be out of date
• a UK photocard driving licence, full or provisional - this document must be in date
• one of the following Home Office travel documents: a Convention Travel Document (CTD), a Certificate of Identity Document (CID) or a Stateless Person Document (SPD) - this document must be in date
• an Immigration Status Document, endorsed with a UK Residence Permit and bearing a photo of the holder - this document may be out of date
• Home Office Identity Card - ID Card will show the holder's status and entitlements (e.g. Employment Prohibited)

You must also bring official proof of your postcode in order to take your test - this could be a bank or utility bill. Do test centres cater for disability needs?
The test can be provided in a format that meets your particular needs. You will be asked to let us know about these needs when you book your test.
This will allow us to make any arrangements and provide the support you need to make sure that your disability does not influence your test result.
You can also find out about test usability preferences in the Navigation tutorial on this website. Further guidance for candidates with severe disabilities is available from the Home Office website.
The Stationery Office provide the 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship' handbook in large print, audio CD and downloadable PDF, in addition to the main text. Please visit www.tsoshop.co.uk/LIFE for more information.
How do I find out about the facilities test centres have?
You will be able to find out further information on centre facilities, like car parking and languages spoken by staff, when you book your test online. Facilities and services may not be the same in the different test centres, so you should always read the information carefully to make sure they have the facilities you need.
I'm new to computers. Is the test available in other formats?
The test will only be available to take on a computer at an official test centre. Try the Mouse training and Keyboard training to practise using a computer. The Navigation tutorial allows you to find out more about using the test.
How do I get help using a computer?
To book a test you need to have your own email address. If you don't have an email address, you can get help to create one from the go-on.co.uk website.
If you'd like more help with your computer skills, or to get internet access, you can visit your local UK Online centre. Please note that you may not be able to take your Life in the UK Test at the same centre.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, most local libraries offer free or low-cost computer and internet access.

Life in the UK Test

This non-official blog helps you to prepare for the Life in the UK Test that is now required for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in the UK or British citizenship. It does not give you the knowledge you need to take the test. You can find this information in the 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship' handbook. This is the only book you will need to buy to prepare for the test.

Not everyone has to take the Life in the UK Test. Visit 'About the test' to find out if you do. Depending on your level of English, you may choose to attend combined English language (ESOL) and citizenship classes.

The test is computer-based and only available to take at an accredited Life in the UK Test centre in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).

'Life in the United Kingdom' handbook
You must read the second edition of the Life in the United Kingdom handbook. This is the only official handbook for the Life in the UK test.

You can buy 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship', Life in the United Kingdom: Official Citizenship Test Study Guide and Passing the Life in the UK Test: Official Practice Questions and Answers from The Stationery Office website or from bookshops across the UK.