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What is the citizenship test based on?

Quick answer: The Discover Canada study guide. In our practice tests 86% of 109 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Provincial history books”.

ACanadian law textbooks
✓The Discover Canada study guide
CImmigration regulations
DProvincial history books

Why is this the correct answer?

The citizenship test is based on the Discover Canada study guide, which covers Canadian history, values, institutions, and symbols.

Study Tip

The citizenship test is based on a specific government publication that outlines the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. This publication is widely used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to prepare test questions.

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How many people get this question right?

86% of 109 practice answers from about 77 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Provincial history books", chosen 6% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

Canadian law textbooks5%
The Discover Canada study guideCorrect86%
Immigration regulations4%
Provincial history booksMost common mistake6%

How hard is this question compared with others?

It is the 57th easiest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Oath of Citizenship & Applying chapter is 87% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.

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These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more Oath of Citizenship & Applying questions.

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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?

This question is from the Oath of Citizenship & Applying section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.

This chapter has 12 questions in our database. Studying chapter by chapter is one of the most effective ways to prepare, as it helps you build deep understanding of each topic before moving to the next.

How should you study for the citizenship test?

Start by reading the complete how-to-pass guide, then work through each chapter in the study mode. When you feel ready, take a full exam simulation with the real 45-minute time limit.