How Many Questions Are on le test de citoyenneté canadienne?
The test de citoyenneté canadienne has 20 multiple-choice questions. Here's the full breakdown of question types, topics, and scoring.
The Canadian test de citoyenneté has exactly 20 questions à choix multiples. You need to get at least 15 right to pass (that's 75%).
Question Breakdown by Topic
While IRCC doesn't publish an official breakdown, based on thousands of test-takers' reports, here's the typical distribution:
Time Per Question
With 30 minutes for 20 questions, you have 90 seconds per question. That's more than enough time — don't rush.
Are All Questions Equal?
Yes. Each question is worth 1 mark. There's no penalty for wrong answers, so always answer every question even if you're guessing.
What If I Get Exactly 15?
If you get 15 out of 20, you pass. There's no "borderline" category. 15 is a pass, 14 is not.
Can Questions Repeat?
The question bank is large enough that you're unlikely to get the same test as someone else. But all questions cover the same topics from Découvrir le Canada.