Question 1 · UK-C1-001
Which of the following is named in the handbook as a fundamental principle of British life?
- A. Democracy · Correct answer
- B. Freedom of speech
- C. A right to a fair trial
- D. Freedom of belief and religion
Democracy is one of the five fundamental principles of British life listed in the handbook. That is why Democracy is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Democracy is one of the five fundamental principles of British life listed in the handbook.
Question 2 · UK-C1-002
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
- A. Freedom of speech
- B. Freedom from unfair discrimination
- C. The rule of law · Correct answer
- D. A right to join in the election of a government
The rule of law is one of the five fundamental principles of British life. That is why the rule of law is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The rule of law is one of the five fundamental principles of British life.
Question 3 · UK-C1-003
Which principle is about people being free to live their own lives within the law?
- A. Individual liberty · Correct answer
- B. Freedom of speech
- C. A right to a fair trial
- D. Freedom of belief and religion
Individual liberty is one of the five fundamental principles, and it is about people being free to live their own lives within the law. That matches the description in the question.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Individual liberty is one of the five fundamental principles of British life.
Question 4 · UK-C1-004
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
- A. A right to a fair trial
- B. Freedom of speech
- C. Freedom of belief and religion
- D. Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs · Correct answer
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is one of the five fundamental principles of British life. That is why it is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is one of the five fundamental principles.
Question 5 · UK-C1-005
Getting involved in the life of your local area reflects which fundamental principle?
- A. The rule of law
- B. Participation in community life · Correct answer
- C. Freedom of speech
- D. A right to a fair trial
Participation in community life is one of the five fundamental principles. Getting involved in your local area is exactly what this principle describes.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Participation in community life is one of the five fundamental principles of British life.
Question 6 · UK-C1-006
Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental principles of British life?
- A. Democracy
- B. The rule of law
- C. Individual liberty
- D. Ruling without ever holding elections · Correct answer
The five principles are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life. Ruling without ever holding elections is not among them, so it is the correct answer to a NOT question.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The five principles are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life.
Question 7 · UK-C1-007
A candidate lists freedom of speech as one of the five fundamental principles. Why is that wrong?
- A. Freedom of speech is not mentioned in the handbook at all
- B. Freedom of speech is listed as a freedom the UK offers, not as a fundamental principle · Correct answer
- C. Freedom of speech applies only to British citizens
- D. Freedom of speech is a responsibility, not a principle
Freedom of speech does appear, but it is listed as one of the freedoms the UK offers. It is not one of the five fundamental principles, so listing it as a principle is wrong.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Freedom of speech appears in the handbook list of freedoms offered by the UK, separate from the five fundamental principles.
Question 8 · UK-C1-008
According to the handbook, the values of British society grew out of what?
- A. Recent decisions by test centres
- B. Rules set by local councils
- C. History and traditions · Correct answer
- D. Guidance written for visitors
British values are based on history and traditions. That is why history and traditions is the correct answer.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The handbook says British values are based on history and traditions.
Question 9 · UK-C1-009
How are the values and principles of British society protected, according to the handbook?
- A. Only by the police
- B. By schools alone
- C. Only by written constitutions
- D. By law, customs and expectations · Correct answer
These values are protected by law, customs and expectations together. No single group such as the police or schools alone provides that protection.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The handbook says British values are protected by law, customs and expectations.
Question 10 · UK-C1-010
What does the handbook say about extremism and intolerance in British society?
- A. They are accepted if people feel strongly
- B. They are a private matter for each community
- C. They are protected freedoms
- D. There is no place for them · Correct answer
There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance. They are not accepted or protected, however strongly people feel.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The handbook states that there is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance.
Question 11 · UK-C1-011
Who is expected to respect and support the fundamental values described in the handbook?
- A. Everyone living in the UK · Correct answer
- B. Only people born in the UK
- C. Only members of Parliament
- D. Only people taking the test
Everyone living in the UK is expected to respect and support these fundamental values. The expectation is not limited to people born here, members of Parliament, or test candidates.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The handbook says the fundamental values should be respected and supported by all those living in the UK.
Question 12 · UK-C1-012
At the citizenship ceremony, what do new citizens give to the United Kingdom in their pledge?
- A. A promise to join a political party
- B. Their loyalty · Correct answer
- C. A promise to work for the government
- D. Their vote in the next election
In the citizenship pledge, new citizens give their loyalty to the United Kingdom. That loyalty is the correct answer.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: In the citizenship pledge, new citizens give their loyalty to the United Kingdom.
Question 13 · UK-C1-013
In the citizenship pledge, new citizens promise to observe the laws of the UK in what way?
- A. Only when they agree with them
- B. Only in their local area
- C. Faithfully · Correct answer
- D. When a court orders them to
The pledge includes a promise to observe the laws of the UK faithfully. It is not a promise to follow them only when you agree with them or only in your local area.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The pledge includes observing the laws of the UK faithfully.
Question 14 · UK-C1-014
In the citizenship pledge, new citizens promise to uphold which kind of values?
- A. Democratic values · Correct answer
- B. Traditional family values only
- C. The values of their country of birth
- D. Local council values
The pledge includes upholding the democratic values of the United Kingdom. That is why democratic values is correct.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The pledge includes upholding the democratic values of the United Kingdom.
Question 15 · UK-C1-015
When do new citizens make the pledge to uphold British values?
- A. When they book the Life in the UK test
- B. When they first arrive in the UK
- C. When they apply for a driving licence
- D. As part of the citizenship ceremony · Correct answer
New citizens make this pledge as part of the citizenship ceremony. It is not made when booking the test, arriving in the UK, or applying for a driving licence.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: New citizens make the pledge as part of the citizenship ceremony.
Question 16 · UK-C1-016
Which of the following is a responsibility of someone who wants to settle in the UK?
- A. Respect and obey the law · Correct answer
- B. Freedom of speech
- C. A right to a fair trial
- D. Freedom of belief and religion
Respecting and obeying the law is one of the responsibilities listed in the handbook. That is why respect and obey the law is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Respecting and obeying the law is one of the responsibilities listed in the handbook.
Question 17 · UK-C1-017
Which of the following is a responsibility of people living in the UK?
- A. A right to join in the election of a government
- B. Treat others with fairness · Correct answer
- C. Freedom from unfair discrimination
- D. Freedom of speech
Treating others with fairness is one of the responsibilities listed in the handbook. That is why treat others with fairness is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Treating others with fairness is one of the responsibilities listed in the handbook.
Question 18 · UK-C1-018
Respecting the rights of other people includes respecting what, according to the handbook?
- A. Their right to break the law
- B. Their right to avoid paying tax
- C. Their right to their own opinions · Correct answer
- D. Their right to your property
The responsibilities include respecting the rights of other people, including their right to their own opinions. That makes this option correct.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The responsibilities include respecting the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions.
Question 19 · UK-C1-019
Which responsibility covers the place where you live?
- A. Freedom of belief and religion
- B. A right to a fair trial
- C. Freedom of speech
- D. Look after the area in which you live and the environment · Correct answer
Looking after the area in which you live and the environment is one of the listed responsibilities. That is why it is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Looking after the area you live in and the environment is one of the listed responsibilities.
Question 20 · UK-C1-020
Which of the following is a responsibility listed in the handbook?
- A. Look after yourself and your family · Correct answer
- B. Freedom from unfair discrimination
- C. A right to join in the election of a government
- D. Freedom of speech
Looking after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities listed in the handbook. That is why it is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Looking after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities listed in the handbook.
Question 21 · UK-C1-021
Which of the following is a freedom the UK offers to people living here?
- A. Freedom of speech · Correct answer
- B. Look after yourself and your family
- C. Respect and obey the law
- D. Treat others with fairness
Freedom of speech is one of the freedoms the UK offers in return. That is why freedom of speech is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Freedom of speech is one of the freedoms the UK offers in return.
Question 22 · UK-C1-022
People in the UK are free to follow a religion or belief of their choice. Which freedom is this?
- A. Freedom of speech
- B. A right to a fair trial
- C. Freedom of belief and religion · Correct answer
- D. A right to join in the election of a government
Freedom of belief and religion is the freedom that covers being free to follow a religion or belief of your choice. That is why it fits this description.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Freedom of belief and religion is one of the freedoms offered by the UK.
Question 23 · UK-C1-023
Which freedom protects people from being treated unfairly for who they are?
- A. Freedom of speech
- B. Freedom of belief and religion
- C. A right to join in the election of a government
- D. Freedom from unfair discrimination · Correct answer
Freedom from unfair discrimination is one of the freedoms offered by the UK. That is why freedom from unfair discrimination is the correct answer here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Freedom from unfair discrimination is one of the freedoms offered by the UK.
Question 24 · UK-C1-024
If someone is accused of a crime in the UK, which right protects how their case is heard?
- A. A right to a fair trial · Correct answer
- B. Freedom of speech
- C. Participation in community life
- D. Individual liberty
A right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms offered, and it protects how a case is heard when someone is accused of a crime. That is why it is correct here.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: A right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms the UK offers.
Question 25 · UK-C1-025
Which freedom lets eligible people take part in choosing the government?
- A. Freedom of belief and religion
- B. A right to join in the election of a government · Correct answer
- C. Freedom of speech
- D. Freedom from unfair discrimination
The UK offers a right to join in the election of a government. This is the freedom that lets eligible people take part in choosing the government.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The UK offers a right to join in the election of a government.
Question 26 · UK-C1-026
Which of the following is NOT listed as a freedom the UK offers?
- A. Freedom of speech
- B. Freedom of belief and religion
- C. Look after the area in which you live and the environment · Correct answer
- D. A right to a fair trial
Looking after the area in which you live and the environment is a responsibility, not one of the freedoms offered. That is why it is the correct answer to a NOT question.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Looking after your area and the environment is a responsibility, not one of the freedoms offered.
Question 27 · UK-C1-027
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen, what must you be able to do with English?
- A. Write academic essays
- B. Speak English with no accent
- C. Translate official documents
- D. Speak and read English · Correct answer
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen, you need to be able to speak and read English, and also have a good understanding of life in the UK. Speaking and reading is therefore correct.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Becoming a permanent resident. Fact tested: Applicants need to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.
Question 28 · UK-C1-028
As well as English, what must applicants show to become a permanent resident or citizen?
- A. Ownership of a home in the UK
- B. Employment with a British company
- C. A good understanding of life in the UK · Correct answer
- D. Membership of a community group
As well as English, applicants must show a good understanding of life in the UK. Owning a home, working for a British company, or joining a community group are not the stated requirements.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Becoming a permanent resident. Fact tested: Applicants need a good understanding of life in the UK as well as English.
Question 29 · UK-C1-029
For settlement from October 2013, which pair of requirements did the handbook set out?
- A. Pass the Life in the UK test and show English speaking and listening at B1 level · Correct answer
- B. Pass a driving test and show English at B1 level
- C. Pass the Life in the UK test and own a home
- D. Show English at B1 level and join the electoral register
From October 2013, settlement required two things together: passing the Life in the UK test and showing English speaking and listening at B1 level. Both parts are needed, which is why this pair is correct.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Becoming a permanent resident. Fact tested: From October 2013, settlement required passing the Life in the UK test and evidence of English speaking and listening at B1 level.
Question 30 · UK-C1-030
B1 level English, in the handbook, is equivalent to which ESOL level?
- A. ESOL Entry Level 1
- B. ESOL Entry Level 2
- C. ESOL Level 1
- D. ESOL Entry Level 3 · Correct answer
B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3. That is the match given for this level.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Becoming a permanent resident. Fact tested: B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3.
Question 31 · UK-C1-031
The English evidence required for settlement covers which two skills?
- A. Reading and writing
- B. Speaking and listening · Correct answer
- C. Reading and listening
- D. Speaking and writing
The English evidence for settlement covers speaking and listening skills at B1 level. Reading and writing are not the pair required for this evidence.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Becoming a permanent resident. Fact tested: Applicants must produce evidence of speaking and listening skills in English at B1 level.
Question 32 · UK-C1-032
Where does the handbook tell applicants to check for the current application requirements?
- A. A local library noticeboard
- B. The UK Border Agency website · Correct answer
- C. Their test centre reception desk
- D. A community newspaper
Applicants are directed to check the UK Border Agency website for the current application requirements. That is the place named for up to date information.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Becoming a permanent resident. Fact tested: The handbook directs applicants to check the UK Border Agency website for current requirements.
Question 33 · UK-C1-033
How many questions are there in the Life in the UK test?
- A. 24 · Correct answer
- B. 20
- C. 30
- D. 45
The test consists of 24 questions. That number applies to every test.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The Life in the UK test consists of 24 questions.
Question 34 · UK-C1-034
The questions in the Life in the UK test are drawn from which parts of the handbook?
- A. All parts of the handbook · Correct answer
- B. Only the introduction
- C. Only the chapter on history
- D. Only the glossary
Test questions are based on all parts of the handbook, not just one section. You therefore need to study the whole book.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: Test questions are based on all parts of the handbook.
Question 35 · UK-C1-035
Which statement about the questions in one test session is correct?
- A. Every candidate in the session gets the same 24 questions
- B. The questions are different for each person taking the test · Correct answer
- C. Candidates choose their own questions
- D. Questions are set by the local council
The 24 questions are different for each person taking the test at that session. Candidates in the same session do not all get the same set.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The 24 questions are different for each person taking the test at that session.
Question 36 · UK-C1-036
The Life in the UK test is usually taken in English. Which other languages can special arrangements be made for?
- A. French and German
- B. Polish and Urdu
- C. Welsh and Scottish Gaelic · Correct answer
- D. Irish and Cornish
The test is usually taken in English, but special arrangements can be made to take it in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic. Those are the two other languages named.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: Special arrangements can be made to take the test in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
Question 37 · UK-C1-037
Where can you take the Life in the UK test?
- A. At any school or college
- B. At home online
- C. At a local library
- D. At a registered and approved test centre only · Correct answer
The test can only be taken at a registered and approved Life in the UK test centre. It cannot be taken at any school, at home, or at a library.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The test can only be taken at a registered and approved Life in the UK test centre.
Question 38 · UK-C1-038
How do you book the Life in the UK test, according to the handbook?
- A. By post
- B. By telephone only
- C. In person at a test centre
- D. Online · Correct answer
The test can only be booked online. Booking by post, by telephone only, or in person at a centre is not the method described.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The handbook says the test can only be booked online.
Question 39 · UK-C1-039
What must you take with you to the test?
- A. Your handbook and a passport photograph
- B. Identification and proof of your address · Correct answer
- C. A letter from your employer
- D. Proof that you own a home
You must take identification and proof of your address with you to the test. Both items are required on the day.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: Candidates must take identification and proof of address to the test.
Question 40 · UK-C1-040
What happens if you arrive at the test without identification and proof of address?
- A. You can take the test and show them later
- B. You can borrow identification at the centre
- C. You will not be able to take the test · Correct answer
- D. You pay a small extra fee
Without identification and proof of address, you will not be able to take the test. You cannot take it first and show the documents later.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: Without identification and proof of address, a candidate will not be able to take the test.
Question 41 · UK-C1-041
Which statement about preparing with the handbook is correct?
- A. Only the introduction is tested
- B. Everything you need to know to pass is included in the handbook · Correct answer
- C. The handbook covers only half of the test topics
- D. You must also study current news reports
Everything you need to know to pass the test is included in the handbook. You do not need to study other material such as current news reports to cover the test topics.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The handbook states that everything needed to pass the test is included in it.
Question 42 · UK-C1-042
Why is studying only the 'Check that you understand' boxes not enough to pass?
- A. The boxes contain questions from old tests only
- B. The boxes are written for teachers, not candidates
- C. The boxes are in Welsh and Scottish Gaelic only
- D. You need to understand everything in the book, not just the highlighted points · Correct answer
Knowing only the points in the 'Check that you understand' boxes will not be enough to pass. You need to understand everything in the book, not just the highlighted points.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The handbook warns that knowing only the points in the check boxes will not be enough; candidates need to understand the whole book.
Question 43 · UK-C1-047
Participation in community life is one of the fundamental principles of British life.
- A. True · Correct answer
- B. False
This statement is true. Participation in community life is one of the five fundamental principles of British life.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Participation in community life is one of the five fundamental principles.
Question 44 · UK-C1-048
Freedom of speech is one of the five fundamental principles of British life.
- A. True
- B. False · Correct answer
This statement is false. Freedom of speech is listed as a freedom offered by the UK, not as one of the five fundamental principles.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Freedom of speech is listed as a freedom offered by the UK, not as one of the five fundamental principles.
Question 45 · UK-C1-051
Looking after the area in which you live and the environment is a responsibility of people living in the UK.
- A. True · Correct answer
- B. False
This statement is true. Looking after the area in which you live and the environment is one of the listed responsibilities.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Looking after your area and the environment is one of the listed responsibilities.
Question 46 · UK-C1-052
A right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms the UK offers.
- A. True · Correct answer
- B. False
This statement is true. A right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms offered by the UK.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: A right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms offered by the UK.
Question 47 · UK-C1-054
From October 2013, passing the Life in the UK test on its own was enough for settlement, with no separate English evidence needed.
- A. True
- B. False · Correct answer
This statement is false. From October 2013, settlement required passing the test and also producing evidence of English speaking and listening at B1 level, so the test on its own was not enough.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Becoming a permanent resident. Fact tested: From October 2013, settlement required passing the test and producing evidence of English speaking and listening at B1 level.
Question 48 · UK-C1-055
You can take the Life in the UK test at any school, as long as a teacher supervises you.
- A. True
- B. False · Correct answer
This statement is false. The test can only be taken at a registered and approved test centre, not at any school.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The test can only be taken at a registered and approved test centre.
Question 49 · UK-C1-057
Which statement is correct?
- A. Freedom of belief and religion is one of the five fundamental principles of British life.
- B. Freedom of belief and religion is one of the freedoms the UK offers. · Correct answer
The second statement is correct. Freedom of belief and religion appears in the list of freedoms offered by the UK, not in the list of five fundamental principles, so the first statement is wrong.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Freedom of belief and religion appears in the list of freedoms offered, not in the list of fundamental principles.
Question 50 · UK-C1-058
Which statement is correct?
- A. Democracy is one of the fundamental principles of British life. · Correct answer
- B. Democracy is listed only as a responsibility of residents.
The first statement is correct. Democracy is one of the five fundamental principles of British life, and it is not listed only as a responsibility.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Democracy is one of the five fundamental principles of British life.
Question 51 · UK-C1-059
Which statement is correct?
- A. Every candidate at a test session answers the same 24 questions.
- B. The 24 questions are different for each person taking the test at that session. · Correct answer
The second statement is correct. The 24 questions are different for each person taking the test at that session, so candidates do not all answer the same set.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The handbook says the 24 questions will be different for each person taking the test at that session.
Question 52 · UK-C1-060
Which statement is correct?
- A. New citizens make their pledge as part of the citizenship ceremony. · Correct answer
- B. New citizens make their pledge when they collect their test result.
The first statement is correct. New citizens make their pledge as part of the citizenship ceremony, not when they collect their test result.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: The pledge is made as part of the citizenship ceremony.
Question 53 · UK-C1-062
Which statement is correct?
- A. Looking after yourself and your family is a freedom the UK offers.
- B. Looking after yourself and your family is a responsibility of people living in the UK. · Correct answer
The second statement is correct. Looking after yourself and your family is listed as a responsibility, not as a freedom the UK offers.
Handbook: Chapter 1, The values and principles of the UK. Fact tested: Looking after yourself and your family is listed as a responsibility, not a freedom.
Question 54 · UK-C1-065
Which statement is correct?
- A. The test is usually taken in English, and special arrangements can be made for Welsh or Scottish Gaelic. · Correct answer
- B. The test is usually taken in French, and special arrangements can be made for English.
The first statement is correct. The test is usually taken in English, and special arrangements can be made for Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
Handbook: Chapter 1, Taking the Life in the UK test. Fact tested: The test is usually taken in English, with special arrangements possible for Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.