How Many Questions Are on the Canadian Citizenship Test?
The Canadian citizenship test has 20 multiple-choice questions. Here's the full breakdown of question types, topics, and scoring.
The Canadian citizenship test has exactly 20 multiple-choice questions. 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 Discover Canada.