Life in the UK Practice Test 7
Free Life in the UK practice test 7 of 52: 24 questions in the real exam format, drawn from all five chapters of the official handbook. The real test has 24 questions, a 45-minute limit and a pass mark of 18 out of 24 (75%). Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation.
Question 1 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
While browsing social media, Zainab sees posts urging people to attack members of a local religious group. Which action best reflects British values?
Content that stirs up hatred or threatens violence should not be shared; reporting it helps protect others, and extremism and intolerance have no place in British society.
Question 2 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A bus driver refuses to allow a woman wearing a hijab to board his bus, although she has a valid ticket. What is the legal position?
Public transport is a service covered by equality law, so refusing to carry a passenger because of her religion is unlawful discrimination.
Question 3 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A tennis club rejects a man's membership application solely because he is gay. What is the legal position?
Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic, and clubs and associations are covered by equality law when they select their members.
Question 4 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of these is a lawful reason for a school to refuse a child a place?
A school that is full may lawfully refuse a place, but refusing a child because of religion, disability or family background is unlawful discrimination.
Question 5 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A GP surgery refuses to register a new patient after learning that he has a long-term disability. What is the legal position?
Health services are covered by equality law, so refusing to register a patient because of his disability is unlawful discrimination.
Question 6 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which statement about moving within the UK is correct?
There are no internal borders or permits within the UK: people are free to move between its four countries to live and work.
Question 7 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which statement about British citizens leaving the UK is correct?
British citizens are free to travel and to live abroad; leaving the UK does not by itself take away their citizenship.
Question 8 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which choice do parents in the UK generally have about their children's education?
Parents can apply for state or independent schools for their children, and educating children at home is legal in the UK, provided the education provided is suitable.
Question 9 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A worker decides she does not want to join the trade union at her workplace. Which freedom protects her choice?
Freedom of association protects joining together with others in groups such as trade unions — and it also protects the choice not to join.
Question 10 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Marta has leftover paint, solvents and old batteries to get rid of at home. Which action fits the responsibility to look after the environment?
Paints, solvents and batteries can seriously harm the environment if poured away or burned; councils provide recycling centres and guidance for disposing of them safely.
Question 11 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Tomas is planning a birthday party at home that will finish late in the evening. Which action best shows consideration for his neighbours?
Good neighbours consider the effect of their noise on others, particularly late at night; warning neighbours in advance and keeping late-night noise down shows respect for others.
Question 12 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Heavy snow has blocked the front path of Mrs Ellis, who is elderly and lives alone next door to Sam. Which action best reflects the values of community life in the UK?
Looking out for vulnerable neighbours, for example in severe weather, is part of participating in community life and being a good neighbour.
Question 13 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A streetlight on Dan's road has been broken for a week, leaving the street in darkness. What is the most helpful thing for him to do?
Local councils are responsible for street lighting, so reporting a fault to the council is the helpful, practical step a resident can take.
Question 14 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of the following does NOT appear in the official list of the fundamental principles of British life?
Under the rule of law, everyone — rich or poor, powerful or not — is treated equally by the courts. The fundamental principles are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life.
Question 15 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which pair are BOTH fundamental principles of British life?
Democracy and individual liberty are both on the official list of fundamental principles, along with the rule of law, tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life.
Question 16 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
What is the full title of the official handbook that the Life in the UK Test is based on?
The official handbook is called 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents', and all of the test questions are based on its contents.
Question 17 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
The current edition of the official handbook used for the test is the fourth edition.
The test is based on the third edition of the handbook, 'Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents'; candidates should make sure they study that edition.
Question 18 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
How do candidates book the Life in the UK Test?
The test is booked online through the official service; candidates should book only through GOV.UK and avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.
Question 19 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
It costs £60 to take the Life in the UK Test on each attempt.
The test costs £50 each time it is taken, so failing and rebooking means paying the fee again for every attempt.
Question 20 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of these people may be exempt from having to take the Life in the UK Test?
An exemption can apply where a long-term physical or mental condition prevents an applicant from meeting the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement; medical evidence is needed to support the claim.
Question 21 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
The UK does not allow its citizens to hold citizenship of another country at the same time.
The UK permits dual citizenship: a British citizen may also be a citizen of another country, although that other country may have its own rules about it.
Question 22 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
While walking home, Leila finds a wallet containing cash and bank cards on the pavement. Which action is in line with the responsibilities of people living in the UK?
Respecting and obeying the law includes honesty about other people's property: found property such as a wallet should be handed in or reported, not kept.
Question 23 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which statement about newspapers and broadcasters in the UK is correct?
The UK has a free press: newspapers and broadcasters can report on and criticise the government without needing its permission, as part of freedom of speech.
Question 24 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of these is an example of the kind of extremism that has no place in British society?
Extremism — such as threatening or using violence to impose beliefs on others — is not tolerated in British society; peaceful campaigning, criticism of policies and practising a religion are protected freedoms.
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