Life in the UK Practice Test 8
Free Life in the UK practice test 8 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
Which of these do you need in order to book a Life in the UK Test?
To book the test you need all three of these: an email address, a debit or credit card to pay the fee, and an accepted form of ID.
Question 2 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
What rule applies to the name you give when booking the Life in the UK Test?
The name on your booking must exactly match the name on the ID you book with — if it does not, your test can be rejected.
Question 3 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A candidate who has an eVisa (a digital record of their immigration status) should use what to book the test?
People with an eVisa should sign in to their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account and use a share code to book the test.
Question 4 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of these documents can NOT be used as ID to book the Life in the UK Test?
An emergency travel document is not accepted as ID for booking the test, although a valid photographic travel document is.
Question 5 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
On the day of the test, what must you bring as your ID?
You must bring the same ID that you used to book the test, and it must be the original document — copies and screenshots are not accepted.
Question 6 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which statement about the photo on your ID is correct?
The ID you use must carry a photograph that looks like you, so that test centre staff can confirm your identity.
Question 7 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
What happens if a candidate refuses to have their photograph taken at the test centre?
A passport-style photograph is taken at the centre to confirm your identity. If you refuse, you will not be able to take the test and you will not get a refund.
Question 8 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
If you have a disability and need extra equipment or help accessing the test centre, when should you make that request?
Special requests, such as extra equipment or help accessing the centre, should be made when you book the test, so the centre can prepare.
Question 9 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A candidate needs headphones during the test because of a medical condition or disability. What should they do?
Headphones are not provided as a standard test aid. Candidates who need them for a disability or medical reason must request them in advance through the special arrangements process, and may only use equipment supplied or approved by the test provider.
Question 10 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
On the computer system used for the test, which display settings can candidates adjust for themselves?
The test system lets candidates adjust the font size and the background colour of the screen to make the questions easier to read.
Question 11 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of these may you NOT take into the test room?
Copies of the handbook and other written material, electronic devices such as mobile phones, and wrist watches are all banned from the test room.
Question 12 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
What should candidates do with personal belongings that cannot be taken into the test room?
Items that are not allowed in the test room, such as bags and phones, must be stored in the lockers provided at the test centre.
Question 13 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
What is the rule about making notes during the Life in the UK Test?
You are not allowed to bring your own notes into the test room, but you may make notes while you take the test — these must be handed to the test supervisor before you leave.
Question 14 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Before the real questions begin, candidates are given a few practice questions. Which statement about them is true?
The practice questions at the start are there to help you get used to the computer system. They do not count towards your score.
Question 15 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
During the test, you are unsure about one of the questions. What can you do?
The test system allows you to flag a question you are unsure about and come back to it later, as long as you are still within the 45 minutes.
Question 16 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
What behaviour is expected of candidates while they are in the test room?
Candidates must be considerate of others and remain silent during the test. Anyone who disrupts the test may be asked to leave and will not get a refund.
Question 17 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
How long should a candidate expect to spend at the test centre in total, including arrival checks and getting the result?
Although the test itself lasts 45 minutes, you should expect to be at the test centre for up to 2 hours in total, allowing for identity and security checks and receiving your result.
Question 18 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which statement about bringing other people to the test centre is correct?
Test centres have no waiting or childcare facilities for people who are not taking the test, so you cannot bring children or other family members with you.
Question 19 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
If you cancel your Life in the UK Test, by when must you cancel to receive a refund?
You will get a refund if you cancel at least 3 days (72 hours) before your test. If you cancel within 3 days of the test, you will not get a refund.
Question 20 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
What happens if a candidate arrives late for their Life in the UK Test?
If you do not arrive at the correct time, your test may be cancelled and you will not get a refund, so candidates should plan to arrive in good time.
Question 21 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
If the test centre cancels your Life in the UK Test, what can you do?
If the test centre cancels your test, you can ask for the fee to be refunded to the card you used to book.
Question 22 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
How many Life in the UK test centres are there across the UK?
There are over 30 test centres in the UK, and you choose where to take your test when you book.
Question 23 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
When you book the test, how do you choose your test centre?
When you book, you are shown the five test centres closest to where you live and you choose one of them.
Question 24 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
A candidate fails the Life in the UK Test. What feedback are they given about their answers?
Candidates who fail are not told how many questions they answered incorrectly and are not given the correct answers. They are told they have failed and advised which subject areas of the official handbook they need to study.
Green = correct · red = wrong · red ring = marked for review · gold outline = current question
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