Canadian Citizenship Test Mock Test (2026)
A free, timed mock test that mirrors the real Canadian citizenship exam — 20 questions, 15 to pass, scored by topic so you know exactly what to review.
What a Maple Citizen mock test simulates
- 20 questions, randomly drawn from a bank of 206, so every mock test is different.
- A real countdown timer — practise finishing 20 questions comfortably inside the 45-minute limit.
- Instant scoring with a 15/20 pass mark, exactly like the official test.
- A by-topic breakdown that shows whether it is History, Government or Rights that is costing you marks.
- A mistake book that saves every question you miss and re-tests it until you have it down.
Try a few sample questions
A short warm-up from the bank — a full mock test is 20 timed questions. Create a free account to take the timed exam.
Q1.Which of the following are responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?
- Owning property, joining a union, and learning French
- Obeying the law, taking responsibility for yourself and your family, and serving on a jury
- Voting for the Conservative Party and attending church
- Recycling, owning a business, and flying the flag
Answer: Responsibilities of citizenship include obeying the law, taking responsibility for yourself and your family, serving on a jury when called, voting in elections, helping others in the community, and protecting our heritage and environment.
Q2.Who won the Battle of the Plains of Abraham at Québec City in 1759?
- The French
- The British
- The Americans
- The Iroquois
Answer: In 1759 the British defeated the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, marking the end of France's empire in America. Both commanders, Wolfe and Montcalm, were killed.
Q3.Sir Sandford Fleming is known for inventing what?
- The light bulb
- The worldwide system of standard time zones
- The snowmobile
- The pacemaker
Answer: Sir Sandford Fleming invented the worldwide system of standard time zones.
Q4.When you arrive to vote at your polling station, what do you do?
- Announce your choice aloud
- Go behind a screen and mark an X next to the candidate of your choice on a secret ballot
- Hand cash to the official
- Vote by show of hands
Answer: You go behind a screen to mark your secret ballot with an X beside your chosen candidate, then deposit it in the ballot box.
Q5.Canada is the world's ____ largest country by area.
- Largest
- Second largest
- Fifth largest
- Tenth largest
Answer: Canada is the second largest country on earth — about 10 million square kilometres — after Russia.
Q6.At which level of government are most municipal (local) police forces organized?
- The federal government
- The city or town
- The United Nations
- The Supreme Court
Answer: Many cities and towns have their own municipal police forces serving the local community, alongside provincial and federal policing.
Q7.With which country does Canada jointly operate NORAD, the aerospace defence command?
- The United Kingdom
- France
- The United States
- Mexico
Answer: Canada and the United States jointly operate the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to defend North American airspace.
Q8.What does the Latin motto 'A mari usque ad mare' on Canada's coat of arms refer to geographically?
- Canada's mountain ranges
- Canada stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean
- Canada's many lakes
- The border with the United States
Answer: 'A mari usque ad mare' means 'from sea to sea,' reflecting that Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Take a full timed mock test
Sit a complete 20-question timed mock exam scored like the real test, then review your misses by topic — free, no credit card.
Start your mock test freeFrequently asked questions
How long is the Canadian citizenship test?
In the 2026 format you have 45 minutes to answer 20 questions. Maple Citizen's mock test uses a countdown timer so you can practise pacing under real conditions.
What score do I need to pass?
You must answer at least 15 of 20 questions correctly — 75%. The mock test scores you instantly and shows a pass/fail plus a breakdown by topic.
Is the mock test timed and scored like the real exam?
Yes. Each mock test is 20 questions pulled from our full bank, timed, and scored out of 20 with a 15/20 pass mark — the same shape as the official test.
Are these the real test questions?
No. They are original practice questions written from facts in Discover Canada. Maple Citizen is an independent study aid and does not reproduce the confidential official questions.
Is the mock test free?
Yes — create a free account to take timed mock tests, plus 10 study modules and a mistake book. No credit card needed.