Citizenship Test - Multiple Choice??

[flsusi 3]

I went through many webpages with practice tests, and they are all multiple choice.

Is the actual test also multiple choice???

thanks for the feedback!

[Lansbury 19]

No it isn't the question is asked verbally and you give the answer.

[antda 13]

Hi Flsusi,

From what I know of the test...(lol..I'll be taking the test next week...so can tell you for sure then..)...

No, it is not a multiple choice test. Instead, it is (as mentioned on the USCIS website):

The Naturalization Test

One of the requirements for U.S. citizenship through naturalization is to take the naturalization test to demonstrate that you are able to read, write, and speak basic English and that you have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (also known as “civics”).

Once you have completed and submitted your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and you have had your fingerprints taken at a USCIS facility, you will receive an appointment for an interview. At your naturalization interview, you will be required to answer questions about your application and background. You will also take an English and civics test unless you qualify for an exemption or waiver.

English & Civics

During your interview, a USCIS officer will test your ability to read, write, and speak English and your knowledge of civics. You must read one sentence out of three sentences correctly in English, and you must write one sentence out of three sentences correctly in English. Your ability to speak English is determined during your interview on your naturalization application. Finally, you must answer 6 out of 10 civics questions correctly to achieve a passing score.

You will be given two opportunities to take the English and civics tests and to answer all questions relating to your naturalization application in English. If you fail any of the tests at your initial interview, you will be retested on the portion of the test that you failed (English or civics) between 60 and 90 days from the date of your initial interview. See 8 CFR 312.5(a) and 335.3(.

If You Don’t Pass

If an applicant fails the English and/or civics test during the first examination, the applicant will be required to take the same version of the test, old or new, when the applicant is retested, even if the retest is scheduled on or after October 1, 2009.

Study Materials for the Naturalization Test

During your naturalization eligibility interview, a USCIS officer will test your ability to read, write, and speak English (unless you are exempt from the English requirements). You will also be given a civics test in English (to test your knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government) unless you are exempt. Even if exempt from the English test, you will need to take the civics test unless you qualify for a waiver. You may also be eligible to take the civics test in your native language with the assistance of an interpreter if you qualify.

English. Your English skills will be tested in the following ways:

Reading. To test your ability to read in English, you must read one sentence, out of three sentences, in a manner suggesting to the USCIS officer that you understand the meaning of the sentence.

Writing. To test your ability to write in English, you must write one sentence, out of three sentences, in a manner that would be understandable as written to the USCIS officer.

Speaking. Your ability to speak English is determined by your answers to questions normally asked by USCIS officers during the naturalization eligibility interview regarding the information on your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

Civics. During your interview, the USCIS officer will ask you to orally answer a set of civics questions. You must answer 6 out of 10 civics questions correctly to achieve a passing score.

Lol..In my opinion, it would be more confusing if it was a multiple choice anyways. It's bad enough they have a verbal portion of the test...mulitple choice..forget it..lol..and no, I don't think "all of the above" is an option...

Personally, I would like a written essay test....wishful thinking though....

Hope this helps. Good luck with the rest of your immigration journey too.

Ant

I went through many webpages with practice tests, and they are all multiple choice.

Is the actual test also multiple choice???

thanks for the feedback!

[flsusi 3]

Thanks a lot, guys!

I actually prefer the non-multiple-choice option. I get easily confused with too many choices

Can't wait til things move on with my application, and I haven't even given the biometrics yet....patience, patience....!

[Live By Faith 0]

hi Flsusi,

I remember when my wife went to get her biometircs taken, the office gave her a nice printed book with a CD of sample questions....

she would pop that CD in her car and listen to it during her commute to work....

don't know if you got that book with CD of sample questions....

if you review them a few times, you will have no problem during the interview...

goodluck