Citizenship test · Practice test 2
Free practice test 2 for the Norwegian citizenship test: 10 questions with instant answers and explanations.
1What does copyright mean?
You cannot freely copy and share other people's films, music or pictures.
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Answer: A. The creator decides how it is used
Explanation: You cannot freely copy and share other people's films, music or pictures.
2What did the UN adopt in 1948 about rights that all people have?
The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 1948 states rights that apply to all people.
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Answer: B. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Explanation: The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 1948 states rights that apply to all people.
3How long must you usually have lived in Norway to apply for citizenship?
The main rule is 8 of the last 11 years. Some groups have other rules.
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Answer: A. 8 of the last 11 years
Explanation: The main rule is 8 of the last 11 years. Some groups have other rules.
4What is the task of a union representative (tillitsvalgt) at a workplace?
The union representative is elected by the members of the union. They speak to management on behalf of the members.
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Answer: A. To represent the members towards management
Explanation: The union representative is elected by the members of the union. They speak to management on behalf of the members.
5What does Lånekassen (the State Educational Loan Fund) do?
Lånekassen helps students with money for living costs and study materials, even though education is free.
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Answer: B. It gives loans and grants to students.
Explanation: Lånekassen helps students with money for living costs and study materials, even though education is free.
6How many public holidays does Norway have each year?
Norway has 12 public holidays, for example 1 May, 17 May and the Christmas days. Two of them, Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday, always fall on a Sunday.
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Answer: B. 12
Explanation: Norway has 12 public holidays, for example 1 May, 17 May and the Christmas days. Two of them, Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday, always fall on a Sunday.
7Do cohabitants automatically have the same inheritance rights as married couples?
Cohabitants do not have the same rights as married couples, including for inheritance. That is why many write a will and a cohabitation agreement.
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Answer: C. No, cohabitants have fewer rights
Explanation: Cohabitants do not have the same rights as married couples, including for inheritance. That is why many write a will and a cohabitation agreement.
8How much does it cost to go to the GP for children and young people under 18 (from August 2026)?
From 1 August 2026 everyone under 18 is exempt from deductibles at the GP, the out-of-hours service and outpatient clinics.
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Answer: C. It is completely free.
Explanation: From 1 August 2026 everyone under 18 is exempt from deductibles at the GP, the out-of-hours service and outpatient clinics.
9How many national minorities does Norway have?
Norway has five national minorities: Kvens/Norwegian Finns, Jews, Roma, Romani people and Forest Finns.
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Answer: B. Five
Explanation: Norway has five national minorities: Kvens/Norwegian Finns, Jews, Roma, Romani people and Forest Finns.
10What did Norway keep in the union with Sweden from 1814?
Norway shared a king with Sweden but had its own constitution, parliament and government.
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Answer: A. Its own constitution and parliament
Explanation: Norway shared a king with Sweden but had its own constitution, parliament and government.
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