Social studies test · Practice test 3
Free practice test 3 for the Norwegian social studies test: 10 questions with instant answers and explanations.
1What is the 'standard deduction' (minstefradrag) on taxes?
The standard deduction is a standard amount deducted from your wage income before tax is calculated.
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Answer: A. A fixed deduction that employees get automatically
Explanation: The standard deduction is a standard amount deducted from your wage income before tax is calculated.
2When must dogs be kept on a leash in the countryside across the whole country?
From 1 April to 20 August dogs must be kept on a leash in the countryside. This is when animals have young and birds nest.
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Answer: B. From 1 April to 20 August.
Explanation: From 1 April to 20 August dogs must be kept on a leash in the countryside. This is when animals have young and birds nest.
3Which question is important in source criticism?
You need to know who is behind it and what they want. How many people have shared something says little about whether it is true.
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Answer: A. Who made it, and why?
Explanation: You need to know who is behind it and what they want. How many people have shared something says little about whether it is true.
4What is normally the longest fixed prison sentence in Norway?
The normal maximum sentence is 21 years in prison. Norway has no life sentence, but has preventive detention for particularly dangerous offenders.
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Answer: A. 21 years
Explanation: The normal maximum sentence is 21 years in prison. Norway has no life sentence, but has preventive detention for particularly dangerous offenders.
5How many days of right of withdrawal do you normally have when you shop online in Norway?
For online purchases you have 14 days to withdraw, counted from when you receive the goods. This does not apply to purchases in a normal shop.
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Answer: B. 14 days
Explanation: For online purchases you have 14 days to withdraw, counted from when you receive the goods. This does not apply to purchases in a normal shop.
6What is financial social assistance (økonomisk sosialhjelp)?
Financial social assistance is the last safety net. You apply for it at the NAV office in your municipality.
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Answer: B. Support from the municipality when you have no other income.
Explanation: Financial social assistance is the last safety net. You apply for it at the NAV office in your municipality.
7What is special about a folk high school (folkehøgskole)?
A folk high school is one school year where the students live at the school. There are no grades and no exams.
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Answer: A. You get no grades and take no exams.
Explanation: A folk high school is one school year where the students live at the school. There are no grades and no exams.
8What is humanism?
Humanism puts people and human rights at the centre and is not based on religion. Together with the Christian heritage, humanism is part of the value base of Norway.
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Answer: B. A life stance without religion, based on reason and human rights.
Explanation: Humanism puts people and human rights at the centre and is not based on religion. Together with the Christian heritage, humanism is part of the value base of Norway.
9Is kindergarten free for all children in Norway?
Kindergarten is heavily subsidised by the state, but parents pay a fixed monthly amount. Low-income families can apply for a reduced price.
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Answer: B. No, but the state has set a maximum price.
Explanation: Kindergarten is heavily subsidised by the state, but parents pay a fixed monthly amount. Low-income families can apply for a reduced price.
10Is the Childhood Immunisation Programme in Norway voluntary or mandatory?
Vaccination is voluntary in Norway, but almost all parents choose to vaccinate their children. The vaccines are free at the child health clinic.
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Answer: A. It is voluntary, but strongly recommended.
Explanation: Vaccination is voluntary in Norway, but almost all parents choose to vaccinate their children. The vaccines are free at the child health clinic.
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