Can YOU pass the latest citizen test?

[KromiX 1]

100% But then again, I have my interview on Friday so I have been revising!

Sorry, but this is nowhere near as hard of a test, at least of what I took. I got a 100% on this, but this is alot harder than my test was lol

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yeah, I agree - on the actual test they don't give you multiple choices! It is easy to select the correct choice when you have been studying for the exam, but I am worried about 'freezing' during the exam and my mind just going blank on the correct answer.

[antda 13]

Hi Imzadi (and Everyone),

Thanks for your reply about where to get the study material.

Yes, I'll definitely ask for the study booklet and audio CD when I go for my biometric appointment (sometime in the fall/autumn perhaps, if all goes according to schedule...). Lol...It will sure make the 1-2hr trip to my "local" office more worthwhile if I can get that there at the same time too. For $675 they better give us all something to study with! And yes, in the meantime, I'll check out the USCIS website as well, for more information too (though it might take awhile, as I've had problems with downloading forms and stuff from that website before).

By the way, did they give you any problems when you asked for such material during your biometrics appointment?

Wow, I'm surprised to learn too, that only 60% is needed to pass for when we actually take the test at the interview...

Hmmmm....maybe I should have just taken my test beforehand today....(too bad that I can't do such though...)

I agree, the test doesn't look too difficult at all, even if it isn't multiple choice. In fact, I think the multiple choice format is more confusing than just giving the correct answer without other misleading choices in the way...

Funny, the questions that I got incorrect in this "sample test" online were the ones that had to do with numbers and/or dates:

-the number people voting in the house of representatives

-the number of amendments in the constituition

-the date the constiution was written

-the number of years a senator is voted for

Makes sense though, as overall in life I've never been any good at remembering numbers and/or numerical information like that (lol..go figure too..that I failed high school math twice and my husband is the one with the college-level mathematics degree...)

Oh well, like I've said before...there's still plenty of time to study before I actually do the citizenship test (sometime in the fall/winter). Here's hoping that I remember all those correct historical dates and numbers in time! And yes, I would still like to get that 80%-100% for when I do eventually test too (ok, so I have higher expectations for myself...).

As for the English portion of the test (I heard that there was a test for that too), I honestly don't think I'll fail that part.

After all, how hard is it really to read and write two simple sentences in English?

And yes, I'll remember to spell the words in "American English" instead of "Canadian/British English" too.

In the meantime, in the next few weeks, I'll have to make sure that I:

-Fill out and send in my N-400 application forms (lol...without that, there will be no test or citizenship for me)

-Go into labour and the then make a trip to the hospital to deliver my baby (lol....anytime now.....)

Good luck with the rest of your immigration journeys too!

Ant

Hi Ant,

you'll receive the study booklet (+ an audio CD) at your biometrics appt. It has all the 100 questions + answers and some extra information in it - though you'll not be tested on these extra lessons.

But you can find and download the questions also from the USCIS website - there is a link to the study material.

You did very well with a 75% quota - at the interview there is a 60% score required.

You'll still have plenty of time to study and the test isn't difficult at all.

Good luck for the rest of your journey!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Actually, Ant, when I went up to the counter to hand over my filled out application form for the biometrics, the fellow automatically handed me back the booklet. He had a huge pile of them on his desk and it seemed to be part of the routine to just hand out the booklet.

I have also found the flash cards to be very useful .

[antda 13]

Hi Kathryn41 and Everyone,

I agree....I worry about "freezing" during the exam and/or my "mind going blank" on the correct answer....

Or sometimes in my case "giving too much of an answer", as when I'm nervous, I tend to over-study and go on and on and (well you get the point).....

For example, if they ask "What is the name of the American national anthem?"....

I feel like singing the entire "Star Spangled Banner" for them....

"Oh say can you see....by the dawn's early light.......lalalalala....."

(lol..I'm sure the IO would not appreciate this though....I'll save that for the oath ceremony....)

Anyways, I know what you mean by "letting nerves get in the way".....

The key to studying for this test and for other tests is probably to:

-Study as much as you can beforehand and feel confident that you know all the answers already

-Relax and get enough sleep the night before

-Breathe

-Just have fun with the test (think: It's not a test..)

-Remember....It's not the end of the world if I don't do well. I'll just do the best as I can do.

(Gee, I wish I can take my own advice here).

Hope this helps too.

Glad too, that this is not a multiple choice test, as that certainly makes it more confusing! No need to worry about selecting the wrong answer from a list of incorrect and correct choices!

Lol..personally I would have preferred essay format, but it's too bad that they don't offer such...oh well....

Don't worry, you'll all do well on your citizenship tests!

And yes, being here on VJ with others who are also studying and preparing for the same test, certainly helps too...

Ant

Yeah, I agree - on the actual test they don't give you multiple choices! It is easy to select the correct choice when you have been studying for the exam, but I am worried about 'freezing' during the exam and my mind just going blank on the correct answer.

Edited July 5, 2009 by AntandD

[antda 13]

Hi Kathryn41,

That's great that you didn't even have to ask for the booklet and CD. It's good that they gave you such when you got your biometrics done. It should definitely be automatic that they give you such then! After all, you did pay for the citizenship process and for the test, so the study materials should be given to you and included too.

Does the flash cards come with the booklet and CD package as well? Or do I have to ask for those separately? Where does one get such flash cards?

Lol...Now you got me curious about flash cards....hmmm..I wonder what would happen if I tried using those flash cards with my baby/child too...That would be interesting to see if they can learn such with me as well.....lol...

Wait until I hear my baby's first words if I ever do use those flash cards with them..."George Washington".......now that's going to be quite the laughs!....

Good luck with your citizenship test too! Think you should pass here without any problems (you already got 100% on the online test anyways)! Have fun with those flash cards and booklet and CD!

Ant

Actually, Ant, when I went up to the counter to hand over my filled out application form for the biometrics, the fellow automatically handed me back the booklet. He had a huge pile of them on his desk and it seemed to be part of the routine to just hand out the booklet.

I have also found the flash cards to be very useful .

Edited July 5, 2009 by AntandD

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hi Ant,

No, the Flash cards don't come with the booklet. You can download them at the www.uscis.gov site if you wanted to, http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...rsed_colors.pdf or you can purchase hard copies through the US Government Bookstore which is what I did. Here is the link: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/actions/GetPublic...027-002-00570-8

Edited July 5, 2009 by Kathryn41

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

90% . . . with zero prep.

[MsAnn 0]

100%, although this multiple choice is harder than the real test! I was worried about the "which one not an original colony" but I got it right.

[imzadi 0]

By the way, did they give you any problems when you asked for such material during your biometrics appointment?

Hi Ant,

no, I didn't even have to ask for the booklet - the man at the counter handed it over to me when he saw I was a naturalization applicant.

I noticed that routine already last year when I did the fingerprinting for the I-751 process. I saw some people reading something but first I couldn't tell what it was (purses, cell phones etc. aren't allowed to bring into the building; just the appt. letter and wallet with ID). I asked someone and was told that this is study material and it's handed out to citizenship applicants only.

About the Flash Cards - they look neat and interesting but I'm not sure if I'm gonna get them. I don't feel very much like using up that much ink cartridge by printing them out nor do I want to spend any more money on the N-400 process than I already did.

Good luck to you and for the birth of your baby!

Edited July 5, 2009 by imzadi

[missmissy 38]

75%??? I'm the USC. I'm going back to Civics Class this week!!

[clueless_in_usa 8]

Latest Citizen test

Good Luck Comrades!

I answered EVERY question correctly (in my first attempt). And I am the USC. Look:

You answered 100% of questions correctly. Here's your rating:

85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.)

1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Correct

Thomas Jefferson

2. When was the Constitution written?

Correct

1787

3. What are the first words of the Constitution?

Correct

We the People

4. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Correct

The Bill of Rights

5. Which of the following is NOT a right outlined in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence?

Correct

Right to bear arms

6. Which one of these is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Correct

Freedom of the press

7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Correct

27

8. Why does the United States flag have 13 stripes?

Correct

They represent the 13 original colonies

9. Which of these was NOT among the original states?

Correct

Maine

10. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Correct

Louisiana

11. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Which of the following is NOT a federal power?

Correct

To provide education

12. Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the government?

Correct

Federal

13. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Correct

435

14. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

Correct

6

15. In what month do we vote for President?

Correct

November

16. If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Correct

The Speaker of the House

17. Who was president during World War I?

Correct

Woodrow Wilson

18. How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Correct

9

19. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

Correct

John G. Roberts, Jr

20. What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Correct

Fought for women’s rights

Edited July 5, 2009 by clueless_in_usa

[antda 13]

Hi Kathryn41,

Thanks for the link about the flash cards on the USCIS website, and at the US Government Bookstore. These were very helpful, indeed, and I even downloaded (though it took about an hour or so on my slow dial-up internet connection) the flash cards onto my computer.

I'm currently reading through the questions, and from what I've read so far, they don't look too difficult at all!

Too bad though, that they don't give the flash cards along with the booklet and CD. Oh well, at least we can get them online and/or through purchase (though I don't think they should be charging money for such anyways).

Either way, glad that the flash cards did help you with your studying. Good luck with your citizenship test, interview, and oath too.

Ant

Hi Ant,

No, the Flash cards don't come with the booklet. You can download them at the www.uscis.gov site if you wanted to, http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...rsed_colors.pdf or you can purchase hard copies through the US Government Bookstore which is what I did. Here is the link: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/actions/GetPublic...027-002-00570-8

[antda 13]

Hi Imzadi,

That's good that you received the citizenship booklet at your biometrics appointment without any problems. I guess they just automatically give those booklets and cds to all naturalization applications, regardless. Saves you and everyone else from asking about them anyways, if they just give it automatically.

Hmmm....Now that I think about it...I remember long ago a similar thing happened to me when I did my biometrics for the I-751 in September/October 2008, and I overheard someone asking for a book, or something like that. The staff there told them though that they didn't have such, as they ran out of the old ones and didn't have the new ones, since they were revising the books at the time. Lol..I didn't know they were asking for a citizeship study guide/booklet, but if I would have asked them like you did, I probably would have found out about that too. Oh well, now I know that these are available at the biometrics appointment, and yes, I'll be sure to ask for such when it is my turn for citizenship.

As for the flash cards, yes, they look neat and interesting (btw...thanks again Kathryn41 for the link about them). For now I've downloaded them on my computer, which took a long time to do, and it ended up being 53 pages total...ouch! And like you, I don't want to waste the ink in printing them out, nor do I want to spend money buying them online. Lol..it's bad enough that I have to spend $675+ for citizenship...any more money after that...oh boy...I'll go broke again....

As an alternative, I'm thinking about making my own flash cards, based on the information that I downloaded online about the flash cards....I know it will take some time to make "homemade flash cards", but somehow I'll get it done...Heck, I have the index cards already...All I need is time...lol...(which I have plenty of now, as I continue to wait...)

Thanks in advance about the congrats for the baby. I'll keep you and everyone else on VJ updated about that...

Meanwhile...It's back to waiting for labour and making homemade flash cards....

Good luck on your citizenship test, interview, and oath too.

Ant

Hi Ant,

no, I didn't even have to ask for the booklet - the man at the counter handed it over to me when he saw I was a naturalization applicant.

I noticed that routine already last year when I did the fingerprinting for the I-751 process. I saw some people reading something but first I couldn't tell what it was (purses, cell phones etc. aren't allowed to bring into the building; just the appt. letter and wallet with ID). I asked someone and was told that this is study material and it's handed out to citizenship applicants only.

About the Flash Cards - they look neat and interesting but I'm not sure if I'm gonna get them. I don't feel very much like using up that much ink cartridge by printing them out nor do I want to spend any more money on the N-400 process than I already did.

Good luck to you and for the birth of your baby!