CitizenshipExam is an independent practice service. For current government requirements, always use the Department of Home Affairs. Practice questions on this website are original preparation questions, not actual exam questions.
The short answer
The Department of Home Affairs states that the citizenship test contains 20 multiple-choice questions and allows 45 minutes for completion. That means the issue is not simply how many questions you can answer—it is whether you meet both pass conditions.
To pass, you need at least 15 correct answers overall and all 5 Australian Values questions correct. Read our pass mark guide for examples of how the two requirements interact.
Are all 20 questions equally important?
Every question contributes to the overall score, but the five Australian Values questions have an additional rule: you must answer all five correctly. A single incorrect Values answer means the test is not a pass even if your total score is otherwise high.
That is why your practice routine should track two scores separately: overall score and Australian Values score. Our free timed practice test is designed around that structure.
What topics can the questions cover?
Home Affairs says the test questions are based on Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. The testable material covers Australia and its people; Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties; government and the law in Australia; and Australian Values based on freedom, respect and equality.
Use the Our Common Bond study guide as your study map rather than trying to memorise disconnected facts.
How should you practise 20-question tests?
Begin with untimed topic practice while you are learning. Once you understand the material, move to full 20-question sessions with the 45-minute timer running.
After every test, review each incorrect answer. If you repeatedly miss the same topic, return to the relevant section of Our Common Bond before attempting another full simulation. This produces more improvement than simply taking test after test.
Official information
Check the Department of Home Affairs citizenship test page for the current test format and the official preparation page for study resources.
Put the guide into practice
Take a 20-question, 45-minute simulation and track the 15/20 overall requirement and 5/5 Australian Values requirement separately.
Start Free Test →Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Australian citizenship test?
There are 20 multiple-choice questions.
How long is the citizenship test?
You have 45 minutes.
How many Australian Values questions are there?
There are five Australian Values questions, and all five must be answered correctly.
Do practice questions appear in the real test?
Home Affairs says its sample practice test is a sample only and the questions on the day will be different.