CICC SP Exam Prep - The Citizenship Act PDF

CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII The Citizenship Act Link to Study Material: Consolidated federal laws of Canada, Citizenship Act Federal laws of Canada https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-29/index.html Mock Test Questions and Answers 1. What is the minimum age required for a per...

CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII The Citizenship Act Link to Study Material: Consolidated federal laws of Canada, Citizenship Act Federal laws of Canada https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-29/index.html Mock Test Questions and Answers 1. What is the minimum age required for a person to apply for Canadian citizenship under the Citizenship Act? a. 16 years b. 18 years c. 21 years d. There is no minimum age requirement Answer: b. 18 years 2. Under the Citizenship Act, a person must have been physically present in Canada for how many days out of the five years before applying for citizenship? a. 730 days b. 1095 days CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 1 c. 1460 days d. None of the above Answer: b. 1095 days 3. Which of the following is a requirement for granting citizenship under the Citizenship Act? a. Ability to speak either English or French b. A valid job offer in Canada c. Ownership of property in Canada d. A recommendation from a Canadian citizen Answer: a. Ability to speak either English or French 4. According to the Citizenship Act, which of the following can lead to the revocation of Canadian citizenship? a. Failure to pay taxes b. Dual citizenship c. Fraud or misrepresentation in the citizenship process d. Living outside Canada for more than 3 years Answer: c. Fraud or misrepresentation in the citizenship process 5. The Citizenship Act allows for citizenship by descent for which generation born outside Canada to a Canadian parent? a. First generation only b. First and second generations c. All generations d. None of the above Answer: a. First generation only 6. John, born in Canada to non-Canadian parents, moved to another country at a young age. Is he a Canadian citizen by birth according to the Citizenship Act? Answer: Yes, John is a Canadian citizen by birth as he was born in Canada. 7. Maria, a permanent resident, has been living in Canada for 4 years and is fluent in English. Is she eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship under the Citizenship Act? Answer: Maria meets the language fluency requirement but may not yet meet the physical presence requirement. Under the Citizenship Act, she needs to CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 2 have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) out of the last 5 years before applying. If she meets this and other criteria, she would be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. 8. Ahmed, a Canadian citizen, was found to have obtained his citizenship through fraudulent means. What action can be taken under the Citizenship Act? Answer: Ahmed's citizenship can be revoked due to fraud or misrepresentation in the citizenship process. 9. Emily, born outside Canada to a Canadian parent, wants to claim Canadian citizenship. Is she eligible under the Citizenship Act? Answer: Yes, Emily is eligible as she is the first generation born outside Canada to a Canadian parent. 10. A permanent resident, David, has a basic understanding of French but cannot speak fluently. Can he meet the language requirement for citizenship under the Citizenship Act? Answer: Yes, a basic understanding of either English or French is sufficient to meet the language requirement. 11. Under the Citizenship Act, what is the required period for which an applicant must intend to continue to reside in Canada after obtaining citizenship? a. There is no such requirement b. At least 1 year c. At least 3 years d. Indefinitely Answer: a. There is no such requirement 12. The Citizenship Act requires applicants to have knowledge of which aspects of Canada? a. Geography and economy b. History and symbols c. Political system and culture d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 3 13. What is the maximum age for exemption from the language and knowledge requirements under the Citizenship Act? a. 54 years b. 60 years c. 65 years d. There is no maximum age for exemption Answer: c. 65 years 14. Can a person who has served in the armed forces of a country at war with Canada become a Canadian citizen under the Citizenship Act? a. Yes, without restrictions b. Yes, but with certain conditions c. No, under no circumstances d. Only if they have lived in Canada for over 10 years Answer: c. No, under no circumstances 15. The Citizenship Act allows for the resumption of citizenship for former citizens under what condition? a. They must have lived in Canada for at least 1 year as a permanent resident b. They must renounce their current citizenship c. They must have no criminal record d. They must pass a citizenship test Answer: a. They must have lived in Canada for at least 1 year as a permanent resident 16. Lisa, a 70-year-old permanent resident, wishes to apply for citizenship. Is she required to meet the language and knowledge requirements under the Citizenship Act? Answer: No, Lisa is exempt from the language and knowledge requirements due to her age. 17. A permanent resident, Tom, has been living in Canada for 3 years and plans to move to another country after obtaining citizenship. Is this allowed under the Citizenship Act? CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 4 Answer: Yes, the Citizenship Act does not require a commitment to continue residing in Canada after obtaining citizenship. 18. Sarah, born in Canada to Canadian parents, moved abroad and renounced her Canadian citizenship. Can she resume her citizenship under the Citizenship Act? Answer: Yes, Sarah can resume her citizenship if she lives in Canada for at least 1 year as a permanent resident. 19. A permanent resident, Alex, has a criminal record in his home country. Can he apply for Canadian citizenship under the Citizenship Act? Answer: Alex's eligibility depends on the nature of the criminal record and whether it affects his admissibility to Canada. 20. An applicant for citizenship, Rachel, is proficient in English but has limited knowledge of Canadian history. What should she do to meet the requirements of the Citizenship Act? Answer: Rachel should study to gain sufficient knowledge of Canadian history, symbols, political system, and culture to pass the citizenship test. 21. What is the latest amendment date of the Citizenship Act as of November 2023? a. 2023-06-22 b. 2023-05-30 c. 2023-07-15 d. 2023-04-10 Answer: a. 2023-06-22 22. Which requirement must be met for citizenship by naturalization under the Citizenship Act? a. Permanent residence status b. Knowledge of French only c. Employment in Canada for 2 years d. Owning property in Canada Answer: a. Permanent residence status 23. Which authority is responsible for administering the Citizenship Act? CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 5 a. Provincial Governments b. Federal Court c. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada d. Local Municipalities Answer: c. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 24. On what grounds can citizenship be revoked under the Citizenship Act? a. Failure to pay taxes b. Criminal conviction in Canada c. Misrepresentation or fraud d. Lack of continuous residence Answer: c. Misrepresentation or fraud 25. Which section of the Citizenship Act addresses the Oath of Citizenship? a. Section 12 b. Section 24 c. Section 5 d. Section 3 Answer: b. Section 24 26. John, a permanent resident living in Canada for 3 years with basic English knowledge, is applying for citizenship. What language requirement advice is appropriate for John? Answer: John should demonstrate adequate knowledge of English, as proficiency in either English or French is required for citizenship. 27. Maria, a naturalized Canadian citizen, concealed her criminal record during the application process. What action does the Citizenship Act permit in this case? Answer: Maria's citizenship can be revoked due to misrepresentation or fraud as per the Citizenship Act. 28. A family of four, including two minors aged 10 and 14, are applying for Canadian citizenship. What specific considerations apply to the minors under the Citizenship Act? Answer: Minors under 18 can apply with a parent or guardian, and they are not required to meet the same residency requirements as adults. CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 6 29. An applicant for citizenship is unsure about the significance of the Oath of Citizenship. How would you explain its importance under the Citizenship Act? Answer: The Oath of Citizenship is a legal commitment to Canada, its laws, and values. It is a mandatory step in becoming a Canadian citizen. 30. Alex, a permanent resident, has been living outside of Canada for the last two years due to work commitments. He now wishes to apply for citizenship. What advice would you give him regarding residency requirements? Answer: Alex needs to meet the physical presence requirements in Canada for citizenship, which include being physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the five years before applying. 31. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples recognized in Canada? a. Inuit, Métis, and First Nations b. Cree, Inuit, and Métis c. First Nations, Inuit, and Sioux d. Métis, First Nations, and Haida Answer: a. Inuit, Métis, and First Nations 32. Emily, a Canadian citizen, gave birth to a child while living abroad. Is her child eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent? Answer: Yes, the child is eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent as Emily is a Canadian citizen. 33. What is the minimum age required to vote in federal elections in Canada? a. 16 years b. 18 years c. 21 years d. There is no age requirement Answer: b. 18 years 34. Liam, a permanent resident, has been living in Canada for 3 years. He is fluent in English but has not yet applied for citizenship. Is he eligible to vote in federal elections? Answer: No, Liam is not eligible to vote in federal elections as he is not a Canadian citizen. CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 7 35. Which document is considered the primary study resource for the Canadian citizenship test? a. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms b. Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship c. The Citizenship Act d. The Constitution Act of 1982 Answer: b. Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship 36. Sarah, a permanent resident, has been living in Canada for 5 years. She has a criminal record in Canada. Can she apply for Canadian citizenship? Answer: Sarah may face difficulties in her citizenship application due to her criminal record, as good character is a requirement for citizenship. 37. What is the primary purpose of the Oath of Citizenship in Canada? a. To pledge allegiance to the Queen b. To declare one's intention to reside permanently in Canada c. To affirm one's loyalty to Canada and its values d. To confirm understanding of English or French Answer: c. To affirm one's loyalty to Canada and its values 38. Mark, a Canadian citizen, has been living abroad for several years. He now has a child born outside Canada. Can his child acquire Canadian citizenship by descent? Answer: Yes, Mark's child can acquire Canadian citizenship by descent as Mark is a Canadian citizen. 39. What is the primary role of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in relation to the Citizenship Act? a. Enforcing immigration laws b. Administering the Citizenship Act c. Conducting citizenship ceremonies d. Issuing travel documents Answer: b. Administering the Citizenship Act 40. Anna, a permanent resident, has been living in Canada for 6 years and is fluent in French. She has never left Canada during this period. Is she eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship? CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 8 Answer: Yes, Anna is eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship as she meets the physical presence and language requirements. CICC Specialization Program Mock Exam — MCII 9