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Citizenship mock exam: practise the 2026 format

Free 40-question mock exam: practise in 45 minutes and use 32 correct answers as a preparation target.

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Take the free 40-question mock exam to check your preparation and choose what to study next.

Last updated: 3 August 2026

40 questions for free practice
45 min practice time limit
32 / 40 preparation target, not a government decision

A practical preparation format

The practice test has 28 knowledge questions and 12 practical situations across five themes. Start for free, then find themes to review.

What this test does not promise

Cap Nationalité does not know the unpublished practical-situation questions that may appear on exam day. Our answers, corrections and scenarios are only for practice.

Understand your result

  • Use your overall score as a guide to preparation.
  • Compare results by theme and question type.
  • Turn mistakes into topics to review in sources and theme guides.

When should I take another mock exam?

Try again after reviewing weaker themes. One result does not guarantee success or replace official information from the exam provider.

Practice examples

Exemple d’entraînement — non publié comme question officielle

What is France's motto?

  1. Liberty, Justice, Homeland
  2. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
  3. Unity, Equality, Solidarity
  4. Honour, Homeland, Courage

Correct practice answer: B.

“Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” is the Republic's motto, written in the Constitution. It comes from the French Revolution.

What to remember

  • The practice format is 40 questions in 45 minutes.
  • 32/40 is a preparation target, not a promise.
  • Cap Nationalité questions and corrections are practice content.

Official sources and limits

Programme guidance links to public sources registered by Cap Nationalité. Examples, choices and explanations are practice content, not government publications. Cap Nationalité learning guidance

Service-Public — civics examInterior Ministry — civics exam rulesOfficial citizen's handbook
2026 civics examReturn to the full format, 40 questions and five themes.Free civics testStart with a quick assessment before the mock exam.Free assessmentStart with practice questions to find weaker themes.Citizenship mock examTry the full 40-question format after studying.Principles and valuesSecularism, the motto and republican principles.Political institutionsInstitutions, democracy and political organisation.Rights and dutiesFundamental rights and civic responsibilities.History, geography and cultureHistory, territories and heritage.Living in French societyDaily life, work, school and health care.

Common questions

Are these examples the exact exam questions?

No. These examples are practice materials. Cap Nationalité does not know unpublished practical-situation questions.

How should I continue after this page?

Take the free assessment to find weaker themes. Then return to sources and the mock exam when ready.

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