Full Practice Test

#1. How long is the child allowance paid out?

Until the child gets a job

Until the child turns 18

Until the child turns 16

#2. What is childcare or preschool?

A medical clinic for toddlers

Pedagogical care and education for children before they start school

A place where children learn to read and write perfectly

#3. Can both men and women take out parental benefit?

No only women

Yes

No only men

#4. What is the political level called that concerns all of Sweden?

The municipal level

The national level

The regional level

#5. What color is the envelope with the annual statement about the national public pension?

Red

Orange

Blue

#6. From which countries did many people immigrate to work in Sweden during the record years?

Canada USA and Mexico

Japan China and India

Finland Greece Yugoslavia and Turkey

#7. Are all parental days shared or are some reserved for each parent?

They are completely shared without rules

All days must be taken by the mother

Some days are reserved for each parent

#8. Does the adopted child have the same rights as a biological child?

Yes exactly the same rights

No adopted children cannot inherit

Only if they are adopted before age two

#9. What do many bring into the house and decorate with lights and tinsel during Christmas?

A fir tree (julgran)

A midsummer pole

An advent wreath

#10. Who is responsible for paying sickness benefit if you are sick for longer than 14 days?

The Social Insurance Agency

The employer

The municipality

#11. May you call 112 to book a regular doctor appointment for a cold?

Yes they book all appointments

No 112 is only for acute emergencies

Yes if it is after 5 PM

#12. Approximately how many members does the Church of Sweden have today?

About two million

About five million

About ten million

#13. What is a municipality in Sweden responsible for?

National defense and borders

Schools childcare and elderly care

The state budget

#14. How many members sit in the Swedish parliament?

21

349

290

#15. What is the important agreement called that was made in 1938 between employers and trade unions?

The Gothenburg Pact

The Saltsjöbaden Agreement (Saltsjöbadsavtalet)

The Stockholm Treaty

#16. At what age does the general conscription apply where men and women must answer questions and do tests?

Everyone who has turned 18 years old

Everyone who has turned 16 years old

Everyone who has turned 21 years old

#17. What grading scale is used in Swedish schools?

A to F

1 to 5

Pass or Fail

#18. Which country was forced into a union with Sweden as a result of the Napoleonic Wars?

Norway

Finland

Iceland

#19. What does the principle of public access to official records mean in Sweden?

That you must publish your salary online

That all politicians must live in public housing

That public documents from authorities are open to everyone

#20. What was the official goal of the million programme?

To build one million homes in ten years

To recruit one million soldiers

To create one million new companies

#21. What happens to the occupational pension if you die before taking it all out?

It often goes to your family if you have repayment cover

It is given to charity

It is taken by the state

#22. Approximately how high is the life expectancy for women in Sweden today?

Around 70 years

Around 95 years

Around 84 years

#23. Does it cost money for children and young adults to go to the dentist in Sweden?

Only if they need braces

No it is free until the year they turn 23

Yes everyone must pay for dental care

#24. Is it allowed in Sweden to spread threats or hate against a population group?

Yes but only on the internet

Yes freedom of speech allows everything

No it is a crime called agitation against a population group

#25. What is child support?

A tax on having children

Money the state pays to all schools

Money the parent who does not live with the child pays for the child maintenance

#26. Which important UN convention became Swedish law in 2020?

The Paris Climate Agreement

The Geneva Convention

The Convention on the Rights of the Child

#27. Which four groups are mentioned as the largest popular movements during the 1800s?

The farmers the factory owners the teachers and the doctors

The military the police the banks and the monarchy

The workers movement the free church movement the women movement and the temperance movement

#28. Does a spot at a leisure center cost money?

Yes parents pay a fee based on income

No it is free for everyone

Yes it costs the same as a university degree

#29. Which religion is the second largest religion in Sweden today?

Islam

Buddhism

Judaism

#30. Which religion is the largest religion in the world today?

Islam

Christianity

Hinduism

#31. Which is the first vaccination usually offered to small children at BVC?

Rotavirus

Covid-19

Measles

#32. How is the climate in Sweden during the winter?

Cold and often with snow

Hot and dry

Warm and rainy

#33. Who decides over and runs the municipal schools?

The state

Private companies

The municipality

#34. If you get sick and cannot work how much do you get in sick pay from your employer day 2 to 14?

50 percent of your salary

About 80 percent of your salary

100 percent of your salary

#35. What does the left-right scale often used in politics mean?

A way to describe parties ideological differences

A way to measure traffic

A way to count votes

#36. Sweden went from being an emigration country to becoming…

An immigration country

A completely closed country

A dictatorship

#37. Is it allowed to force someone to marry in Sweden?

No it is forbidden by law

Yes but only if they are over 18

Yes it is up to the parents

#38. What year was the Stockholm Mosque inaugurated?

2000

1970

2015

#39. During which decade were Sweden first mosques built?

During the 1990s

During the 1970s

During the 1950s

#40. Which language is one of the Jews traditional minority languages in Sweden?

Meänkieli

Romani chib

Yiddish (Jiddisch)

#41. May an older person appeal a decision from the care administrator?

Yes everyone has the right to appeal authorities decisions

Only if they hire an expensive lawyer

No the decision is final

#42. Do you get a pension if you continue to work after the age of 65?

No you must stop working completely

Yes you can work and receive a pension at the same time

Only if you work half-time

#43. Is it allowed in Sweden to be married to more than one person at the same time?

Yes if you were married in another country first

No it is illegal

Yes if the first spouse agrees

#44. Which authority do you apply to for a certificate of no impediment before getting married?

The Swedish Migration Agency

The Swedish Tax Agency

The Police

#45. What is the name of the bridge connecting Sweden with Denmark?

The Golden Gate Bridge

The Baltic Bridge

The Öresund Bridge

#46. Where is Swedens highest mountain Kebnekaise located?

In southern Sweden

In northern Sweden

In central Sweden

#47. Can a person choose to take out their pension later than the target age?

Yes you can choose to work longer

Only if the employer demands it

No you must retire exactly at the target age

#48. Are you allowed to pitch a tent for one night in nature according to the right of public access?

Yes you can stay as long as you want

No tents are illegal in Sweden

Yes as long as you do not disturb or destroy

#49. Does Christianity still affect Swedish traditions even though fewer are members of the church?

No all Christian traditions have been completely abandoned

Yes religious rituals like baptisms and church weddings are still common

Yes but only for people who are priests

#50. Can you use VAB until the child becomes an adult?

Only until the child starts school

No usually only until the child turns 12

Yes you can use it until they are 18

#51. In Sweden there is a law against discrimination. How many grounds of discrimination are there?

Ten

Seven

Three

#52. What are the staff called who often visit the elderly in home care?

Bank clerks

Police officers

Home care staff

#53. Which of the following is one of the seven grounds of discrimination?

Political opinion

Favorite sports team

Religion or other belief

#54. What does the Swedish electoral system with proportional elections mean?

The party with the most votes gets all the seats

Parties get seats based on their percentage of votes

The King decides how many seats each party gets

#55. What is the Equality Ombudsman (DO)?

A private law firm

A police unit

A state authority working against discrimination

#56. Who is the Speaker (Talmannen)?

The Kings assistant

The person who leads the work in the parliament

The head of the military

#57. Is there a transport service for the elderly and disabled in Sweden?

Yes it is available for those who cannot travel by public transport

Yes but only in Stockholm

No everyone must use regular buses

#58. Does it cost money for parents to have their children in municipal compulsory school?

Yes a small monthly fee

Yes but only for books

No it is completely free

#59. What are the parliaments most important tasks?

To lead the police and military

To judge in criminal cases

To decide on laws and the state budget

#60. In what two ways can you get married in Sweden?

Religious marriage or civil marriage

Only in court or by the King

Only at sea or in a church

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