Test 2 — Life in the UK Test Practice
About Test 2 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)
Test 2 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.
Life in the UK Test 2
How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as 'Big Ben'?
Correct Answer: 150 years old
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London.
The clock is over 150 years old and remains one of the capital's most recognisable and popular tourist attractions.