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Practice Exam 38 - Science & Innovation Test

Discover Britain's scientific legacy with 24 random questions on discoveries and inventions.

Science & Technology Medium
24
Questions
75%
Pass Mark
—
No Limit
38
Times Taken
Fresh every time: each attempt draws 24 random questions from a pool of 33 questions, so no two tests are the same.

How it works

  • 1 24 multiple choice questions — answer them all
  • 2 You need 75% correct to pass (that's 18 of 24)
  • 4 Your progress is saved automatically — you can leave and come back

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Sample questions

A sneak peek at the style of questions you'll answer in this practice test.

1. Which British scientist invented the jet engine?

A Frank Whittle
B James Watt
C George Stephenson
D Isambard Kingdom Brunel

2. Who invented the television?

A Thomas Edison
B John Logie Baird
C Guglielmo Marconi
D Alexander Graham Bell

3. What is "cyberbullying"?

A A type of computer virus
B Bullying that takes place online or through digital devices
C A coding language
D A type of hacking

4. What is the name of the UK's research agency for cybersecurity?

A GCHQ
B MI5
C CIA
D NSA

5. Who discovered the structure of DNA?

A Charles Darwin
B Isaac Newton
C James Watson and Francis Crick
D Stephen Hawking

These are sample questions for preview. Start the test to see all 24 questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click the "Start Practice Test" button below. You will be presented with 24 multiple-choice questions. Answer all questions and submit to see your results instantly.

You need 75% or higher to pass, which means answering at least 18 out of 24 questions correctly. This matches the official Life in the UK Test pass requirement.

Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you like. Each time you take it, the questions will be randomly shuffled for a fresh experience.