Samfunnskunnskapsprøven exam-day guide
Samfunnskunnskapsprøven · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID (original)
Bring an original, valid passport or national ID card with a photo. The name must match your registration. Check the expiry date. Confirm with the provider which ID documents are accepted at your test centre, because digital copies and expired documents are generally not accepted.
Registration confirmation / candidate details
Have your confirmation e-mail or candidate number available, printed or on paper if the provider asks for it. Confirm with the provider whether you actually need to show it at check-in.
Exact test centre address and travel plan
Look up the address, entrance and public transport routes the day before. Allow extra time for queues at check-in and for finding the right room.
Know your start time and arrival deadline
Note both the official start time and the time you are asked to arrive. Being late can mean you are not admitted, so plan to be there well ahead of the start.
Confirm the language version of the test
Check in your registration which language version you are registered for, and confirm with the provider which language versions are offered at your centre.
Confirm whether any fee applies and how it is paid
Fees and payment routines differ between providers and test centres. Confirm with the provider before the exam day so you are not turned away for an unpaid fee.
Any approved accommodation arranged in advance
If you need extra time or other accommodation (for example due to a hearing or vision impairment), this normally has to be applied for before the test day. Confirm the deadline and documentation requirements with the provider.
Reviewed the official practice material
Go through the official sample questions and topic overview from the responsible authority (HK-dir / Kompetanse Norge) so you know the format and the kind of multiple-choice questions to expect.
Water and a snack for before or after the test
Eat and drink before you go in. Plan to keep any food and drink outside the test room unless the invigilator says otherwise.
Phone turned off and put away
Phones, smartwatches and other devices must be switched off and stored as instructed before the test begins.
A plan for receiving your result
Know how and when the result will be published (normally in your candidate profile with the provider). Confirm the routine with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-check the time, date and address of the test centre in your registration, and confirm that your registration is active. Verify that your ID is valid and that the name matches your registration. Confirm with the provider if anything is unclear about ID, fee or language version. Review the official practice questions and the topic list once more, and plan your travel.
Pack your ID and any confirmation document in the bag you will bring. Check the transport schedule and any planned disruptions. Set an alarm with a good margin. Get a normal night's sleep rather than cramming late - the test is about broad understanding, not last-minute details.
Eat a proper meal and drink water. Leave home early enough to arrive well before the check-in deadline. Switch your phone off before entering the test area. At check-in, show your ID, listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions and ask about anything you are unsure of before the test starts.
Read every question to the end before answering - several options can look plausible at first glance. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then return to the ones you are unsure of if the system lets you navigate back. Keep an eye on the clock and make sure you have answered every question before time runs out.
Hand in or submit as instructed by the invigilator and leave the room quietly. Confirm how and when the result will be available, and save any receipt or confirmation you receive.
Rules to check
You must present valid, original photo identification at check-in. Without accepted ID you risk being refused entry, and you may lose your place and any fee. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider in advance.
No aids are permitted during the test: no notes, books, phones, smartwatches, earphones or other electronic devices. Devices must be switched off and stored as the invigilator instructs.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times, including on seating, timing and how to submit answers. Talking or communicating with other candidates during the test is not allowed.
Arrive by the stated check-in time. Candidates who arrive late may be refused admission; confirm the provider's exact late-arrival policy before the exam day.
The test is a multiple-choice test with one answer per question. Answer every question - an unanswered question normally just counts as wrong, but confirm with the provider whether there is any penalty for guessing.
A short test of this kind normally has no scheduled breaks; confirm the arrangements with the provider if you have a medical need.
The result is normally pass/fail and is published in your candidate profile with the provider. Confirm how the result is documented and how it is used in your residence or citizenship application.
If you do not pass, you can normally register for a new attempt. Confirm the number of attempts allowed and any waiting period with the provider.