Question 241 of 300 · People and Society
Question 241: Mrs Seger is having a child. What must she do to receive parental allowance?
Official question from the BAMF catalog used for the Einbürgerungstest (German citizenship test) and the Leben in Deutschland test. Topic: People and Society.
The question as it appears on the exam
Frau Seger bekommt ein Kind. Was muss sie tun, um Elterngeld zu erhalten?
The Einbürgerungstest is written and sat in German only, with no dictionary allowed. Use the English below to understand the question, but learn to recognise the German wording above — that is what you will see on the day.
Answer options
- ASie muss an ihre Krankenkasse schreiben.She must write to her health insurance.
- BSie muss einen Antrag bei der Elterngeldstelle stellen.She must submit an application to the parental allowance office.Correct
- CSie muss nichts tun, denn sie bekommt automatisch Elterngeld.She doesn't have to do anything, as she automatically receives parental allowance.
- DSie muss das Arbeitsamt um Erlaubnis bitten.She must ask the employment office for permission.
Correct answer
B — Sie muss einen Antrag bei der Elterngeldstelle stellen.
She must submit an application to the parental allowance office.
Why this is the answer
To receive parental allowance, Mrs Seger must submit an application to the parental allowance office. The benefit is not paid automatically.
How this question fits into the exam
On exam day you answer 33 questions in 60 minutes: 30 from the general catalog of 300 questions — this question is one of them — and 3 about your federal state. You pass with 17 correct answers. Aiming for exactly 17 leaves no margin for nerves, so take timed mock exams until 33 out of 33 feels routine.
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