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Practice quiz — 100 questions

100 important questions. Quick 10 is a random set; Full set plays every question.

100 questions and answers

Each item is a 4-option MCQ. Open a question, tap A–D. Green is correct, red is wrong. Original practice — not an official paper.

1. Revision notes for TFSA and RRSP should list

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) definitions, exceptions, and one worked example

Short notes beat hoarding.

2. Sleep before a TFSA and RRSP paper usually beats

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) an all-night first reading of the syllabus

Tired brains drop easy marks.

3. On the day of TFSA and RRSP, arrive

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) with time to find the room and ID check

Centres start on time.

4. After TFSA and RRSP results, the next step is often

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) a published admission, remark, or next paper

Use official portals.

5. Scholarships linked to TFSA and RRSP have

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) their own forms and dates

Read the scholarship page separately.

6. University offers that mention TFSA and RRSP grades are

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) conditional on the published offer letter

Keep the offer PDF.

7. Worked examples on this TFSA and RRSP page use

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) original numbers, not a leaked script

Pattern practice is allowed; paper theft is not.

8. A bilingual student using this TFSA and RRSP desk should

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) practise the English command words here

/en/ stays English.

9. When TFSA and RRSP overlaps another country exam, this page still

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) keeps Canada names and authorities

Local phrases win the click.

10. A parent helping with TFSA and RRSP should

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) sit while the student taps answers

The score is for the student.

11. TFSA stands for

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) Tax-Free Savings Account

Growth inside a TFSA is not taxed on withdrawal.

12. RRSP stands for

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Contributions can lower taxable income now.

13. Money taken from a TFSA is usually

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) tax-free

Contribution room is the limit, not tax on the way out.

14. RRSP withdrawals in retirement are

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) taxed as income

That is the TFSA vs RRSP trade-off.

15. TFSA room starts the year you turn

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) 18 (and are a Canadian resident)

Unused room carries forward.

16. A first-home RRSP tool many search is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)

You can borrow from your RRSP under HBP rules.

17. Over-contributing a TFSA can

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) trigger a CRA penalty tax

Track your room in My Account.

18. Neither TFSA nor RRSP is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) a US 401(k) or Roth IRA, though the idea is similar

Use Canadian rules, not IRS ones.

19. TFSA contribution room accumulates

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) each year you are an eligible Canadian resident adult

Unused room carries forward.

20. Unused TFSA room

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) carries forward indefinitely

Check the official room on CRA My Account.

21. A TFSA withdrawal usually restores room

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) on 1 January of the following year

Re-contributing too soon can over-contribute.

22. Unused RRSP deduction room

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) also carries forward

It appears on your Notice of Assessment.

23. A spousal RRSP is used to

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) split retirement income later under the rules

Attribution rules apply on early withdrawals.

24. The Home Buyers’ Plan lets you

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) withdraw RRSP funds for a first home under HBP rules

Repayments follow a set schedule.

25. The Lifelong Learning Plan lets you

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) withdraw RRSP money for qualifying full-time study

You repay it to your RRSP over time.

26. An FHSA is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) a First Home Savings Account, separate from TFSA and RRSP

Qualifying home withdrawals have their own tax rules.

27. An ordinary RRSP withdrawal usually has

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) tax withheld at source

HBP and LLP withdrawals are the main exceptions.

28. Over-contributing an RRSP can

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) trigger a penalty tax on the excess

There is a small lifetime buffer — do not rely on it.

29. You generally cannot contribute to an RRSP after

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) the year you turn 71

Convert remaining funds to a RRIF or annuity.

30. At 71, leftover RRSP funds are typically

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) moved to a RRIF or used to buy an annuity

Missing the deadline can cause a full inclusion.

31. A RRIF requires

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Answer: A) minimum annual withdrawals that are taxable

You can withdraw more than the minimum.

32. A TFSA successor holder is usually

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Answer: A) a spouse or common-law partner who takes over the account

A beneficiary designation is different from successor holder.

33. US-listed dividends inside a TFSA can still face

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) US withholding tax that you generally cannot recover

The Canada–US treaty treatment differs from an RRSP.

34. Frequent day-trading in a TFSA can lead the CRA to

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) treat the income as taxable business income

A TFSA is not a licence for a trading business.

35. Investment growth inside a TFSA

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Answer: C) does not create extra contribution room

Room comes from annual limits plus carry-forward.

36. A group RRSP at work is still

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) an RRSP that uses your personal RRSP room

Employer deposits count as contributions.

37. Employer RRSP matching

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) uses your RRSP contribution room

The match is valuable but not free room.

38. Self-directed TFSAs and RRSPs can hold

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) stocks, ETFs, bonds or cash if the issuer allows

Not every product is a qualified investment.

39. A TFSA is not limited to

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) a high-interest savings account at a bank

Brokerage TFSAs are common.

40. If you become a non-resident,

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Answer: B) TFSA room generally stops accumulating

Non-resident withdrawals have extra rules.

41. A beneficiary or successor designation on the account

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) matters when the holder dies

Review it after marriage or divorce.

42. Missed HBP repayments are

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) added to your taxable income

You can repay sooner than the schedule.

43. Official TFSA room should be checked on

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) CRA My Account

Issuers do not see your other TFSAs.

44. The annual TFSA dollar limit is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) set by the federal government and can change by year

Do not invent a 2026 figure from a rumour.

45. RRSP room is based on

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) earned income and a yearly maximum

A pension adjustment can reduce it.

46. A pension adjustment from a workplace pension

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) reduces the RRSP room you earn that year

It appears on the T4 and assessment.

47. Withdrawing from an RRSP does

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) not give that contribution room back next year

That is a key TFSA vs RRSP difference.

48. A large RRSP withdrawal can affect

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) income-tested benefits because it is taxable

Plan withdrawals around GIS, CCB and tax brackets.

49. TFSA withdrawals generally do not count as

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) income for GIS or OAS clawback tests

That is why TFSAs are popular in retirement.

50. You may open more than one TFSA but

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) all of them share one room limit

Direct transfers avoid using room.

51. Moving money between TFSAs should be

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) a direct transfer

A withdrawal-and-deposit can over-contribute.

52. An in-kind contribution is valued at

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) fair market value and can trigger a capital gain outside the plan

You cannot claim a loss on an in-kind transfer in.

53. Foreign tax credits are generally

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) not claimable on income earned inside a TFSA

An RRSP/RRIF can be treated differently for US tax.

54. RDSPs and RESPs are

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) different registered plans, not TFSA substitutes

Each has its own contribution and grant rules.

55. If you turn 18 in July, TFSA room for that year

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) still starts with that calendar year’s eligibility, not a half-limit formula you invent

You must be 18 and resident — the CRA page states the start rule.

56. The usual over-contribution tax on a TFSA excess is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) 1% per month on the excess

Withdraw the excess quickly and file the TFSA return if required.

57. A qualifying FHSA withdrawal for a first home is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) tax-free under the FHSA rules

Unused FHSA amounts have transfer options — read the CRA guide.

58. A TFSA contribution is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) not deductible on your T1 return

That is the upfront tax trade-off vs an RRSP.

59. Self-directed accounts still need

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) a Canadian issuer or trustee

DIY does not mean unregistered.

60. A Roth IRA is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) a US account — useful as an analogy, not the CRA rulebook

Use CRA publications for limits and withdrawals.

61. Official rules for TFSA and RRSP in Canada come from

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) the authority named on the current notice

Always open the official PDF or site.

62. A practice page about TFSA and RRSP should

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) teach the stable map, not invent a form date

GKSchools does not invent cycles.

63. If two websites disagree about TFSA and RRSP in Canada, trust

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) the official commission, board, or ministry

Check the domain.

64. Students search TFSA and RRSP because

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) it is a high-intent local phrase in Canada

Keep answers in the language of the search.

65. The safest first click for TFSA and RRSP is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) the official explainer, then practice questions

Read the map, then tap to score.

66. Eligibility for TFSA and RRSP is decided by

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) the published rules for that year

Rules can change by notification.

67. A mock set on TFSA and RRSP is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) original practice, not an official paper copy

Use it to learn the pattern.

68. When TFSA and RRSP uses a calculator rule, follow

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) the paper’s approved-calculator list

Invigilators check devices.

69. Negative marking on TFSA and RRSP, if any, is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) stated on that year’s instruction sheet

Do not guess the penalty.

70. Subject choice for TFSA and RRSP should match

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) the course or career you want next

Wrong paper waste a year.

71. A resit or remark for TFSA and RRSP is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) an official process with a deadline

Read the board’s remark page.

72. Past papers for TFSA and RRSP are useful when

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) you attempt them timed, then check the mark scheme

Timing builds exam stamina.

73. Syllabus changes for TFSA and RRSP appear in

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) the current specification or circular

Confirm the year on the PDF.

74. Access arrangements for TFSA and RRSP need

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) an approved application before the paper

Apply early through the school or centre.

75. Results for TFSA and RRSP are released

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) on the date the official body publishes

Bookmark the results page.

76. Certificates for TFSA and RRSP are issued by

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) the awarding body named on the paper

Keep digital and paper copies.

77. If TFSA and RRSP is an eligibility test, passing it

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) does not by itself give a job letter

Recruitment is a later step.

78. If TFSA and RRSP is an entrance exam, a rank

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) is used by colleges as they notify

Admission lists are separate.

79. Fees for TFSA and RRSP must be paid

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) on the official portal named in the notice

Save the receipt.

80. Photo and ID rules for TFSA and RRSP are

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) printed on the admit card

Carry the exact ID listed.

81. A name mismatch on TFSA and RRSP documents should be

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) corrected through the official channel before the day

Boards reject mismatched IDs.

82. Study time for TFSA and RRSP works better as

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) a daily short set you can finish

Come back tomorrow for a new order.

83. Current-affairs items mixed with TFSA and RRSP should be

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) dated facts you can verify

We rotate practice; we do not invent news.

84. Internal links from a TFSA and RRSP page should go to

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) the country hub and related exams

Students need the next tap.

85. Language of answers on this TFSA and RRSP page is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) English, because this desk is /en/

Hindi GK stays on the main site.

86. Group vs grade language on TFSA and RRSP must stay

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) as the official body writes it

UPSC Group A is not RBI Grade B.

87. A calculator-allowed paper for TFSA and RRSP still needs

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) working shown where the mark scheme asks

Method marks exist.

88. Multiple-choice on TFSA and RRSP is scored from

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) the option you lock

Tap once; green is correct, red is wrong.

89. A “today’s 5” strip on TFSA and RRSP is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) a daily rotate of the same 100-question bank

Order changes at midnight so you return.

90. Sharing an TFSA and RRSP admit card publicly can

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) expose personal data

Keep numbers private.

91. Coaching claims about TFSA and RRSP cut-offs are

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) unofficial until the authority publishes them

Treat them as gossip.

92. A practical or oral for TFSA and RRSP, if any, is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) part of the published assessment

Check the weighting.

93. Transfer or migration after TFSA and RRSP follows

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) the receiving school or university rules

Get the letter in writing.

94. Disability support for TFSA and RRSP is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) an official access arrangement

Ask the centre early.

95. A formula sheet for TFSA and RRSP is allowed only if

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) that paper’s instructions say so

Invigilators collect extras.

96. Units in a TFSA and RRSP numerical answer should

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) match the question (cm, $, £, R)

Unit marks are easy marks.

97. Estimation before calculating TFSA and RRSP items

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) catches calculator slips

Sense-check the size of the answer.

98. Reading the question twice on TFSA and RRSP helps because

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) command words change the mark scheme

Circle the command word.

99. Command words such as explain / calculate / compare on TFSA and RRSP mean

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) different depths of answer

Marks follow the verb.

100. A data booklet for TFSA and RRSP (if issued) is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) part of the exam stationery

Use the values they give.