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Prepare for civil-service posts that require the BLNST with 683 curated questions and 15 structured study notes. Every question comes with the source article and a clear explanation.

683
Curated questions
15
Study note chapters
20 Qs
Mock test in 30 min
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90-second readiness check

Which BLNST wording trips you up?

Answer five source-linked questions. Your result identifies the articles to revise before the full mock.

1For how long shall Hong Kong's previous capitalist system and way of life remain unchanged?
2Who appoints the Chief Executive?
3In which body is the power of interpretation of the Basic Law vested?
4Under the National Security Law, what responsibility does the Central People's Government bear for national security affairs relating to the HKSAR?
5Who chairs the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR?

Free readiness check

Start with a timed 20-question mock

Follow the official degree/professional format: 20 questions, 30 minutes and 10 correct answers to pass. Get an instant score and a revision list built from the articles you missed.

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The BLNST is not hard — yet candidates still slip

The full legal text is long; details fade even after reading it end to end

Look-alike wording such as “appoint” vs “approve” is easy to mix up

No idea which chapter is your weakest, so revision lacks direction

Realising the test is still outstanding right before an application deadline

Real answer data

133,297 real answers show why the BLNST trips people up

Every figure below comes from real attempts logged in the 10min BLNST question bank — not marketing claims, but how candidates actually perform.

133,297
Real answers logged
58.4%
Overall correct rate (pass mark 50%)
683
Curated questions

The two areas are nearly identical

Basic Law58.6%
529 questions · 101,037 real answers
National Security Law57.8%
154 questions · 32,270 real answers

The questions candidates fail most (real correct rate)

Judiciary’s status and judge appointment procedure
Basic Law
9.0%
Annex I: who may amend the CE selection method
Basic Law
15.9%
Immigration control and travel-document powers
Basic Law
16.4%
Body chiefly responsible for national security (Art. 8)
NSL
17.1%
The trap most people fall for

“For a case taken over by the Office for Safeguarding National Security, who reports it to the central authorities for approval?” Over 2,400 candidates picked “the HK National Security Committee,” but the answer is “the HKSAR Government or the Office” — a one-word difference.

Data as of July 2026, covering cumulative attempts across the full bank, not unique candidates; the correct rate updates as more answers come in.

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Question 185 / 683
Which of the following officials may the Chief Executive nominate and request the Central People's Government to appoint?
Judges of the courts of the HKSAR
The Commissioner of Police
Members of the Executive Council
The Convener of the Legislative Council
Basic Law Art. 48(5): the CE nominates principal officials — including the Commissioner of Police — for appointment by the CPG; judges are appointed under separate legal procedures.

683 curated questions

Covers the full Basic Law and the National Security Law, organised by chapter and kept up to date with the latest test scope.

Three steps to be exam-ready

Step 1

Drill by chapter

Practise chapter by chapter with article-level explanations

Step 2

Review weak spots

Mistakes are auto-collected; patch gaps with the study notes

Step 3

Mock test

Full rehearsal: 20 questions in 30 minutes

Different stages, the same preparation method

Fresh graduates

Secure a BLNST pass before applying for AO/EO posts. Drill on the commute and finish a first pass of the whole bank within a month.

Career switchers

With limited time after work, revise only the weak chapters and confirm readiness with mock tests before booking the real one.

Disciplined services applicants

Clear the BLNST gate early so your energy goes into physical and interview preparation.

Frequently asked questions

The Basic Law and National Security Law Test is a prerequisite for Hong Kong civil service appointments, administered by the Civil Service Bureau. It has 20 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes; answering 10 or more correctly is a pass, and results remain valid.

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