„Ein Gericht entscheidet unabhängig, also frei von der Regierung.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
ÖIF Integrationsprüfung A2 · Recht
Integrationsprüfung A2 Practice Questions: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens (2026)
Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens is the rule-of-law area of the ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen test: it checks that you know how conflicts are settled in Austria and which rights and duties everyone shares. The anchors are simple: in Austria all people are equal before the law, courts decide independently of the government, anyone charged may have a lawyer, and both discrimination and corruption are forbidden. It is the largest values area in our question bank, so give it the biggest share of your Werte study time.
Practice
Free practice questions
„Man ist schon schuldig, bevor ein Richter entschieden hat.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„Wer angeklagt ist, darf einen Anwalt oder eine Anwältin haben.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„Man darf Menschen wegen ihrer Herkunft oder Hautfarbe schlechter behandeln.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„In Österreich darf man sich friedlich versammeln und demonstrieren.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„Bei einer Wahl müssen alle anderen sehen, wen man wählt.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„Die Staatsmacht ist geteilt: Es gibt Gesetzgebung, Verwaltung und Gerichte.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„Eine Frau braucht die Erlaubnis des Mannes, um arbeiten zu gehen.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„Wer nach Österreich zieht und hier wohnt, muss sich anmelden (Meldepflicht).“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
„Die Menschenwürde gilt nur für Menschen mit österreichischem Pass.“ Stimmt das?
Based on: ÖIF Werte- und Orientierungswissen A2: Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens; Frage original erstellt
The rule of law in everyday situations
This area rarely asks for abstract theory; it puts you in a scene and asks what is right. You have a dispute with a neighbour: the correct answer is that you talk it over or go to court, never that you take your rights into your own hands by force. An official demands money to help you faster: that is corruption, and it is forbidden in Austria, not something you ever have to pay. Someone is charged with a crime: they have the right to a lawyer who helps and defends them, and it is a court, independent and free from government instruction, that decides whether a law was broken and what the penalty is. Behind these scenes sit the principles the test also names directly: Gewaltenteilung, the separation of powers, means legislation, administration and the courts are separate so that no single person holds all the power, and equality before the law means no one stands above it.
Equality, discrimination and how the questions trick you
The second cluster is about equal treatment. Discrimination, treating people worse because of their origin, religion or gender, is forbidden in Austria, and the three-option questions here use a deliberate trap: two of the options describe good behaviour, giving everyone the same chances, treating everyone fairly, and only one names the forbidden act, so read the question stem carefully to see whether it asks what is forbidden or what is required. The two-option statements are quicker: 'In Österreich sind alle Menschen vor dem Gesetz gleich', answered Ja, or a statement that violence is an acceptable way to settle a conflict, answered Nein. Because this area supplies more questions in our bank than any other Wertebereich, and the real values test draws at least one question from every area with 25 of 45 points needed to pass, it is the single most valuable area to master. Work the free questions below until both the situations and the named principles feel automatic.
| Situation | What is right in Austria | What is forbidden |
|---|---|---|
| A dispute with your neighbour | Talk it over, or go to court | Taking your rights by force |
| An official asks for money for faster help | Refuse: this is corruption | Paying officials for favours |
| Someone is charged with a crime | They may have a lawyer; a court decides | Punishment without an independent court |
| Treatment of people of other origins or religions | Equal treatment and equal chances | Discrimination because of origin, religion or gender |
| Who decides guilt and penalties | An independent court, free from the government | The government ordering judges how to decide |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Prinzipien des Zusammenlebens cover on the ÖIF Integrationsprüfung A2?
It covers the rule of law and the shared rules of living together in Austria: equality before the law, independent courts, the right to a lawyer, the separation of powers (Gewaltenteilung), and the bans on discrimination, corruption and settling conflicts by force. It is one of the seven official value areas of the Werte- und Orientierungswissen test.
What is Gewaltenteilung, and how does the ÖIF test ask about it?
Gewaltenteilung is the separation of powers: legislation, administration and the courts are separate, so no single person holds all the power in the state. The ÖIF values test asks for the meaning directly, with wrong options claiming one person or the military holds all power, so learn the three-part definition.
How does the Integrationsprüfung A2 test the rule of law without difficult German?
Through short everyday scenes at A2 level: a dispute with a neighbour, an official demanding money, a person who is charged with a crime. Each scene asks what is right in Austria, and the correct answer always follows the same principles: talk or go to court, corruption is forbidden, and an independent court decides.
Is discrimination a topic on the ÖIF values test?
Yes. The test checks that you know discrimination is forbidden in Austria: no one may be treated worse because of their origin, religion or gender. Watch the question stem carefully, because the three-option format often lists two examples of fair treatment and only one forbidden act, and asks which one is forbidden.
How many points do I need to pass the Werte part of the Integrationsprüfung A2?
At least 25 of 45 points. The values test has 18 questions in 40 minutes: 9 two-option questions worth 2 points each and 9 three-option questions worth 3 points each, drawn from the seven value areas. The values part must be passed on its own; a strong language score cannot compensate for it.