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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: EXETAT Sciences Sociales DR Congo Exam

50%

Passing percentage required to earn the Diplôme d'État

Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et Nouvelle Citoyenneté (EDU-NC)

60%+

EXETAT mark that exempts a holder from the UNIKIN and UNILU admission tests

Université de Kinshasa and Université de Lubumbashi admission notices

4 days

Length of the EXETAT session ordinaire, held 22-25 June in 2026

Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et Nouvelle Citoyenneté

Law 015/2002

DR Congo Labor Code (Code du Travail) establishing employment norms

Journal Officiel de la RDC

Law 16/009

Social Security Law establishing the CNSS regime

Journal Officiel de la RDC

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for DR Congo EXETAT Option Sciences Sociales. Covers African sociology, social psychology, Congolese labor law (Code du Travail), CNSS social security, casework, community development, and civics. Official exam: French 4-day national QCM session with 50% pass threshold.

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1According to Émile Durkheim, which of the following is the defining characteristic of a 'social fact' (fait social)?

A.It is an individual psychological impulse that emerges spontaneously during personal reflection.

B.It is an external way of acting, thinking, and feeling that exercises coercive power over the individual.

C.It is an unwritten biological instinct inherited through genetic lineage.

D.It is an isolated historical event documented exclusively in written state archives.

Explanation: Émile Durkheim defined social facts in 'The Rules of Sociological Method' (1895) as ways of acting, thinking, and feeling external to the individual, endowed with a power of coercion by which they control him. They exist prior to and independent of individual consciousness, such as legal rules, moral duties, religious beliefs, and financial systems.

2In Durkheimian sociology, how does 'organic solidarity' differ fundamentally from 'mechanical solidarity'?

A.Organic solidarity is based on strict kinship uniformity and repressive penal laws.

B.Organic solidarity arises from a complex division of labor and mutual interdependence among specialized functions.

C.Organic solidarity relies on a shared collective conscience with zero occupational specialization.

D.Organic solidarity is exclusive to traditional nomadic pastoralist communities.

Explanation: In 'The Division of Labour in Society' (1893), Durkheim explained that mechanical solidarity characterizes traditional societies where individuals share similar roles and a strong collective conscience with repressive law. In contrast, organic solidarity characterizes modern industrialized societies where a high division of labor creates mutual interdependence among specialized organs, regulated primarily by restitutive law.

3According to Durkheim's sociological typology of suicide, which type results from an acute lack of social regulation during rapid economic or political upheaval?

A.Egoistic suicide

B.Altruistic suicide

C.Anomic suicide

D.Fatalistic suicide

Explanation: Anomic suicide occurs when society's moral and regulatory frameworks break down or undergo rapid change (economic boom, crisis, or political transition), leaving individuals without clear normative boundaries or restraint on their desires. Egoistic suicide results from excessive individuation and low social integration, altruistic suicide from excessive integration, and fatalistic suicide from excessive regulation.

4Which methodological approach did Max Weber establish to interpret the subjective meaning that social actors attach to their actions?

A.Verstehen (Interpretative understanding)

B.Positivist quantitative experimentation

C.Dialectical materialist determinism

D.Behaviorist stimulus-response conditioning

Explanation: Max Weber formulated 'Verstehen' (interpretative or empathetic understanding) as the core method of sociology. It seeks to comprehend social action from the perspective of the acting subject by reconstructing the subjective meaning, motives, and cultural values that orient human behavior.

5A village elder in Central Africa resolves a land dispute strictly by invoking ancestral customs handed down across generations without calculating personal material gain. Under Weber's typology of social action, this action is classified as:

A.Instrumental-rational action (Zweckrationalität)

B.Traditional action (Traditionales Handeln)

C.Affectual action (Affektuelles Handeln)

D.Value-rational action (Wertrationalität)

Explanation: Traditional action is guided by ingrained habits, customs, and long-established precedents that are followed unreflectively because 'that is how things have always been done.' Max Weber identified this as one of his four ideal types of social action, distinct from instrumental-rational, value-rational, and emotional/affectual action.

6Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a rational-legal bureaucracy as conceptualized by Max Weber?

A.Inherited administrative positions passed from parent to offspring.

B.A clearly defined hierarchy of offices governed by impersonal, written rules.

C.Decisions made on the basis of personal loyalty to a charismatic ruler.

D.Officials owning the administrative apparatus and collecting private tributes.

Explanation: Weber's ideal-type bureaucracy is defined by a clear hierarchy of authority, written impersonal rules and regulations, separation of private property from official office, and recruitment/promotion based on certified technical qualifications rather than nepotism or charisma.

7In Karl Marx's historical materialism, which element constitutes the 'infrastructure' (economic base) of society?

A.The legal framework, constitutional courts, and formal jurisprudence.

B.The forces and relations of production.

C.The religious doctrines and prevailing philosophical systems.

D.The artistic traditions, language, and aesthetic values.

Explanation: In Marxist theory, the economic base (infrastructure) consists of the forces of production (tools, technology, raw materials, labor power) and the relations of production (property relations and class structures). The superstructure (superstructure) encompasses the legal, political, religious, philosophical, and ideological institutions erected upon that economic base.

8According to Karl Marx, what is the process wherein a worker becomes estranged from the product of their labor, the act of production, their human essence, and their fellow workers?

A.Social differentiation

B.Alienation (Entfremdung)

C.Rationalization

D.Structural acculturation

Explanation: In the 'Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844', Marx detailed the four dimensions of alienation under capitalism: alienation from the product of labor, from the labor process itself, from 'species-being' (Gattungswesen or human creative potential), and from other workers through market competition.

9Pierre Bourdieu defines 'habitus' as:

A.A set of explicit, codified laws written down by legislative assemblies.

B.A system of durable, transposable dispositions acquired through early socialization that structures perceptions and practices.

C.The total monetary value of an individual's physical and financial assets.

D.A momentary psychological reflex triggered by immediate sensory stimulation.

Explanation: Pierre Bourdieu conceptualized habitus as a system of durable, transposable dispositions—internalized schemes of perception, appreciation, and action acquired primarily through primary socialization within a specific social class. It functions as 'structured structures' that operate as 'structuring structures' generating social practice without conscious calculation.

10A Congolese secondary school graduate secures an executive internship primarily through their family's network of influential university alumni and political contacts. In Bourdieu's sociological framework, which form of capital was directly mobilized?

A.Economic capital

B.Social capital

C.Embodied cultural capital

D.Biological capital

Explanation: Bourdieu defined social capital as the aggregate of actual or potential resources linked to possession of a durable network of institutionalized relationships of mutual acquaintance and recognition. Leveraging influential personal connections, alumni networks, and family ties directly illustrates social capital.

About the EXETAT Sciences Sociales DR Congo Exam

The Examen d'État (EXETAT) Option Sciences Sociales / Technique Sociale is the culminating national certification examination in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for secondary students completing 6ème Humanités Sociales. Administered by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et Nouvelle Citoyenneté (EDU-NC), passing the EXETAT awards the Diplôme d'État, certifying mastery in classical and African sociology, social psychology, Congolese labor legislation (Code du Travail & CNSS), social work interventions, and community development. This practice bank provides 100 rigorous MCQs in English to prepare students and researchers for core concepts of the Congolese social science curriculum.

Assessment

Hors-session tests in May (dissertation, traditional papers for the technical options, oral French and — new from the 2026 session — oral English, and professional practice), followed by the four-day session ordinaire: Day 1 Culture générale, Day 2 Sciences, Day 3 Options, Day 4 Langues.

Time Limit

Four-day written session (22–25 June for the 2026 edition), preceded by hors-session tests in May; each épreuve booklet carries its own duration, typically 2 to 5 hours

Passing Score

50% overall for the Diplôme d'État; 60% or more exempts the holder from the admission tests run by universities such as UNIKIN and UNILU

Exam Fee

Fixed per province by governor's decree, not nationally: for the 2026 session the hors-session fee ranged from about CDF 52,000 to CDF 100,000 and the session ordinaire fee from about CDF 40,000 to CDF 90,000 (Kinshasa: CDF 80,000 + CDF 60,000). Candidates in Nord-Kivu and Sud-Kivu were exempted by the government. (Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et Nouvelle Citoyenneté (EDU-NC))

EXETAT Sciences Sociales DR Congo Exam Content Outline

~30%

General & African Sociology

Sociological classics (Durkheim, Weber, Marx, Bourdieu), social stratification, kinship, clan and lineage structures, urbanization, and social change in DR Congo.

~25%

Social Psychology & Human Relations

Group dynamics, leadership models, social perception, stereotypes, attitudes, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication in community settings.

~20%

Labor Law & Social Legislation in DR Congo

DR Congo Code du Travail (contracts, dismissal, SMIG, unions) and CNSS social security framework (pensions, occupational risks, family allowances).

~15%

Social Work Methodology & Community Development

Social casework (Biestek principles), group work, community organization, social survey methods (PRA/MARP), and project cycle management.

~10%

General Culture, History & Civics

DR Congo pre-colonial kingdoms, colonial history, 1960 independence, 2006 Constitution, state institutions, and human rights.

How to Pass the EXETAT Sciences Sociales DR Congo Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50% overall for the Diplôme d'État; 60% or more exempts the holder from the admission tests run by universities such as UNIKIN and UNILU
Assessment: Hors-session tests in May (dissertation, traditional papers for the technical options, oral French and — new from the 2026 session — oral English, and professional practice), followed by the four-day session ordinaire: Day 1 Culture générale, Day 2 Sciences, Day 3 Options, Day 4 Langues.
Time limit: Four-day written session (22–25 June for the 2026 edition), preceded by hors-session tests in May; each épreuve booklet carries its own duration, typically 2 to 5 hours
Exam fee: Fixed per province by governor's decree, not nationally: for the 2026 session the hors-session fee ranged from about CDF 52,000 to CDF 100,000 and the session ordinaire fee from about CDF 40,000 to CDF 90,000 (Kinshasa: CDF 80,000 + CDF 60,000). Candidates in Nord-Kivu and Sud-Kivu were exempted by the government.

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EXETAT Sciences Sociales DR Congo Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the distinction between classical sociological paradigms (Durkheim's functionalism, Weber's interpretative sociology, Marx's dialectical materialism).

2Memorize the essential articles of the DRC Code du Travail regarding employment contract termination, notice periods, and SMIG calculation.

3Review Felix Biestek's casework principles and practice identifying them in clinical and community development scenarios.

4Understand the CNSS social security branches: occupational risks, pensions, and family benefits.

5Practice analyzing traditional Congolese social structures, matrilineal vs patrilineal kinship systems, and contemporary urban dynamics in Kinshasa and Katanga.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EXETAT Option Sciences Sociales in DR Congo?

The EXETAT (Examen d'État) is the DRC's official secondary school leaving exam. The Sciences Sociales (Technique Sociale) track prepares graduates in sociological analysis, labor legislation, social casework, and community development, conferring the Diplôme d'État required for higher education.

How is the EXETAT scored and evaluated?

The exam is scored out of 100%. Candidates who achieve 50% to 59% pass and earn the Diplôme d'État. Candidates achieving 60% or above (lauréats) receive high distinction, guaranteeing direct admission into faculties of social sciences, law, and psychology.

What are the hors-session and session ordinaire exams?

Hors-session exams take place weeks before the main session and comprise the French dissertation (essay), jury oral exam, and practical defense of the social work internship (stage social). The session ordinaire spans 4 written days using multiple-choice optical answer sheets (QCM).

Which legal codes are emphasized in the Sciences Sociales track?

The primary legal frameworks are the DR Congo Code du Travail (Law No. 015/2002 as amended) governing labor contracts, dismissal, and working conditions, and Law No. 16/009 governing the CNSS (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale) social security regime.

Is this practice bank delivered in the official language of the exam?

The official DRC EXETAT is conducted entirely in French. This bank is an English-language study and review adaptation created by OpenExamPrep, accurately mapping all official curriculum concepts, case laws, and sociological theories.