Master the Canadian Citizenship Test! With tailored quizzes, real test simulations, detailed explanations, and expert tips. With over 500 questions. Updated for 2025

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


What did Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie contribute?

  1. Research in Motion (RIM)

  2. The discovery of insulin

  3. The development of the electric wheelchair

  4. The invention of the telephone

The correct answer is: Research in Motion (RIM)

Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie are known for their contributions to the development of Research in Motion (RIM), now known as BlackBerry, a company famous for its production of smartphones and tablets. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as these inventions and discoveries are attributed to other individuals or companies and not to Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie. Option B was discovered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best, Option C was developed by George Klein, and Option D was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Therefore, A is the most accurate answer as it reflects the contribution of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie.