QEAC Sample Exam Questions

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

In 2001, what percentage of people followed non-Christian religions (i.e. other religions)?

Diploma courses can be offered by an institution that has a campus overseas.

How many different VET qualifications are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)?

Which of the following is a formal qualification recognized for entry into university studies?

Which city has the lowest maximum and minimum temperature in July?

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

What percentage of Australian people speak an Indigenous language at home?

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area covers about what fraction of Tasmania?

Which of the following best describes a key focus of Vocational Education and Training (VET)?

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

Approximately what proportion of ELICOS students take a stand-alone course?

TAFE Institutes are:

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

International students only obtain a Diploma qualification so they can then enter an undergraduate course.

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

The Great Dividing Range starts in Victoria and finishes in northern:

Foundation programs are designed for students who _______ the entry requirements for a Bachelor degree.

Port Arthur is in:

Up to which year or age is school attendance compulsory in Australia?

RPL assessments are:

High schools offer a wider range of learning options compared with primary schools.

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

Which two cities have the largest populations?

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

ELICOS students typically have which type(s) of visa?

Which statement about TAFE and its relationship with ELICOS is correct?

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Which of these is a key reason why international students choose to study at Australian schools?

Which of the following is NOT required by the NVR Standards for Registered Training Organisations?

Parliament House is in:

The Preparatory Year (often called Kindergarten or Reception in some States) lasts for:

The leader of a State government is called the:

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

In some states, a student can leave school after Year 10 to work or continue with a Vocational Education & Training course.

Students who successfully complete Year 12 do not receive a formal certificate.

Blue Mountains are in:

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

How is the ELICOS sector different from other education sectors in Australia?

Where do most Australians live?

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

The lowest entry requirement for a student who wants to study a standard foundation program is _______.

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Coober Pedy is in:

Kakadu National Park is in:

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Fremantle is in:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

Which city has the highest minimum temperature in January and the highest maximum in July?

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

If students study vocational subjects at high school, then they may receive credit for _____ courses in the VET sector.

Tuition fees for non-government schools typically do not include boarding costs.

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

Bridging courses are available for students wishing to enter postgraduate courses.

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a student to receive credit for:

What language, other than English, is most commonly spoken at home?

Senior High School (usually Years 11-12) typically lasts for:

If a student definitely wants to enter a Group of 8 university then probably _______.

In Victoria, the Senior Certificate of Secondary Education is known as the:

Which state has the smallest population?

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

VET courses are typically designed to be:

Which city has the highest maximum and minimum temperature in July?

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

International students must meet academic and English language requirements to study in high school.

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

If a student attends a foundation program, then they are not allowed to enroll in a Diploma program.

To begin a certificate-level VET course, students generally need:

A foundation program has a similar standard to _______ at an Australian high school.

Meals and laundry services are included in the boarding costs at many non-government secondary schools.

Which state has the largest population?

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major categories of English language courses offered in Australia?

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

There are _______ kinds of pathways that international students tend to use to eventually enter an undergraduate course.

Pre-School has a duration of:

Which of these costs is usually the smallest during a year of school study in Australia?

What percentage of Australians are Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)?

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

Which city has the lowest maximum and minimum temperature in January?