QEAC Sample Exam Questions

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

RPL assessments are:

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

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

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

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

Parliament House is in:

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

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

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

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

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

Blue Mountains are in:

VET courses are typically designed to be:

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

TAFE Institutes are:

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

Port Arthur is in:

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

Fremantle is in:

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

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

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

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

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

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

The leader of a State government is called the:

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.

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

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

Which state has the largest population?

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kakadu National Park is in:

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

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

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

Coober Pedy is in:

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

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

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

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

Where do most Australians live?

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

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

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

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

Which state has the smallest population?