QEAC Sample Exam Questions

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

Which state has the largest population?

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

Which state has the smallest population?

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

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

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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:

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

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

Coober Pedy is in:

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

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

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

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

Blue Mountains are in:

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

Kakadu National Park is in:

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

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

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

Pre-School has a duration of:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

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

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

Where do most Australians live?

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

Fremantle is in:

TAFE Institutes are:

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

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

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

Port Arthur is in:

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

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

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

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

Parliament House is in:

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

VET courses are typically designed to be:

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

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

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

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

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

RPL assessments are:

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

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