QEAC Sample Exam Questions

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

Fremantle is in:

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

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

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

RPL assessments are:

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

Blue Mountains are in:

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

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

VET courses are typically designed to be:

TAFE Institutes are:

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:

Which state has the largest population?

Coober Pedy is in:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where do most Australians live?

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Kakadu National Park is in:

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

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

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Port Arthur is in:

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

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

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

Australia Day is celebrated on:

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

Parliament House is in:

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

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

Which state has the smallest population?

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

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

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

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

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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:

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

Australia’s federal parliament consists of: