QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

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

Port Arthur is in:

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

Fremantle is in:

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

Where do most Australians live?

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

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

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Coober Pedy is in:

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

Which state has the smallest population?

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

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

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

Kakadu National Park is in:

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

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

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

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

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

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

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

TAFE Institutes are:

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

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

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

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

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

Parliament House is in:

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

Which state has the largest population?

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

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

Blue Mountains are in:

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

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

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

RPL assessments are:

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

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

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

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

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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