QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

TAFE Institutes are:

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

Blue Mountains are in:

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

Which state has the largest population?

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

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

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

Coober Pedy is in:

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

Fremantle is in:

Parliament House is in:

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

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

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

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Kakadu National Park is in:

Which two cities have the largest populations?

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

RPL assessments are:

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

Port Arthur is in:

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

Which state has the smallest population?

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

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

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Where do most Australians live?

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

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

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

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

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

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

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

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

For Canberra, 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.