QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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.

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

Parliament House is in:

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

TAFE Institutes are:

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

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

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

Which state has the smallest population?

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

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

RPL assessments are:

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

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

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

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

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

Port Arthur is in:

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

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?

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

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

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

Which state has the largest population?

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

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

Where do most Australians live?

Blue Mountains are in:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

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

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

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

Fremantle is in:

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

Kakadu National Park is in:

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

Pre-School has a duration of:

The leader of a State government is called the:

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

Coober Pedy is in: