QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

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

The leader of a State government is called the:

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

Port Arthur is in:

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

Which state has the largest population?

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

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

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

RPL assessments are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where do most Australians live?

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

Fremantle is in:

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

Kakadu National Park is in:

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

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

Which state has the smallest population?

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

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

TAFE Institutes are:

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

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

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?

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

Blue Mountains are in:

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

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

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

Coober Pedy is in:

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

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?

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

Parliament House is in:

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

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

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?