QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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

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

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

Which state has the smallest population?

Pre-School has a duration of:

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

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

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Port Arthur is in:

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

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

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

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

Kakadu National Park is in:

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

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

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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.

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

Blue Mountains are in:

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

TAFE Institutes are:

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

Where do most Australians live?

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

Australia Day is celebrated on:

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Parliament House is in:

Coober Pedy is in:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

The leader of a State government is called the:

RPL assessments are:

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

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

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

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

Fremantle is in:

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

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

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

Which state has the largest population?

VET courses are typically designed to be:

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

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