QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

Coober Pedy is in:

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

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

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

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

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

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

RPL assessments are:

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

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

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

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

Which state has the largest population?

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

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

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

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

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

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

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

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

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

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?

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

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

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

Kakadu National Park is in:

Which state has the smallest population?

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

TAFE Institutes are:

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

Port Arthur is in:

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

Where do most Australians live?

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Parliament House is in:

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Fremantle is in:

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

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

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

Blue Mountains are in:

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?