QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

The leader of a State government is called the:

Parliament House is in:

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

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

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

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

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

Which state has the largest population?

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

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

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

Blue Mountains are in:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

Coober Pedy is in:

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Where do most Australians live?

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

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

Which two cities have the largest populations?

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

RPL assessments are:

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

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

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

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

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

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

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

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

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Which state has the smallest population?

Port Arthur is in:

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

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

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

Fremantle is in:

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 Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

Kakadu National Park is in:

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

TAFE Institutes are:

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?