QEAC Sample Exam Questions

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

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

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

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

RPL assessments are:

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

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

Which state has the largest population?

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

VET courses are typically designed to be:

Pre-School has a duration of:

Where do most Australians live?

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

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.

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

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

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

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

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

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

TAFE Institutes are:

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

Blue Mountains are in:

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

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

Parliament House is in:

Fremantle is in:

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

Port Arthur is in:

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

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

For Adelaide, 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.

Kakadu National Park is in:

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

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

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

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

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

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

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:

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

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

Australia Day is celebrated on:

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

Coober Pedy is in:

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

Which state has the smallest population?

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

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