QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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

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

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

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

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

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

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

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Fremantle is in:

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

Which state has the largest population?

Which state has the smallest population?

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

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

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

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Kakadu National Park is in:

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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:

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

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

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

Where do most Australians live?

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

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

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

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

VET courses are typically designed to be:

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

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

Blue Mountains are in:

Coober Pedy is in:

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

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

The leader of a State government is called the:

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Parliament House is in:

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

TAFE Institutes are:

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

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Which two cities have the largest populations?

Port Arthur is in:

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

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

RPL assessments are:

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

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

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

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

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.