QEAC Sample Exam Questions

Port Arthur is in:

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

RPL assessments are:

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

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

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

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

Parliament House is in:

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Which state has the largest population?

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Coober Pedy is in:

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

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

Kakadu National Park is in:

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

Blue Mountains are in:

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

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

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

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

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

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

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

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

TAFE Institutes are:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

Fremantle is in:

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

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

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

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

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

Which state has the smallest population?

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

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

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

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

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

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

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

Where do most Australians live?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

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

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

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

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

Australia Day is celebrated on: