QEAC Sample Exam Questions

TAFE Institutes are:

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

Coober Pedy is in:

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

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

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

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

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

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

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

RPL assessments are:

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

Where do most Australians live?

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

Kakadu National Park is in:

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

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

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

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

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

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

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

Which state has the smallest population?

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

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

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

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

Port Arthur is in:

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

Parliament House is in:

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

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

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

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

Blue Mountains are in:

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

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

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

Which two cities have the largest populations?

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

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

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

Fremantle is in:

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Australia Day is celebrated on:

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

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

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

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

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

Which state has the largest population?