QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

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

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

Parliament House is in:

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

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

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

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

Where do most Australians live?

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

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

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

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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.

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

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

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

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

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

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

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

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

TAFE Institutes are:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

Port Arthur is in:

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

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

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

VET courses are typically designed to be:

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

Which state has the smallest population?

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

RPL assessments are:

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

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

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

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

Blue Mountains are in:

The leader of a State government is called the:

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

Kakadu National Park is in:

Fremantle is in:

Which state has the largest population?

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

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

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:

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

Coober Pedy is in:

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

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

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.