QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Which state has the largest population?

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

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

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

Fremantle is in:

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

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

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

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

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

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

Kakadu National Park is in:

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

The leader of a State government is called the:

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

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

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

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

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

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

Port Arthur is in:

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

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

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

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

Where do most Australians live?

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

TAFE Institutes are:

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

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

Parliament House is in:

RPL assessments are:

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

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

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

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

Blue Mountains are in:

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

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

VET courses are typically designed to be:

Coober Pedy is in:

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

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

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

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

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Which state has the smallest population?

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

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

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

The Melbourne Cup is held in: