QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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:

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

Which state has the smallest population?

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

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

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

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

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Pre-School has a duration of:

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

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

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australia Day is celebrated on:

Blue Mountains are in:

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

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

Kakadu National Park is in:

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

The leader of a State government is called the:

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

Port Arthur is in:

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

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

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

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

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

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

For Brisbane, 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?

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

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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

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

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

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

Which state has the largest population?

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

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

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

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

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

Fremantle is in:

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

TAFE Institutes are:

Parliament House is in:

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

Where do most Australians live?

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

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

RPL assessments are:

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

Which two cities have the largest populations?

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

Coober Pedy is in:

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

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

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

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