QEAC Sample Exam Questions

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

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

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

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

Pre-School has a duration of:

The Preparatory Year is sometimes called Kindergarten.

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

For Canberra, which season is the wettest?

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

RPL assessments are:

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

Parliament House is in:

Which statement is false regarding training packages?

Students holding a Certificate of Completion of Year 10 typically:

For Brisbane, which season is the wettest?

The Australian federal government has important responsibilities such as:

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

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

For Melbourne, which season is the wettest?

The Queen’s representative in Australia is:

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?

The Melbourne Cup is held in:

Australia’s ecosystems have been seriously damaged by:

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

The Great Barrier Reef provides a habitat for:

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

What types of ELICOS centres are available in Australia?

Uluru is jointly managed by Parks Australia and:

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

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

ANZAC Day is celebrated on:

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

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

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

For Adelaide, which season is the wettest?

When do international students usually attend an ELICOS course?

Port Arthur is in:

Australia Day is celebrated on:

TAFE Institutes are:

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

For Hobart, which season is the wettest?

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

Where do most Australians live?

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

Bridging courses are usually longer than foundation or Diploma courses.

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

Typically, bridging courses do not provide a qualification.

For Perth, which season is the wettest?

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

The Certificate of Completion of Year 10 is generally:

Approximately how many registered private VET providers exist in Australia?

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

The leader of a State government is called the:

_______ foundation programs provide a formal qualification.

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

Students receive a formal certificate upon completing primary school.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two unique kinds of mammals in Australia are:

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

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

Blue Mountains are in:

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

Which two cities have the largest populations?

Australia’s desert areas are known as the:

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

What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Which state has the smallest population?

Kakadu National Park is in:

_______ foundation programs are available from different sectors.

Fremantle is in:

Which state has the largest population?

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

Coober Pedy is in:

Australia’s federal parliament consists of:

Over 95% of Australian secondary schools offer VET programs.

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

An entrance examination is required for public primary schools.

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

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

A stand-alone ELICOS course is defined as:

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

For Sydney, which season is the wettest?

In 2006, what percentage of Australians followed Christian religions?

VET courses are typically designed to be:

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

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

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