Australian Citizenship Test full exam 7
The real conditions: 20 questions, 45 minutes on the clock, no explanations until you finish. 15 correct to pass. Includes all 5 values questions. Every one must be correct.
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All 20 questions and answers
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1.What forms the background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- AA gold Commonwealth Star
- BThe waratah
- CThe Southern Cross
- DThe golden wattle
The background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the golden wattle, Australia's national flower. (Australia’s symbols)
2.What should a person do if they know a child is being abused?
- AReport it to the local council
- BSpeak to the child’s family only
- CReport it to the police to investigate
- DDo nothing unless they witnessed it
A person who sees or has knowledge of a child being abused should report this to the police. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
3.What must babies and young children travel in?
- AThe front passenger seat
- BA parent’s arms
- CAn approved car seat
- DA standard adult seatbelt
Babies and young children must be in an approved car seat. (Criminal and traffic offences)
4.Who is appointed by the Governor-General in the Northern Territory?
- AAn Administrator
- BA Chief Justice
- CA Governor
- DA Premier
In the Northern Territory an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General. (State, territory and local government)
5.Who may apply for a divorce in Australia?
- AEither a husband or a wife, even if the other wishes to continue the marriage
- BOnly the husband, and not the wife
- COnly where both spouses agree to make the application
- DOnly the spouse who did not cause the marriage to break down
Either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce to the courts, even if the other spouse wishes to continue the marriage. (Equality of all people under the law)
6.Why is learning English important in Australia?
- AIt helps in getting an education and a job and integrating into the community
- BIt exempts an applicant from the citizenship test
- CIt is required before you can obtain a driver’s licence
- DIt is needed in order to vote at federal elections
Learning English helps to get an education and a job and to better integrate into the community. (English as the national language)
7.How are Australian citizens involved in how the country is governed?
- AThey vote for people to represent them in parliament
- BThey are consulted by the Governor-General
- CThey vote directly on every law
- DThey elect judges to the High Court
Australian citizens are involved in how the country is governed. (Parliamentary democracy as a value)
8.Why did the British Government transport convicts to Australia?
- ATo establish a naval base against the French fleet
- BBritish jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned
- CTo search for gold in the colony of New South Wales
- DTo open trade with the islands of the Torres Strait
The British Government decided to transport convicts to the new colony of New South Wales. (Early days of European settlement)
9.How many senators are there in the Australian Parliament?
- A12
- B150
- C96
- D76
There is a total of 76 senators. (The Senate)
10.Which group were the first large group of migrants not from Europe?
- AIndian people
- BVietnamese people
- CChinese people
- DLebanese people
Chinese people arriving during the gold rush were the first large group of migrants not from Europe. (The gold rush)
11.What does Australian law say about domestic and family violence?
- AIt is against the law and is not accepted
- BIt applies only to married couples
- CIt is a private family matter
- DIt is only a crime if a weapon is used
If you break an Australian law that you did not know about you could still be charged, as not knowing the law is no excuse. (Criminal and traffic offences)
12.How do Australians believe change should happen?
- AThrough decisions handed down by religious leaders
- BThrough discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
- CThrough protest that damages property to force action
- DThrough the courts alone, rather than through parliament
Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process. (Living peacefully and respect for all)
13.What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
- AGreen and gold
- BBlack, red and yellow
- CGreen, blue, black and white
- DBlue, white and red
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
14.How many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages does Australia value?
- AExactly 12
- BAbout 30
- CFewer than 10
- DMore than 100
Australia values other languages, including more than 100 distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. (Language and diversity)
15.Can a person in Australia be forced to join an organisation?
- ANo, people can decide not to join and cannot be forced
- BYes, if it is a registered trade union
- CYes, if their employer requires it
- DYes, if it is a political party
People can decide not to join an organisation and cannot be forced into doing so. (Freedom of association and freedom of religion)
16.What does mutual respect and tolerance mean in Australia?
- AAgreeing with whatever view the majority holds
- BKeeping your own opinions private and unspoken
- CAvoiding political discussion with other people
- DListening to others and respecting views different from your own
Mutual respect and tolerance means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions even when they are different from your own. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
17.What are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
- AGreen, gold and white
- BBlack, red and yellow
- CBlue, white and red
- DGreen, blue, black and white
The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black and white. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
18.What is legislative power?
- AThe power to put laws into practice
- BThe power to dissolve parliament
- CThe power to interpret laws
- DThe power to make laws
Legislative power is the power to make laws and belongs to Parliament. (How the power of government is controlled)
19.What is a Senator?
- AAn adviser appointed to assist the Governor-General
- BAn elected member of a local council, shire or municipality
- CA judge appointed to sit on the High Court of Australia
- DAn elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament
A Senator is an elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament. (Australia’s leaders)
20.Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?
- AOnly a Traditional Custodian of the local region
- BOnly an Elder of the local community
- COnly an elected representative
- DAnyone, generally the Chair or Master of Ceremonies
Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country, generally the Chair or Master of Ceremonies. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)