Australian Citizenship Test practice test 3
20 questions, no clock, with the answer explained as you go. Use the timed exams when you want to know if you are ready. Includes all 5 Australian Values questions. Every one must be correct.
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1.Which of these is an example of cyber abuse?
- AJoining a political group on social media
- BCriticising a politician’s record online
- CSharing sexual photos or videos online without consent
- DPosting a review of a business online
Examples of cyber abuse include sharing sexual photos or videos online without consent, stalking a person online, and making racially abusive comments about a person online. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
2.Which national institutions are located in Canberra?
- AThe Australian Electoral Commission and the ATO
- BThe Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- CParliament House and the High Court of Australia
- DThe Australian Federal Police and the Reserve Bank
Parliament House and the High Court of Australia are located in Canberra. (The territories)
3.What is Australia’s national anthem?
- AWaltzing Matilda
- BGod Save the King
- CI Am Australian
- DAdvance Australia Fair
Australia's national anthem is 'Advance Australia Fair'. (Australia’s national anthem)
4.What is the capital city of South Australia?
- AHobart
- BPerth
- CMelbourne
- DAdelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. (States, territories and capital cities)
5.What kinds of abuse are illegal in Australia?
- APhysical abuse only
- BVerbal and physical abuse
- CAbuse causing visible injury only
- DAbuse in public places only
Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal in Australia. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
6.What do Australian anti-discrimination laws cover?
- AGender, race, disability and age
- BOnly employment disputes
- COnly gender
- DOnly race and religion
Australian laws ensure a person is not treated differently because of their gender, race, disability or age. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go)
7.From what age is voting a responsibility for Australian citizens?
- A25 years or over
- B16 years or over
- C21 years or over
- D18 years or over
Voting is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. (Responsibilities of Australian citizenship)
8.What are Australians obliged not to undermine?
- AAustralia’s interests and security
- BThe reputation of the governing party
- CThe decisions of the courts
- DThe traditions of other countries
Australian society is based on shared obligations not to undermine Australia's interests and security. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
9.Along which state’s eastern coast does the Great Barrier Reef run?
- AWestern Australia
- BQueensland
- CNew South Wales
- Dthe Northern Territory
The world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along Queensland's eastern coast. (The states)
10.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)
11.What are your legal obligations while you are travelling overseas?
- AOnly the laws of your birth country apply
- BOnly Australian laws apply to you
- COnly international treaties apply
- DYou must obey the laws of the country you are in
When in another country you must obey the laws of that country. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)
12.Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizenship?
- AServe in the Australian Defence Force
- BFly the national flag on Australia Day
- CJoin a political party
- DServe on a jury if called to do so
As an Australian citizen you must serve on a jury if called to do so. (Responsibilities of Australian citizenship)
13.What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?
- AKatherine
- BDarwin
- CAlice Springs
- DBrisbane
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory. (States, territories and capital cities)
14.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)
15.Equality of opportunity in Australia applies regardless of what?
- AHow long a person has lived in Australia
- BGender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race or ethnic origin
- CWhich state or territory of Australia a person lives in
- DWhether a person owns property or rents a home
Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin. (Equality of all people under the law)
16.Into which three powers does the Constitution divide the power of government?
- ALegislative, executive and judicial
- BCommons, Senate and Cabinet
- CFederal, state and local
- DParliament, monarch and people
The Australian Constitution divides the power of government between legislative, executive and judicial powers. (How the power of government is controlled)
17.Which level of government controls road and traffic rules?
- AThe Australian Federal Police
- BState and territory governments
- CLocal governments
- DThe Australian Government
Road and traffic rules are controlled by state and territory governments. (Criminal and traffic offences)
18.Why should migrants learn and use English?
- ABecause it is required to hold a driver’s licence
- BBecause English is the only language spoken in Australia
- CBecause other languages are banned
- DTo help them participate in Australian society
Migrants should learn and use English to help them participate in Australian society. (Language and diversity)
19.How is the deep connection to land of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples expressed?
- AThrough formal land registers
- BThrough parliamentary petitions
- CTheir stories, art and dance
- DThrough written treaties
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a deep connection with the land, expressed in their stories, art and dance. (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
20.Which level of government is responsible for hospitals and health services?
- APrivate providers alone
- BLocal governments
- CThe Australian Government
- DState and territory governments
State and territory governments are primarily responsible for hospitals and health services. (What the three levels of government do)