Practice Test Set 1
Mixed questions from all 4 parts. This is a free practice test with 20 questions drawn from the testable section of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official study guide the real test is based on.
Sample questions from this test
1. Who appoints the Governor-General?
- A. The Prime Minister
- B. The King, on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister
- C. Parliament
- D. The High Court
Answer: B. The Governor-General is appointed by the King on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister.
2. How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
- A. 76
- B. 150
- C. 151
- D. 200
Answer: C. The House of Representatives currently has 151 members, each representing a single electorate.
3. Is polygamy legal in Australia?
- A. Yes
- B. No — you can only be legally married to one person at a time
- C. Only in some states
- D. Only under religious law
Answer: B. Polygamy is illegal in Australia. You can only be legally married to one person at a time.
4. Where are Torres Strait Islander people from?
- A. Mainland Australia
- B. Tasmania
- C. Islands between Queensland and Papua New Guinea
- D. New Zealand
Answer: C. Torres Strait Islander people are from islands between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea.
5. When did the Australian gold rush begin?
- A. 1788
- B. 1851
- C. 1901
- D. 1915
Answer: B. The gold rush began in 1851 when gold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria.