Practice Test Set 2

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.

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Sample questions from this test

  1. 1. What is the official name of Australia?

    • A. The Australian Republic
    • B. The Commonwealth of Australia
    • C. The Australian Federation
    • D. The Kingdom of Australia

    Answer: B. The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia.

  2. 2. What is NAIDOC Week?

    • A. A national holiday for public servants
    • B. A national celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
    • C. A trade union event
    • D. A multicultural food festival

    Answer: B. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  3. 3. Where did most early free settlers to Australia come from?

    • A. France and Germany
    • B. Great Britain and Ireland
    • C. China and Japan
    • D. United States

    Answer: B. Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. This heritage has had a major influence on Australia's culture and politics.

  4. 4. What is the right to a fair trial?

    • A. The right to skip trial
    • B. The right to be heard by an independent court, with legal representation and a fair process
    • C. The right to choose your own judge
    • D. The right to have no trial at all

    Answer: B. Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial court.

  5. 5. Is bribery of officials acceptable in Australia?

    • A. Yes, to speed things up
    • B. No — bribing public officials is a serious criminal offence
    • C. Only for small favours
    • D. Only in business

    Answer: B. Bribing public officials is a serious criminal offence in Australia. The rule of law means everyone must follow the law.

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