Practice Test Set 3

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. By how much did Australia's population grow in the ten years of the gold rush?

    • A. It stayed the same
    • B. It grew by 10%
    • C. It more than doubled
    • D. It grew tenfold

    Answer: C. In 10 years of the gold rush, Australia's population more than doubled.

  2. 2. Should people in Australia make an effort to learn English?

    • A. No, it is not important
    • B. Yes — learning English helps people participate in Australian society
    • C. Only if they work in government
    • D. Only children need to

    Answer: B. Making an effort to learn English is an Australian value. Speaking English helps people participate fully in Australian society, get jobs and access services.

  3. 3. 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.

  4. 4. Can employers discriminate on the basis of gender in Australia?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No — discrimination based on sex or gender is illegal
    • C. Only in small businesses
    • D. Only in certain industries

    Answer: B. Discrimination in employment based on sex or gender is unlawful in Australia under anti-discrimination laws.

  5. 5. What is an 'electorate'?

    • A. A political party
    • B. A geographic area represented by one member in the House of Representatives
    • C. A voting machine
    • D. A senator's office

    Answer: B. An electorate is a geographic area, each represented by one member of the House of Representatives.

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