Australian citizenship test, free mock test 5: 20 questions, 15 right and all 5 values questions to pass, 45 minutes, as in the real test (Home Affairs). How many can you get wrong?
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Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
What is a representative?
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Australian citizenship test questions and answers: mock test 5
Australian citizenship test practice, free and with no account: 10 full mock tests are open to everyone. Each one is an Our Common Bond practice test, written from the official booklet.
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All 20 questions in this mock test, each with the right answer, the reason, and where it is in Our Common Bond. Try the test first.
Question 1. What is a representative?
- A. A person who judges cases in a court
- B. A person who collects taxes for the government
- C. Someone who speaks or acts on behalf of others
Answer: C. Someone who speaks or acts on behalf of others
A representative acts or speaks on behalf of other people, such as voters.
In Our Common Bond, Glossary of testable section (part of the testable section)
Question 2. When do Aboriginal peoples' creation stories begin?
- A. When the First Fleet arrived in 1788
- B. When the colonies joined together in 1901
- C. At the beginning of time
Answer: C. At the beginning of time
Aboriginal peoples see themselves as central to the creation stories of the land, and these stories start at the beginning of time.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
Question 3. On what date is Australia Day?
- A. 25 April
- B. 1 January
- C. 26 January
Answer: C. 26 January
Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January every year.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Important days for Australians)
Question 4. Who leads a territory government?
- A. The Premier of the territory
- B. The Chief Minister
- C. The Governor
Answer: B. The Chief Minister
A Chief Minister leads a territory government.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (Who are some of Australia's leaders?)
Question 5. What does a court decide?
- A. Which new laws the parliament should pass next year
- B. Who should become Prime Minister after an election
- C. Whether a person has broken the law, and the penalty
Answer: C. Whether a person has broken the law, and the penalty
A court decides if someone has broken the law and what the penalty will be.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How are laws enforced?)
Question 6. What is Cabinet?
- A. The key decision-making group of senior ministers
- B. All the members of the Senate meeting together
- C. The judges of the High Court sitting as a group
Answer: A. The key decision-making group of senior ministers
Cabinet is made up of ministers with the most important portfolios, and it makes key government decisions.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How is the Australian Government formed?)
Question 7. What is Australia's national language?
- A. There is no national language
- B. English
- C. An Aboriginal language chosen by Parliament
Answer: B. English
English is Australia's national language and part of its national identity.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (The nation of Australia)
Question 8. Who can change or cancel the laws of a self-governing territory?
- A. Only the High Court, after a long trial
- B. No one, once a territory law has passed
- C. The federal government, whenever it chooses
Answer: C. The federal government, whenever it chooses
The Australian Government can change or cancel a self-governing territory's laws at any time. States make laws in their own right.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (State and territory government)
Question 9. Two neighbours argue strongly about religion. What fits Australian values?
- A. One of them threatens the other until they give in
- B. They disagree peacefully and tolerate each other's views
- C. They ask a religious court to decide which one is right
Answer: B. They disagree peacefully and tolerate each other's views
People should be tolerant where they disagree. Violence and intimidation are never acceptable.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
Question 10. Which House of the Australian Parliament has more members?
- A. The House of Representatives
- B. The Senate
- C. Both Houses have the same number
Answer: A. The House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the larger House: the booklet gives it over 150 members, against 76 senators.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (The House of Representatives)
Question 11. In which emergencies can Australian citizens overseas ask officials for help?
- A. Missing a flight because of a late taxi
- B. Civil unrest and natural disasters
- C. Losing a sports match
Answer: B. Civil unrest and natural disasters
Australian officials can help citizens overseas in emergencies such as riots or natural disasters.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship)
Question 12. Lena has just become an Australian citizen. Which privilege can she now use?
- A. Applying for citizenship for her child born overseas
- B. Choosing which state laws she wants to obey from now on
- C. Refusing jury service whenever she does not want to serve
Answer: A. Applying for citizenship for her child born overseas
A citizen may apply for a child born abroad to become a citizen by descent. Obeying the law and jury service are duties, not privileges.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship)
Question 13. What happened to Australia's population in the 10 years after the gold rush began?
- A. It more than doubled
- B. It fell by half
- C. It stayed about the same
Answer: A. It more than doubled
People came from around the world to find gold, and the population more than doubled in 10 years.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Early days of European settlement)
Question 14. You suspect that a neighbour may be planning a serious crime. What should you do?
- A. Report it to the authorities as soon as possible
- B. Keep quiet, because it is not your business at all
- C. Confront the neighbour on your own and say nothing
Answer: A. Report it to the authorities as soon as possible
People should report a suspected serious crime to the authorities quickly to help protect the community.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Helping to keep our society safe)
Question 15. What does the booklet say about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures?
- A. They began after European settlement in 1788
- B. They are no longer practised in Australia today
- C. No other cultures on Earth have lasted as long without a break
Answer: C. No other cultures on Earth have lasted as long without a break
These cultures and traditions have continued for longer than any others in the world, and they still guide people today.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
Question 16. Is it legal to make false allegations about someone in Australia?
- A. Yes, because of freedom of speech
- B. Yes, as long as it is done online
- C. No, making false allegations is illegal
Answer: C. No, making false allegations is illegal
Freedom of speech has limits. Making false allegations is illegal.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Freedom of speech)
Question 17. According to the booklet, how can volunteering help a new migrant?
- A. It lets them avoid paying tax on their income
- B. It helps them learn skills and feel they belong
- C. It replaces the need to learn to speak English
Answer: B. It helps them learn skills and feel they belong
Volunteering lets people share knowledge, learn new skills, and feel more part of the community.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Compassion for those in need)
Question 18. Which statement about religion in Australia is correct?
- A. Christianity is the official religion, though others are allowed
- B. There is no official religion; people may follow any religion
- C. Everyone must belong to one of the large religions
Answer: B. There is no official religion; people may follow any religion
There is no national religion in Australia, and people can follow whatever religion they choose.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Freedom of religion)
Question 19. After a federal election, who generally forms the Australian Government?
- A. The party with the largest number of senators in the Senate
- B. Whichever party the Governor-General chooses, whatever the result
- C. The party or coalition with most members in the House of Representatives
Answer: C. The party or coalition with most members in the House of Representatives
The party or coalition with most members in the House of Representatives generally forms the government.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How is the Australian Government formed?)
Question 20. In the booklet, what does 'liberty' mean?
- A. A law passed by parliament
- B. Personal freedom and independence
- C. A tax paid to the government
Answer: B. Personal freedom and independence
Liberty means personal freedom and independence, such as freedom of speech and religion.
In Our Common Bond, Glossary of testable section (part of the testable section)
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