Free practice · Exam 1 of 2
Free Australian Citizenship Mock Exam 1
The real rules: you need 15 of 20 correct (75%) and all 5 Australian values questions right. Even 19/20 fails if a values question is wrong. Take your time, there is no time limit here.
Exam Questions
Question 1: When did the First Fleet arrive from Great Britain?
Correct answer: 26 January 1788
Explanation: The First Fleet — 11 convict ships — arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788. This is the anniversary marked by Australia Day.
Question 2: Anzac Day honours the sacrifice of
Correct answer: all Australians who served and died in wars
Explanation: Anzac Day remembers the sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars — not only those at Gallipoli.
Question 3: Australia's national flower appears in the background of
Correct answer: the Commonwealth Coat of Arms
Explanation: The golden wattle — Australia's national flower — forms the background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
Question 4: Which of these is NOT an Australian national symbol?
Correct answer: The Great Barrier Reef
Explanation: Read carefully — this asks for what is NOT a national symbol. The Great Barrier Reef is a world-famous feature of Queensland, not one of Australia's national symbols. The golden wattle (national flower) and the Commonwealth Coat of Arms are national symbols.
Question 5: Darwin is the capital of which territory?
Correct answer: The Northern Territory
Explanation: Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory; Canberra is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory.
Question 6: Which of these is illegal in Australia?
Correct answer: Discriminating against a person because of their gender
Explanation: Gender discrimination is against the law. Following no religion and joining legal associations are protected freedoms.
Question 7: Even during a protest, Australians must
Correct answer: obey the laws of Australia
Explanation: At all times — including during protests — the laws of Australia must be obeyed, and gatherings must remain peaceful.
Question 8: Australians can protest peacefully against a government decision because of
Correct answer: freedom of speech and expression
Explanation: Peaceful protest against government decisions is part of freedom of speech and expression.
Question 9: Which of these is NOT a privilege of Australian citizenship?
Correct answer: Serving on a jury if called to do so
Explanation: Read carefully — this asks for what is NOT a privilege. Jury service is a responsibility (an obligation), while passports and consular assistance are privileges.
Question 10: Australia's form of government, in which citizens elect their representatives, is called
Correct answer: a parliamentary democracy
Explanation: Australia is a parliamentary democracy — citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.
Question 11: Who leads the Australian Government?
Correct answer: The Prime Minister
Explanation: The Prime Minister — the leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives — leads the Australian Government.
Question 12: Trade and commerce is a responsibility of which level of government?
Correct answer: Federal (the Australian Government)
Explanation: Trade and commerce is a responsibility of the Australian (federal) Government.
Question 13: The number of Members of Parliament for each state is based on population. Where does this rule apply?
Correct answer: The House of Representatives
Explanation: In the House of Representatives, the number of MPs per state or territory is based on population. In the Senate, all states are equal.
Question 14: Which of these is a serious crime in Australia?
Correct answer: Armed robbery
Explanation: Armed robbery is among the most serious crimes, along with murder, assault, sexual assault, dangerous driving, drug possession and fraud.
Question 15: Who is Australia's Head of State?
Correct answer: The King of Australia
Explanation: Australia's Head of State is the King of Australia, His Majesty King Charles III. The Governor-General is his representative in Australia.
Question 16: A person who commits domestic violence
Correct answer: can go to jail, whether they are a man or a woman
Explanation: Domestic and family violence is a serious crime. A person who commits these crimes can go to jail, whether they are a man or a woman — marriage is no defence.
Question 17: Which of these is NOT one of the Australian values?
Correct answer: Obeying religious rules above Australian law
Explanation: Read carefully — this asks for what is NOT a value. Religious laws have no legal status in Australia; Australian law must be followed by everyone. Freedom of religion and equality under the law are both Australian values.
Question 18: Which of these is one of the Australian values?
Correct answer: Parliamentary democracy
Explanation: Parliamentary democracy is one of the Australian values — the power of government comes from the people, who vote for their representatives.
Question 19: Which is correct in Australian law?
Correct answer: Men and women have equal rights
Explanation: Men and women have equal rights in Australia, with equal access to education and employment, and it is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.
Question 20: Your elderly neighbour is sick and cannot cook for themselves. In the spirit of mateship, you could
Correct answer: take them a meal
Explanation: Mateship means helping others, especially in difficult times — like taking a meal to an elderly neighbour or visiting someone who is sick, frail or lonely.