VCE Victorian Certificate of Education — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which of the following is the most effective way to start an analytical essay on a novel?

Presenting a thesis statement that outlines your argument (Correct answer)
Providing a detailed summary of the plot
Listing all the themes present in the novel
Introducing the main characters and their relationships

Correct answer: Presenting a thesis statement that outlines your argument

An analytical essay aims to present and argue a specific interpretation or point about a text. Therefore, starting with a clear and concise thesis statement in the introduction is the most effective way to immediately establish the essay's central argument. This thesis statement provides a roadmap for the reader, outlining the main contention that the rest of the essay will develop and support with evidence and analysis.

Question 2: Which rhetorical device involves using emotionally loaded language to persuade a reader?

Ethos
Logos
Pathos (Correct answer)
Anaphora

Correct answer: Pathos

Pathos is the rhetorical appeal to the reader's emotions, often used to persuade through empathy or fear.

Question 3: In VCE English, what does SAC stand for?

School Assessment Component
Standardised Assessment Criteria
Subject Academic Component
School-Assessed Coursework (Correct answer)

Correct answer: School-Assessed Coursework

SAC stands for School-Assessed Coursework, which contributes to the study score alongside the end-of-year exam.

Question 4: Which topic is central to VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4?

Geometry and measurement
Financial mathematics
Calculus (Correct answer)
Networks and decision mathematics

Correct answer: Calculus

Calculus — including differentiation and integration — is the central topic in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4.

Question 5: Which VCE Mathematics subject is generally considered the most advanced?

Further Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
General Mathematics
Specialist Mathematics (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Specialist Mathematics

Specialist Mathematics is the highest-level VCE mathematics subject and is often taken alongside Mathematical Methods.

Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'control variable' in a VCE Science investigation?

To introduce a deliberate error for comparison
To keep certain factors constant so the effect of the independent variable can be measured (Correct answer)
To record the dependent variable's values
To replace the independent variable

Correct answer: To keep certain factors constant so the effect of the independent variable can be measured

Control variables are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that any observed change is due to the independent variable only.

Question 7: What does 'S' (satisfactory) mean on a VCE result?

The student passed the end-of-year exam
The student scored in the top half of the cohort
The student has demonstrated all outcomes for that unit (Correct answer)
The student achieved above 50% on all tasks

Correct answer: The student has demonstrated all outcomes for that unit

An 'S' result means the student has satisfactorily demonstrated all required outcomes for the unit, regardless of grades on individual tasks.

Question 8: In VCE, which organisation publishes and updates study designs?

ACARA
VIT
VCAA (Correct answer)
VTAC

Correct answer: VCAA

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is responsible for publishing and updating VCE study designs.

Question 9: Which differentiation rule is used for the product of two functions in VCE Mathematical Methods?

Power rule
Quotient rule
Chain rule
Product rule (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Product rule

The product rule states that d/dx[u·v] = u'v + uv', used when differentiating two functions multiplied together.

Question 10: What is the recommended length for a VCE English analytical essay under exam conditions?

2000+ words
300–400 words
Exactly 500 words
800–1000 words (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 800–1000 words

Under timed exam conditions, VCE English students typically aim for 800–1000 words per analytical essay.

Question 11: What must students successfully complete to receive a VCE certificate?

At least 16 units, including Units 3 and 4 of an English study (Correct answer)
Exactly 20 units across 5 subjects
10 Units 3–4 sequences
Any 12 units from approved VCE studies

Correct answer: At least 16 units, including Units 3 and 4 of an English study

To receive a VCE, students must complete at least 16 units, including satisfactory completion of a Units 3 and 4 English sequence.

Question 12: What does a 'probability density function' describe in VCE Mathematical Methods?

The number of outcomes in a sample space
The distribution of probabilities for a continuous random variable (Correct answer)
The mean of a data set
The cumulative probability up to a given point

Correct answer: The distribution of probabilities for a continuous random variable

A probability density function (PDF) describes how probabilities are distributed across the values of a continuous random variable.

Question 13: In which month are VCE end-of-year examinations typically held in Victoria?

June–July
October–November (Correct answer)
August–September
December–January

Correct answer: October–November

VCE end-of-year examinations are held in October and November each year, at the conclusion of the school year.

Question 14: What is the correct balanced equation for the combustion of propane (C3H8) in oxygen?

2𝐶3𝐻8+10𝑂2→6𝐶𝑂2+8𝐻2𝑂 (Correct answer)
𝐶3𝐻8+𝑂2→3𝐶𝑂+4𝐻2𝑂
2𝐶3𝐻8+7𝑂2→6𝐶𝑂+8𝐻2𝑂
𝐶3𝐻8+5𝑂2→3𝐶𝑂2+4𝐻2𝑂

Correct answer: 2𝐶3𝐻8+10𝑂2→6𝐶𝑂2+8𝐻2𝑂

To balance the combustion of propane (C3H8), we first balance carbon atoms, then hydrogen, and finally oxygen. Starting with 2 molecules of C3H8, we need 6 CO2 molecules to balance the carbon (2x3=6) and 8 H2O molecules to balance the hydrogen (2x8=16). Counting oxygen atoms on the product side (6x2 from CO2 + 8x1 from H2O = 12+8=20), we need 10 O2 molecules on the reactant side to balance the oxygen (10x2=20).

Question 15: In VCE Legal Studies, what is the primary function of a Magistrates' Court in Victoria?

Handling summary offences and civil disputes of lower value (Correct answer)
Trying serious indictable offences
Hearing appeals from the Supreme Court
Conducting coronial inquests only

Correct answer: Handling summary offences and civil disputes of lower value

The Magistrates' Court handles summary offences and civil disputes involving smaller amounts, making it the busiest court in Victoria's court hierarchy.

Question 16: Which VCE English outcome requires students to create and present an oral presentation?

Unit 1 Outcome 1
Unit 4 Outcome 1
Unit 3 Outcome 3
Unit 2 Outcome 2 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Unit 2 Outcome 2

VCE English Unit 2 Outcome 2 requires students to create and present a persuasive oral presentation.

Question 17: What is the domain of the function f(x) = log_e(x) in VCE Mathematical Methods?

x ≥ 0
All real numbers
x > 1
x > 0 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: x > 0

The natural logarithm log_e(x) is only defined for positive values of x, so its domain is x > 0.

Question 18: In VCE English, which term describes a text that is set by VCAA for all students to study?

Prescribed text (Correct answer)
Supplementary text
Core text
Elective text

Correct answer: Prescribed text

Texts set by VCAA that all students studying that outcome must read are called prescribed texts.

Question 19: Which units of a VCE study contribute to the ATAR calculation?

Only the final examination unit
Units 1 and 2 only
All four units equally
Units 3 and 4 only (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Units 3 and 4 only

Only the results from Units 3 and 4 are used to calculate the study score that contributes to the ATAR.

Question 20: In VCE Further Mathematics, what are the two areas of study?

Data analysis, and Modules (Correct answer)
Probability and Finance
Algebra and Calculus
Statistics and Geometry

Correct answer: Data analysis, and Modules

VCE Further Mathematics consists of a compulsory Data Analysis area of study and a selection from available Modules.

Question 21: What is the GAT in VCE?

General Achievement Test (Correct answer)
Graded Assessment Tool
Graduate Aptitude Test
General Academic Test

Correct answer: General Achievement Test

The General Achievement Test (GAT) is a compulsory test all VCE students doing Units 3–4 must sit, assessing general knowledge and skills.

Question 22: In VCE Chemistry, what type of reaction produces water as a by-product when an acid reacts with a base?

Precipitation reaction
Neutralisation reaction (Correct answer)
Combustion reaction
Redox reaction

Correct answer: Neutralisation reaction

A neutralisation reaction occurs when an acid and a base react to form a salt and water.

Question 23: In VCE English, 'metalanguage' refers to which of the following?

Language used to talk about language (Correct answer)
A foreign language studied at VCE
Slang and colloquial expressions
Technical scientific terminology

Correct answer: Language used to talk about language

Metalanguage is language used to describe and analyse language itself, such as terms like 'syntax', 'connotation', and 'tone'.

Question 24: In classical conditioning, what is the term for the initial stage of learning where the neutral stimulus is paired with the unconditioned stimulus?

Generalization
Extinction
Spontaneous Recovery
Acquisition (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Acquisition

Acquisition is the initial learning phase in classical conditioning where the neutral stimulus (NS) is repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus (UCS). During this stage, an association is formed between the two stimuli, leading the neutral stimulus to eventually evoke a conditioned response (CR) and become a conditioned stimulus (CS). This is when the new behavior is first learned.

Question 25: In VCE Chemistry, what is a 'mole' used to measure?

Volume of gas
Concentration of a solution
Amount of substance (Correct answer)
Mass in grams

Correct answer: Amount of substance

A mole is the SI unit for amount of substance, equal to 6.022 × 10²³ entities (Avogadro's number).

Question 26: Can VCE students study a subject as an 'accelerated' student in Year 10?

No, VCE can only begin in Year 11
Yes, with school and VCAA approval (Correct answer)
No, students must complete all four units in two years
Yes, but only for vocational subjects

Correct answer: Yes, with school and VCAA approval

Students may complete VCE subjects in Year 10 on an accelerated basis, subject to school and VCAA approval.

Question 27: The function 𝑓(𝑥)=2𝑒*+5 is given. What is the derivative of 𝑓(𝑥)?

f′(𝑥)=2e*+5
f ′(𝑥)=2xe*−1
f ′(𝑥)=2𝑥e*
f ′(𝑥)=2e* (Correct answer)

Correct answer: f ′(𝑥)=2e*

The derivative of the exponential function e^x is e^x itself. Therefore, for the function 𝑓(𝑥)=2𝑒^x+5, the derivative of the term 2e^x is 2e^x. The derivative of a constant term (5) is always 0. Combining these, the correct derivative of the function is f ′(𝑥)=2e^x.

Question 28: What is the purpose of 'key skills' in a VCE study design?

To describe what students should be able to do to demonstrate an outcome (Correct answer)
To specify examination formats
To list required laboratory equipment
To outline assessment weightings

Correct answer: To describe what students should be able to do to demonstrate an outcome

Key skills in a VCE study design describe the practical and analytical abilities students must demonstrate to achieve each outcome.

Question 29: Which section of the VCE English exam requires students to respond to an unseen persuasive text?

Section C (Correct answer)
Section B
Section A
Section D

Correct answer: Section C

Section C of the VCE English written examination requires students to analyse the argument and language of an unseen persuasive text.

Question 30: In VCE Specialist Mathematics, what is a 'vector' quantity?

A quantity with both magnitude and direction (Correct answer)
A quantity with magnitude only
A dimensionless number
A scalar multiplied by a constant

Correct answer: A quantity with both magnitude and direction

A vector has both magnitude (size) and direction, distinguishing it from scalar quantities that have magnitude only.

Question 31: In VCE, what is a 'notional hour' used to measure?

The expected student learning time for a unit (Correct answer)
The time a teacher spends marking SACs
The length of a single examination
The number of SAC hours per subject

Correct answer: The expected student learning time for a unit

Notional hours estimate the total expected time a student should spend on learning activities for a given unit, including class time and homework.

Question 32: What is the term for the scaled combination of SAC and exam scores that determines a student's rank within a VCE subject?

Academic rating
Subject mark
Study score (Correct answer)
Raw score

Correct answer: Study score

The study score is a number from 0 to 50 that represents a student's overall achievement in a VCE subject relative to all other students statewide.

Question 33: What is the maximum number of VCE studies that can contribute to a student's ATAR?

4 studies
5 studies
6 studies (including English) (Correct answer)
8 studies

Correct answer: 6 studies (including English)

Up to 6 VCE study scores (including a scaled English score) can contribute to the ATAR aggregate.

Question 34: What is a 'definite integral' used to calculate in VCE Mathematical Methods?

The slope of a curve at a point
The roots of a polynomial
The exact area under a curve between two points (Correct answer)
The maximum value of a function

Correct answer: The exact area under a curve between two points

A definite integral calculates the exact area between a curve and the x-axis over a specified interval.

Question 35: What does 'special examination arrangements' in VCE refer to?

Arrangements for students who missed school
Alternative assessment for private students
Modified exam conditions for students with disabilities or medical needs (Correct answer)
Extra reading time granted to all students

Correct answer: Modified exam conditions for students with disabilities or medical needs

Special examination arrangements provide modified conditions (such as extra time or a separate room) for students with disabilities or verified medical needs.

Question 36: What is the purpose of the 'technology-free' exam section in VCE Mathematical Methods?

To assess algebraic and analytical skills without calculator assistance (Correct answer)
To replace the SAC component
To test programming ability
To assess mental arithmetic only

Correct answer: To assess algebraic and analytical skills without calculator assistance

The technology-free section assesses students' ability to work through mathematical problems using analytical reasoning and algebra alone.

Question 37: What is a 'text response' in VCE English?

A creative rewriting of a set text
A summary of a text's plot
An analytical essay responding to a prompt about a set text (Correct answer)
A reflection on personal reading experiences

Correct answer: An analytical essay responding to a prompt about a set text

A text response is a formal analytical essay in which students argue a position in response to a prompt about a studied text.

Question 38: Which type of macromolecule serves as the primary source of energy for most cellular processes?

Nucleic acids
Lipids
Carbohydrates (Correct answer)
Proteins

Correct answer: Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates, such as glucose and starch, are the most readily available and primary source of energy for most cellular processes. They are efficiently broken down into glucose, which cells then use in cellular respiration to produce ATP, the main energy currency. While proteins and lipids also provide energy, carbohydrates are typically utilized first for immediate energy needs.

Question 39: Which VCE Biology term describes the process by which populations change over successive generations due to natural selection?

Adaptation
Evolution (Correct answer)
Speciation
Mutation

Correct answer: Evolution

Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of populations over successive generations, driven by natural selection and other mechanisms.

Question 40: Which VCE English task requires students to analyse how media texts argue a point of view?

Creative writing
Text response
Comparative essay
Analysing argument (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Analysing argument

Analysing argument tasks in VCE English require students to examine the language and persuasive techniques used in media texts.

Question 41: In VCE English Unit 3, what is the term for the task where students write in a style inspired by a set text?

Comparative essay
Creative response (Correct answer)
Analytical commentary
Persuasive piece

Correct answer: Creative response

A creative response in VCE English Unit 3 requires students to write a piece inspired by, or in conversation with, a studied text.

Question 42: How many hours of reading time are typically provided before a VCE examination?

1 hour
30 minutes
15 minutes (Correct answer)
5 minutes

Correct answer: 15 minutes

Most VCE examinations provide 15 minutes of reading time before the writing period begins.

Question 43: In VCE Literature, which term describes the way a text creates and positions its ideal reader?

Implied reader (Correct answer)
Protagonist
Narrator
Focaliser

Correct answer: Implied reader

The implied reader is a key concept in VCE Literature referring to the ideal audience constructed by the text's language and structure.

Question 44: What is the consequence of receiving an 'N' (not satisfactory) result for a unit in VCE?

The student's ATAR is reduced by 5 points
The student must repeat the entire year
The student does not receive credit for that unit toward the VCE (Correct answer)
The student is disqualified from sitting the exam

Correct answer: The student does not receive credit for that unit toward the VCE

An 'N' result means the student has not satisfactorily completed the unit, so it does not count toward the minimum 16 units needed for the VCE.

Question 45: What is the derivative of the function 𝑓(𝑥)=5𝑥³−3𝑥²+2𝑥−4?

f ′(𝑥)=15𝑥²−6𝑥+2 (Correct answer)
f ′(𝑥)=15𝑥²−3𝑥+2
f ′(𝑥)=15𝑥²−6𝑥-4
f ′(𝑥)=5𝑥²−3𝑥+4

Correct answer: f ′(𝑥)=15𝑥²−6𝑥+2

To find the derivative of 𝑓(𝑥)=5𝑥³−3𝑥²+2𝑥−4, we apply the power rule to each term. For 5x³, the derivative is 5 * 3x^(3-1) = 15x². For -3x², it's -3 * 2x^(2-1) = -6x. For 2x, it's 2 * 1x^(1-1) = 2. The derivative of a constant term (-4) is 0. Combining these results yields f ′(𝑥)=15𝑥²−6𝑥+2.

Question 46: What happens if a VCE student is caught cheating in an examination?

They must resit the exam the following week
Their examination results may be cancelled by VCAA (Correct answer)
They receive a zero for that question only
Their school is penalised, not the student

Correct answer: Their examination results may be cancelled by VCAA

VCAA may cancel the examination results of any student found to have cheated, with serious breaches potentially affecting the entire VCE.

Question 47: What is 'authentication' in the context of VCE SACs?

The process of verifying that SAC work is genuinely the student's own (Correct answer)
Submitting SAC work online for marking
Receiving a SAC result from the teacher
Appealing a SAC result through VCAA

Correct answer: The process of verifying that SAC work is genuinely the student's own

Authentication involves teachers confirming that the SAC work submitted is genuinely produced by the student, often through in-class conditions or interviews.

Question 48: In VCE examinations, what is 'perusal time' sometimes called?

Reflection time
Planning time
Preview time
Reading time (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reading time

Perusal time is commonly called reading time and refers to the period at the start of an exam when students may read but not write.

Question 49: When solving for the derivative of a function 𝑓(𝑥)=3𝑥²−2𝑥 + 1 f(x)=3 x 2 −2x+1, which of the following is the correct derivative?

f′(𝑥)=6𝑥+2
𝑓′(𝑥)=6𝑥²−2𝑥
f′(𝑥)=3𝑥−2
f′(𝑥)=6𝑥−2 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: f′(𝑥)=6𝑥−2

To find the derivative of 𝑓(𝑥)=3𝑥²−2𝑥+1, we apply the power rule of differentiation. For the term 3x², the derivative is 3 * 2x^(2-1) = 6x. For the term -2x, the derivative is -2 * 1x^(1-1) = -2. The derivative of a constant term (1) is always 0. Combining these results gives the correct derivative: f′(𝑥)=6𝑥−2.

Question 50: Which principle in VCE Legal Studies refers to the idea that laws should apply equally to all people, including government officials?

Separation of powers
Judicial precedent
Parliamentary sovereignty
Rule of law (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Rule of law

The rule of law holds that all individuals and institutions, including the government, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated and equally enforced.

Question 51: How are VCE SAC scores used in calculating the final study score?

They are used only if the student fails the exam
They replace the exam score entirely for high-performing students
They are statistically moderated and combined with the exam score (Correct answer)
They are averaged directly with the raw exam score

Correct answer: They are statistically moderated and combined with the exam score

SAC scores are statistically moderated using the cohort's exam performance before being combined with the examination score to produce the study score.

Question 52: In VCE Chemistry, what is the oxidation state of oxygen in most compounds?

+2
-1
-2 (Correct answer)
0

Correct answer: -2

Oxygen typically has an oxidation state of -2 in most compounds, reflecting its strong tendency to gain electrons.

Question 53: Which concept in VCE Physics describes the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Refraction (Correct answer)
Reflection
Diffraction
Polarisation

Correct answer: Refraction

Refraction is the bending of light when it crosses the boundary between two media with different refractive indices.

Question 54: Which outcome is assessed in VCE English Unit 3?

Reading and responding to texts (Correct answer)
Comparative analysis of two texts
Oral presentation to an unknown audience
Creative writing portfolio

Correct answer: Reading and responding to texts

VCE English Unit 3 Outcome 1 focuses on reading and responding analytically to a selected text.

Question 55: Which VCE rule prohibits students from taking mobile phones into the examination room?

The VCE study design
The VCAA examination rules and instructions (Correct answer)
The school's mobile phone policy only
The Australian Consumer Law

Correct answer: The VCAA examination rules and instructions

VCAA's examination rules and instructions strictly prohibit mobile phones and other electronic devices in VCE examination rooms.

Question 56: What is the maximum study score achievable in any VCE subject?

50 (Correct answer)
45
99
100

Correct answer: 50

The maximum study score in any VCE subject is 50, with a median typically set around 30.

Question 57: Which VCE outcome type requires students to conduct a scientific investigation or practical task?

A written SAC
Outcome linked to a School-Assessed Task (SAT) (Correct answer)
The external examination
A language oral component

Correct answer: Outcome linked to a School-Assessed Task (SAT)

Some VCE subjects use School-Assessed Tasks (SATs), which assess students' ability to conduct extended practical or investigative work.

Question 58: What is the term for the formal written response that compares two texts in VCE English Unit 3?

Text response
Comparative analysis (Correct answer)
Close reading essay
Analytical interpretation

Correct answer: Comparative analysis

In VCE English Unit 3, students complete a comparative analysis examining how two texts explore a common theme or issue.

Question 59: What does 'standard deviation' measure in VCE Further Mathematics Data Analysis?

The most frequently occurring value
The spread of data around the mean (Correct answer)
The middle value of a data set
The difference between maximum and minimum values

Correct answer: The spread of data around the mean

Standard deviation measures how spread out data values are around the mean, with a higher value indicating greater spread.

Question 60: In a VCE examination, what is typically required if a student needs to use the bathroom?

They are not permitted to leave the room under any circumstances
They must wait until reading time ends
They sign out and return within 5 minutes unaccompanied
They must raise their hand and be accompanied by a supervisor (Correct answer)

Correct answer: They must raise their hand and be accompanied by a supervisor

Students who need to leave the exam room must raise their hand and be escorted by an exam supervisor to maintain exam integrity.

Question 61: In VCE Biology Unit 4, which process introduces new allele combinations through chromosomal exchange during meiosis?

Translation
Mitosis
Transcription
Crossing over (recombination) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Crossing over (recombination)

Crossing over occurs during meiosis when homologous chromosomes exchange segments, creating new combinations of alleles.

Question 62: What is the purpose of 'GAT' in the context of VCE examinations?

It replaces the end-of-year examination for some subjects
It directly determines the ATAR
It is used to check the consistency of school-based assessments (Correct answer)
It tests general mathematical ability only

Correct answer: It is used to check the consistency of school-based assessments

The General Achievement Test (GAT) is used by VCAA to check the consistency of school-assessed results and to calculate derived examination scores.

Question 63: Which VCE entity is responsible for moderating school-based SAC results to ensure statewide consistency?

The Australian Curriculum Assessment Authority
VCAA (Correct answer)
Individual schools
VTAC

Correct answer: VCAA

VCAA applies a statistical moderation process to school-assessed results to ensure fair comparison across all schools statewide.

Question 64: What percentage of the VCE English study score is determined by the end-of-year written examination?

60% (Correct answer)
70%
40%
50%

Correct answer: 60%

The end-of-year examination contributes 60% to the VCE English study score, with SACs making up the remaining 40%.

Question 65: What is a 'key knowledge' statement in a VCE study design?

A teacher's lesson plan template
The content students must understand to demonstrate an outcome (Correct answer)
A sample examination question
A list of recommended textbooks

Correct answer: The content students must understand to demonstrate an outcome

Key knowledge statements in a study design specify the conceptual content students need to understand to demonstrate competence in each outcome.

Question 66: In VCE Chemistry Unit 4, what is 'organic chemistry' primarily concerned with?

Reactions involving acids and bases
Properties of metals and alloys
Electrochemical cells
Compounds containing carbon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Compounds containing carbon

Organic chemistry focuses on the structure, properties, and reactions of carbon-containing compounds.

Question 67: Which writing mode is emphasised in VCE English Unit 4 Outcome 1?

Informative reports
Creative writing only
Reflective journals
Analytical and persuasive writing (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Analytical and persuasive writing

VCE English Unit 4 Outcome 1 focuses on creating analytical and persuasive texts in response to reading.

Question 68: What is the primary focus of VCE Literature compared to VCE English?

Oral communication skills
Close analysis of literary form and language (Correct answer)
Media analysis and language use
Persuasive writing techniques

Correct answer: Close analysis of literary form and language

VCE Literature focuses specifically on the close reading of literary texts, examining how form, structure, and language create meaning.

Question 69: In VCE, what is a 'school-based assessment' task formally called?

Internal examination
Criterion-referenced task
Portfolio assessment
SAC (School-Assessed Coursework) or SAT (School-Assessed Task) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: SAC (School-Assessed Coursework) or SAT (School-Assessed Task)

School-based assessments in VCE are formally called SACs (School-Assessed Coursework) or SATs (School-Assessed Tasks), depending on the subject.

Question 70: In VCE English Language, what does the term 'register' refer to?

The vocabulary size of a speaker
The level of formality appropriate to a context (Correct answer)
The accent a speaker uses
The grammar rules of a language

Correct answer: The level of formality appropriate to a context

VCE Victorian Certificate of Education

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is Australia's Year 11–12 senior secondary qualification. Students are assessed through School-Assessed Coursework (SACs) and end-of-year external exams, with results used to calculate the ATAR for university entry.

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