The high school years are supposed to be some of the best of our lives. We make new friends, discover new passions, and learn more about ourselves than we ever thought possible.

But for many students, the HSC exams loom large as the most daunting obstacle between them and their future plans. The stress and anxiety that comes with preparing for these exams are enough to push even the calmest person over the edge!

With so much pressure on getting good grades, it's no wonder that people often look back on their HSC days with a sense of relief that it's all over and done with.

But while we may not be in school anymore, that doesn't mean we can't test our knowledge and find out if we’ve still got the brains to pass the Year 12 exams! Will you pass it with flying colours?

Without further ado, here are some of the easier multiple-choice questions from last year’s HSC exams, published by the NSW Education Department:

Sidenote: English is not included as it requires written answers

Let the HSC exams commence! Source: Sky News Australia​

Standard Maths Exam

1. Three years ago an appliance was valued at $2467. Its value has depreciated by 15 per cent each year, based on the declining-balance method. What is its salvage value today, to the nearest dollar?

A. $952

B. $1110

C. $1357

D. $1515

2. James invests $5000 at 3 per cent per annum simple interest for two years, while Sally invests $5000 at 3 per cent per annum compounded annually for two years. For the given investments, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. James earns more interest than Sally

B. Sally earns more interest than James

C. James and Sally earn the same amount of interest

D. There is not enough information to compare the interest earned by James and Sally

3. A student is thinking of a number. Let the number be x. When the student subtracts 8 from this number and multiplies the result by 3, the answer is 2 more than x. Which equation can be used to find x?

A. 3(x − 8) = 2 x

B. 3x − 8 = 2 x

C. 3(x − 8) = x + 2

D. 3x − 8 = x + 2

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Business Studies Exam

1. The role of a cost centre within a business is to monitor and control

A. assets

B. expenses

C. liabilities

D. receipts

2. Consider the following financial information provided by a business.

Revenue: Year 1 - $100 million, Year 2 - $80 million

Gross Profit: Year 1 - $80 million, Year 2 - $60 million

Net Profit: Year 1 - $30 million, Year 2 - $30 million

Which of the following must have occurred between Year 1 and Year 2?

A. Expenses increased

B. Expenses decreased

C. Cost of goods sold increased

D. Cost of goods sold decreased

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Legal Studies Exam

1. What is the minimum age at which children can be held criminally responsible in NSW?

A. 10

B. 14

C. 16

D. 18

2. Police stop a 17-year-old licensed driver and conduct a breath test. A high-range blood

alcohol reading is detected. In which court will the matter be heard?

A. Children’s

B. District

C. Local

D. Supreme

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Economics Exam

1. What is the role of the World Trade Organisation?

A. To resolve trade disputes

B. To provide low-interest loans

C. To set tariff rates and subsidy levels

D. To organise countries into trading blocs

2. The data below is for a hypothetical economy.

Year 1: 130 Consumer Price Index

Year 2: 140 Consumer Price Index

Year 3: 148 Consumer Price Index

What is the inflation rate for Year 3?

A. 5.4 per cent

B. 5.7 per cent

C. 6.2 per cent

D. 8.0 per cent

You’re almost done with the mini-test! Source: Medical Daily​

Biology Exam

1. Which is the most effective strategy for treating non-infectious diseases?

A. Hygiene

B. Pharmaceuticals

C. Quarantine

D. Vaccination

2. Glucose levels are maintained by the hormones insulin and glucagon. Which statement best describes the changes in hormone levels of a healthy human soon after a high-glucose meal?

A. Insulin levels fall and glucagon levels rise.

B. Insulin levels fall and glucagon levels fall.

C. Insulin levels rise and glucagon levels fall.

D. Insulin levels rise and glucagon levels rise.

Answers:

Standard Maths Exam

Question 1: D

Question 2: B

Question 3: C

Business Studies Exam

Question 1: B

Question 2: B

Legal Studies Exam

Question 1: A

Question 2: C

Economics Exam

Question 1: A

Question 2: B

Biology Exam

Question 1: B

Question 2: C

Which question was the hardest? Better yet, how many questions did you answer correctly? Share your total with us below and compare it with the other members for fun!

 

[Suzanne rose]

This was at her graduation 3 weeks ago

 

[Suzanne rose]

Your not asleep are you ok

 

[Ricci]

Your not asleep are you ok

I'm all good, had a nanny nap that went on till almost 6pm so am not really tired but will give sleep a go in a tick as I'm trying to get back to sleeping at night and staying awake during the day. You're up late too!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I'm all good, had a nanny nap that went on till almost 6pm so am not really tired but will give sleep a go in a tick as I'm trying to get back to sleeping at night and staying awake during the day. You're up late too!

Yeh I don't know why. I think my brain is in over drive , I will try to sleep soon I need to go for another ct scan early tomorrow

 

[Ricci]

Yeh I don't know why. I think my brain is in over drive , I will try to sleep soon I need to go for another ct scan early tomorrow

Hope all is OK, will be thinking of you.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Hope all is OK, will be thinking of you.

They are just checking that my bowel is OK and everything else in there after the damage from the mesh it's a contrast scan