What are the three broad bands of education recognized by South Africa's National Qualifications Framework (NQF)?

• GET, FET, and HET
• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
• Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
• Foundation, Core, and Advanced
• Elementary, Middle, and High

Answer explanation

GET, FET, and HET are the official bands recognized by the NQF

Which grades are covered under General Education and Training (GET)?

• Grade R - 9
• Grade 1 - 7
• Grade 8 - 12
• Grade 10 - 12
• Grade R - 7

Answer explanation

GET covers Grade R through Grade 9

What is the minimum percentage required in your Home Language for a Bachelor's Degree Pass?

• 0.4
• 0.5
• 0.3
• 0.6
• 0.45

Answer explanation

40% minimum required in Home Language

How many subjects require 50% or higher for a Bachelor's Degree Pass?

• 4.0
• 3.0
• 5.0
• 2.0
• 6.0

Answer explanation

Four Higher Credit subjects needed

What is the minimum requirement for Home Language in a Diploma Pass?

• 0.4
• 0.5
• 0.3
• 0.45
• 0.35

Answer explanation

40% minimum in Home Language required

What is the highest NQF level for academic qualifications?

• Level 10
• Level 8
• Level 12
• Level 7
• Level 9

Answer explanation

Level 10 represents Doctoral degrees

Which qualification is at NQF Level 5?

• Higher Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Diploma
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

Answer explanation

Higher Certificates are at Level 5

What is the NQF level of an Honours Degree?

• Level 8
• Level 7
• Level 9
• Level 6
• Level 10

Answer explanation

Honours Degrees are at Level 8

How many years typically does a Higher Certificate take to complete?

• 2-3 years
• 1 year
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 months

Answer explanation

Higher Certificates typically take 2-3 years

What is the purpose of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs)?

• Assess academic readiness for university
• Replace matric results
• Determine school placement
• Evaluate teacher performance
• Grade assignments

Answer explanation

NBTs assess readiness for university study