VCE Systems Engineering Past Exam Questions
Browse VCE Systems Engineering exam questions from 2015–2025, including VCE papers. Filter by topic, year and paper; open the original source.
Matching results: 716 indexed questions and parts.
Section B, Question 13(b)Question part (b)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 33.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 11% of students · official report
b. At the angle A, the box starts to move. Using Newton’s laws, explain why this happens. 3 marks 27 2020 SYSENG EXAM TURN OVER d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 13(c)Question part (c)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 40% of available · official reportFull marks: 23% of students · official report
c. The tip truck uses a hydraulic system to raise the tray, as shown in Figure 15. Ø 50 mm Ø 250 mm hydraulic ram 6000 N Figure 15 To lift the tray and the box, the piston must exe
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 13(d)Question part (d)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 40% of available · official reportFull marks: 9% of students · official report
d. Figure 16 shows the hydraulic ram in the fully extended position. Two regions of the rod are labelled point B and point C. hydraulic ram B C Figure 16 Four types of stress are g
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 14
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 60% of available · official reportFull marks: 44% of students · official report
Question 14 (3 marks) Input-process-output (IPO) diagrams can be used to break down any system into smaller parts for analysis. IPO diagrams allow the identification of the inputs
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2020 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection A, Question 1
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 1 A relay A. operates by using a semiconductor. B. operates by using a magnetic field. C. converts an AC signal to a DC signal. D. converts a DC signal to an AC signal.
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 2
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 2 The component represented in the diagram shown above is a A. single-pole single-throw switch. B. single-pole double-throw switch. C. double-pole single-throw switch. D.
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 3
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 3 A dynamo converts mechanical energy into electrical energy with the aid of a A. commutator. B. pair of slip rings. C. rotary converter. D. semiconductor rectifier.
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 3(d)Question part (d)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Instructions for Section A Answer all questions in pencil on the answer sheet provided for multiple-choice questions. Choose the response that is correct or that best answers the q
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 4
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 4 A V 100 400 10 V The readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter in the diagram shown above would be respectively A. 8 V and 40 mA B. 10 V and 20 mA C. 10 V and 40 mA
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 5
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 5 Which one of the following best describes the system in the diagram shown above? A. crank and piston B. cam and follower C. piston and cylinder D. crankshaft and piston
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 6
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 6 30 30 30 30 30 The total resistance of the circuit in the diagram shown above is A. 105 Ω B. 45 Ω C. 30 Ω D. 15 Ω
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 7
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
Question 7 An input transducer transforms A. an analog signal into a digital signal. B. a digital signal into an analog signal. C. a physical quantity into an electrical signal. D.
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationHow to use ClassConnect past exam questions
- Choose a target. Filter by subject, topic, year, sitting or paper.
- Attempt it first. Work under exam conditions before opening the original question.
- Review and repeat. Compare with the official source and examiner report where available; note what to practise next.
Browse without signing in. Topic matches are approximate, not official VCAA tags. Source indexing and difficulty labels do not verify a worked solution. Check current course requirements with your teacher; classconnect is not endorsed by VCAA.
Make practice count
Create a free accountSave your next step
Sign in to save worked questions to My Library. Plus members can build topic-based exam worksheets with separate answer sheets.