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 A, Question 20
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
Question 20 A student has designed an integrated and controlled system. As part of the design stage of the systems engineering process, the student uses an open-source simulation s
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection A, Question 20(d)Question part (d)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
9 2019 SYSENG EXAM CONTINUES OVER PAGE TURNOVER 2019 SYSENG EXAM 10
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection B, Question 1
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 56.7% of available · official reportFull marks: 9% of students · official report
Question 1 (3 marks) Figure 1 is an incomplete block diagram for an automated and controlled system. Complete the block diagram by entering the following terms for the missing comp
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 2
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 42.5% of available · official reportFull marks: 5% of students · official report
Question 2 (4 marks) List the four steps that must be taken to control the health and safety risks of a hazard. 1. 2. 3. 4. Instructions for Section B Answer all questions in the s
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 3
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 26.7% of available · official reportFull marks: 20% of students · official report
Question 3 (3 marks) Figure 2 shows a schematic circuit diagram for a small electronic circuit. R L D Z R B T C + Figure 2 A partially completed printed circuit board (PCB) for the
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 4
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
Question 4 (9 marks) The circuit in Figure 4 was designed using components with the following characteristics: V S = 24 VAC , C1 = 100 μF / 5 V, R 1 = 50 kΩ, R L = 300 Ω. R L D Z C
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection B, Question 4(a)Question part (a)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
a. i. Provide the name/function of the circuit in Figure 4. 1 mark
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection B, Question 4(a)(ii)Question part (a)(ii)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
ii. What is the expected reading of the voltmeter V? 1 mark
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examinationSection B, Question 4(b)Question part (b)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 3.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 1% of students · official report
b. The voltage displayed by the voltmeter V was 5 VDC . Identify the mistake in the design of the circuit that led to that reading. Show your working. 3 marks 13 2019 SYSENG EXAM T
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 4(c)Question part (c)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 5% of available · official reportFull marks: 1% of students · official report
c. Explain how the mistake identified in part b. can be addressed. Show your working. 2 marks
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 4(d)Question part (d)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 5% of available · official reportFull marks: 1% of students · official report
d. Identify another mistake in the design of the circuit and outline how it can be fixed. 2 marks 2019 SYSENG EXAM 14
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination · Report: 2019 VCE Systems Engineering examination reportSection B, Question 5
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
Question 5 (9 marks) The owner of a factory wants to reduce the amount of electrical energy that the factory consumes from the grid. The owner decides to install solar panels. The
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.