ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 2

Question 1

Read: 'The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is located in Monterey, California. It provides language training to over 3,500 military students annually. The institute offers programs in more than 20 languages and is considered one of the premier language training institutions in the world.'

Where is the Defense Language Institute located?
(A) San Diego, California
(B) Washington, D.C.
(C) Monterey, California
(D) Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Accepted Answer

Monterey, California

Answer

The passage directly states that the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center 'is located in Monterey, California.'

Question 2

Read: 'Military personnel requesting leave must submit a DA Form 31 to their immediate supervisor at least 48 hours before the requested leave date. Emergency leave requests may be submitted with shorter notice. All approved leave documents must be kept on file for a minimum of two years.'

How far in advance must standard leave requests be submitted?
(A) 24 hours
(B) 36 hours
(C) 48 hours
(D) 72 hours

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

The passage states that leave requests must be submitted 'at least 48 hours before the requested leave date.'

Question 3

Read: 'The ALCPT is a standardized listening test developed by the Defense Language Institute. It consists of 100 questions and is administered in approximately 35 minutes. The test is scored from 0 to 100, and a score of 70 or above is generally considered sufficient for assignment to English-language training programs.'

How many questions are on the ALCPT?
(A) 50
(B) 75
(C) 100
(D) 120

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

The passage directly states that the ALCPT 'consists of 100 questions.'

Question 4

Read: 'Soldiers assigned to language training programs must maintain a minimum physical fitness standard. They are required to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) semi-annually. Failure to pass the APFT two consecutive times may result in removal from the language program and reassignment.'

How often must soldiers pass the APFT?
(A) Monthly
(B) Quarterly
(C) Semi-annually
(D) Annually

Accepted Answer

Semi-annually

Answer

The passage states that soldiers 'are required to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) semi-annually,' meaning twice per year.

Question 5

Read: 'The American Language Course (ALC) was developed to teach English to military personnel from allied and partner nations. The course typically runs for 24 to 64 weeks, depending on the student's initial English proficiency level. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion.'

What do students receive upon completing the ALC?
(A) A military promotion
(B) A certificate of completion
(C) Automatic assignment to an overseas program
(D) A diploma from the Defense Language Institute

Accepted Answer

A certificate of completion

Answer

The passage states that 'Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion.'

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 2