ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the passage: 'The base library opens at 0800 and closes at 2000 on weekdays. On Saturdays it closes two hours earlier. The library is closed on Sundays and federal holidays.' What time does the library close on Saturdays?
- 1800 (Correct answer)
- 2000
- 0800
- 1600
Correct answer: 1800
The passage states the library closes at 2000 on weekdays and two hours earlier on Saturdays, which is 1800.
Question 2: Read the passage: 'Sergeant Miller has been assigned to Building 14. His office is on the second floor, room 204. Visitors must sign in at the front desk before proceeding upstairs.' Where is Sergeant Miller's office?
- Room 204, second floor (Correct answer)
- Building 14, first floor
- Front desk area
- Room 214, second floor
Correct answer: Room 204, second floor
The passage directly states his office is on the second floor in room 204.
Question 3: Read the passage: 'Flight 302 departs from Gate 7 at 1430. Passengers should arrive at the gate no later than 1400. Boarding begins at 1415.' When does boarding begin?
- 1415 (Correct answer)
- 1400
- 1430
- 1445
Correct answer: 1415
The passage clearly states boarding begins at 1415.
Question 4: Read the passage: 'The motor pool has 12 sedans, 8 trucks, and 4 vans available for official use. Requests must be submitted 48 hours in advance. The motor pool is managed by Corporal Davis.' How many trucks does the motor pool have?
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 12
- 4
- 24
Correct answer: 8
The passage directly states there are 8 trucks available.
Question 5: Read the passage: 'All personnel must complete their annual physical fitness test by March 31. Those who fail may retest once within 30 days. A second failure results in administrative action.' How many days does a soldier have to retest after failing?
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 31 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 30 days
The passage states that those who fail may retest once within 30 days.
Question 6: Read the passage: 'The dining facility serves breakfast from 0600 to 0830, lunch from 1130 to 1330, and dinner from 1700 to 1900. On weekends, breakfast hours are extended to 1000.' Until what time is breakfast served on a regular weekday?
- 0830 (Correct answer)
- 1000
- 0600
- 0900
Correct answer: 0830
The passage states weekday breakfast ends at 0830; the 1000 extended hours only apply on weekends.
Question 7: Read the passage: 'Private Johnson reported to Fort Bragg on January 10. He was assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Battalion. His platoon leader is Lieutenant Carter.' Which company was Private Johnson assigned to?
- Delta Company (Correct answer)
- Alpha Company
- Bravo Company
- Charlie Company
Correct answer: Delta Company
The passage directly states he was assigned to Delta Company.
ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 4
Read the passage: 'The base library opens at 0800 and closes at 2000 on weekdays.
On Saturdays it closes two hours earlier.
The library is closed on Sundays and federal holidays.' What time does the library close on Saturdays?