ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the passage: 'The supply room issues equipment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0900 to 1100. Personnel must bring their military ID and a signed DA Form 2062. Lost items must be reported within 24 hours.' What form is required to receive equipment?
- DA Form 2062 (Correct answer)
- DA Form 2404
- DA Form 1687
- DA Form 31
Correct answer: DA Form 2062
The passage directly states personnel must bring a signed DA Form 2062 to receive equipment.
Question 2: Read the passage: 'Captain Reynolds briefed the unit at 0730. She stated that the convoy would depart at 0900 and was expected to arrive at Forward Operating Base Kilo by 1400. The distance to be covered is 85 miles.' What is the expected arrival time at FOB Kilo?
- 1400 (Correct answer)
- 0900
- 0730
- 1200
Correct answer: 1400
The passage states the convoy is expected to arrive at FOB Kilo by 1400.
Question 3: Read the passage: 'There are three types of leave available: annual leave, sick leave, and emergency leave. Soldiers earn 2.5 days of annual leave per month. Emergency leave requires commander approval.' How many days of annual leave does a soldier earn per month?
- 2.5 days (Correct answer)
- 3 days
- 2 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 2.5 days
The passage directly states soldiers earn 2.5 days of annual leave per month.
Question 4: Read the passage: 'The post exchange (PX) is located on Main Street, next to the bank. It is open Monday through Saturday, 0900 to 2000. The PX accepts cash, military star cards, and major credit cards.' Which day is the PX closed?
- Sunday (Correct answer)
- Monday
- Saturday
- Friday
Correct answer: Sunday
The passage states the PX is open Monday through Saturday, so it is closed on Sunday.
Question 5: Read the passage: 'Specialist Torres received a promotion on April 15. She was promoted from Specialist to Sergeant. Her new monthly pay is $2,849. The promotion ceremony was held in the company headquarters.' Where was the promotion ceremony held?
- Company headquarters (Correct answer)
- The post chapel
- The motor pool
- Battalion headquarters
Correct answer: Company headquarters
The passage states the promotion ceremony was held in the company headquarters.
Question 6: Read the passage: 'All vehicles entering the installation must stop at the gate. The guard will check identification for all occupants. Vehicles are subject to random inspection. Do not proceed until the guard signals you forward.' What must the guard check for all occupants?
- Identification (Correct answer)
- Vehicle registration
- Leave papers
- Orders
Correct answer: Identification
The passage directly states the guard will check identification for all occupants.
Question 7: Read the passage: 'The physical training session starts at 0600 each morning from Monday to Friday. Soldiers who are on profile are excused from running but must still report. Absences must be approved by the first sergeant.' Who must approve absences from physical training?
- The first sergeant (Correct answer)
- The company commander
- The platoon leader
- The battalion sergeant major
Correct answer: The first sergeant
The passage states that absences must be approved by the first sergeant.
ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 5
Read the passage: 'The supply room issues equipment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0900 to 1100.
Personnel must bring their military ID and a signed DA Form 2062.
Lost items must be reported within 24 hours.' What form is required to receive equipment?