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  1. The DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery) is administered by the US military primarily to assess which capability?

    Answer: A recruit's potential to learn a foreign language

    The DLAB measures language-learning aptitude — potential, not current ability.

  2. A DLAB score of 100 or above typically qualifies a recruit for training in which category of language?

    Answer: Category I languages (easiest for English speakers, e.g., Spanish, French)

    Category I languages require the lowest DLAB threshold; higher scores unlock harder categories.

  3. Which section type does the DLAB NOT include?

    Answer: A vocabulary memorization test of actual foreign language words

    The DLAB does NOT test real foreign language vocabulary — it uses entirely invented content.

  4. What is the maximum possible score on the DLAB?

    Answer: 176

    The DLAB is scored on a scale from 1 to 176.

  5. The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) where many military linguists train is located in which US state?

    Answer: California

    DLIFLC is located in Monterey, California.

  6. In the context of the DLAB, 'stress' refers to which linguistic concept?

    Answer: Emphasis placed on a particular syllable in a word

    Linguistic stress = the relative loudness/prominence given to a syllable in a word.