DLPT DLPT Proficiency Levels and ILR Scale 3

Question 1

What is the ILR Level 0 designation on the proficiency scale?

Accepted Answer

No Proficiency — unable to function in the language

Answer

Basic greeting and counting ability

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Ability to read simple signs

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Comprehension of spoken greetings only

Question 2

Which DLPT score combination is commonly referred to as a '2/2' and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

Listening 2 and Reading 2 — the standard DoD linguist requirement

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Speaking 2 and Writing 2 — required for translation officers

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Listening 2 and Speaking 2 — required for interpreters

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Reading 2 and Writing 2 — required for document analysts

Question 3

In DLPT scoring, what does it mean if a linguist 'falls below threshold'?

Accepted Answer

They scored below the required ILR level for their duty position

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They passed the test but need additional training

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They achieved a '+' rather than a full level score

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They were exempt from one section of the test

Question 4

What term describes the ILR Level 2 proficiency, and what professional tasks does it enable?

Accepted Answer

Limited Working Proficiency — handles routine job requirements and social demands

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Elementary Proficiency — meets only survival communication needs

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Professional Proficiency — performs all advanced translation tasks

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Distinguished Proficiency — equals an educated native speaker

Question 5

Which U.S. military occupational specialty (MOS) for the Army is primarily associated with DLPT requirements?

Accepted Answer

09L Interpreter/Translator and 35P Cryptologic Linguist

Answer

11B Infantry and 25U Signal

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18X Special Forces Candidate and 37F PSYOP

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42A Human Resources and 25B IT Specialist

Question 6

What happens to a military linguist's Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) if their DLPT score drops below the required level?

Accepted Answer

The bonus is suspended until they retest and meet the threshold

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The bonus continues for 12 months before being suspended

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The bonus is permanently revoked regardless of future scores

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The bonus is unaffected by DLPT score changes