ALCPT Listening for Specific Details 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You hear: 'The next ALCPT examination will be held on Thursday, March 15th, at 0800 hours in Building 22, Room 104. Students must bring two forms of identification, a number two pencil, and their unit authorization form. No electronic devices are permitted in the testing area.' What time does the examination begin? (A) 0700 (B) 0800 (C) 0900 (D) 1000
- 0700
- 0800 (Correct answer)
- 0900
- 1000
Correct answer: 0800
The announcement states the examination is at '0800 hours,' which is 8:00 in the morning in military time.
The passage clearly states the examination begins at '0800 hours.' In military time, 0800 equals 8:00 AM. ALCPT listening detail questions often focus on specific factual information such as times, dates, locations, and quantities. Test takers must listen carefully and retain specific numbers without confusing them with other details mentioned in the same passage — such as the building number (22) or room number (104).
Question 2: Listen: 'The supply convoy will depart at 1400 hours. It will carry medical supplies, three pallets of rations, and replacement communications equipment. The convoy will take Route 7 and is expected to arrive at Forward Operating Base Delta by 1800 hours. All drivers must attend the pre-departure briefing at 1300 hours.' How many pallets of rations will the convoy carry? (A) Two (B) Three (C) Four (D) Seven
- Two
- Three (Correct answer)
- Four
- Seven
Correct answer: Three
The passage specifically states the convoy will carry 'three pallets of rations.'
This question tests the ability to identify a specific numeric detail from a passage containing multiple numbers (1400 hours departure, 3 pallets, Route 7, 1800 hours arrival, 1300 briefing). The answer — three pallets of rations — is stated clearly and directly. ALCPT listening detail questions regularly include numerical distractors: other numbers in the passage may mislead test takers who are not listening carefully for the specific item asked about.
Question 3: You hear: 'Corporal Lee reported that the vehicle inspection revealed four issues: low tire pressure on the rear axle, a cracked windshield, non-functional left turn signal, and low brake fluid. The mechanic estimates all repairs can be completed within two days if the replacement windshield arrives by tomorrow morning.' What is the condition of the brake fluid? (A) Overfilled (B) Normal (C) Low (D) Contaminated
- Overfilled
- Normal
- Low (Correct answer)
- Contaminated
Correct answer: Low
The passage states the vehicle has 'low brake fluid' as one of the four issues discovered during inspection.
The passage lists four specific vehicle problems. The fourth issue mentioned is 'low brake fluid.' ALCPT detail questions test whether students can retain specific descriptive details from a list of multiple items. This is an important skill for military personnel who must accurately relay vehicle and equipment status reports in English. Distractors are designed to sound plausible but the passage specifically uses the word 'low.'
Question 4: Announcement: 'All personnel assigned to First Platoon will participate in a land navigation course this Friday. The course begins at 0600 at the east range. Personnel should bring their compass, topographic map, protractor, and one liter of water per hour of activity. The course is expected to last approximately four hours.' What is one item personnel are NOT required to bring? (A) Compass (B) Topographic map (C) Binoculars (D) Protractor
- Compass
- Topographic map
- Binoculars (Correct answer)
- Protractor
Correct answer: Binoculars
The announcement lists compass, topographic map, protractor, and water as required items. Binoculars are not mentioned.
This 'negative detail' question type asks which item was NOT mentioned. The listed required items are: compass, topographic map, protractor, and water. Binoculars are not mentioned in the passage. This question type requires students to carefully track what is said versus what is not said — a skill that tests active listening and attention to completeness.
Question 5: You hear: 'The language school library has updated its operating hours. It will now be open Monday through Friday from 0730 to 2000, and on Saturday from 0900 to 1700. The library will remain closed on Sundays and federal holidays. All patrons must present their military ID to access the facility.' What time does the library close on Saturdays? (A) 1600 (B) 1700 (C) 1800 (D) 2000
- 1600
- 1700 (Correct answer)
- 1800
- 2000
Correct answer: 1700
The announcement states the Saturday hours are '0900 to 1700,' making 1700 the closing time on Saturday.
The passage provides two sets of hours: weekday (0730 to 2000) and Saturday (0900 to 1700). The question specifically asks about Saturday closing time, which is 1700. Distractor (D) — 2000 — is the weekday closing time and is designed to mislead students who do not distinguish between the two schedules. ALCPT listening detail questions frequently test whether students can differentiate between multiple sets of information presented in a single passage.
Question 6: Listen: 'The medical readiness review showed that of the 120 soldiers in the battalion, 95 are fully current on vaccinations. Seventeen soldiers need to visit the clinic before month's end. The remaining eight have documentation pending from previous assignments.' How many soldiers have documentation pending? (A) 8 (B) 17 (C) 95 (D) 120
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 17
- 95
- 120
Correct answer: 8
The passage states 'the remaining eight have documentation pending from previous assignments.' The number eight refers specifically to soldiers with pending documentation.
This question tests the ability to accurately associate specific numbers with their corresponding groups. Four numbers are mentioned: 120 (total soldiers), 95 (fully current), 17 (need clinic visit), and 8 (pending documentation). The question asks about the pending documentation group, which is explicitly stated as 'eight.' Questions involving multiple numbers in a single passage are common on the ALCPT, as they test both listening accuracy and the ability to retain and categorize numerical details.
ALCPT Listening for Specific Details 2
You hear: 'The next ALCPT examination will be held on Thursday, March 15th, at 0800 hours in Building 22, Room 104.
Students must bring two forms of identification, a number two pencil, and their unit authorization form.
No electronic devices are permitted in the testing area.'
What time does the examination begin?
(A) 0700
(B) 0800
(C) 0900
(D) 1000