ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read: 'The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is located in Monterey, California. It provides language training to over 3,500 military students annually. The institute offers programs in more than 20 languages and is considered one of the premier language training institutions in the world.' Where is the Defense Language Institute located? (A) San Diego, California (B) Washington, D.C. (C) Monterey, California (D) Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- San Diego, California
- Washington, D.C.
- Monterey, California (Correct answer)
- Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Correct answer: Monterey, California
The passage directly states that the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center 'is located in Monterey, California.'
Direct information questions require the test taker to locate specific facts stated explicitly in the text. The passage's first sentence directly states the location as Monterey, California. No inference is required — the answer is found verbatim in the text. ALCPT reading comprehension often begins with direct information questions, allowing test takers to demonstrate their ability to extract explicitly stated facts.
Question 2: Read: 'Military personnel requesting leave must submit a DA Form 31 to their immediate supervisor at least 48 hours before the requested leave date. Emergency leave requests may be submitted with shorter notice. All approved leave documents must be kept on file for a minimum of two years.' How far in advance must standard leave requests be submitted? (A) 24 hours (B) 36 hours (C) 48 hours (D) 72 hours
- 24 hours
- 36 hours
- 48 hours (Correct answer)
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 48 hours
The passage states that leave requests must be submitted 'at least 48 hours before the requested leave date.'
The passage directly states the 48-hour advance notice requirement. ALCPT reading passages about military regulations, procedures, and administrative requirements are common because they reflect real-world English reading tasks that military personnel must perform. The distractor (24 hours) is a plausible alternative that might be confused, but the passage clearly specifies 48 hours.
Question 3: Read: 'The ALCPT is a standardized listening test developed by the Defense Language Institute. It consists of 100 questions and is administered in approximately 35 minutes. The test is scored from 0 to 100, and a score of 70 or above is generally considered sufficient for assignment to English-language training programs.' How many questions are on the ALCPT? (A) 50 (B) 75 (C) 100 (D) 120
- 50
- 75
- 100 (Correct answer)
- 120
Correct answer: 100
The passage directly states that the ALCPT 'consists of 100 questions.'
The passage explicitly states the ALCPT consists of 100 questions. Other numbers in the passage — 35 (minutes), 0 to 100 (score range), 70 (passing score) — serve as distractors. A test taker who reads carefully will not confuse 100 (number of questions) with 70 (passing score) or 35 (minutes). The ALCPT reading section regularly uses this format to measure basic reading accuracy.
Question 4: Read: 'Soldiers assigned to language training programs must maintain a minimum physical fitness standard. They are required to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) semi-annually. Failure to pass the APFT two consecutive times may result in removal from the language program and reassignment.' How often must soldiers pass the APFT? (A) Monthly (B) Quarterly (C) Semi-annually (D) Annually
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Semi-annually (Correct answer)
- Annually
Correct answer: Semi-annually
The passage states that soldiers 'are required to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) semi-annually,' meaning twice per year.
The passage directly states the APFT frequency as 'semi-annually.' Semi-annually means twice per year (every six months). ALCPT reading comprehension frequently tests vocabulary such as semi-annually, quarterly, biannually, and annually because these terms appear in military regulations and schedules. A student unfamiliar with 'semi-annually' might confuse it with 'annually' (once a year).
Question 5: Read: 'The American Language Course (ALC) was developed to teach English to military personnel from allied and partner nations. The course typically runs for 24 to 64 weeks, depending on the student's initial English proficiency level. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion.' What do students receive upon completing the ALC? (A) A military promotion (B) A certificate of completion (C) Automatic assignment to an overseas program (D) A diploma from the Defense Language Institute
- A military promotion
- A certificate of completion (Correct answer)
- Automatic assignment to an overseas program
- A diploma from the Defense Language Institute
Correct answer: A certificate of completion
The passage states that 'Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion.'
The last sentence explicitly states what students receive: a certificate of completion. Direct information questions often correspond to the end of a passage where key facts are summarized. Distractors include plausible but unstated items: promotion and overseas assignment might follow, but the passage only mentions the certificate.
Question 6: Read: 'The base library will host a free English conversation club every Wednesday from 1800 to 1930. The club is open to all military personnel and their family members. No registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a current English-language newspaper or magazine to facilitate discussion.' What should participants bring to the conversation club? (A) A registration form (B) A military identification card (C) A current English-language newspaper or magazine (D) A textbook from the language training program
- A registration form
- A military identification card
- A current English-language newspaper or magazine (Correct answer)
- A textbook from the language training program
Correct answer: A current English-language newspaper or magazine
The passage states that 'Participants are encouraged to bring a current English-language newspaper or magazine to facilitate discussion.'
The passage explicitly states that participants should bring 'a current English-language newspaper or magazine.' Distractor (A) is specifically contradicted by the passage ('No registration is required'). Military ID and textbooks are plausible but not mentioned. ALCPT reading questions test whether students read all parts of a passage carefully, including closing sentences that may contain key details.
ALCPT Reading for Direct Information 2
Read: 'The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is located in Monterey, California.
It provides language training to over 3,500 military students annually.
The institute offers programs in more than 20 languages and is considered one of the premier language training institutions in the world.'
Where is the Defense Language Institute located?
(A) San Diego, California
(B) Washington, D.C.
(C) Monterey, California
(D) Fort Bragg, North Carolina