Free APT Language Proficiency Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate a soldier's proficiency in a foreign language

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To assess a soldier's physical fitness

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To measure a soldier's technical skills

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To test a soldier's general knowledge

Question 2

How are the results of the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) typically used in the Army?

Accepted Answer

To assign soldiers to language-dependent roles

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To determine eligibility for flight training

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To assess a soldier's readiness for deployment

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To measure a soldier's aptitude for technical MOS

Question 3

Which of the following languages would most likely require a soldier to take the DLPT for assignment in a linguist role?

Accepted Answer

Arabic

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English

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Spanish

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French

Question 4

What score range on the DLPT generally indicates a soldier has professional working proficiency in a foreign language?

Accepted Answer

2-3

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0-1

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1-2

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3-4

Question 5

A soldier is assigned to a role that requires extensive listening comprehension in a foreign language. Which part of the DLPT will be most critical for them?

Accepted Answer

Listening comprehension

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Reading comprehension

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Writing proficiency

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Speaking proficiency