Failing to maintain the required levels of proficiency may result in a reduction of foreign language proficiency pay at best, and failure to qualify for continued work in the linguist career field in a worst-case scenario.
The Defense Language Institute provides test guides in both general test-taking areas and language-specific guides see the list of testable languages below. The guides provide general familiarization with the test interface itself as well as reviewing the contents of a given language test. That portion of the test guides are meant to familiarize test-takers with the structure and expectations of the exam. For example, the test guide for Cantonese has a set of sample test questions and answers.
These explanations refer both to understanding the context of a translated passage and not simply comprehension of the words spoken. Raters must follow the protocols, and are trained to do so. So for any given test-taker response, any given rater is likely to rate that response the same way. Also as described above, two raters rate independently, and statistics are kept of agreement and rater tendencies, so that raters who are inconsistent are retrained or removed from the rater pool.
How long will it take to get score reports? Scores are typically generated within one week of test administration. Time may vary depending on availability of raters. Does focusing my thoughts using the answer choices still work on the DLPT5? Test-takers who prefer to read the question and all the answer choices before reading or listening to the passage may still do so, and those who feel that this is useful on earlier versions of the DLPT will probably still feel it is useful on the DLPT5.
Is there the possibility of several correct answers on the multiple-choice test? Each question has just one correct answer. The statistical analysis performed during validation reveals any questions for which high-ability examinees are divided between two or more answers, and those questions are not used in the operational forms of the test. Examinees below the proficiency level targeted by the passage and question may see several answer choices as correct, because the questions are written with the idea that examinees below the level should not be able to guess the correct answer.
But examinees at or above the level will be able to find the single correct answer. If there is a question that a majority of examinees get wrong, will it be thrown out? Not necessarily. Statistical analysis involves more than difficulty.
However, a question at level 1 should be answered correctly by most test-takers; questions at the low levels that are much more difficult than expected are thrown out. How are the cut scores for multiple-choice tests determined? This computation is then applied to the questions on specific operational forms to generate cut scores. If there is a power outage or network failure, is the test data saved real time so that you can come back to the same test? The timer is set to where it was at the time the [Next] button was last clicked, so the examinee does not lose any time.
Do I get a choice whether to take a test on computer or on paper? DLPT5s do not have paper versions. As for earlier generations of DLPTs, once they have been converted to computer delivery, the paper versions are retired from use. Do I have to go to a test center to take the test?
There are required software, hardware, and test security specifications that prevent tests from being given on private computers. Do I have to take the listening and reading tests back to back, on the same day? The listening and reading tests are considered as separate tests and can be administered completely separately.
How much time is allowed for each test, and how was that amount of time determined? Each test is allotted three hours. DLIFLC conducted several timing studies for both multiple-choice and constructed-response tests to see how long it took examinees to answer; based on that, we set initial test times, which we then refined after additional studies.
It is expected, however, that examinees will use good time management; examinees who try to translate entire passages in order to answer a constructed-response question will run out of time.
A minute break is programmed into each test at approximately the halfway point; this 15 minutes does not count toward the three-hour time limit. Time spent reading the introductory screens and sample passages also does not count toward the three-hour time limit.
Note on older DLPTs converted to Web delivery: Even though these tests are scheduled for less time in their paper versions, examinees get the same three-hour time limit as for the DLPT5s. Examinees who finish early may leave the testing room.
Is note-taking allowed? Note-taking on paper is never allowed. On constructed-response tests, examinees type responses in text boxes on the computer. If they wish to type notes in these boxes before typing in their answers, they are free to do so. The reason for this is that the DLPTs are designed to test general proficiency, not specific learning. If examinees were allowed to know the content of the test, they would study for that specific content, and the test would no longer assess general proficiency.
Can I go back and change answers? Can I review answers at the end of the test? While you are still on the passage screen, you can modify your responses however you like clicking on different answer choice buttons, deleting and adding text in the constructed-response text boxes. When you reach the end of the test, there is a review screen that allows you to go back to any passage and check, add, or change your answers.
Note that this function does not allow you to hear the audio again on the listening test, although the reading passages are visible on the reading test. Provide training and information on the Interagency Language Roundtable language proficiency scale. Ensure consistent implementation of proficiency standards across DLIFLC through training in text rating and review of materials. Develop and conduct Guided Proficiency Tests in low volume languages.
This department carries out the following duties: Schedule, coordinate, and report on OPIs for resident program, certain field linguists, and faculty applicants.
Schedule interim and end-of-program student opinion questionnaires for the resident program. Maintain answer sheets, secure test material, and data bases to provide quality control for world-wide DLPT system.
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