CALT CERTIFIED ACADEMIC LANGUAGE THERAPIST EXAM Complete Practice Test Bank – 300
Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales | All Core Domains Covered | A+ Graded
Exam Overview
The Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) Examination is administered by the Academic
Language Therapy Association (ALTA) via Prometric. This comprehensive assessment evaluates a
candidate's mastery of Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE) and verifies
competency in the field of dyslexia education.
Certification Requirements:
- Master's degree (completed)
- Two years of coursework (200+ instructional hours)
- 700+ hours of supervised clinical practicum
- 10 observed lessons by a Qualified Instructor
- Successful completion of the ALTA Competency Exam (passing score: 70%)
Exam Standards: ALTA Competency Exam Standards & IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards
(KPS)
Nine Standards Evaluated:
1. Language Development
2. Structure of Language
3. Dyslexia, Written Language Disorders, and Other Related Disorders
4. Psycho-Educational Tests and Informal Assessments
5. Diagnostic and Prescriptive MSL Strategies
6. Relevant Research in Instructional Practice
,7. 504 and IDEA Laws
8. Ethical Standards of the Profession
9. Effective Professional Communication
Core Domains:
| Domain | Definition |
|------------|----------------|
| Pragmatics | Use of language in social contexts |
| Phonology | Sound structure of language |
| Orthography | Written language patterns; sound-symbol correspondence |
| Semantics | Meaning of language; vocabulary knowledge |
| Syntax | Grammatical structure; sentence structure |
| Morphology | Study of meaning-carrying units (prefixes, suffixes, roots) |
Key References: ALTA Candidate Handbook, MSLE training curricula (Take Flight, Wilson,
Slingerland, etc.), IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards
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SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE & LITERACY
Questions 1–50
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Question 1
,The term "phonology" refers to the study of:
A. The meaning of words and word parts
B. The sound system of a language and the rules governing sound combinations
C. The structure of sentences and grammatical rules
D. The written representation of language
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Answer: B – The sound system of a language and the rules governing sound combinations
Rationale: Phonology is the study of the sound system of a language, including the rules for
combining and using phonemes. It is a foundational component of MSLE instruction.
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Question 2
A "phoneme" is defined as:
A. The smallest unit of meaning in a language
B. The smallest unit of sound that distinguishes meaning in a language
C. A written letter or group of letters representing a sound
D. A word part that carries meaning
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, Answer: B – The smallest unit of sound that distinguishes meaning in a language
Rationale: A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can change the meaning
of a word (e.g., /b/ vs /p/ in "bat" vs "pat").
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Question 3
A "morpheme" is defined as:
A. The smallest unit of sound
B. The smallest unit of meaning in a language
C. A written letter representing a sound
D. A syllable type
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Answer: B – The smallest unit of meaning in a language
Rationale: A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in a language. It can be a free
morpheme (e.g., "cat") or a bound morpheme (e.g., "-s" for plural, "-ed" for past tense).
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Question 4
The five strands of language are:
Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales | All Core Domains Covered | A+ Graded
Exam Overview
The Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) Examination is administered by the Academic
Language Therapy Association (ALTA) via Prometric. This comprehensive assessment evaluates a
candidate's mastery of Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE) and verifies
competency in the field of dyslexia education.
Certification Requirements:
- Master's degree (completed)
- Two years of coursework (200+ instructional hours)
- 700+ hours of supervised clinical practicum
- 10 observed lessons by a Qualified Instructor
- Successful completion of the ALTA Competency Exam (passing score: 70%)
Exam Standards: ALTA Competency Exam Standards & IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards
(KPS)
Nine Standards Evaluated:
1. Language Development
2. Structure of Language
3. Dyslexia, Written Language Disorders, and Other Related Disorders
4. Psycho-Educational Tests and Informal Assessments
5. Diagnostic and Prescriptive MSL Strategies
6. Relevant Research in Instructional Practice
,7. 504 and IDEA Laws
8. Ethical Standards of the Profession
9. Effective Professional Communication
Core Domains:
| Domain | Definition |
|------------|----------------|
| Pragmatics | Use of language in social contexts |
| Phonology | Sound structure of language |
| Orthography | Written language patterns; sound-symbol correspondence |
| Semantics | Meaning of language; vocabulary knowledge |
| Syntax | Grammatical structure; sentence structure |
| Morphology | Study of meaning-carrying units (prefixes, suffixes, roots) |
Key References: ALTA Candidate Handbook, MSLE training curricula (Take Flight, Wilson,
Slingerland, etc.), IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards
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SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE & LITERACY
Questions 1–50
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Question 1
,The term "phonology" refers to the study of:
A. The meaning of words and word parts
B. The sound system of a language and the rules governing sound combinations
C. The structure of sentences and grammatical rules
D. The written representation of language
---
Answer: B – The sound system of a language and the rules governing sound combinations
Rationale: Phonology is the study of the sound system of a language, including the rules for
combining and using phonemes. It is a foundational component of MSLE instruction.
---
Question 2
A "phoneme" is defined as:
A. The smallest unit of meaning in a language
B. The smallest unit of sound that distinguishes meaning in a language
C. A written letter or group of letters representing a sound
D. A word part that carries meaning
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, Answer: B – The smallest unit of sound that distinguishes meaning in a language
Rationale: A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can change the meaning
of a word (e.g., /b/ vs /p/ in "bat" vs "pat").
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Question 3
A "morpheme" is defined as:
A. The smallest unit of sound
B. The smallest unit of meaning in a language
C. A written letter representing a sound
D. A syllable type
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Answer: B – The smallest unit of meaning in a language
Rationale: A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in a language. It can be a free
morpheme (e.g., "cat") or a bound morpheme (e.g., "-s" for plural, "-ed" for past tense).
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Question 4
The five strands of language are:
