VCAT AFPAK
1. Your view of the world is predominantly shaped by which of the following?
answer. Your own background, personal history, and experiences.
2. Which of the following is generally true about any country?
answer. Most countries are culturally varied form region to region.
3. When uncertain of how to proceed with and engagement, what is the best thing
answer. Act on the information you do have, and ask questions.
4. Which of the following can you be certain will be true?
answer. Each of your encounters will be unique.
5. Why should you consider personal traits when selection an interpreter?
answer. Traits like age, gender, and social status will influence how others see your interpreter and, by extension, you
6. How should you introduce yourself to your audience?
answer. Have your interpreter stand slightly behind you. Look at your audience and say, "My name is Frank, and this is my interpreter."
7. Which of the following is true about working with an interpreter?
answer. It's best to give your interpreter a break whenever you take one.
8. Which of the following is a goo way to evaluate an interpreter?
answer. Record an interpreted conversation and have it checked.
9. What are qallas?
answer. traditional Afghan houses
10. What happened in Afghanistan in 2004?
answer. A new constitution was ratified
11. In the 1980s, thousands of young Afghan and foreign men fought to establish a religious regime in Afghanistan. What were the fighters called?
answer. Mujahideen
12. What is Pastunwali?
answer. Pashtun tribal law
13. When discussing important topics, Afghans value and respect people who:
answer. Speak in a clear and moderate tone
14. Especially in tribal or rural areas, community authority figures typically include:
answer. Elected officials, religious leaders, and elders.
15. You hear your counterpart say "dodey wekhrey." What did he tell you?
answer. Eat some food
16. Which of the following action is appropriate to show you've had enough to eat in Afghanistan?
answer. Leave a small amount of food on your plate.
(Select your Course of Action)
select. salaam aaleykum, Colonel Manelay.
select. I've enjoyed seeing this country. What province are you from?
select. I just noticed the picture of you with an Mi-17 helicopter. Are you a pilot?
select. John mentioned you watch a lot of soccer. My kids and I play soccer back home
select. Tea would be great. Thank you
select. That sounds difficult. How are you handling it?
select. How prepared are your men to handle the situation?
select. Well, first of all, let's talk about the options and prioritize.
select. Thank you. It's delicious
select. We can organize training, but we'd need to work together on it.
select. No problem at all. I'd love to hear more about Balkh.