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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: Request for IT Support to Install New Software

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A free Reading Part 1 practice test in the CELPIP format: 11 questions with the answer key. Choose your answers, then check them at the bottom of the page.

Questions
11
Time
about 11 minutes
Question style
Multiple choice and drop-down completion

Dear IT Department,

To streamline our project management processes, we plan to deploy a new software suite, ProTrack, across our team’s workstations by next Friday. This tool promises enhanced collaboration and real-time analytics, critical for meeting client deadlines. However, its complex installation requires specialized IT support to ensure compatibility with existing systems and prevent data migration issues. We request your expertise to oversee the rollout, including configuring user permissions and conducting a brief training session for our staff. The installation must be completed during off-hours to minimize disruptions.

Could you confirm availability for Thursday evening? Please advise on any prerequisites, such as system updates, that we should prepare. How might we mitigate potential integration challenges with our current database?

  1. What is the primary goal of installing ProTrack?

  2. What can be inferred about the software’s installation?

  3. How does the sender prioritize workplace operations?

  4. What is the implied purpose of the training session?

  5. Which question addresses potential obstacles?

  6. What bias might the sender exhibit?

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.

Dear Project Manager,

We’re happy to the ProTrack installation. Our team is available Thursday evening and will system compatibility checks beforehand. To avoid issues, please ensure all workstations have the latest OS updates. We’ll conduct a 30-minute training session post-installation to user confidence. Regarding database integration, we recommend a backup to safeguard data. Could you specify which analytics features are critical to your team to configuration priorities? We’ll follow up with a detailed schedule.

Best,

Sophie Lee, IT Specialist

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Answer key

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  1. What is the primary goal of installing ProTrack? B. To improve project efficiency
  2. What can be inferred about the software’s installation? C. It poses technical complexities.
  3. How does the sender prioritize workplace operations? B. By minimizing disruptions
  4. What is the implied purpose of the training session? B. To ensure user proficiency
  5. Which question addresses potential obstacles? C. Mitigating integration challenges
  6. What bias might the sender exhibit? A. Overoptimism about software benefits
  7. B. support
  8. B. perform
  9. B. enhance
  10. C. comprehensive
  11. A. adjust

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