What is the German term for federal volunteer service?

• A. Bundesfreiwilligendienst
• B. Wehrdienst
• C. Studium
• D. Mitbewohner(in)

Answer: (A)

This question tests knowledge of the German term for the nationwide civilian volunteer program. In Germany, the federal voluntary service program established to replace the old compulsory military service is called Bundesfreiwilligendienst, literally translating to "federal volunteer service." It covers volunteering in social, cultural, or ecological projects and is run at the national level. The other terms refer to different things: Wehrdienst is military service, Studium is university study, and Mitbewohner(in) means roommate. So the term that matches "federal volunteer service" is Bundesfreiwilligendienst.