RID WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS | 2026 | ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which one of the following statements best describes why processing time is important?
- Answers -It helps to reduce the number of errors committed.
Which of the following general statements about interpretation is the most accurate? -
Answers -Interpretation involves competence in at least two languages.
Which of the following most accurately distinguishes Translation from Interpretation? -
Answers -Translation converts a written text in one language into another written text in
another language, while interpretation converts a face-to-face text in one language into
another face-to-face text in another language.
All but one of the following are true of the process of consecutive interpreting: -
Answers -The only case in which the technique of consecutive interpreting cannot be
applied is when a written speech is being read out loud.
All but one of the following is true of the process of simultaneous interpretation: -
Answers -The only case in which the technique of consecutive interpreting cannot be
applied is when a written speech is being read out loud.
All but one of the following is true of the process of simultaneous interpretation: -
Answers -In a simultaneous interpretation the interpreter memorizes the words
delivered by the speaker and holds them in memory long enough to successfully
convert the form of the message to the form of the target message.
Verbatim memory is a function of memorization, while substantive memory is a function
of: - Answers -the expertise of the interpreter in the content area to be remembered.
All but which one of the following is true of conference interpreters: - Answers -
Conference interpreters frequently also master shorthand to allow them to write down
and review the material to be interpreted because written information is not transient.
Which of the following is the best definition of the relationship between the source
language (SL) and the target language (TL)? - Answers -The SL and TL consumers
share the same understanding
In which of the following settings would consecutive interpreting be LEAST appropriate?
- Answers -interpreting in a play
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a qualified interpreter under the ADA? -
Answers -An interpreter keeps confidential all information related to a given assignment.
, In a mental health interpreting situation, the appropriate placement of the interpreter is: -
Answers -The interpreter should sit in the line of sight of the deaf consumer, but slightly
behind the mental health serve provider.
Transliteration as defined by the RID is: - Answers -full sentences produced on the
mouth and conceptually accurate signing on the hands in English order
The abbreviation CT stands for: - Answers -certificate of transliteration
If you are in an interpreting situation with a team member and the client expresses to
you that he/she prefers your signing style and asks that you take over for the rest of the
assignment what should you do? - Answers -bring your team member in on the
discussion and take the lead in informing the client that this is a team situation and you
would be unable to continue alone without compromising the quality of your own
interpretation and look for a suitable alternative that suits everyone's needs
You are interpreting and your client indicates that he/she is bored and prefers to ignore
the lecture. You should: - Answers -at the discretion of your client discretely stop
interpreting, fold your hands and save wear and tear on your arms
The abbreviation OIC:C stands for - Answers -Oral Interpreting Certificate:
Comprehensive
To take the SC:L performance test offered by RID you must: - Answers -hold any prior
certification offered by RID and have passed the SC:L written exam
Once you take the RID Performance test for the NIC or CDI you - Answers -cannot take
the test again for six months
The proper procedure for notifying the RID of an interpreter or transliterator who is
interpreting without certification and has violated the Code of Ethics is - Answers -none
of the above
The RID Performance exam is: - Answers -administered by a Local Test Administrator
who then sends the materials to RID for assessment
Once you pass the Generalist Written Exam you: - Answers -must pass the
performance portion within five years or you will need to retake the written portion
Which of the following is not true of ASL? - Answers -American Sign Language verbs
are more likely to indicate morphological agreement with subjects than with objects
The primary organization for African American Interpreters is: - Answers -NAOBI
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which one of the following statements best describes why processing time is important?
- Answers -It helps to reduce the number of errors committed.
Which of the following general statements about interpretation is the most accurate? -
Answers -Interpretation involves competence in at least two languages.
Which of the following most accurately distinguishes Translation from Interpretation? -
Answers -Translation converts a written text in one language into another written text in
another language, while interpretation converts a face-to-face text in one language into
another face-to-face text in another language.
All but one of the following are true of the process of consecutive interpreting: -
Answers -The only case in which the technique of consecutive interpreting cannot be
applied is when a written speech is being read out loud.
All but one of the following is true of the process of simultaneous interpretation: -
Answers -The only case in which the technique of consecutive interpreting cannot be
applied is when a written speech is being read out loud.
All but one of the following is true of the process of simultaneous interpretation: -
Answers -In a simultaneous interpretation the interpreter memorizes the words
delivered by the speaker and holds them in memory long enough to successfully
convert the form of the message to the form of the target message.
Verbatim memory is a function of memorization, while substantive memory is a function
of: - Answers -the expertise of the interpreter in the content area to be remembered.
All but which one of the following is true of conference interpreters: - Answers -
Conference interpreters frequently also master shorthand to allow them to write down
and review the material to be interpreted because written information is not transient.
Which of the following is the best definition of the relationship between the source
language (SL) and the target language (TL)? - Answers -The SL and TL consumers
share the same understanding
In which of the following settings would consecutive interpreting be LEAST appropriate?
- Answers -interpreting in a play
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a qualified interpreter under the ADA? -
Answers -An interpreter keeps confidential all information related to a given assignment.
, In a mental health interpreting situation, the appropriate placement of the interpreter is: -
Answers -The interpreter should sit in the line of sight of the deaf consumer, but slightly
behind the mental health serve provider.
Transliteration as defined by the RID is: - Answers -full sentences produced on the
mouth and conceptually accurate signing on the hands in English order
The abbreviation CT stands for: - Answers -certificate of transliteration
If you are in an interpreting situation with a team member and the client expresses to
you that he/she prefers your signing style and asks that you take over for the rest of the
assignment what should you do? - Answers -bring your team member in on the
discussion and take the lead in informing the client that this is a team situation and you
would be unable to continue alone without compromising the quality of your own
interpretation and look for a suitable alternative that suits everyone's needs
You are interpreting and your client indicates that he/she is bored and prefers to ignore
the lecture. You should: - Answers -at the discretion of your client discretely stop
interpreting, fold your hands and save wear and tear on your arms
The abbreviation OIC:C stands for - Answers -Oral Interpreting Certificate:
Comprehensive
To take the SC:L performance test offered by RID you must: - Answers -hold any prior
certification offered by RID and have passed the SC:L written exam
Once you take the RID Performance test for the NIC or CDI you - Answers -cannot take
the test again for six months
The proper procedure for notifying the RID of an interpreter or transliterator who is
interpreting without certification and has violated the Code of Ethics is - Answers -none
of the above
The RID Performance exam is: - Answers -administered by a Local Test Administrator
who then sends the materials to RID for assessment
Once you pass the Generalist Written Exam you: - Answers -must pass the
performance portion within five years or you will need to retake the written portion
Which of the following is not true of ASL? - Answers -American Sign Language verbs
are more likely to indicate morphological agreement with subjects than with objects
The primary organization for African American Interpreters is: - Answers -NAOBI
