National Testing Prep
How many years after completing the NIC knowledge exam must you take the NIC
Performance test? - answer5 years.
How many times can you in a member’s lifetime can a one-year extension to this
process can be requested? - answer One-Time
Which certification is not exempt from taking the NIC Knowledge exam? – answer
Ed:K12
What is task #1 for interpreters? - answer Assess each interpreting situation to
determine if qualified for the assignment.
What is task #2 for interpreters? - answer Prepare for assignment by determining
logistics and purpose of interaction for all parties involved.
What is task #3 for interpreters? - answer Maintain competence in the field of
interpreting (e.g., attending workshops and classes, reading professional literature,
working with a mentor).
What is task #4 for interpreters? - answerApply the Code of Professional Conduct for
the interpreting profession.
What is task #5 for interpreters? - answerProvide interpreting services that reflect
awareness and sensitivity to culturally and ethnically diverse groups.
What is task #6 for interpreters? - answerFacilitate the flow of communication during the
interpreting process.
What is task #7 for interpreters? - answerApply the appropriate communicative mode
and language register.
What is task #8 for interpreters? - answerConstruct equivalent discourse in the target
language while monitoring message comprehension and feedback to modify
interpretation accordingly.
What is task #9 for interpreters? - answer1.A. Use ASL proficiently within expressive
interpreting tasks, including choice of sign vocabulary, use of sign modification to show
variation in meaning and grammatical function, and appropriate use of space, facial
expression, and body movement.
, 2.B. Comprehend ASL proficiently during the interpreting task, including sign vocabulary
choice and sign modification to show variation in meaning and grammatical functions.
What is task #10 for interpreters? - answer1.Use English proficiently to construct an
equivalent message in the target language, including appropriate vocabulary choice,
tone, grammar, and syntax, with appropriate use of register, pausing, rhythm,
intonation, pitch, and other supra-segmental features.
2.Comprehend English proficiently to construct an equivalent message in the target
language, including appropriate vocabulary choice, tone, grammar, syntax, appropriate
use of register, pausing, rhythm, intonation, pitch, and other supra-segmental features.
How many ethical vignettes are there? - answer2
How many performance vignettes are there? - answer5
What is the ethical vignette format? - answerStimulus -> Problem Statement ->
Response
Explain the Stimulus format: - answerCandidates are presented with:
1.A written description of the context of a real-world interpreting situation;
2.A written description of the people involved in the conversation;
3.A written description of the conversation that precedes the point in the conversation
that the candidate is to begin interpreting (if applicable); and
4.A written indication of when to begin interpreting.
Explain the problem statement format: - answerCandidates are instructed to interpret all
spoken communication into ASL and to interpret all ASL communication into spoken
English, just as they would in a real-world interpreting assignment. Vignettes may
contain all ASL, all spoken English or a combination of both.
Explain the response format: - answerCandidates provide their interpretation
simultaneously to the stimulus presented.
The CASLI Candidate Agreement contains which 5 tenets you must agree to before
testing? - answer1.Exam Confidentiality
2. Use of exam recordings
3. Acceptance of Exam Room Conditions
4. Time Required for Scoring
5. Appeals Policy
Do candidates have the opportunity to monitor themselves during testing? - answerYes
How many years after completing the NIC knowledge exam must you take the NIC
Performance test? - answer5 years.
How many times can you in a member’s lifetime can a one-year extension to this
process can be requested? - answer One-Time
Which certification is not exempt from taking the NIC Knowledge exam? – answer
Ed:K12
What is task #1 for interpreters? - answer Assess each interpreting situation to
determine if qualified for the assignment.
What is task #2 for interpreters? - answer Prepare for assignment by determining
logistics and purpose of interaction for all parties involved.
What is task #3 for interpreters? - answer Maintain competence in the field of
interpreting (e.g., attending workshops and classes, reading professional literature,
working with a mentor).
What is task #4 for interpreters? - answerApply the Code of Professional Conduct for
the interpreting profession.
What is task #5 for interpreters? - answerProvide interpreting services that reflect
awareness and sensitivity to culturally and ethnically diverse groups.
What is task #6 for interpreters? - answerFacilitate the flow of communication during the
interpreting process.
What is task #7 for interpreters? - answerApply the appropriate communicative mode
and language register.
What is task #8 for interpreters? - answerConstruct equivalent discourse in the target
language while monitoring message comprehension and feedback to modify
interpretation accordingly.
What is task #9 for interpreters? - answer1.A. Use ASL proficiently within expressive
interpreting tasks, including choice of sign vocabulary, use of sign modification to show
variation in meaning and grammatical function, and appropriate use of space, facial
expression, and body movement.
, 2.B. Comprehend ASL proficiently during the interpreting task, including sign vocabulary
choice and sign modification to show variation in meaning and grammatical functions.
What is task #10 for interpreters? - answer1.Use English proficiently to construct an
equivalent message in the target language, including appropriate vocabulary choice,
tone, grammar, and syntax, with appropriate use of register, pausing, rhythm,
intonation, pitch, and other supra-segmental features.
2.Comprehend English proficiently to construct an equivalent message in the target
language, including appropriate vocabulary choice, tone, grammar, syntax, appropriate
use of register, pausing, rhythm, intonation, pitch, and other supra-segmental features.
How many ethical vignettes are there? - answer2
How many performance vignettes are there? - answer5
What is the ethical vignette format? - answerStimulus -> Problem Statement ->
Response
Explain the Stimulus format: - answerCandidates are presented with:
1.A written description of the context of a real-world interpreting situation;
2.A written description of the people involved in the conversation;
3.A written description of the conversation that precedes the point in the conversation
that the candidate is to begin interpreting (if applicable); and
4.A written indication of when to begin interpreting.
Explain the problem statement format: - answerCandidates are instructed to interpret all
spoken communication into ASL and to interpret all ASL communication into spoken
English, just as they would in a real-world interpreting assignment. Vignettes may
contain all ASL, all spoken English or a combination of both.
Explain the response format: - answerCandidates provide their interpretation
simultaneously to the stimulus presented.
The CASLI Candidate Agreement contains which 5 tenets you must agree to before
testing? - answer1.Exam Confidentiality
2. Use of exam recordings
3. Acceptance of Exam Room Conditions
4. Time Required for Scoring
5. Appeals Policy
Do candidates have the opportunity to monitor themselves during testing? - answerYes
