RID- NIC Written Knowledge Exam
CPC- Tenet 1.0 - answer Confidentiality- Interpreters hold a position of trust as linguistic
and cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by consumers
and essential for protecting all involved.
CPC- Tenet 2.0 - answer Professionalism- Interpreters are expected to stay abreast of
evolving language use and trends in the profession as well as Deaf community.
CPC Tenet 3.0 - answer Conduct- Interpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. Avoid situations that result in conflicting
roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
CPC Tenet 4.0 - answer Respect for Consumers- Interpreters are expected to honor
consumer preferences in selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while
recognizing the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation.
CPC Tenet 5.0 - answer Respect for Colleagues- Interpreters are expected to
collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective interpreting services. They
also understand that the manner in which they relate to colleagues reflects upon the
profession in general.
CPC Tenet 6.0 - answerBusiness Practices- Interpreters are expected to conduct their
business in a professional manner whether in private practice or in the employ of an
agency or other entity. Professional interpreters are entitled to a living wage based on
their qualifications and expertise. Interpreters are also entitled to working conditions
conducive to effective service delivery.
CPC Tenet 7.0 - answerProfessional Development- Interpreters are expected to foster
and maintain interpreting competence and the stature of the profession through ongoing
development of knowledge and skills.
culture - answerknowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, customs and any other
capabilities and habits acquired as a member of a group...including language
Deaf Culture - answerA compilation of experiences and solutions that Deaf people have
found to be effective in providing them with productive lives. A shared language,
importance of social activities, passing culture through stories and attending residential
schools
Deaf Community - answerMembers of the Deaf community are influenced culturally,
politically, and practically, individually and collectively by ideas and movements in the
surrounding culture
, Deaf Culture v. Deaf Community - answerDeaf community is the people while Deaf
culture is their way of life
High Context Cultures - answer(Deaf Culture) Society where people have close
connections over a long period of time.
Low Context Cultures - answer(Hearing Culture) Societies where people have many
connections but of shorter duration or for a specific reason
Proxemics - answer(social space) the preferred conversational distance between
people in different situations. Socially- conversational distance
Personally- furniture, interior of rooms, environment
Kinesics - answeranything not spoken- non-verbal behaviors such as body
language/gestures, facial expressions, or eye gaze
Individualism (Individualist Culture) - answer30% of world's cultures. Values of society is
"what is best for me" Don't ask others, separate from parents- one is encouraged to be
independent
Collectivism (Collectivist Culture) - answer70% of the world's cultures. Strong identity
with the group, what is best for the group. Help each other survive, duty to share. You
are in or out.
Monochronic Culture - answerTime is segmented linearly, focus on one thing or person
at a time. Meetings are held to strict schedules and the task at hand. Life is
compartmentalized
Polychronic Culture - answerRelationships take precedence over agendas and
schedules. take time to find out about other people's lives (Deaf culture)
Past Oriented Cultures - answerConnected to their history. Keep their traditions such as
name signs for Deaf Culture. Don't like change unless agreed upon by the group
Future Oriented Cultures - answerFocused on change and progress. Change is good.
Deaf Culture is what kinds of cultures? - answerCollectivist (what is best for the group),
High Context (shared knowledge, common experiences, goals and beliefs) Polychronic
(people come first), Past Oriented (traditional)
Hearing Cultures is what kinds of cultures? - answerLow Context, Individualist,
Monochronic, and Future Oriented
RID - answerRegistry of Interpreters for the Deaf
CMP - answerCertification Maintenance Program
CPC- Tenet 1.0 - answer Confidentiality- Interpreters hold a position of trust as linguistic
and cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by consumers
and essential for protecting all involved.
CPC- Tenet 2.0 - answer Professionalism- Interpreters are expected to stay abreast of
evolving language use and trends in the profession as well as Deaf community.
CPC Tenet 3.0 - answer Conduct- Interpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. Avoid situations that result in conflicting
roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
CPC Tenet 4.0 - answer Respect for Consumers- Interpreters are expected to honor
consumer preferences in selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while
recognizing the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation.
CPC Tenet 5.0 - answer Respect for Colleagues- Interpreters are expected to
collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective interpreting services. They
also understand that the manner in which they relate to colleagues reflects upon the
profession in general.
CPC Tenet 6.0 - answerBusiness Practices- Interpreters are expected to conduct their
business in a professional manner whether in private practice or in the employ of an
agency or other entity. Professional interpreters are entitled to a living wage based on
their qualifications and expertise. Interpreters are also entitled to working conditions
conducive to effective service delivery.
CPC Tenet 7.0 - answerProfessional Development- Interpreters are expected to foster
and maintain interpreting competence and the stature of the profession through ongoing
development of knowledge and skills.
culture - answerknowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, customs and any other
capabilities and habits acquired as a member of a group...including language
Deaf Culture - answerA compilation of experiences and solutions that Deaf people have
found to be effective in providing them with productive lives. A shared language,
importance of social activities, passing culture through stories and attending residential
schools
Deaf Community - answerMembers of the Deaf community are influenced culturally,
politically, and practically, individually and collectively by ideas and movements in the
surrounding culture
, Deaf Culture v. Deaf Community - answerDeaf community is the people while Deaf
culture is their way of life
High Context Cultures - answer(Deaf Culture) Society where people have close
connections over a long period of time.
Low Context Cultures - answer(Hearing Culture) Societies where people have many
connections but of shorter duration or for a specific reason
Proxemics - answer(social space) the preferred conversational distance between
people in different situations. Socially- conversational distance
Personally- furniture, interior of rooms, environment
Kinesics - answeranything not spoken- non-verbal behaviors such as body
language/gestures, facial expressions, or eye gaze
Individualism (Individualist Culture) - answer30% of world's cultures. Values of society is
"what is best for me" Don't ask others, separate from parents- one is encouraged to be
independent
Collectivism (Collectivist Culture) - answer70% of the world's cultures. Strong identity
with the group, what is best for the group. Help each other survive, duty to share. You
are in or out.
Monochronic Culture - answerTime is segmented linearly, focus on one thing or person
at a time. Meetings are held to strict schedules and the task at hand. Life is
compartmentalized
Polychronic Culture - answerRelationships take precedence over agendas and
schedules. take time to find out about other people's lives (Deaf culture)
Past Oriented Cultures - answerConnected to their history. Keep their traditions such as
name signs for Deaf Culture. Don't like change unless agreed upon by the group
Future Oriented Cultures - answerFocused on change and progress. Change is good.
Deaf Culture is what kinds of cultures? - answerCollectivist (what is best for the group),
High Context (shared knowledge, common experiences, goals and beliefs) Polychronic
(people come first), Past Oriented (traditional)
Hearing Cultures is what kinds of cultures? - answerLow Context, Individualist,
Monochronic, and Future Oriented
RID - answerRegistry of Interpreters for the Deaf
CMP - answerCertification Maintenance Program
