CASLI GENERALIST KNOWLEDGE EXAMS PAPER
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔- the layout of the room (position of windows, color of walls/platform background,
tables, chairs, doors)
- specific visual background (signer's shirt in contrast to skin color, high-necked collar,
minimal jewelry/accessories)
- seating positions (need for distance or proximity; logistics for teaming)
- auditory factors (background noise; use of assistive listening devices)
- identify who is speaking and location of the speaker
- the speaker's emotional affect and gestures
- unspoken actions and reactions of people in the room
- information from handouts, Powerpoint slides, other audiovisual materials
- when a person enters or exits the room - ✔✔What components should be considered
and may be incorporated during to the beginning of the meeting/workshop/conference,
dependent on the Deaf-Blind consumer's preference?
✔✔Support Service Providers - ✔✔What does SSP stand for?
✔✔False, more teams may be required - ✔✔True or false: Only one interpreter is
required for assignments with two or more Deaf-Blind consumers.
✔✔- interpreting with Deaf-Blind persons can be physically and mentally demanding,
which may require frequent rest breaks or relief
- a variety of language modes may be needed (tactile sign language, interpreting at
close range, etc.)
- there may need to be a Deaf interpreter present - ✔✔Why is there often teams of
interpreters present for assignments with Deaf-Blind consumers?
✔✔- asking for consumer preferences regarding communication mode(s) and specific
interpreter(s)
- engaging interpreters who are skilled in working with Deaf-Blind consumers
- engaging an appropriate number of interpreters
- agreeing on the specific role and responsibilities of the interpreter prior to the event
,- arranging for any special communication equipment needed (e.g. microphones, FM
systems)
- ensuring that the visual environment is conducive to communication for the Deaf-Blind
participant(s)
- ensuring that the interpreters hired wear clothing which is in high contrast to their skin
tone and with a crew neckline or higher; clothing material should not be made of shiny
or patterned fabric or be heavily buttoned and should not reflect light
- ensuring that the interpreters hired minimize the use of jewelry and accessories
- allowing 15 to 30 minutes prior to the assignment to establish communication, rapport
and - ✔✔What are the professional standards of practice when arranging for
interpreting services for Deaf-Blind consumers?
✔✔- wear appropriate attire
- ask for consumer preferences regarding communication mode(s) and specific inter-
preter(s)
- engage an appropriate number of interpreters
- agree on the specific role and responsibilities of the interpreter prior to the event
- arrange for any special communication equipment needed (e.g. microphones, FM
systems)
- ensure that the visual environment is conducive to communication for the Deaf-Blind
participant(s)
- allow 15 to 30 minutes prior to the assignment to establish communication, rapport
and preferences before interpreting begins - ✔✔What should be done prior to an event
where an interpreter will be interpreting for a Deaf-Blind consumer?
✔✔- clothing in high contrast to their skin tone
- clothing with a crew neckline or higher
- clothing material should not be made of shiny or patterned fabric
- clothing material should not be heavily buttoned and should not reflect light
- minimize the use of jewelry and accessories - ✔✔What is the appropriate wear for an
assignment with a Deaf-Blind consumer?
✔✔False: It must be noted that while interpreters can often function as SSPs, it is not
the case that a SSP is necessarily a qualified interpreter; although they may be able to
facilitate brief, informal communication. - ✔✔True or false: An SSP is always an
interpreter.
✔✔A form of American Sign Language used by Deaf-Blind people relying on touch to
communicate with each other without the need for interpreters. It requires using the
other person's body (arms, palms, thighs, back etc.) as a reference point to sign and
provide visual information purely through touch. - ✔✔What is Protactile ASL?
✔✔A form of American Sign Language used by Deaf-Blind people relying on both touch
and visual stimulus to communicate. An example of this would be tracking or print-on-
palm. - ✔✔What is Tactile ASL?
, ✔✔Haptic signals are a number of signals, which are 'drawn' onto the body - typically on
the upper part of the back or the upper part of the arm. They provide the possibility of a
detailed visual interpretation during communication. Haptics provide the Deaf-Blind
person information about their surroundings or the mood and facial gestures of other
people while continuing their conversation uninterrupted. - ✔✔What are haptics?
✔✔Include advisors or members of diverse communities. - ✔✔What is one important
thing to consider when building a coordination team for conference interpreting?
✔✔Two or three to prevent fatigue from impeding the interpreting process. - ✔✔How
many interpreters are typically assigned to each presentation a Deaf-Blind consumer
attends at a conference?
✔✔Communication Access Real Time Translation: a certified CART provider listens to
speech onsite and, using captioning software, instantaneously translates all the speech
to text. - ✔✔What is CART?
✔✔When consumers:
- use idiosyncratic non-standard signs or gestures such as those commonly referred to
as
"home signs" which are unique to a family
- use a foreign sign language
- have minimal or limited communication skills
- are deaf-blind or deaf with limited vision
- use signs particular to a given region, ethnic or age group
- have characteristics reflective of Deaf Culture not familiar to hearing interpreters. -
✔✔When is a CDI suggested?
✔✔- optimal understanding by all parties
- efficient use of time and resources
- clarification of linguistic and/or cultural confusion and misunderstanding(s)
- arrival at a clear conclusion in the interpreting situation - ✔✔What are the benefits of
having a CDI?
✔✔Helper model - ✔✔While working, the interpreter is asked by one of the hearing
participants why they became an interpreter. The interpreter responds only in spoken
English that they wanted to become an interpreter to help deaf people. Under which
model is the interpreter functioning?
✔✔Communication facilitator model - ✔✔An interpreter shows up to an assignment
early in order to introduce themselves to the Deaf person. During the assignment, the
Deaf consumer signs DEAF+INSTITUTE and the interpreter says, "Deaf institution".
The hearing person appears confused. Under which model is the interpreter
functioning?
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔- the layout of the room (position of windows, color of walls/platform background,
tables, chairs, doors)
- specific visual background (signer's shirt in contrast to skin color, high-necked collar,
minimal jewelry/accessories)
- seating positions (need for distance or proximity; logistics for teaming)
- auditory factors (background noise; use of assistive listening devices)
- identify who is speaking and location of the speaker
- the speaker's emotional affect and gestures
- unspoken actions and reactions of people in the room
- information from handouts, Powerpoint slides, other audiovisual materials
- when a person enters or exits the room - ✔✔What components should be considered
and may be incorporated during to the beginning of the meeting/workshop/conference,
dependent on the Deaf-Blind consumer's preference?
✔✔Support Service Providers - ✔✔What does SSP stand for?
✔✔False, more teams may be required - ✔✔True or false: Only one interpreter is
required for assignments with two or more Deaf-Blind consumers.
✔✔- interpreting with Deaf-Blind persons can be physically and mentally demanding,
which may require frequent rest breaks or relief
- a variety of language modes may be needed (tactile sign language, interpreting at
close range, etc.)
- there may need to be a Deaf interpreter present - ✔✔Why is there often teams of
interpreters present for assignments with Deaf-Blind consumers?
✔✔- asking for consumer preferences regarding communication mode(s) and specific
interpreter(s)
- engaging interpreters who are skilled in working with Deaf-Blind consumers
- engaging an appropriate number of interpreters
- agreeing on the specific role and responsibilities of the interpreter prior to the event
,- arranging for any special communication equipment needed (e.g. microphones, FM
systems)
- ensuring that the visual environment is conducive to communication for the Deaf-Blind
participant(s)
- ensuring that the interpreters hired wear clothing which is in high contrast to their skin
tone and with a crew neckline or higher; clothing material should not be made of shiny
or patterned fabric or be heavily buttoned and should not reflect light
- ensuring that the interpreters hired minimize the use of jewelry and accessories
- allowing 15 to 30 minutes prior to the assignment to establish communication, rapport
and - ✔✔What are the professional standards of practice when arranging for
interpreting services for Deaf-Blind consumers?
✔✔- wear appropriate attire
- ask for consumer preferences regarding communication mode(s) and specific inter-
preter(s)
- engage an appropriate number of interpreters
- agree on the specific role and responsibilities of the interpreter prior to the event
- arrange for any special communication equipment needed (e.g. microphones, FM
systems)
- ensure that the visual environment is conducive to communication for the Deaf-Blind
participant(s)
- allow 15 to 30 minutes prior to the assignment to establish communication, rapport
and preferences before interpreting begins - ✔✔What should be done prior to an event
where an interpreter will be interpreting for a Deaf-Blind consumer?
✔✔- clothing in high contrast to their skin tone
- clothing with a crew neckline or higher
- clothing material should not be made of shiny or patterned fabric
- clothing material should not be heavily buttoned and should not reflect light
- minimize the use of jewelry and accessories - ✔✔What is the appropriate wear for an
assignment with a Deaf-Blind consumer?
✔✔False: It must be noted that while interpreters can often function as SSPs, it is not
the case that a SSP is necessarily a qualified interpreter; although they may be able to
facilitate brief, informal communication. - ✔✔True or false: An SSP is always an
interpreter.
✔✔A form of American Sign Language used by Deaf-Blind people relying on touch to
communicate with each other without the need for interpreters. It requires using the
other person's body (arms, palms, thighs, back etc.) as a reference point to sign and
provide visual information purely through touch. - ✔✔What is Protactile ASL?
✔✔A form of American Sign Language used by Deaf-Blind people relying on both touch
and visual stimulus to communicate. An example of this would be tracking or print-on-
palm. - ✔✔What is Tactile ASL?
, ✔✔Haptic signals are a number of signals, which are 'drawn' onto the body - typically on
the upper part of the back or the upper part of the arm. They provide the possibility of a
detailed visual interpretation during communication. Haptics provide the Deaf-Blind
person information about their surroundings or the mood and facial gestures of other
people while continuing their conversation uninterrupted. - ✔✔What are haptics?
✔✔Include advisors or members of diverse communities. - ✔✔What is one important
thing to consider when building a coordination team for conference interpreting?
✔✔Two or three to prevent fatigue from impeding the interpreting process. - ✔✔How
many interpreters are typically assigned to each presentation a Deaf-Blind consumer
attends at a conference?
✔✔Communication Access Real Time Translation: a certified CART provider listens to
speech onsite and, using captioning software, instantaneously translates all the speech
to text. - ✔✔What is CART?
✔✔When consumers:
- use idiosyncratic non-standard signs or gestures such as those commonly referred to
as
"home signs" which are unique to a family
- use a foreign sign language
- have minimal or limited communication skills
- are deaf-blind or deaf with limited vision
- use signs particular to a given region, ethnic or age group
- have characteristics reflective of Deaf Culture not familiar to hearing interpreters. -
✔✔When is a CDI suggested?
✔✔- optimal understanding by all parties
- efficient use of time and resources
- clarification of linguistic and/or cultural confusion and misunderstanding(s)
- arrival at a clear conclusion in the interpreting situation - ✔✔What are the benefits of
having a CDI?
✔✔Helper model - ✔✔While working, the interpreter is asked by one of the hearing
participants why they became an interpreter. The interpreter responds only in spoken
English that they wanted to become an interpreter to help deaf people. Under which
model is the interpreter functioning?
✔✔Communication facilitator model - ✔✔An interpreter shows up to an assignment
early in order to introduce themselves to the Deaf person. During the assignment, the
Deaf consumer signs DEAF+INSTITUTE and the interpreter says, "Deaf institution".
The hearing person appears confused. Under which model is the interpreter
functioning?
