Interpreter Certification Exam
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Define working language - ANSWER-Languages in which an interpreter is
fluent and can use in his/her work
Define source language - ANSWER-Language that will be interpreted to a
target language
Define target language - ANSWER-Language into which you interpret
What is the goal of effective positioning? - ANSWER-The goal is to promote
direct communication between service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take? - ANSWER-
The principle of role boundaries helps decide position.
, List the three stages of the encounter - ANSWER-Pre-encounter, The
encounter, Post encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter - ANSWER-Preparation, Briefing
(Optional), Professional introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing
(Optional), Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols - ANSWER-Positioning (appropriate place
to sit or stand to Promote direct communication), Professional introduction
(Brief and clear), Direct speech ( speaking in first person), Turn taking
(managing the flow)
Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that come after
the interpreter states his or her name/organization? - ANSWER-1) I will be
interpreting everything that is said.
2) I will keep everything confidential.
3) Please speak to each other, not to me.
4) If I need to pause I will make this gesture.
What are some exceptions to using first person/direct speech? - ANSWER-1)
Service user is a child, elderly or mentally disable person.
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Define working language - ANSWER-Languages in which an interpreter is
fluent and can use in his/her work
Define source language - ANSWER-Language that will be interpreted to a
target language
Define target language - ANSWER-Language into which you interpret
What is the goal of effective positioning? - ANSWER-The goal is to promote
direct communication between service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take? - ANSWER-
The principle of role boundaries helps decide position.
, List the three stages of the encounter - ANSWER-Pre-encounter, The
encounter, Post encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter - ANSWER-Preparation, Briefing
(Optional), Professional introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing
(Optional), Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols - ANSWER-Positioning (appropriate place
to sit or stand to Promote direct communication), Professional introduction
(Brief and clear), Direct speech ( speaking in first person), Turn taking
(managing the flow)
Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that come after
the interpreter states his or her name/organization? - ANSWER-1) I will be
interpreting everything that is said.
2) I will keep everything confidential.
3) Please speak to each other, not to me.
4) If I need to pause I will make this gesture.
What are some exceptions to using first person/direct speech? - ANSWER-1)
Service user is a child, elderly or mentally disable person.
