Oklahoma Ethics Exam
In regards to positioning oneself while interpreting, the general rule is: - ANS -To stand where
the deaf viewer can see both the speaker and the interpreter
An interpreter will be best prepared for interpreting a lecture by learning something about the: -
ANS -goal of the speaker
When an interpreter experiences down time in the educational setting, a suggested option might
be: - ANS -seek ways to prepare for future classes via text books, discussions with teacher, etc
Which of the following is not one of the seven tenets of the code of professional conduct? -
ANS -Interpreters protect their consumers' interests but be fair to all parties
When professionals undertake pro bono work, the expectation is that they will: - ANS -Do the
same work you do to earn a living, do it well, and not get paid
When confronted with a challenging scenario while interpreting, you should: - ANS -Trust your
own application of the principles in the Code of Professional Conduct
According to the confidentiality tenet, interpreters can share assignment related information only
on confidential and "as needed" basis with all of the following except: - ANS -Interpreting
program students
Which of the following behaviors best represents respect for a colleague's tenet? - ANS -Assist
and encourage colleagues by sharing information and serving as a mentor when appropriate
An interpreter is in a hospital to interpret for a child with injuries consistent with child abuse. On
two other occasions, the interpreter has been in the other hospitals while the same child was
there for similar injuries but with different doctors. The interpreters should: - ANS -Contact the
appropriate authorities
There are specific where qualified educational interpreters may interpret. These situations
include all of the following except: - ANS -Situations where legal statement is being taken for
future proceedings
At the end of an interpreting assignment, the physical therapist ask you "what is the sign for
'you're welcome'" you should: - ANS -Direct her question to the deaf client but be willing to
show them the sign if the deaf person doesn't
, While interpreting in a math class, you notice that the instructor keeps inverting the "more than"
and "less than" symbols. All of the students in the class look confused, including the deaf
student. Do you: - ANS -Continue interpreting as if nothing is amiss
Simultaneous interpretation or transliteration is most appropriate when: - ANS -The interpret
and consumers are all familiar with the subject matter
You're interpreting a class on comparative religion. A Catholic priest is talking to the students
about his vow of celibacy and his commitment to living a pure life. The deaf student raise hand
and signs a question. He wants to ask the priest if he has ever had sex. You don't think the
question is appropriate. Do you: - ANS -Interpret the question as asked
During an interpretation for a large audience, the lighting should: - ANS -Come from more than
one angle
Deaf audience members leave a lecture understanding all of the facts given by the lecturer.
However their impression of the lecturer is that they were ill prepared and distant, when in fact
the presenter was highly prepared and genuinely warm. The interpreter erred in conveying
which of the following elements in the presentation: - ANS -Affect
You are a team interpreting a seminar. You are given a copy of the materials to be used. The
presenter is discussing some interesting personality tests included in the packet. You see that
your partner has pulled out one of the tests and is filling out her answers. Then when the
audience starts discussing their answers, she raises her hand and participates. Do you: - ANS
-Speak with your team privately at the earliest opportunity
A deaf man has traveled to your city from out of state for a 3-day professional development
conference. On the morning of the second day, he tells you and the other interpreter that he is
going to spend the rest of the day sight seeing on his own. Do you: - ANS -See the conference
coordinator who hired you and ask what they would like you to do
While walking down the hall in a college where you work, you encounter a hearing teacher for
whom you have been interpreting. He asks you how the deaf student is doing in his class and
how much of the material he understands. Do you: - ANS -Take the opportunity to courteously
explain a bit about the interpreter's role
An interpreter accepts an assignment in another state and a different region, it is not appropriate
to: - ANS -Use only the accepted regional signs from the interpreter's home area
At a small staff meeting where there is one deaf employee, the deaf employee signs that he has
not completed a work assignment. The interpreter misses the negation and voices that the
assignment has been completed. Upon realizing the error, the interpreter voices to the hearing
staff only that a mistake has been made and corrects the error. The more appropriate way of
In regards to positioning oneself while interpreting, the general rule is: - ANS -To stand where
the deaf viewer can see both the speaker and the interpreter
An interpreter will be best prepared for interpreting a lecture by learning something about the: -
ANS -goal of the speaker
When an interpreter experiences down time in the educational setting, a suggested option might
be: - ANS -seek ways to prepare for future classes via text books, discussions with teacher, etc
Which of the following is not one of the seven tenets of the code of professional conduct? -
ANS -Interpreters protect their consumers' interests but be fair to all parties
When professionals undertake pro bono work, the expectation is that they will: - ANS -Do the
same work you do to earn a living, do it well, and not get paid
When confronted with a challenging scenario while interpreting, you should: - ANS -Trust your
own application of the principles in the Code of Professional Conduct
According to the confidentiality tenet, interpreters can share assignment related information only
on confidential and "as needed" basis with all of the following except: - ANS -Interpreting
program students
Which of the following behaviors best represents respect for a colleague's tenet? - ANS -Assist
and encourage colleagues by sharing information and serving as a mentor when appropriate
An interpreter is in a hospital to interpret for a child with injuries consistent with child abuse. On
two other occasions, the interpreter has been in the other hospitals while the same child was
there for similar injuries but with different doctors. The interpreters should: - ANS -Contact the
appropriate authorities
There are specific where qualified educational interpreters may interpret. These situations
include all of the following except: - ANS -Situations where legal statement is being taken for
future proceedings
At the end of an interpreting assignment, the physical therapist ask you "what is the sign for
'you're welcome'" you should: - ANS -Direct her question to the deaf client but be willing to
show them the sign if the deaf person doesn't
, While interpreting in a math class, you notice that the instructor keeps inverting the "more than"
and "less than" symbols. All of the students in the class look confused, including the deaf
student. Do you: - ANS -Continue interpreting as if nothing is amiss
Simultaneous interpretation or transliteration is most appropriate when: - ANS -The interpret
and consumers are all familiar with the subject matter
You're interpreting a class on comparative religion. A Catholic priest is talking to the students
about his vow of celibacy and his commitment to living a pure life. The deaf student raise hand
and signs a question. He wants to ask the priest if he has ever had sex. You don't think the
question is appropriate. Do you: - ANS -Interpret the question as asked
During an interpretation for a large audience, the lighting should: - ANS -Come from more than
one angle
Deaf audience members leave a lecture understanding all of the facts given by the lecturer.
However their impression of the lecturer is that they were ill prepared and distant, when in fact
the presenter was highly prepared and genuinely warm. The interpreter erred in conveying
which of the following elements in the presentation: - ANS -Affect
You are a team interpreting a seminar. You are given a copy of the materials to be used. The
presenter is discussing some interesting personality tests included in the packet. You see that
your partner has pulled out one of the tests and is filling out her answers. Then when the
audience starts discussing their answers, she raises her hand and participates. Do you: - ANS
-Speak with your team privately at the earliest opportunity
A deaf man has traveled to your city from out of state for a 3-day professional development
conference. On the morning of the second day, he tells you and the other interpreter that he is
going to spend the rest of the day sight seeing on his own. Do you: - ANS -See the conference
coordinator who hired you and ask what they would like you to do
While walking down the hall in a college where you work, you encounter a hearing teacher for
whom you have been interpreting. He asks you how the deaf student is doing in his class and
how much of the material he understands. Do you: - ANS -Take the opportunity to courteously
explain a bit about the interpreter's role
An interpreter accepts an assignment in another state and a different region, it is not appropriate
to: - ANS -Use only the accepted regional signs from the interpreter's home area
At a small staff meeting where there is one deaf employee, the deaf employee signs that he has
not completed a work assignment. The interpreter misses the negation and voices that the
assignment has been completed. Upon realizing the error, the interpreter voices to the hearing
staff only that a mistake has been made and corrects the error. The more appropriate way of
