INTERPRETER CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Module 2 - Correct Answers -
Define working language - Correct Answers -Languages in which an interpreter is fluent
and can use in his/her work
Define source language - Correct Answers -Language that will be interpreted to a target
language
Define target language - Correct Answers -Language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter - Correct Answers -Pre-encounter, The
encounter, Post encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter - Correct Answers -Preparation, Briefing
(Optional), Professional introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing (Optional),
Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols - Correct Answers -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)
What is the goal of effective positioning? - Correct Answers -The goal is to promote
direct communication between service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take? - Correct Answers -
The principle of role boundaries helps decide position.
Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that come after the
interpreter states his or her name/organization? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1)
Service user is a child, elderly or mentally disable person.
, 2) Interpreting for multiple parties.
3) When the content is horrific.
4) In emergency situations when summarizing is needed.
5) Intervening as interpreter
When should you mediate? - Correct Answers -Only if perceived any communication
barrier or access to service barrier.Basic criteria: role confusion, linguistic challenges,
cultural misunderstandings, service system barriers
What is a mediation script? - Correct Answers -Written formulas that you can develop
for common scenarios.
Why should you have mediation scripts? - Correct Answers -To prevent nervous long
and complicated mediations. It helps to be brief clear, feel confident and professional.
What should you do if a provider keeps speaking in third person/indirect speech? -
Correct Answers -1) Try to direct communication to patient .
2) Remind provider to speak to each other.
Why do memory skills matter for interpreters? - Correct Answers -Memory skills allow
the interpreter to interpret longer segments accurately, thereby supporting direct
[uninterrupted] communication.
What is chunking? - Correct Answers -Process of taking information and breaking it into
parts. Organizing information into smaller meaningful wholes.
List some message transfer skills for interpreters - Correct Answers -Anticipating,
Multitasking, Message Analysis, Parroting, Paraphrasing
Name the 3 modes of interpreting - Correct Answers -1) Consecutive interpreting (the
most common in community interpreting)
2) Simultaneous interpreting
3) Sight translating
List the steps for sight translation - Correct Answers -(Before)
1) Make sure the provider remains present
2) Assess the text for appropriateness through the CALL criteria
(During)
1) Read the entire text
2) Identify challenges, such as unfamiliar terms, complex language, high register
3) Ask for clarification or consult dictionaries when needed
4) Render text from beginning to end
5) Do not stop-and-start, start over, simplify or change any parts of the text
(After)
1) Self-assess the accuracy of your translation
2) Decide if you should continue to sight translate such texts
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Module 2 - Correct Answers -
Define working language - Correct Answers -Languages in which an interpreter is fluent
and can use in his/her work
Define source language - Correct Answers -Language that will be interpreted to a target
language
Define target language - Correct Answers -Language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter - Correct Answers -Pre-encounter, The
encounter, Post encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter - Correct Answers -Preparation, Briefing
(Optional), Professional introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing (Optional),
Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols - Correct Answers -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)
What is the goal of effective positioning? - Correct Answers -The goal is to promote
direct communication between service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take? - Correct Answers -
The principle of role boundaries helps decide position.
Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that come after the
interpreter states his or her name/organization? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1)
Service user is a child, elderly or mentally disable person.
, 2) Interpreting for multiple parties.
3) When the content is horrific.
4) In emergency situations when summarizing is needed.
5) Intervening as interpreter
When should you mediate? - Correct Answers -Only if perceived any communication
barrier or access to service barrier.Basic criteria: role confusion, linguistic challenges,
cultural misunderstandings, service system barriers
What is a mediation script? - Correct Answers -Written formulas that you can develop
for common scenarios.
Why should you have mediation scripts? - Correct Answers -To prevent nervous long
and complicated mediations. It helps to be brief clear, feel confident and professional.
What should you do if a provider keeps speaking in third person/indirect speech? -
Correct Answers -1) Try to direct communication to patient .
2) Remind provider to speak to each other.
Why do memory skills matter for interpreters? - Correct Answers -Memory skills allow
the interpreter to interpret longer segments accurately, thereby supporting direct
[uninterrupted] communication.
What is chunking? - Correct Answers -Process of taking information and breaking it into
parts. Organizing information into smaller meaningful wholes.
List some message transfer skills for interpreters - Correct Answers -Anticipating,
Multitasking, Message Analysis, Parroting, Paraphrasing
Name the 3 modes of interpreting - Correct Answers -1) Consecutive interpreting (the
most common in community interpreting)
2) Simultaneous interpreting
3) Sight translating
List the steps for sight translation - Correct Answers -(Before)
1) Make sure the provider remains present
2) Assess the text for appropriateness through the CALL criteria
(During)
1) Read the entire text
2) Identify challenges, such as unfamiliar terms, complex language, high register
3) Ask for clarification or consult dictionaries when needed
4) Render text from beginning to end
5) Do not stop-and-start, start over, simplify or change any parts of the text
(After)
1) Self-assess the accuracy of your translation
2) Decide if you should continue to sight translate such texts
