Interpreter Certification Exam Prep with Complete Solutions

Interpreter Certification Exam

Prep with Complete Solutions



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.