Interpreter Certification Exam Prep Questions And
Correct Answers (A+)
Module 2
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
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
What is the purpose of effective positioning? - Answer The purpose is to facilitate direct
communication between service provider and patient.
Which guiding principle will help determine which position to take? - Answer Role
boundaries help to determine position.
, Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that follow after the
interpreter identifies him or herself by stating his or her name/organization? - Answer 1)
I will interpret everything that is said.
2) I won't tell anything.
3) You speak with each other, not with me.
4) If I need a break I do this.
Exemptions - when not to use first person/direct speech? Answer 1) Service user is a
child, elderly or mentally disable person.
2) Interpreting for multiple parties.
3) The content is horrific.
4) During an emergency when summarizing is necessary.
5) Intervening as interpreter
What do you do if the provider continues to talk in third person/indirect speech?
-Answer 1) Try to refocus the interaction to the patient .
2) Refresh provider to speak with each other.
Why is memory skills important for interpreters? -Answer Memory skills allows the
interpreter to interpret longer segments with accuracy, thus supporting direct
[uninterrupted] communication.
What is chunking? - Process of taking information and breaking it into parts. Organizing
information into smaller meaningful wholes.
List some message transfer skills for interpreters - Anticipating, Multitasking, Message
Analysis, Parroting, Paraphrasing
Name the 3 modes of interpreting - 1) Consecutive interpreting (the most common in
community interpreting)
2) Simultaneous interpreting
3) Sight translating
List the steps for sight translation - (Before)
1) Provider has to remain present
Correct Answers (A+)
Module 2
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
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
What is the purpose of effective positioning? - Answer The purpose is to facilitate direct
communication between service provider and patient.
Which guiding principle will help determine which position to take? - Answer Role
boundaries help to determine position.
, Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that follow after the
interpreter identifies him or herself by stating his or her name/organization? - Answer 1)
I will interpret everything that is said.
2) I won't tell anything.
3) You speak with each other, not with me.
4) If I need a break I do this.
Exemptions - when not to use first person/direct speech? Answer 1) Service user is a
child, elderly or mentally disable person.
2) Interpreting for multiple parties.
3) The content is horrific.
4) During an emergency when summarizing is necessary.
5) Intervening as interpreter
What do you do if the provider continues to talk in third person/indirect speech?
-Answer 1) Try to refocus the interaction to the patient .
2) Refresh provider to speak with each other.
Why is memory skills important for interpreters? -Answer Memory skills allows the
interpreter to interpret longer segments with accuracy, thus supporting direct
[uninterrupted] communication.
What is chunking? - Process of taking information and breaking it into parts. Organizing
information into smaller meaningful wholes.
List some message transfer skills for interpreters - Anticipating, Multitasking, Message
Analysis, Parroting, Paraphrasing
Name the 3 modes of interpreting - 1) Consecutive interpreting (the most common in
community interpreting)
2) Simultaneous interpreting
3) Sight translating
List the steps for sight translation - (Before)
1) Provider has to remain present
