THE COMMUNITY INTERPRETER -
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is Community Interpreting? - ANSWER-A specialization of interpreting used in
community-based settings to facilitate access to community services such as medical,
educational, and social services.
You support equal access to community services by facilitating communication and
understanding.
Define medical interpreting: - ANSWER-Interpreting for patients, their family and a
healthcare provider.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - ANSWER-To facilitate communication between
parties who do not share a common language.
Describe Communicative Autonomy: - ANSWER-The capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/her own communication.
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
ANSWER-Medical
List the minimum requirements as an interpreter: - ANSWER-- Be 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be proficient in two languages
- Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training (at least 40 hrs)
If you arrive and you know the person you're supposed to interpret for, what three steps
should you take immediately? - ANSWER-- Disclose the relationship
- Withdraw
- Self-Evaluate
Three Steps to the SAY NO model: - ANSWER-1. Be Gracious
2. Offer Choices
3. Give Reasons
Define the following:
1. A working language
2. A source language
, 3. A target language - ANSWER-1. All the languages you interpret in. (Must be
proficient in the languages)
2. The language from which you interpret from
3. The language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter: - ANSWER-1. Pre-encounter
2. The Encounter
3. Post encounter
Identify the seven steps of the encounter: - ANSWER-1. Preparation
2. Briefing (optional)
3. Professional introductions
4. Interpreting
5. Intervening/mediation (if needed)
6. Debriefing (optional)
7. Analysis of the encounter
Difference between certificate and certification: - ANSWER-Certification is the process.
Certificate is the official document showing completion of the process.
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- ANSWER-Professional organizations or government entities.
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification programs:
- ANSWER-CCHI- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
NBCMI- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
What is a code of ethics? - ANSWER-A set of principles or values that govern the
conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the encounter of that
profession.
The "rules" that show us what we should do.
What are standards of practice? - ANSWER-A set of guidelines that show us "the how"
to perform in a profession. (Guidelines to code of ethics)
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice: - ANSWER-Ethics are
the rule, Standards of Practice are the guidelines.
Ethics is more strict, Standards of Practice is more flexible.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is Community Interpreting? - ANSWER-A specialization of interpreting used in
community-based settings to facilitate access to community services such as medical,
educational, and social services.
You support equal access to community services by facilitating communication and
understanding.
Define medical interpreting: - ANSWER-Interpreting for patients, their family and a
healthcare provider.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - ANSWER-To facilitate communication between
parties who do not share a common language.
Describe Communicative Autonomy: - ANSWER-The capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/her own communication.
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
ANSWER-Medical
List the minimum requirements as an interpreter: - ANSWER-- Be 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be proficient in two languages
- Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training (at least 40 hrs)
If you arrive and you know the person you're supposed to interpret for, what three steps
should you take immediately? - ANSWER-- Disclose the relationship
- Withdraw
- Self-Evaluate
Three Steps to the SAY NO model: - ANSWER-1. Be Gracious
2. Offer Choices
3. Give Reasons
Define the following:
1. A working language
2. A source language
, 3. A target language - ANSWER-1. All the languages you interpret in. (Must be
proficient in the languages)
2. The language from which you interpret from
3. The language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter: - ANSWER-1. Pre-encounter
2. The Encounter
3. Post encounter
Identify the seven steps of the encounter: - ANSWER-1. Preparation
2. Briefing (optional)
3. Professional introductions
4. Interpreting
5. Intervening/mediation (if needed)
6. Debriefing (optional)
7. Analysis of the encounter
Difference between certificate and certification: - ANSWER-Certification is the process.
Certificate is the official document showing completion of the process.
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- ANSWER-Professional organizations or government entities.
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification programs:
- ANSWER-CCHI- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
NBCMI- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
What is a code of ethics? - ANSWER-A set of principles or values that govern the
conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the encounter of that
profession.
The "rules" that show us what we should do.
What are standards of practice? - ANSWER-A set of guidelines that show us "the how"
to perform in a profession. (Guidelines to code of ethics)
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice: - ANSWER-Ethics are
the rule, Standards of Practice are the guidelines.
Ethics is more strict, Standards of Practice is more flexible.
