The Community Interpreter-Module 1
Questions and Answers Latest Update
Graded A+
What does it mean to be a professional community interpreter?
✔✔Following ethical standards, being trained, and maintaining impartiality
When should an interpreter introduce themselves to the client and provider?
✔✔Before the session begins
Why is a pre-session important in community interpreting?
✔✔It sets expectations and explains the interpreter’s role
What is one of the first things an interpreter should explain during the pre-session?
✔✔That everything said will be interpreted
What is meant by the term “limited English proficiency”?
✔✔When someone cannot speak, read, write, or understand English well enough to interact
effectively
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,What are the three primary roles of the community interpreter?
✔✔Conduit, clarifier, and cultural broker
What is the conduit role in interpreting?
✔✔To relay messages exactly as spoken without changes
When can an interpreter take on the clarifier role?
✔✔When the message cannot be understood without explanation
What is an example of the cultural broker role?
✔✔Explaining cultural norms that affect understanding between parties
Why must interpreters maintain accuracy in every session?
✔✔Because altering the message can affect decisions and outcomes
What should the interpreter do if they do not know a word in the source language?
✔✔Ask for repetition or clarification to ensure accuracy
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, What does impartiality mean in community interpreting?
✔✔Not taking sides or showing favoritism during the session
What is the interpreter’s responsibility regarding confidentiality?
✔✔Keep all information shared in the session private
Why should interpreters never give personal opinions during a session?
✔✔Because doing so compromises impartiality
What is one ethical requirement for community interpreters?
✔✔To remain neutral, even if they disagree with the speaker
When may it be appropriate for an interpreter to interrupt the session?
✔✔To clarify language or ensure safety
Why is it important for interpreters to avoid dual relationships?
✔✔To prevent bias or conflicts of interest
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Questions and Answers Latest Update
Graded A+
What does it mean to be a professional community interpreter?
✔✔Following ethical standards, being trained, and maintaining impartiality
When should an interpreter introduce themselves to the client and provider?
✔✔Before the session begins
Why is a pre-session important in community interpreting?
✔✔It sets expectations and explains the interpreter’s role
What is one of the first things an interpreter should explain during the pre-session?
✔✔That everything said will be interpreted
What is meant by the term “limited English proficiency”?
✔✔When someone cannot speak, read, write, or understand English well enough to interact
effectively
1
,What are the three primary roles of the community interpreter?
✔✔Conduit, clarifier, and cultural broker
What is the conduit role in interpreting?
✔✔To relay messages exactly as spoken without changes
When can an interpreter take on the clarifier role?
✔✔When the message cannot be understood without explanation
What is an example of the cultural broker role?
✔✔Explaining cultural norms that affect understanding between parties
Why must interpreters maintain accuracy in every session?
✔✔Because altering the message can affect decisions and outcomes
What should the interpreter do if they do not know a word in the source language?
✔✔Ask for repetition or clarification to ensure accuracy
2
, What does impartiality mean in community interpreting?
✔✔Not taking sides or showing favoritism during the session
What is the interpreter’s responsibility regarding confidentiality?
✔✔Keep all information shared in the session private
Why should interpreters never give personal opinions during a session?
✔✔Because doing so compromises impartiality
What is one ethical requirement for community interpreters?
✔✔To remain neutral, even if they disagree with the speaker
When may it be appropriate for an interpreter to interrupt the session?
✔✔To clarify language or ensure safety
Why is it important for interpreters to avoid dual relationships?
✔✔To prevent bias or conflicts of interest
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