INTERPRETER LATEST
CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is the purpose of interpreting? - ANSWERS-The purpose of interpreting is to
facilitate communication and access to services provided in a language other than
that of the user. Interpreting fosters communicative autonomy.
QUESTION 2
Describe communicative autonomy - ANSWERS-The capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/ her own communication
QUESTION 3
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
ANSWERS-Medical
QUESTION 4
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, INTERPRETER LATEST
CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP
List the minimum requirements for a community or medical interpreter to practice
as an interpreter - ANSWERS-18 years old or older, hold a high school diploma,
demonstrate bilingualism and literacy (preferably by taking a language proficiency
test), have a certificate for professional training in medical/ community interpreting
of at least 40 hours.
QUESTION 5
Which kind of organizations develop recognized certification programs for
interpreters? - ANSWERS-Government and professional entities
QUESTION 6
If you graduate successfully from a 40/hour interpreting program, are you
certified? - ANSWERS-No, you would become a QUALIFIED interpreter but in
order to become a certified interpreter you must pass the assessment.
QUESTION 7
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification -
ANSWERS-National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters, Certification
Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
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, INTERPRETER LATEST
CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP
QUESTION 8
Is there a national US certification for community interpreters? - ANSWERS-No,
the State of Washington has a certification but there is no national certification for
community interpreters
QUESTION 9
What is a code of ethics? - ANSWERS-A set of principles or values that govern
the conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the enactment of
that profession
QUESTION 10
Why do ethics matter? - ANSWERS-They offer clear guidance to navigate the
most common ethical challenges and make decisions. Ethics promote trust and
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CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is the purpose of interpreting? - ANSWERS-The purpose of interpreting is to
facilitate communication and access to services provided in a language other than
that of the user. Interpreting fosters communicative autonomy.
QUESTION 2
Describe communicative autonomy - ANSWERS-The capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/ her own communication
QUESTION 3
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
ANSWERS-Medical
QUESTION 4
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, INTERPRETER LATEST
CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP
List the minimum requirements for a community or medical interpreter to practice
as an interpreter - ANSWERS-18 years old or older, hold a high school diploma,
demonstrate bilingualism and literacy (preferably by taking a language proficiency
test), have a certificate for professional training in medical/ community interpreting
of at least 40 hours.
QUESTION 5
Which kind of organizations develop recognized certification programs for
interpreters? - ANSWERS-Government and professional entities
QUESTION 6
If you graduate successfully from a 40/hour interpreting program, are you
certified? - ANSWERS-No, you would become a QUALIFIED interpreter but in
order to become a certified interpreter you must pass the assessment.
QUESTION 7
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification -
ANSWERS-National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters, Certification
Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
END OF
PAGE
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, INTERPRETER LATEST
CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP
QUESTION 8
Is there a national US certification for community interpreters? - ANSWERS-No,
the State of Washington has a certification but there is no national certification for
community interpreters
QUESTION 9
What is a code of ethics? - ANSWERS-A set of principles or values that govern
the conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the enactment of
that profession
QUESTION 10
Why do ethics matter? - ANSWERS-They offer clear guidance to navigate the
most common ethical challenges and make decisions. Ethics promote trust and
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