RID Written Exam Questions and Answers

RID Written Exam

Which one of the following statements best describes why processing time is important?
– answer It helps to reduce the number of errors committed.

Which of the following general statements about interpretation is the most accurate? -
answer Interpretation involves competence in at least two languages.

Which of the following most accurately distinguishes Translation from Interpretation? -
answer Translation converts a written text in one language into another written text in
another language, while interpretation converts a face-to-face text in one language into
another face-to-face text in another language.

All but one of the following are true of the process of consecutive interpreting: -
answerThe only case in which the technique of consecutive interpreting cannot be
applied is when a written speech is being read out loud.

All but one of the following is true of the process of simultaneous interpretation: -
answerThe only case in which the technique of consecutive interpreting cannot be
applied is when a written speech is being read out loud.

All but one of the following is true of the process of simultaneous interpretation: -
answerIn a simultaneous interpretation the interpreter memorizes the words delivered
by the speaker and holds them in memory long enough to successfully convert the form
of the message to the form of the target message.

Verbatim memory is a function of memorization, while substantive memory is a function
of: - answerthe expertise of the interpreter in the content area to be remembered.

All but which one of the following is true of conference interpreters: - answerConference
interpreters frequently also master shorthand to allow them to write down and review
the material to be interpreted because written information is not transient.

Which of the following is the best definition of the relationship between the source
language (SL) and the target language (TL)? - answerThe SL and TL consumers share
the same understanding

In which of the following settings would consecutive interpreting be LEAST appropriate?
- answerinterpreting in a play

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a qualified interpreter under the ADA? -
answerAn interpreter keeps confidential all information related to a given assignment.

, In a mental health interpreting situation, the appropriate placement of the interpreter is: -
answerThe interpreter should sit in the line of sight of the deaf consumer, but slightly
behind the mental health serve provider.

Transliteration as defined by the RID is: - answerfull sentences produced on the mouth
and conceptually accurate signing on the hands in English order

The abbreviation CT stands for: - answercertificate of transliteration

If you are in an interpreting situation with a team member and the client expresses to
you that he/she prefers your signing style and asks that you take over for the rest of the
assignment what should you do? - answerbring your team member in on the discussion
and take the lead in informing the client that this is a team situation and you would be
unable to continue alone without compromising the quality of your own interpretation
and look for a suitable alternative that suits everyone's needs

You are interpreting and your client indicates that he/she is bored and prefers to ignore
the lecture. You should: - answerat the discretion of your client discretely stop
interpreting, fold your hands and save wear and tear on your arms

The abbreviation OIC:C stands for - answerOral Interpreting Certificate: Comprehensive

To take the SC:L performance test offered by RID you must: - answerhold any prior
certification offered by RID and have passed the SC:L written exam

Once you take the RID Performance test for the NIC or CDI you - answercannot take
the test again for six months

The proper procedure for notifying the RID of an interpreter or transliterator who is
interpreting without certification and has violated the Code of Ethics is - answernone of
the above

The RID Performance exam is: - answeradministered by a Local Test Administrator who
then sends the materials to RID for assessment

Once you pass the Generalist Written Exam you: - answermust pass the performance
portion within five years or you will need to retake the written portion

Which of the following is not true of ASL? - answerAmerican Sign Language verbs are
more likely to indicate morphological agreement with subjects than with objects

The primary organization for African American Interpreters is: - answerNAOBI

A classifier in ASL is: - answeran ASL morpheme that functions like a pronoun in
defining a class of objects that share some physical or abstract characteristic