CDI Sample/Practice Test Questions And Answers.
The Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is an individual who is... - Answer deaf or hard of
hearing. In addition to proficient communication skill and general interpreter training, the CDI has specialized training and/or experience in the use of gesture, mime, props, drawings, and other tools to enhance communication. The CDI has knowledge and understanding of deafness, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture. The CDI possesses native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language
A CDI has been hired through an interpreter agency. If the consumer asks you how s/he can use your services again, the CDI should... - Answer ...have him/her contact the hiring agency.
When interpreting for a deaf consumer applying for unemployment benefits, the appropriate register would be... - Answer ...consultative.
Why is processing time important? - Answer It helps to reduce the number of errors committed.
T/F - According to RID's Code of Professional Conduct (CPC), it is inappropriate to interpret for an immediate family member in a legal setting. - Answer True
T/F - According to RID's CPC, it is appropriate to decline an assignment for a funeral
because of feelings of personal discomfort. - Answer True
T/F - When working with a developmentally disabled person with some language abilities, it is useful to use a lot of fingerspelling. - Answer False
Some useful strategies to use when working with a developmentally disabled person with some language abilities are... - Answer 1) any props in the room
2) pictures
3) gestures
When the team interpreters receive feedback from the consumer(s), they should... - Answer ...analyze the comments amongst themselves.
The steps of the interpreting process are made in the following order... - Answer 1) analyze speaker message
2) discard the form of the message
3) search for message equivalence
4) compose a new utterance
The sign DEAF WORLD means... - Answer ...culturally Deaf people.
The consumer nods his/her head... - Answer ...is NOT a dependable indicator of understanding.
The Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is an individual who is... - Answer deaf or hard of
hearing. In addition to proficient communication skill and general interpreter training, the CDI has specialized training and/or experience in the use of gesture, mime, props, drawings, and other tools to enhance communication. The CDI has knowledge and understanding of deafness, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture. The CDI possesses native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language
A CDI has been hired through an interpreter agency. If the consumer asks you how s/he can use your services again, the CDI should... - Answer ...have him/her contact the hiring agency.
When interpreting for a deaf consumer applying for unemployment benefits, the appropriate register would be... - Answer ...consultative.
Why is processing time important? - Answer It helps to reduce the number of errors committed.
T/F - According to RID's Code of Professional Conduct (CPC), it is inappropriate to interpret for an immediate family member in a legal setting. - Answer True
T/F - According to RID's CPC, it is appropriate to decline an assignment for a funeral
because of feelings of personal discomfort. - Answer True
T/F - When working with a developmentally disabled person with some language abilities, it is useful to use a lot of fingerspelling. - Answer False
Some useful strategies to use when working with a developmentally disabled person with some language abilities are... - Answer 1) any props in the room
2) pictures
3) gestures
When the team interpreters receive feedback from the consumer(s), they should... - Answer ...analyze the comments amongst themselves.
The steps of the interpreting process are made in the following order... - Answer 1) analyze speaker message
2) discard the form of the message
3) search for message equivalence
4) compose a new utterance
The sign DEAF WORLD means... - Answer ...culturally Deaf people.
The consumer nods his/her head... - Answer ...is NOT a dependable indicator of understanding.
