Medical Interpreter Certification Written
Exam Questions and Answers
NCIHC Standards of Practice - Answer-Accuracy
Confidentiality
Impartiality
Respect
Cultural Awareness
Role Boundaries
Professionalism
Professional Development
Advocacy
IMIA Standards of Practice - Answer-Confidentiality
Accuracy
Role Boundaries
Impartiality
Professionalism
Development
Accuracy
Steps of FFIT - Answer-1. Raise your hand to intervene
2. Use third person
3. Be brief
4. Be transparent
5. Go back to being a conduit
Opposite ends of Incremental Intervention - Answer-Removing barriers to
communication <> Undermining LEP-provider relationship
Register - Answer-Level of formality
Lowering the register does not equal - Answer-explaining. Explaining is the job of the
provider
Steps of sight translation - Answer-1. Read
2. Identify unfamiliar concepts
3. Analyze register
4. Ask for clarification
5. Translate at a steady pace
Triggers to advocacy - Answer-Life, health, or dignity in danger, specifically due to
systemic barriers
Exam Questions and Answers
NCIHC Standards of Practice - Answer-Accuracy
Confidentiality
Impartiality
Respect
Cultural Awareness
Role Boundaries
Professionalism
Professional Development
Advocacy
IMIA Standards of Practice - Answer-Confidentiality
Accuracy
Role Boundaries
Impartiality
Professionalism
Development
Accuracy
Steps of FFIT - Answer-1. Raise your hand to intervene
2. Use third person
3. Be brief
4. Be transparent
5. Go back to being a conduit
Opposite ends of Incremental Intervention - Answer-Removing barriers to
communication <> Undermining LEP-provider relationship
Register - Answer-Level of formality
Lowering the register does not equal - Answer-explaining. Explaining is the job of the
provider
Steps of sight translation - Answer-1. Read
2. Identify unfamiliar concepts
3. Analyze register
4. Ask for clarification
5. Translate at a steady pace
Triggers to advocacy - Answer-Life, health, or dignity in danger, specifically due to
systemic barriers
