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Which one of the following statements best describes why processing time is important?
correct answers It helps to reduce the number of errors committed.
Which of the following general statements about interpretation is the most accurate? correct
answers Interpretation involves competence in at least two languages.
Which of the following most accurately distinguishes Translation from Interpretation? correct
answers 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: correct
answers The 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: correct
answers The 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: correct
answers In 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:
correct answers the expertise of the interpreter in the content area to be remembered.
All but which one of the following is true of conference interpreters: correct answers
Conference 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)? correct answers The SL and TL consumers share the same
understanding
In which of the following settings would consecutive interpreting be LEAST appropriate?
correct answers interpreting in a play
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a qualified interpreter under the ADA?
correct answers An interpreter keeps confidential all information related to a given
assignment.
In a mental health interpreting situation, the appropriate placement of the interpreter is:
correct answers The 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: correct answers full sentences produced on the
mouth and conceptually accurate signing on the hands in English order
, The abbreviation CT stands for: correct answers certificate 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? correct answers bring 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: correct answers at 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 correct answers Oral Interpreting Certificate:
Comprehensive
To take the SC:L performance test offered by RID you must: correct answers hold 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 correct answers cannot 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 correct answers none
of the above
The RID Performance exam is: correct answers administered by a Local Test Administrator
who then sends the materials to RID for assessment
Once you pass the Generalist Written Exam you: correct answers must 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? correct answers American Sign Language verbs
are more likely to indicate morphological agreement with subjects than with objects
The primary organization for African American Interpreters is: correct answers NAOBI
A classifier in ASL is: correct answers an ASL morpheme that functions like a pronoun in
defining a class of objects that share some physical or abstract characteristic
Pointing in ASL can be all but which of the following: correct answers an adjective
Which of the following is not specified in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of
Professional Conduct? correct answers interpreters cannot discriminate against clients on the
basis of gender, religious affiliation, or race
The RID Code of Professional Conduct is: correct answers a set of guidelines that sets forth
the standards of behavior that should be followed by any interpreting professional
Which one of the following statements best describes why processing time is important?
correct answers It helps to reduce the number of errors committed.
Which of the following general statements about interpretation is the most accurate? correct
answers Interpretation involves competence in at least two languages.
Which of the following most accurately distinguishes Translation from Interpretation? correct
answers 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: correct
answers The 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: correct
answers The 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: correct
answers In 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:
correct answers the expertise of the interpreter in the content area to be remembered.
All but which one of the following is true of conference interpreters: correct answers
Conference 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)? correct answers The SL and TL consumers share the same
understanding
In which of the following settings would consecutive interpreting be LEAST appropriate?
correct answers interpreting in a play
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a qualified interpreter under the ADA?
correct answers An interpreter keeps confidential all information related to a given
assignment.
In a mental health interpreting situation, the appropriate placement of the interpreter is:
correct answers The 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: correct answers full sentences produced on the
mouth and conceptually accurate signing on the hands in English order
, The abbreviation CT stands for: correct answers certificate 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? correct answers bring 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: correct answers at 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 correct answers Oral Interpreting Certificate:
Comprehensive
To take the SC:L performance test offered by RID you must: correct answers hold 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 correct answers cannot 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 correct answers none
of the above
The RID Performance exam is: correct answers administered by a Local Test Administrator
who then sends the materials to RID for assessment
Once you pass the Generalist Written Exam you: correct answers must 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? correct answers American Sign Language verbs
are more likely to indicate morphological agreement with subjects than with objects
The primary organization for African American Interpreters is: correct answers NAOBI
A classifier in ASL is: correct answers an ASL morpheme that functions like a pronoun in
defining a class of objects that share some physical or abstract characteristic
Pointing in ASL can be all but which of the following: correct answers an adjective
Which of the following is not specified in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of
Professional Conduct? correct answers interpreters cannot discriminate against clients on the
basis of gender, religious affiliation, or race
The RID Code of Professional Conduct is: correct answers a set of guidelines that sets forth
the standards of behavior that should be followed by any interpreting professional
