RID- NIC WRITTEN KNOWLEDGE EXAM | 2026 |
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
CPC- Tenet 1.0 - Answers -Confidentiality- Interpreters hold a position of trust as
linguistic and cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by
consumers and essential for protecting all involved.
CPC- Tenet 2.0 - Answers -Professionalism- Interpreters are expected to stay abreast
of evolving language use and trends in the profession as well as Deaf community.
CPC Tenet 3.0 - Answers -Conduct- Interpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. Avoid situations that result in conflicting
roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
CPC Tenet 4.0 - Answers -Respect for Consumers- Interpreters are expected to honor
consumer preferences in selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while
recognizing the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation.
CPC Tenet 5.0 - Answers -Respect for Colleagues- Interpreters are expected to
collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective interpreting services. They
also understand that the manner in which they relate to colleagues reflects upon the
profession in general.
CPC Tenet 6.0 - Answers -Business Practices- Interpreters are expected to conduct
their business in a professional manner whether in private practice or in the employ of
an agency or other entity. Professional interpreters are entitled to a living wage based
on their qualifications and expertise. Interpreters are also entitled to working conditions
conducive to effective service delivery.
CPC Tenet 7.0 - Answers -Professional Development- Interpreters are expected to
foster and maintain interpreting competence and the stature of the profession through
ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
culture - Answers -knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, customs and any other
capabilities and habits acquired as a member of a group...including language
Deaf Culture - Answers -A compilation of experiences and solutions that Deaf people
have found to be effective in providing them with productive lives. A shared language,
importance of social activities, passing culture through stories and attending residential
schools
Deaf Community - Answers -Members of the Deaf community are influenced culturally,
politically, and practically, individually and collectively by ideas and movements in the
surrounding culture
, Deaf Culture v. Deaf Community - Answers -Deaf community is the people while Deaf
culture is their way of life
High Context Cultures - Answers -(Deaf Culture) Society where people have close
connections over a long period of time.
Low Context Cultures - Answers -(Hearing Culture) Societies where people have many
connections but of shorter duration or for a specific reason
Proxemics - Answers -(social space) the preferred conversational distance between
people in different situations. Socially- conversational distance
Personally- furniture, interior of rooms, environment
Kinesics - Answers -anything not spoken- non-verbal behaviors such as body
language/gestures, facial expressions, or eye gaze
Individualism (Individualist Culture) - Answers -30% of world's cultures. Values of
society is "what is best for me" Don't ask others, separate from parents- one is
encouraged to be independent
Collectivism (Collectivist Culture) - Answers -70% of the world's cultures. Strong
identity with the group, what is best for the group. Help each other survive, duty to
share. You are in or out.
Monochronic Culture - Answers -Time is segmented linearly, focus on one thing or
person at a time. Meetings are held to strict schedules and the task at hand. Life is
compartmentalized
Polychronic Culture - Answers -Relationships take precedence over agendas and
schedules. take time to find out about other people's lives (Deaf culture)
Past Oriented Cultures - Answers -Connected to their history. Keep their traditions such
as name signs for Deaf Culture. Don't like change unless agreed upon by the group
Future Oriented Cultures - Answers -Focused on change and progress. Change is
good.
Deaf Culture is what kinds of cultures? - Answers -Collectivist (what is best for the
group), High Context (shared knowledge, common experiences, goals and beliefs)
Polychronic (people come first), Past Oriented (traditional)
Hearing Cultures is what kinds of cultures? - Answers -Low Context, Individualist,
Monochronic, and Future Oriented
RID - Answers -Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
CPC- Tenet 1.0 - Answers -Confidentiality- Interpreters hold a position of trust as
linguistic and cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by
consumers and essential for protecting all involved.
CPC- Tenet 2.0 - Answers -Professionalism- Interpreters are expected to stay abreast
of evolving language use and trends in the profession as well as Deaf community.
CPC Tenet 3.0 - Answers -Conduct- Interpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. Avoid situations that result in conflicting
roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
CPC Tenet 4.0 - Answers -Respect for Consumers- Interpreters are expected to honor
consumer preferences in selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while
recognizing the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation.
CPC Tenet 5.0 - Answers -Respect for Colleagues- Interpreters are expected to
collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective interpreting services. They
also understand that the manner in which they relate to colleagues reflects upon the
profession in general.
CPC Tenet 6.0 - Answers -Business Practices- Interpreters are expected to conduct
their business in a professional manner whether in private practice or in the employ of
an agency or other entity. Professional interpreters are entitled to a living wage based
on their qualifications and expertise. Interpreters are also entitled to working conditions
conducive to effective service delivery.
CPC Tenet 7.0 - Answers -Professional Development- Interpreters are expected to
foster and maintain interpreting competence and the stature of the profession through
ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
culture - Answers -knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, customs and any other
capabilities and habits acquired as a member of a group...including language
Deaf Culture - Answers -A compilation of experiences and solutions that Deaf people
have found to be effective in providing them with productive lives. A shared language,
importance of social activities, passing culture through stories and attending residential
schools
Deaf Community - Answers -Members of the Deaf community are influenced culturally,
politically, and practically, individually and collectively by ideas and movements in the
surrounding culture
, Deaf Culture v. Deaf Community - Answers -Deaf community is the people while Deaf
culture is their way of life
High Context Cultures - Answers -(Deaf Culture) Society where people have close
connections over a long period of time.
Low Context Cultures - Answers -(Hearing Culture) Societies where people have many
connections but of shorter duration or for a specific reason
Proxemics - Answers -(social space) the preferred conversational distance between
people in different situations. Socially- conversational distance
Personally- furniture, interior of rooms, environment
Kinesics - Answers -anything not spoken- non-verbal behaviors such as body
language/gestures, facial expressions, or eye gaze
Individualism (Individualist Culture) - Answers -30% of world's cultures. Values of
society is "what is best for me" Don't ask others, separate from parents- one is
encouraged to be independent
Collectivism (Collectivist Culture) - Answers -70% of the world's cultures. Strong
identity with the group, what is best for the group. Help each other survive, duty to
share. You are in or out.
Monochronic Culture - Answers -Time is segmented linearly, focus on one thing or
person at a time. Meetings are held to strict schedules and the task at hand. Life is
compartmentalized
Polychronic Culture - Answers -Relationships take precedence over agendas and
schedules. take time to find out about other people's lives (Deaf culture)
Past Oriented Cultures - Answers -Connected to their history. Keep their traditions such
as name signs for Deaf Culture. Don't like change unless agreed upon by the group
Future Oriented Cultures - Answers -Focused on change and progress. Change is
good.
Deaf Culture is what kinds of cultures? - Answers -Collectivist (what is best for the
group), High Context (shared knowledge, common experiences, goals and beliefs)
Polychronic (people come first), Past Oriented (traditional)
Hearing Cultures is what kinds of cultures? - Answers -Low Context, Individualist,
Monochronic, and Future Oriented
RID - Answers -Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
