Interpreter Certification Exam Prep – Comprehensive Study Guide (Healthcare &
Community Interpreting)
Module 2 - correct answer ✔✔
Define working language - correct answer ✔✔Languages in which an interpreter is fluent and
can use in his/her work
Define source language - correct answer ✔✔Language that will be interpreted to a target
language
Define target language - correct answer ✔✔Language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter - correct answer ✔✔Pre-encounter, The encounter, Post
encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter - correct answer ✔✔Preparation, Briefing (Optional),
Professional introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing (Optional), Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols - correct answer ✔✔Positioning (appropriate place to sit or
stand to Promote direct communication), Professional introduction (Brief and clear), Direct
speech ( speaking in first person), Turn taking (managing the flow)
What is the goal of effective positioning? - correct answer ✔✔The goal is to promote direct
communication between service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take? - correct answer ✔✔The
principle of role boundaries helps decide position.
, Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that come after the interpreter
states his or her name/organization? - correct answer ✔✔1) I will be interpreting everything
that is said.
2) I will keep everything confidential.
3) Please speak to each other, not to me.
4) If I need to pause I will make this gesture.
What are some exceptions to using first person/direct speech? - correct answer ✔✔1) Service
user is a child, elderly or mentally disable person.
2) Interpreting for multiple parties.
3) When the content is horrific.
4) In emergency situations when summarizing is needed.
5) Intervening as interpreter
What should you do if a provider keeps speaking in third person/indirect speech? - correct
answer ✔✔1) Try to direct communication to patient .
2) Remind provider to speak to each other.
Why do memory skills matter for interpreters? - correct answer ✔✔Memory skills allow the
interpreter to interpret longer segments accurately, thereby supporting direct [uninterrupted]
communication.
What is chunking? - correct answer ✔✔Process of taking information and breaking it into parts.
Organizing information into smaller meaningful wholes.
List some message transfer skills for interpreters - correct answer ✔✔Anticipating, Multitasking,
Message Analysis, Parroting, Paraphrasing
Community Interpreting)
Module 2 - correct answer ✔✔
Define working language - correct answer ✔✔Languages in which an interpreter is fluent and
can use in his/her work
Define source language - correct answer ✔✔Language that will be interpreted to a target
language
Define target language - correct answer ✔✔Language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter - correct answer ✔✔Pre-encounter, The encounter, Post
encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter - correct answer ✔✔Preparation, Briefing (Optional),
Professional introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing (Optional), Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols - correct answer ✔✔Positioning (appropriate place to sit or
stand to Promote direct communication), Professional introduction (Brief and clear), Direct
speech ( speaking in first person), Turn taking (managing the flow)
What is the goal of effective positioning? - correct answer ✔✔The goal is to promote direct
communication between service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take? - correct answer ✔✔The
principle of role boundaries helps decide position.
, Write down the four elements of an interpreter's introduction that come after the interpreter
states his or her name/organization? - correct answer ✔✔1) I will be interpreting everything
that is said.
2) I will keep everything confidential.
3) Please speak to each other, not to me.
4) If I need to pause I will make this gesture.
What are some exceptions to using first person/direct speech? - correct answer ✔✔1) Service
user is a child, elderly or mentally disable person.
2) Interpreting for multiple parties.
3) When the content is horrific.
4) In emergency situations when summarizing is needed.
5) Intervening as interpreter
What should you do if a provider keeps speaking in third person/indirect speech? - correct
answer ✔✔1) Try to direct communication to patient .
2) Remind provider to speak to each other.
Why do memory skills matter for interpreters? - correct answer ✔✔Memory skills allow the
interpreter to interpret longer segments accurately, thereby supporting direct [uninterrupted]
communication.
What is chunking? - correct answer ✔✔Process of taking information and breaking it into parts.
Organizing information into smaller meaningful wholes.
List some message transfer skills for interpreters - correct answer ✔✔Anticipating, Multitasking,
Message Analysis, Parroting, Paraphrasing
