NIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is always true of an effective English-to-sign interpretation?
a. It is a pure ASL rendition.
b. It adapts to audience preference.
c. It consists of conceptually accurate signing.
d. It uses minimal fingerspelling. - Answers - B
To which of the following factors do sign language transliterators generally give LEAST
consideration?
a. Linguistic structure
b. Regional dialects
c. Variations in manual codes
d. Register - Answers - B
One of the goals of conflict resolution is to
a. Increase sensitivity to similarity and common interests while minimizing differences
b. Change participants' attitudes toward one another and reduce the tendency to exploit
other participants' needs
c. Distract participants from the conflict by assigning tasks that will keep them mentally
occupied
d. Emphasize the expectations of one of the conflicting parties while minimizing the
expectations of the other party - Answers - A
"Qualified interpreter means an interpreter who is able to interpret effectively,
accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary
specialized vocabulary." This statement is contained in
a. The Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
b. Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children)
c. Public Law 95-539 (The Court Interpreters Act)
d. The ADA (Regulations) - Answers - D
The insurance company formed by the Deaf community in 1901 is the
a. National Fraternal Society of the Deaf
b. Golden Hills Society
c. National Association of the Deaf
d. World Federation of the Deaf - Answers - A
, The use of hand shapes to represent manner and place of articulation in order to reduce
ambiguities in speechreading is known as which of the following?
a. Seeing Essential English
b. Visible Speech
c. The Rochester Method
d. Cued Speech - Answers - D
Historically, Deaf culture has been passed from one generation to another primarily at
a. Mainstreamed schools
b. Gallaudet University
c. Deaf clubs
d. Residential schools - Answers - D
Which of the following is most valued in a low-context culture?
a. Interdependence
b. Individuality
c. Shared experience
d. An intuitive approach to decision-making - Answers - B
The scheduler at an interpreter referral agency needs to book interpreters for three
events: a fundraiser for the Gay Men's Health Crisis, a conference on male sexual
dysfunction, and the Synod of Catholic Bishops. Which of the following interpreter
attributes does NOT need to be considered?
a. Religion
b. Gender
c. Age
d. Sexual Orientation - Answers - C
The setting in which it is LEAST likely that a Deaf person would be working as an
interpreter is
a. At an international conference on sign language research
b. In settings where there are Deaf/Blind people in the audience
c. In a mainstream classroom
d. In a courtroom - Answers - C
The use of a Deaf relay interpreter is most likely when the Deaf consumer
a. Uses a foreign sign language
b. Belongs to an ethnic group different from that of the hearing interpreter
c. Is involved in a courtroom or other legal situation
d. Does not use ASL - Answers - A
Which of the following is always true of an effective English-to-sign interpretation?
a. It is a pure ASL rendition.
b. It adapts to audience preference.
c. It consists of conceptually accurate signing.
d. It uses minimal fingerspelling. - Answers - B
To which of the following factors do sign language transliterators generally give LEAST
consideration?
a. Linguistic structure
b. Regional dialects
c. Variations in manual codes
d. Register - Answers - B
One of the goals of conflict resolution is to
a. Increase sensitivity to similarity and common interests while minimizing differences
b. Change participants' attitudes toward one another and reduce the tendency to exploit
other participants' needs
c. Distract participants from the conflict by assigning tasks that will keep them mentally
occupied
d. Emphasize the expectations of one of the conflicting parties while minimizing the
expectations of the other party - Answers - A
"Qualified interpreter means an interpreter who is able to interpret effectively,
accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary
specialized vocabulary." This statement is contained in
a. The Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
b. Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children)
c. Public Law 95-539 (The Court Interpreters Act)
d. The ADA (Regulations) - Answers - D
The insurance company formed by the Deaf community in 1901 is the
a. National Fraternal Society of the Deaf
b. Golden Hills Society
c. National Association of the Deaf
d. World Federation of the Deaf - Answers - A
, The use of hand shapes to represent manner and place of articulation in order to reduce
ambiguities in speechreading is known as which of the following?
a. Seeing Essential English
b. Visible Speech
c. The Rochester Method
d. Cued Speech - Answers - D
Historically, Deaf culture has been passed from one generation to another primarily at
a. Mainstreamed schools
b. Gallaudet University
c. Deaf clubs
d. Residential schools - Answers - D
Which of the following is most valued in a low-context culture?
a. Interdependence
b. Individuality
c. Shared experience
d. An intuitive approach to decision-making - Answers - B
The scheduler at an interpreter referral agency needs to book interpreters for three
events: a fundraiser for the Gay Men's Health Crisis, a conference on male sexual
dysfunction, and the Synod of Catholic Bishops. Which of the following interpreter
attributes does NOT need to be considered?
a. Religion
b. Gender
c. Age
d. Sexual Orientation - Answers - C
The setting in which it is LEAST likely that a Deaf person would be working as an
interpreter is
a. At an international conference on sign language research
b. In settings where there are Deaf/Blind people in the audience
c. In a mainstream classroom
d. In a courtroom - Answers - C
The use of a Deaf relay interpreter is most likely when the Deaf consumer
a. Uses a foreign sign language
b. Belongs to an ethnic group different from that of the hearing interpreter
c. Is involved in a courtroom or other legal situation
d. Does not use ASL - Answers - A
