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Interpreter Certification Exam Prep
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Module 2
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Define working language
Ans: Languages in which an interpreter is fluent and can use in
his/her work
Define source language
Ans: Language that will be interpreted to a target language
Define target language
Ans: Language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter
Ans: Pre-encounter, The encounter, Post encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter
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Ans: Preparation, Briefing (Optional), Professional
introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing (Optional),
Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols
Ans: 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?
Ans: The goal is to promote direct communication between
service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 1) I will be interpreting everything that is said.
2) I will keep everything confidential.
3) Please speak to each other, not to me.
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4) If I need to pause I will make this gesture.
What are some exceptions to using first person/direct speech?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 1) Try to direct communication to patient .
2) Remind provider to speak to each other.
Why do memory skills matter for interpreters?
Ans: Memory skills allow the interpreter to interpret longer
segments accurately, thereby supporting direct [uninterrupted]
communication.
What is chunking?
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Interpreter Certification Exam Prep
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Module 2
Ans:
Define working language
Ans: Languages in which an interpreter is fluent and can use in
his/her work
Define source language
Ans: Language that will be interpreted to a target language
Define target language
Ans: Language into which you interpret
List the three stages of the encounter
Ans: Pre-encounter, The encounter, Post encounter
Identify seven steps of the encounter
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Ans: Preparation, Briefing (Optional), Professional
introduction, Interpreting, Intervening, Debriefing (Optional),
Analysis
Identify four interpreting protocols
Ans: 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?
Ans: The goal is to promote direct communication between
service provider and patient.
Which guideline principle will help decide which position to take?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 1) I will be interpreting everything that is said.
2) I will keep everything confidential.
3) Please speak to each other, not to me.
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4) If I need to pause I will make this gesture.
What are some exceptions to using first person/direct speech?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 1) Try to direct communication to patient .
2) Remind provider to speak to each other.
Why do memory skills matter for interpreters?
Ans: Memory skills allow the interpreter to interpret longer
segments accurately, thereby supporting direct [uninterrupted]
communication.
What is chunking?
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