COMMUNITY INTERPRETER VOCABULARY ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
"A" language - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The interpreter's primary or native language
Adjunct interpreter - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A bilingual employee called to interpret on occasion or
part-time as one of his or her occasional duties
Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Any action taken by an interpreter on behalf of a client when the
client 's safety, well being, dignity or equal access to a service is at risk.
"B" language - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The interpreter's second working language
Certified interpreter - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An interpreter who has passed a formal credentialing
process administered by a professional organization or government entity may be certified. Skills tests.
Community interpreter - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A professional interpreter, bilingual staff member or
volunteer who interprets for community services such as health care, education and social services.
Community interpreting - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A profession that facilitates access to community
services for linguistically diverse clients who do not speak the language of service
Consecutive mode - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Rendering a message into another language when the
speaker or signer pauses
Cultural awareness - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Recognition of the importance of cultural differences
Cultural sensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A willingness to accept and value cultural differences
Healthcare interpreting - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Interpreting that takes place in any healthcare setting,
including but not limited to hospitals...
ANSWERS
"A" language - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The interpreter's primary or native language
Adjunct interpreter - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A bilingual employee called to interpret on occasion or
part-time as one of his or her occasional duties
Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Any action taken by an interpreter on behalf of a client when the
client 's safety, well being, dignity or equal access to a service is at risk.
"B" language - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The interpreter's second working language
Certified interpreter - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An interpreter who has passed a formal credentialing
process administered by a professional organization or government entity may be certified. Skills tests.
Community interpreter - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A professional interpreter, bilingual staff member or
volunteer who interprets for community services such as health care, education and social services.
Community interpreting - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A profession that facilitates access to community
services for linguistically diverse clients who do not speak the language of service
Consecutive mode - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Rendering a message into another language when the
speaker or signer pauses
Cultural awareness - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Recognition of the importance of cultural differences
Cultural sensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A willingness to accept and value cultural differences
Healthcare interpreting - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Interpreting that takes place in any healthcare setting,
including but not limited to hospitals...
