Community Interpreter Vocabulary Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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Community Interpreter Vocabulary Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers

Question: "A" language

Ans✅ ✅: The interpreter's primary or native language

Question: Adjunct interpreter

Ans✅ ✅: A bilingual employee called to interpret on occasion or part-time as one of
his or her occasional duties

Question: Advocacy

Ans✅ ✅: 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.

Question: "B" language

Ans✅ ✅: The interpreter's second working language

Question: Certified interpreter

Ans✅ ✅: An interpreter who has passed a formal credentialing process administered
by a professional organization or government entity may be certified. Skills tests.

Question: Community interpreter

Ans✅ ✅: A professional interpreter, bilingual staff member or volunteer who
interprets for community services such as health care, education and social services.

Question: Community interpreting

Ans✅ ✅: A profession that facilitates access to community services for linguistically
diverse clients who do not speak the language of service

Question: Consecutive mode