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NIC KNOWLEDGE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
Transliterating and interpreting both have all of the below features
EXCEPT
Select one:
a. Clear fingerspelling
b. Non-manual behaviors
c. English mouthing
d. Conceptually accurate sign choices - ANSWER-English
mouthing
Which is the setting where casual register would be most likely:
Select one:
a. Interaction with a co-worker
b. Lawyer/Client meeting
c. Sermon
d. The Pledge of Allegiance. - ANSWER-Interaction with a co-
worker
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Which of the following is not a 'norm' in the use of ASL:
Select one:
a. Shifting the body slightly to display role shift
b. Topic description going from general to specific
c. Use of extra fingerspelling in a presentation to a large audience
d. One person signing at a time - ANSWER-Use of extra
fingerspelling in a presentation to a large audience
Which of the following is not a philosophical frame used by
interpreters?
Select one:
a. Bilingual-bicultural
b. Machine
c. Neutral
d. Language facilitation - ANSWER-Neutral
The communication facilitation philosophy is characterized by
which of the following?
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Select one:
a. Verbatim transmission of words/signs
b. Advising, teaching, and directing clients
c. Being aware of appropriate lighting, placement and background
d. Avoiding conversations with consumers - ANSWER-Being
aware of appropriate lighting, placement and background
When an interpreter has down time in the educational setting, the
most appropriate thing for her to do is
Select one:
a. Balancing her checkbook or other personal tasks discreetly
b. Assisting other students with their assignments
c. Preparing for future classes via text books, discussions with the
teacher, etc.
d. Grading papers for the teacher - ANSWER-Preparing for future
classes via text books, discussions with the teacher, etc.
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Deaf consumers dissatisfied with an interpretation have the right
to all of the following, EXCEPT
Select one:
a. Request a different interpreter
b. Contact the entity who sent the interpreter(s) to lodge a
complaint
c. Berate the interpreter for her lack of skill
d. Choose not to watch the interpreter - ANSWER-Berate the
interpreter for her lack of skill
The best description of the interpreter's role in Deaf society is
Select one:
a. Helper and teacher
b. Ally and professional
c. Assistive device
d. Advocate - ANSWER-Ally and professional
Characteristics of oppressive charity groups include all of the
following EXCEPT
NIC KNOWLEDGE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
Transliterating and interpreting both have all of the below features
EXCEPT
Select one:
a. Clear fingerspelling
b. Non-manual behaviors
c. English mouthing
d. Conceptually accurate sign choices - ANSWER-English
mouthing
Which is the setting where casual register would be most likely:
Select one:
a. Interaction with a co-worker
b. Lawyer/Client meeting
c. Sermon
d. The Pledge of Allegiance. - ANSWER-Interaction with a co-
worker
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Which of the following is not a 'norm' in the use of ASL:
Select one:
a. Shifting the body slightly to display role shift
b. Topic description going from general to specific
c. Use of extra fingerspelling in a presentation to a large audience
d. One person signing at a time - ANSWER-Use of extra
fingerspelling in a presentation to a large audience
Which of the following is not a philosophical frame used by
interpreters?
Select one:
a. Bilingual-bicultural
b. Machine
c. Neutral
d. Language facilitation - ANSWER-Neutral
The communication facilitation philosophy is characterized by
which of the following?
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Select one:
a. Verbatim transmission of words/signs
b. Advising, teaching, and directing clients
c. Being aware of appropriate lighting, placement and background
d. Avoiding conversations with consumers - ANSWER-Being
aware of appropriate lighting, placement and background
When an interpreter has down time in the educational setting, the
most appropriate thing for her to do is
Select one:
a. Balancing her checkbook or other personal tasks discreetly
b. Assisting other students with their assignments
c. Preparing for future classes via text books, discussions with the
teacher, etc.
d. Grading papers for the teacher - ANSWER-Preparing for future
classes via text books, discussions with the teacher, etc.
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Deaf consumers dissatisfied with an interpretation have the right
to all of the following, EXCEPT
Select one:
a. Request a different interpreter
b. Contact the entity who sent the interpreter(s) to lodge a
complaint
c. Berate the interpreter for her lack of skill
d. Choose not to watch the interpreter - ANSWER-Berate the
interpreter for her lack of skill
The best description of the interpreter's role in Deaf society is
Select one:
a. Helper and teacher
b. Ally and professional
c. Assistive device
d. Advocate - ANSWER-Ally and professional
Characteristics of oppressive charity groups include all of the
following EXCEPT
