Chapter 4 Info

Question 1

Professional identity

Answer 1

The result of who you are, what you do, how you do it, and why you do it within your work environment.

Question 2

Stakeholder

Answer 2

A party with a vested interest in a human activity.

Question 3

How to decide whether to perform legal interpreting

Answer 3

1. Identify if the assignment is, or could be, legal interpreting
2. When in doubt, consider the appointment legal interpreting
3. If it is (or could be) legal interpreting, assess your competence to perform it
4. If your competence is in doubt, try to decline or withdraw
5. If it is not feasible to withdraw, disclose your limitations
6. If you stay, conduct yourself as a legal interpreter

Question 4

Knowledge

Answer 4

Information, understanding, or skill that one acquires through education and experience

Question 5

Terminology

Answer 5

1. Vocabulary (words and phrases) used in a particular field

2. Technical or special terms used in a special subject or any field of human endeavor

Question 6

How to prepare your terminology

Answer 6

Assess the service area. 
Identify the parties.
Narrow your focus.
Activate and expand your terminology.
Refine your skills.