Chapter 7: The Work of Interpreters

Question 1

Interpreting for a local 12-Step meeting is an excellent place for a new interpreter to begin their career.

Answer 1

False, VRS and basic medical is chill though

Question 2

Small group settings are usually quite manageable for new interpreters.

Answer 2

False, these are the freaking worst.

Question 3

Platform interpreting usually requires consultative or formal register.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The process of taking a message signed in ASL and writing it in English, without any time constraints, is

Answer 4

Translation

Question 5

The term ‘source language’ refers to

Answer 5

the language in which the original message is conveyed.

Question 6

The primary difference between simultaneous and consecutive interpreting is the

Answer 6

amount of processing time and accuracy of the message.

Question 7

The process of taking a message spoken in English and signing it in English word order is

Answer 7

Transliteration

Question 8

The authors suggest you begin your interpreting in

Answer 8

one-on-one settings

Question 9

Processing time is

Answer 9

the time it takes to understand and convey an equivalent message in the target language.

Question 10

The term ‘target language’ refers to

Answer 10

the language into which the original message is interpreted.