Impartiality

Question 1

AIM: To enable both parties to trust the interpreter will be a neutral facilitator of their communication, staying within refined role boundaries.

Answer 1

IMPARTIALITY

Question 2

Interpreters observe impartiality during an interpreted encounter and remain unbiased throughout the communication exchange between the consumers

Answer 2

IMPARTIALITY

Question 3

Interpreters do not offer opinions or advice relating to the situation. Which Principle?

Answer 3

IMPARTIALITY

Question 4

Interpreters disclose any potential conflict of interest in relation to an interpreting assignment, and withdraw from an assignment if objectivity is compromised. Which principle?

Answer 4

IMPARTIALITY

Question 5

Interpreters express the message faithfully and objectively. Which principle?

Answer 5

IMPARTIALITY

Question 6

Interpreters establish physical and social neutrality. Which Principle?

Answer 6

IMPARTIALITY

Question 7

When an interpreter has other roles potentially relevant to the participants or the situation, (eg, an interpreter who is also qualified as a legal or medical professional), these roles are set aside in relation to the interpreting assignment. Which Principle?

Answer 7

CLARITY OF ROLE BOUNDARIES

Question 8

Interpreters encourage the people with whom they work or are engaged by to familiarize themselves with the role of the interpreter. Which Principle?

Answer 8

CLARITY OF ROLE BOUNDARIES

Question 9

Interpreters respect the professional boundaries of other participants involved in an assignment. Which principle?

Answer 9

CLARITY OF ROLE BOUNDARIES

Question 10

Interpreters understand and help their clients understand the difference between professional and personal interactions. Which principle?

Answer 10

CLARITY OF ROLE BOUNDARIES

Question 11

If interpreters are approached by separate parties to the same legal assignment, the interpreter shall notify all the parties and give the first party an opportunity to claim exclusive right to the requested interpreting service. Principle?

Answer 11

CLARITY OF ROLE BOUNDARIES

Question 12

Interpreters enhance their skills and knowledge through continuing education and professional e=development throughout their professional careers. Principle?

Answer 12

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Question 13

Interpreters maintain their integrity at all times. Principle?

Answer 13

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Question 14

Interpreters are honest and trustworthy in relationships with consumers and employers.

They account and charge for their time accurately and honestly.

Avoid behavior at work or outside work that may reflect poorly on the reputation and professionalism of interpreters.

Answer 14

PROFESSIONA CONDUCT

Question 15

Interpreters complete assignments they have accepted, unless for ethical reasons (eg, conflict or interest or competency) they are unable to do so.

Answer 15

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Question 16

Interpreters endeavor to secure a physical environment that enables as clear a communication as is achievable through reasonable effort in the given context.

eg. Use technology, microphone, telephone, video interpreting

Take appropriate security measures in cases of physical risk
Where possible avoid lengthy stretched of interpreting without a break

Answer 16

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Question 17

Interpreters who work through agencies support the agencies to maintain a consistent service profile.
Identify themselves at assignments by the agency brand
Direct requests for services arising from jobs booked through the agency back to the original agency
Do not assume an exclusive working relationship with a particular client.

Answer 17

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

SPECIFIC TO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Question 18

Interpreters should decline gifts or favours from consumers that would create a sense of obligation or perceived influence.

Answer 18

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

(SPECIFIC TO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Question 19

Interpreters maintain constructive and respectful working relations with colleagues that further excellent professional practice.

Answer 19

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

SPECIFIC TO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Question 20

Interpreters are bound by strict rules of confidentiality

Answer 20

CONFIDENTIALITY

Question 21

Where teamwork is required, the ethical obligation for confidentiality extends to all members of the team/agency. ‘

Answer 21

CONFIDENTIALITY

Question 22

The duty of confidentiality does not apply where disclosure is required by law, or in specific circumstances of risk to life or security concerns/

Answer 22

CONFIDENTIALITY

Question 23

When interpreters discuss interpreting experiences within the context of training or professional supervision, they avoid revealing details about the identity of consumers.

Answer 23

CONFIDENTIALTY

Question 24

Interpreters only accept interpreting assignments that they can reasonably expect to perform competently.

Familiarise themselves with the varied contexts and terminology of the areas in which they accept work.
Decline those that they believe beyond their competence.

Answer 24

COMPENTENCY

Question 25

Interpreters represent their credentials honestly

Answer 25

COMPETENCY

Question 26

Interpreters maintain transparency about their ability to perform the work required.

Inform parties of any impediment to a faithful interpretation, eg error has occurred, unable to understand a speaker

Answer 26

COMPETENCY