Interpreting as a Profession

Question 1

Professionals in large communities are expected to ___________ and ___________ appropriate boundaries.

Answer 1

Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Question 2

(T/F): When interpreting is done, It is okay to go on break and become friends with the client.

Answer 2

False ; Avoid favoritism, bias or hugging the client.

Question 3

(T/F): It is inappropriate to date a client to interpret for someone who has a close relationship.

Answer 3

True; Interpreters can’t Interpret for someone they know personally.

Question 4

(T/F): It is unethical to allow your financial situation influence how much work is decided on, weather it be a job that makes the interpreter unqualified.

Answer 4

True; Timeliness and preparation need to be established.

Question 5

(T/F): It is ok to provide pass-down information about a client to better inform the new interpreter about the situation.

Answer 5

True; this isn’t gossip.

Question 6

When does confidentiality not apply in the interpreting location?

Answer 6

When the interpreter is subpoenaed go testify in court.

Question 7

(T/F): It is Ok to remove yourself from a situation when it is beyond the Interpreters skills or knowledge.

Answer 7

True; A conflict of interest may be another example.

Question 8

Records can be ___________ by legal authorities in the event of civil or criminal action.

Answer 8

Can be subpoenaed..

Question 9

What is the purpose of teaming?

Answer 9

Physical and mental fatigue from length of interpretation.

Missing main topics after long interpreting.

Question 10

How long do Interpreters interpret before switching w/ a team member ?

Answer 10

From 15-30 minutes between natural breaks or client preference.

Question 11

What styles of teaming are there?

Answer 11

Face to face

Side by side

Question 12

What are the duties of the “off person” ?

Answer 12

Feeding the interpreter

Lighting in the room adjustments

Question 13

What are some good qualities in team members ?

Answer 13

• Promptness
• Pay rate adjustments for time served.(reduction or overtime)
• unobtrusive for the off person

Question 14

What does RID define mentoring as ?

Answer 14

Mentoring is a goal oriented relationship between 2 Interpreters who seeks to improve through association w/ that mentor.

Question 15

What do SMART goals stand for ?

Answer 15

Specific 
Measurable 
Attainable 
Realistic 
Time bound

Question 16

Is payment involved in mentor ship?

Answer 16

Money may or may not be involved.

Question 17

What is an example of informal mentorship?

Answer 17

Buying lunch to meet w/ mentor

Asking team for feedback

Question 18

What is an example of formal mentorship?

Answer 18

Programs

Private business

Question 19

What are some styles of mentoring ?

Answer 19

Video/long distance
In home
Job site
Phone (emotional support)

Question 20

When choosing a mentor, what qualities should you look for ?

Answer 20

Patient
Reputation
Organized

Question 21

What makes a good mentee ?

Answer 21

Consistent
Open minded
Not take feedback personally

Question 22

What was the purpose of the RID workshop?

Answer 22

To bring a more formal foundation to interpreter training and upgrade deaf support

Question 23

What are some civil rights legislations that have changed the interpreters job ?

Answer 23

IDEA
ADA
Rehab act of 1973

Question 24

What does NTS stand for ?

Answer 24

National Testing System

Question 25

What does CMP stand for ?

Answer 25

Certification Maintenance Program - for competence of certificate w/ CEU’s

Question 26

What does EPS stand for ?

Answer 26

Ethical Practices System -

For complaints of interpreting service

Question 27

How much does it cost to take the EIPA exam ?

Answer 27

$350+

Question 28

What does EIPA stand for?

Answer 28

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment -

For working w/ children

Question 29

What does CASLI stand for ?

Answer 29

Center for Assessment of sign language interpretation -

Does exam maintenance and revision

Question 30

It is our own personal _________ that guides us toward becoming ethical professionals.

Answer 30

Personal integrity…

Question 31

What are values ?

Answer 31

The ideas shared by people in a given society about what is worthwhile to themselves.

Question 32

What are ethics ?

Answer 32

Values of an individual that reflect their morals.

Question 33

What are ethical principles / professional Ethics ?

Answer 33

The rules of conduct that re learned over time through experience in the field.

Question 34

(T/F): Ethics change over time in a society

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What are situational ethics ?

Answer 35

Ethics performed in the moment of hard situations.

Question 36

What is ethical accountability ?

Answer 36

Responsibility for ones actions and self representation

Question 37

What is ethnocentrism ?

Answer 37

Looking down on others because of belief that your culture is better

Question 38

What is Xenocentrism ?

Answer 38

The belief that ones own culture is inferior.

Question 39

What is Central Relativism ?

Answer 39

The non-judge mental approach to another culture. Nothing is either right or wrong.

Question 40

What is an example of the Helper Model of Interpreting?

Answer 40

To HELP deaf communicate w/ hearing

Question 41

What is the conduit model of interpreting ?

Answer 41

The belief that an interpreter is a machine that interprets w/ accuracy.

Question 42

What is the Communication Facilitator Model of Interpreting ?

Answer 42

To communicate w/ the client/consumer before the event

Question 43

What is the Bilingual/Bicultural Model of Interpreting ?

Answer 43

Linguistic and cultural differences between 2 cultures within 1 interpreter.