Professionalism

Question 1

2.0

Answer 1

Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.

Question 2

2.1

Answer 2

Provide service delivery regardless of race, color, national origin
gender, religion, age disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor.

Question 3

2.2

Answer 3

Assess consumer needs and the interpreting situation before and
during the assignment and make adjustments as needed.

Question 4

2.3

Answer 4

Render the message faithfully by conveying the content and spirit
of what is being communicated, using language most readily
understood by consumers, and correcting errors discreetly and
expeditiously.

Question 5

2.4

Answer 5

Request support (e.g., certified deaf interpreters, team members,
language facilitators) when needed to fully convey the message or to
address exceptional communication challenges (e.g., cognitive disabilities,
foreign sign language, emerging language ability, or lack of formal
instruction or language).

Question 6

2.5

Answer 6

Refrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal opinions.

Question 7

2.6

Answer 7

Judiciously provide information or referral regarding available
interpreting or community resources without infringing upon
consumers’ rights.