ATA Translation Technology and CAT Tools Flashcards
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What does 'alignment' refer to in the context of building a Translation Memory?
Answer: The process of pairing source segments with their corresponding target-language translations to create or expand a TM
Alignment is the process of pairing corresponding segments from an existing source document and its translation to create new TM entries from previously completed work.
Which file formats does SDL Trados Studio use for working files and TM exchange?
Answer: .sdlxliff for working files and .tmx for TM exchange
SDL Trados Studio uses the .sdlxliff format for bilingual working files and .tmx (Translation Memory eXchange) for TM data that can be shared with other tools.
What is the XLIFF format and why is it important in translation technology?
Answer: XLIFF (XML Localization Interchange File Format) is an open standard for exchanging localization data between tools and systems
XLIFF is an open, XML-based standard for representing translation data, enabling interoperability between different CAT tools, localization platforms, and content management systems.
What is Neural Machine Translation (NMT) and how does it differ from earlier Statistical Machine Translation (SMT)?
Answer: NMT uses deep learning neural networks to generate fluent translations; SMT relied on statistical phrase tables and was more prone to unnatural output
NMT uses neural networks (deep learning) to produce more fluent, context-aware translations than earlier statistical approaches, representing a major quality improvement in MT.
How do professional translators typically handle client-provided Translation Memories that contain errors?
Answer: Flag and correct errors when encountered, and notify the client about TM quality issues
Professional practice requires correcting TM errors encountered during translation and informing the client, as flawed TM content will otherwise persist and propagate across future projects.
What does 'transcreation' involve beyond standard translation, and when is it typically used?
Answer: Transcreation adapts content creatively for the target market, often rewriting headlines, slogans, and marketing copy rather than translating literally
Transcreation is used in marketing and advertising to recreate content for a target market, prioritizing emotional impact and brand voice over literal fidelity to the source text.