BEI Sight Translation Techniques 2

Question 1

An interpreter asked to sight-translate a document that contains highly technical medical terminology should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Request a brief moment to scan the document before beginning

Answer

A quick pre-scan of the document allows the interpreter to identify problematic terms and structure, improving accuracy without causing undue delay.

Question 2

When sight-translating, maintaining a consistent and appropriate pace is important primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the listener can follow and that accuracy is maintained

Answer

Appropriate pacing ensures the recipient comprehends the translation and that the interpreter does not sacrifice accuracy for speed.

Question 3

Which interpreting skill most directly supports proficient sight translation performance?

Accepted Answer

Strong reading comprehension in the source language

Answer

Sight translation begins with reading a written text, so robust reading comprehension in the source language is the foundational skill.

Question 4

If a judge asks the interpreter to sight-translate a document that was not previously disclosed to the defense, the interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Translate the document as requested while remaining impartial

Answer

The interpreter's role is to translate accurately and impartially; procedural or evidentiary objections are the domain of attorneys, not the interpreter.

Question 5

The term 'reformulation' in sight translation refers to:

Accepted Answer

Restructuring source-language syntax into natural target-language expression

Answer

Reformulation means converting the source-language grammatical structure into idiomatic and natural target-language syntax without changing meaning.

(BEI) Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Practice Test

(BEI) Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Practice Test

BEI Sight Translation Techniques 2