CASLI Educational Interpreting 4

Question 1

A Deaf student's cochlear implant malfunctions during class. The student, who normally relies on listening, is now fully dependent on the interpreter. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the teacher of the situation so accommodations can be adjusted as needed

Answer

Informing the teacher allows the educational team to make real-time decisions about appropriate support without disrupting the student's access to instruction.

Question 2

Which factor most directly determines the appropriate signing system an educational interpreter should use with a given student?

Accepted Answer

The student's IEP and the recommendations of the educational team

Answer

The IEP, developed collaboratively by the educational team, legally specifies the communication system to be used with the student.

Question 3

An educational interpreter notices that a Deaf student consistently misses information presented while looking at notes. The most proactive professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Discuss the issue with the teacher to identify strategies such as providing notes in advance

Answer

Collaborating with the teacher on solutions like advance notes addresses a systemic access barrier rather than placing the burden on the student.

Question 4

A new Deaf student transfers in mid-year and the school has not yet secured an interpreter. Under IDEA, the school's obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide interpreting services as promptly as possible while formalizing the IEP

Answer

Schools must provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) without unnecessary delay; interim services must be arranged while formal documentation is completed.

Question 5

During a science lab, the teacher gives rapid sequential safety instructions. The most effective strategy for the interpreter is to:

Accepted Answer

Ask the teacher in advance for written safety instructions to supplement simultaneous interpreting

Answer

Pre-obtaining written safety instructions allows the interpreter to provide both accurate real-time interpretation and a written backup, ensuring critical safety information is not missed.

(CASLI) Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation Practice Test

(CASLI) Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation Practice Test

CASLI Educational Interpreting 4