CASLI Ethical & Professional Decision-Making 5

Question 1

An interpreter in a job interview setting realizes the Deaf candidate signed something that could be misunderstood in English. What is the ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Render an accurate equivalent in English that preserves the candidate's meaning

Answer

Interpreters must render accurate, equivalent messages without editing to favor or disadvantage either party.

Question 2

A Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and a hearing interpreter are working as a team. Who typically takes the primary role with the Deaf consumer?

Accepted Answer

The CDI typically takes the primary role with the Deaf consumer

Answer

In CDI-hearing teams, the CDI typically works directly with the Deaf consumer using their shared cultural and linguistic framework.

Question 3

An interpreter notices a conflict between what the RID Code of Professional Conduct requires and what a state law mandates. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Follow the law and consult with a professional ethics advisor about the conflict

Answer

Legal requirements cannot be overridden by professional codes; the interpreter must comply with the law and seek guidance on the ethical tension.

Question 4

An interpreter finishes an assignment and receives a social media message from the Deaf consumer asking to connect. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Consider the professional boundary implications and generally decline or maintain a clear professional boundary

Answer

Social media connections can blur professional boundaries and create dual relationships that compromise future assignments.

Question 5

During a religious ceremony, the interpreter is asked to convey the congregation's prayer in a way that reflects their personal faith. What should the interpreter do?

Accepted Answer

Interpret the prayer as delivered without adding personal religious interpretation

Answer

Interpreters convey the source message faithfully regardless of their own beliefs or the setting's religious nature.

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

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

CASLI Ethical & Professional Decision-Making 5