CASLI Interpreting Skills & Techniques 3

Question 1

What does the term 'consecutive interpreting' specifically refer to in sign language interpreting practice?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting after the source speaker has completed a segment or full statement

Answer

Consecutive interpreting involves waiting for the speaker to complete a segment before rendering the interpretation.

Question 2

In ASL-to-English interpretation, which skill is most essential for producing fluent spoken English output?

Accepted Answer

Ability to voice ASL classifiers and spatial grammar in grammatically correct spoken English

Answer

Voicing ASL requires the interpreter to interpret spatial and visual linguistic features into equivalent, coherent English speech.

Question 3

Under the CASLI evaluation framework, which domain assesses the interpreter's ability to manage the dynamics of an interpreted interaction?

Accepted Answer

Interactive management and interpersonal skills

Answer

Interactive management encompasses turn-taking, clarification requests, and managing communication flow between parties.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'register' in the context of sign language interpreting?

Accepted Answer

The level of formality and style appropriate to a given communicative context

Answer

Register refers to the variation in language style—formal, informal, technical—matched to the communicative setting and relationship.

Question 5

A Deaf consumer requests that an interpreter not disclose their Deaf identity to other participants before the meeting. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Honor the request, as consumer confidentiality and autonomy are paramount

Answer

Interpreters must respect consumer confidentiality and autonomy unless disclosure is legally required.

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