CASLI Interpreting Skills & Techniques 4

Question 1

What is the recommended lag time range for skilled simultaneous interpreters working between ASL and English?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 seconds

Answer

A lag time of roughly 3–7 seconds allows the interpreter to comprehend meaningful chunks before producing equivalent target-language output.

Question 2

Which factor most directly affects an interpreter's ability to manage cognitive load during an assignment?

Accepted Answer

The interpreter's familiarity with the subject matter and preparation beforehand

Answer

Pre-assignment preparation reduces cognitive effort during simultaneous processing, freeing mental resources for accurate interpretation.

Question 3

A Deaf consumer's communication style shifts noticeably during an interpreted medical crisis. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Dynamically adapt register and pacing to match the consumer's current communication needs

Answer

Effective interpreters continuously adapt to the consumer's communication style, especially during high-stress moments.

Question 4

When the speaker uses sarcasm, the interpreter's primary obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Convey the sarcastic intent using appropriate ASL or English pragmatic markers

Answer

Interpreters must convey the full pragmatic meaning, including sarcasm, using target-language features that express equivalent tone.

Question 5

Which of the following is a hallmark sign of interpreter fatigue during simultaneous interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Omissions, additions, and substitution errors that increase over time

Answer

Interpreter fatigue manifests as declining accuracy—more omissions, errors, and substitutions—especially as an assignment progresses without rotation.

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

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

CASLI Interpreting Skills & Techniques 4