CASLI Professional Ethics 2

Question 1

An interpreter is working at a mental health intake appointment and realizes the client is their neighbor. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to the parties and withdraw from the assignment

Answer

When a pre-existing relationship creates a conflict of interest, the interpreter must disclose and withdraw to preserve impartiality and confidentiality.

Question 2

Under the RID Code of Professional Conduct, which tenet addresses the interpreter's responsibility to maintain accuracy and completeness of the message?

Accepted Answer

Tenet 2: Professionalism

Answer

Tenet 2 (Professionalism) requires interpreters to render the message faithfully, conveying the content and spirit of the communication accurately.

Question 3

A Deaf consumer requests that the interpreter also serve as their advocate during a legal proceeding. What should the interpreter do?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that advocacy falls outside the interpreter's professional role

Answer

Interpreters must maintain role boundaries; advocacy is a separate professional role that conflicts with impartiality required during interpreting.

Question 4

An interpreter overhears a colleague sharing details of a recent assignment at a social gathering. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Privately remind the colleague of their confidentiality obligations

Answer

A private, collegial reminder respects professional norms and addresses the breach without escalating prematurely.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'role boundaries' in sign language interpreting ethics?

Accepted Answer

The limits of the interpreter's professional responsibilities versus other roles

Answer

Role boundaries define what falls within the interpreter's professional function and distinguish it from other roles such as counselor, advocate, or friend.

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

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

CASLI Professional Ethics 2