CASLI Professional Ethics 4

Question 1

An interpreter is contacted by a law enforcement officer after an interpreted criminal investigation to recount what a suspect said during the session. What should the interpreter do?

Accepted Answer

Decline unless compelled by a valid subpoena or court order

Answer

Confidentiality is maintained even with law enforcement; disclosure requires a legal compulsion such as a subpoena or court order.

Question 2

What distinguishes 'consecutive' interpreting from 'simultaneous' interpreting in terms of ethical considerations?

Accepted Answer

Both modalities carry the same core ethical obligations of fidelity and confidentiality

Answer

Regardless of the mode used, interpreters carry the same fundamental ethical obligations including fidelity, confidentiality, and impartiality.

Question 3

When an interpreter accepts an assignment that exceeds their skill level without disclosure, which ethical principle is primarily violated?

Accepted Answer

Professional competence and integrity

Answer

Accepting work beyond one's competency without disclosure violates the ethical principle of professional integrity and can harm consumers.

Question 4

How should an interpreter handle a situation where two consumers in the same interpreted session are in direct conflict with each other?

Accepted Answer

Interpret impartially for both parties without favoring either

Answer

The interpreter must remain impartial and serve all parties equally, even in adversarial situations, which is their core ethical obligation.

Question 5

An interpreter is offered a significant gift by a grateful Deaf consumer after a difficult interpreting assignment. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift and explain that accepting could compromise professional boundaries

Answer

Accepting gifts from consumers can compromise professional boundaries and the appearance of impartiality, so they should generally be declined.

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

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CASLI Professional Ethics 4