CASLI Teaming & Co-Interpreting 3

Question 1

When a team interpreter disagrees with a colleague's interpreting choices during an assignment, the most appropriate course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Note the concern and address it respectfully during a break or after the assignment

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Correct the interpreter publicly to ensure immediate accuracy for consumers

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Stop the assignment and discuss the disagreement in front of the consumers

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Contact the booking agency immediately during the assignment to report the issue

Question 2

Which scenario best demonstrates appropriate team interpreting protocol?

Accepted Answer

The support interpreter provides a fingerspelled feed when the active interpreter misses a proper noun

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The support interpreter makes continuous comments while the active interpreter works

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The interpreters switch roles every 10 minutes regardless of content demands

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One interpreter handles all technical vocabulary while the other covers general conversation throughout

Question 3

What challenge is particularly associated with Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for team interpreters?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty using traditional visual signals between team members due to camera limitations

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The requirement for both interpreters to be in the same physical location

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Reduced demand for team interpreting because VRI technology reduces cognitive load

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Improved processing because technology aids automatically reduce interpreter errors

Question 4

In team interpreting terminology, what is a 'back-channel'?

Accepted Answer

Discrete feedback signals exchanged between team interpreters without disrupting the primary communication event

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A private communication system maintained by the interpreting agency

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A secondary microphone setup reserved for the support interpreter

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Notes written during an assignment and reviewed in debriefing

Question 5

On which ethical ground would it be most appropriate for an interpreter to decline a team assignment?

Accepted Answer

When they have an unresolved personal or professional conflict with the assigned team partner

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When they are unfamiliar with the content area but still have adequate preparation time available

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When the assignment is expected to last only 90 minutes

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When the Deaf consumer has expressed a preference for a solo interpreter

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'interpreter team cohesion'?

Accepted Answer

A shared understanding of goals, protocols, and mutual support that enhances team performance

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Both interpreters using identical signing styles and production speeds throughout the assignment

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Agreement between interpreters on a single interpretation for every utterance regardless of context

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Team interpreters sharing the same educational background and certification level

Question 7

According to best practice, what should occur immediately after a team interpreting assignment concludes?

Accepted Answer

The team conducts a debriefing to discuss what went well and identify areas for improvement

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The lead interpreter files a formal report with the booking agency

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Both interpreters jointly review the Deaf consumer's satisfaction rating

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Each interpreter submits a separate invoice immediately while details are fresh