CCL Consecutive Interpreting Techniques 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'lag time' in consecutive interpreting?

Accepted Answer

The interval between the end of the source message and the start of the interpretation

Answer

Lag time (also called décalage) is the deliberate delay between hearing the source message and beginning to render it in the target language.

Question 2

A patient in a medical interview uses highly technical medical terminology the interpreter does not know. What is the appropriate consecutive interpreting response?

Accepted Answer

Use the source-language term in the target-language output and clarify if needed

Answer

Retaining and voicing the source-language technical term preserves the speaker's message while allowing the provider to clarify its meaning if necessary.

Question 3

Why is register maintenance important in consecutive interpreting?

Accepted Answer

It ensures the formality and tone of the source message is preserved in the target language

Answer

Register maintenance means reproducing the appropriate level of formality, technicality, and tone so that the target-language listener receives the same message quality as the source-language speaker intended.

Question 4

An interpreter is working in a social services interview where the client provides a very long, emotionally intense monologue. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Interrupt frequently to keep segments manageable

Answer

Frequent, polite segmentation preserves accuracy since memory capacity is finite; omitting emotion or waiting too long risks losing critical content.

Question 5

What is the recommended technique for handling numbers, dates, and proper names in consecutive interpreting notes?

Accepted Answer

Write them exactly as heard in numerals or original form

Answer

Numbers, dates, and proper names must be captured exactly as spoken because approximations or omissions can cause serious errors in legal, medical, or administrative contexts.

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