CDI CDI Team Interpreting and Collaboration

Question 1

In a CDI/hearing interpreter team, what is the primary role of the hearing ASL interpreter?

Accepted Answer

To interpret from spoken English into ASL for the CDI to relay

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To provide voice interpreting only

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To monitor the Deaf consumer's comprehension

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To handle all administrative communication with the client

Question 2

How often should a CDI and hearing interpreter team switch 'on' and 'off' roles during a long assignment?

Accepted Answer

Every 20–30 minutes to prevent cognitive fatigue

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Every 60 minutes based on standard union rules

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Only at natural breaks in the proceedings

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Whenever the Deaf consumer requests a switch

Question 3

During a team interpreting assignment, the support interpreter's role includes:

Accepted Answer

Monitoring for errors and providing unobtrusive feed to the active interpreter

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Taking a break in a separate room

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Communicating directly with the Deaf consumer

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Summarizing the session for the client afterward

Question 4

Before a team assignment, what should the CDI and hearing interpreter do together?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a pre-session briefing to align on terminology, logistics, and team dynamics

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Agree on which interpreter will handle the most complex content

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Determine which interpreter will be paid more based on experience

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Ask the client to choose which interpreter they prefer for each segment

Question 5

A CDI notices the hearing interpreter made a significant error during an active segment. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a quiet, discreet feed to the active interpreter with the correction

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Interrupt the speaker immediately and correct the error aloud

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Wait until the session ends to discuss the error

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Take over as the active interpreter without signaling

Question 6

Which of the following is a key benefit of using a CDI/hearing interpreter team over a hearing interpreter alone?

Accepted Answer

It ensures access for Deaf individuals with non-standard or diverse language backgrounds

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It reduces the total interpreting cost for the client

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It allows one interpreter to rest while the other works

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It speeds up the overall pace of communication