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

Answer

In the team model, the hearing ASL interpreter converts spoken English into ASL, which the CDI then relays using the Deaf consumer's preferred language or communication mode.

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

Answer

Industry best practice recommends team interpreters switch active and support roles every 20–30 minutes to manage cognitive load and maintain accuracy.

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

Answer

The support interpreter remains engaged by monitoring for errors and providing quiet, unobtrusive assistance to the active interpreter when needed.

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

Answer

A pre-session briefing allows the team to align on terminology, switching signals, and communication strategies before the assignment begins.

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

Answer

A discreet feed allows the active interpreter to self-correct without disrupting the session or embarrassing the team member.

CDI - Certified Deaf Interpreter Practice Test

CDI - Certified Deaf Interpreter Practice Test

CDI CDI Team Interpreting and Collaboration