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CDI Certified Deaf Interpreter VIP Practice Exam
CDI — The Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) credential is issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). The written knowledge exam consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions administered over 2.5 hours, with a passing score of 70%. It assesses Deaf interpreters on interpreting theory, ethics (RID Code of Professional Conduct), human relations, ASL/English linguistics, and specialized interpreting contexts. A separate performance exam evaluates live interpreting skills.
56
Questions
150m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 56👑 VIP
A Deaf interpreter (CDI) is working alongside a hearing ASL-English interpreter in a high-stakes legal deposition. The attorney uses complex legal terminology, and the hearing interpreter produces a signed rendition that the Deaf defendant appears to understand only partially — nodding along but asking unrelated follow-up questions. The CDI recognizes the comprehension breakdown. Which action BEST aligns with the CDI's role in this team?
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