CDI Interpreting Techniques & Skills 2

Question 1

In a CDI/hearing interpreter team, the hearing interpreter renders spoken English into ASL and the CDI then re-renders it for the Deaf consumer. What is this technique commonly called?

Accepted Answer

Feeding or relay interpreting

Answer

Relay (feeding) interpreting means the hearing interpreter passes the message to the CDI, who produces a target rendition tailored to the consumer.

Question 2

A CDI is working with a Deaf consumer who has limited formal language and gives sparse answers. Which technique is most likely to make the message clear?

Accepted Answer

Expansion with concrete examples and visual depiction

Answer

Expansion techniques such as concrete examples, depiction, and contextualizing make abstract concepts accessible.

Question 3

Compared to simultaneous interpreting, what is the main advantage of consecutive interpreting in high-stakes settings such as legal interviews?

Accepted Answer

It gives greater accuracy and more complete processing of meaning

Answer

Research shows consecutive interpreting produces fewer errors because the interpreter hears the full message before rendering it.

Question 4

Which term describes the time delay between the source message and the interpreter's target rendition?

Accepted Answer

Processing time (lag time or décalage)

Answer

Processing time, also called lag time or décalage, lets the interpreter grasp meaning before producing equivalent output.

Question 5

A CDI uses constructed action to show how a police officer approached a vehicle. What is the CDI doing?

Accepted Answer

Taking on the role of the officer to show their actions and manner

Answer

Constructed action means the signer takes on a character's role to show actions, attitudes, and behaviors.

CDI - Certified Deaf Interpreter Practice Test

CDI - Certified Deaf Interpreter Practice Test

CDI Interpreting Techniques & Skills 2