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  1. What does 'chunking' refer to in the context of simultaneous interpreting?

    Answer: Breaking input into meaningful units for processing

    Chunking means segmenting the incoming speech into manageable meaning units so the interpreter can process and render them progressively.

  2. In team simultaneous interpreting, how often should interpreters typically rotate?

    Answer: Every 15 to 30 minutes

    Rotating every 15 to 30 minutes prevents fatigue-related errors, as the cognitive demands of simultaneous interpreting are unsustainable for longer periods.

  3. What is the purpose of 'boothwork' preparation in simultaneous interpreting?

    Answer: Reviewing glossaries, agenda, and speaker materials in advance

    Reviewing event materials, glossaries, and speaker notes before the session allows the interpreter to anticipate terminology and context, improving real-time accuracy.

  4. When a speaker uses an idiom during simultaneous interpreting, what is the correct approach?

    Answer: Find the functional equivalent idiom or meaning in the target language

    Finding a functional equivalent conveys the same communicative effect in the target language without creating confusion through literal translation.

  5. What is 'salami technique' in simultaneous interpreting?

    Answer: Cutting a long speech into short interpretable slices or segments

    The salami technique involves breaking down long, complex utterances into shorter segments that can each be rendered independently without losing overall coherence.

  6. Which of the following is a key difference between simultaneous interpreting in a conference booth and in a community healthcare setting?

    Answer: Community healthcare settings require whispered interpreting (chuchotage) rather than booth equipment

    In community settings without booths, interpreters use chuchotage — whispering the interpretation directly to the listener — as a form of simultaneous interpreting.

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