CMI Interpreting Techniques and Modes

Question 1

Which interpreting mode requires the interpreter to begin rendering the message after the speaker has finished a complete thought?

Accepted Answer

Consecutive interpreting

Answer

Simultaneous interpreting

Answer

Sight translation

Answer

Summary interpreting

Question 2

When a provider reads a written discharge document aloud in English while the interpreter simultaneously converts it to Spanish for the patient, this is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Sight translation

Answer

Consecutive interpreting

Answer

Simultaneous interpreting

Answer

Summary interpreting

Question 3

Which interpreting mode is most commonly used during routine medical appointments and patient-provider dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Consecutive interpreting

Answer

Simultaneous interpreting

Answer

Whispered interpreting

Answer

Relay interpreting

Question 4

An interpreter who is struggling to keep up with a fast-speaking physician during consecutive interpreting should:

Accepted Answer

Politely ask the physician to slow down or pause more frequently

Answer

Summarize the message to save time

Answer

Skip technical details and interpret only key points

Answer

Switch to simultaneous mode without informing anyone

Question 5

Which technique is recommended when an interpreter needs to remember lengthy complex information during consecutive interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Note-taking using symbols and abbreviations

Answer

Mental repetition

Answer

Requesting an audio recording

Answer

Asking the patient to repeat everything

Question 6

During a medical emergency, which interpreting mode may be most appropriate to use over the telephone with minimal delay?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous whispered interpreting

Answer

Consecutive interpreting

Answer

Sight translation

Answer

Summary interpreting