Court Interpreter Certification Interpretation Techniques & Language Skills 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'whispered interpretation' (chuchotage)?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting softly into the ear of a listener without equipment

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Providing written notes during testimony

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A mode used only for sign language

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Delivering interpretation after the full statement is completed

Question 2

When preparing for a court assignment, what preparation step is most important for a court interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing case-specific terminology and subject matter in advance

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Memorizing the names of all parties

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Contacting the defendant before the hearing

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Preparing personal notes on case strategy

Question 3

What is the correct first-person convention that a certified court interpreter must follow?

Accepted Answer

Speak in first person: 'I did not...' as if the interpreter were the speaker

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Speak in third person: 'The defendant says...'

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Paraphrase in neutral language

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Alternate between first and third person based on context

Question 4

Which condition would make a court interpreter unable to provide accurate simultaneous interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Extreme fatigue or illness

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Having prior knowledge of the case

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Interpreting between closely related language pairs

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Working without note-taking materials

Question 5

In federal court, what certification demonstrates that an interpreter meets the official standard for spoken language interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Federal Court Interpreter Certification (FCICE)

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ATA Certification

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NAATI Credential

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ISO 17100 Certification

Question 6

What does 'language register' mean in court interpretation?

Accepted Answer

The formality level, tone, and style of language used in context

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The volume at which speech is delivered

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The dialect or regional variation of a language

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The speed at which a speaker talks