Interpretation Techniques & Language Skills Flashcards

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

Answer: Interpreting softly into the ear of a listener without equipment

Chuchotage is a form of simultaneous interpretation delivered in a whisper directly to a listener, used when equipment is unavailable or for a small number of listeners.

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

Answer: Reviewing case-specific terminology and subject matter in advance

Pre-assignment research of case-specific terminology ensures interpreters can handle specialized vocabulary accurately during proceedings.

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

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

Court interpreters must speak in the first person, directly rendering what the speaker says as if they were the speaker, to maintain accuracy and preserve the speaker's voice.

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

Answer: Extreme fatigue or illness

Fatigue and illness significantly impair cognitive processing, making accurate simultaneous interpretation unsafe and requiring the interpreter to notify the court.

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

Answer: Federal Court Interpreter Certification (FCICE)

The Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination (FCICE) is the official credential required to work as a certified interpreter in U.S. federal courts.

What does 'language register' mean in court interpretation?

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

Language register refers to the level of formality and style of speech, which interpreters must accurately reproduce to reflect how the original speaker communicated.