CPI Interpretation Modes and Memory Techniques Flashcards
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What is 'whispered interpretation' (chuchotage)?
Answer: Interpreting in a low voice directly to one or two listeners without equipment
Chuchotage involves the interpreter whispering simultaneous interpretation directly to a small group of listeners nearby.
What is 'relay interpretation'?
Answer: When interpretation proceeds through an intermediate language because no direct interpreter is available
Relay interpretation uses a pivot language when no interpreter covers the language pair directly, chaining through an intermediate language.
Which interpretation mode is most appropriate for a one-on-one medical consultation?
Answer: Consecutive interpretation
Consecutive interpretation suits medical consultations because its natural back-and-forth format matches conversational dialogue.
What is 'Over the Phone Interpretation' (OPI)?
Answer: Providing real-time interpretation via telephone to connect speakers of different languages
OPI provides immediate access to interpreters by telephone, widely used in healthcare, legal, and social service settings.
What key advantage does Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) offer compared to telephone interpretation?
Answer: It adds a visual component that supports non-verbal communication and sign language
VRI enables all parties to see each other, which is essential for sign language and improves comprehension through visual cues.
Which of the following best describes the 'conduit' model of interpreting?
Answer: The interpreter transmits messages as accurately as possible without personal intervention
The conduit model positions the interpreter as a transparent channel for communication, without editorial intervention or advocacy.