CT Exam Format & Certification Standards Flashcards

Which organization administers the Certificate of Transliteration (CT) exam in the United States?

Answer: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) administers the CT exam and all associated interpreter/transliterator certifications in the US.

The CT exam is typically composed of which two main components?

Answer: Written knowledge test and performance test

The CT exam includes a written knowledge portion and a performance portion that evaluates live transliteration skill.

What does the performance portion of the CT exam primarily evaluate?

Answer: Ability to accurately transliterate between spoken English and a manually coded English system

The CT performance exam directly assesses a candidate's ability to transliterate between spoken/written English and a manually coded English (MCE) system.

Which of the following best describes the minimum requirement to apply for the RID CT exam?

Answer: Current RID membership

Applicants must hold current RID membership as a baseline eligibility requirement before registering for the CT exam.

How long is RID CT certification valid before renewal is required?

Answer: 5 years

RID certifications, including the CT, operate on a 5-year renewal cycle requiring completion of continuing education units (CEUs).

The CT certification is historically significant primarily because it recognized which communication approach?

Answer: Manually coded English systems as valid and certifiable communication tools

The CT certification validated manually coded English (MCE) systems—such as Signed Exact English—as legitimate communication methods deserving professional recognition.