CTC Ethics & Professional Responsibility 2

Question 1

A court interpreter realizes mid-proceeding that they misinterpreted a key phrase. What is the ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Immediately alert the court to the error and provide the correct interpretation

Answer

Interpreters must immediately notify the court of any interpretation error to ensure an accurate record.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'completeness' in court interpretation ethics?

Accepted Answer

Rendering every element of a message without omission or addition

Answer

Completeness requires interpreters to convey the full message including all words, fillers, and pauses without omitting or adding content.

Question 3

A defense attorney asks the court interpreter to explain what the defendant said in their own words after the session. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Decline, as the role of interpreter does not extend to post-proceeding explanations to one party

Answer

Court interpreters must avoid becoming an advocate or information source for any party, even outside formal proceedings.

Question 4

A court interpreter is assigned to interpret for a defendant whose dialect differs significantly from the interpreter's primary language variant. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the limitation to the court and request a more qualified interpreter if necessary

Answer

Interpreters must disclose any language competency limitations that could affect accuracy to protect all parties' rights.

Question 5

Under the NAJIT Code of Ethics, an interpreter who discovers that a fellow interpreter is consistently making material errors should:

Accepted Answer

Report concerns through appropriate channels to protect the integrity of proceedings

Answer

Professional responsibility includes addressing misconduct by colleagues through proper channels to uphold judicial integrity.

(CTC) Court Translator Certification Practice Test

(CTC) Court Translator Certification Practice Test

CTC Ethics & Professional Responsibility 2