CTC Language Proficiency & Interpretation 3

Question 1

In simultaneous interpretation, 'ear-voice span' (EVS) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The time lag between when the interpreter hears input and begins speaking the interpretation

Answer

EVS is the deliberate time lag that allows the interpreter to process enough context before rendering the target-language output accurately.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'register' in the context of court interpretation?

Accepted Answer

The level of formality and style of language appropriate to the context

Answer

Register refers to the variety of language used in a particular social situation, such as formal legal English versus colloquial street speech.

Question 3

A bilingual attorney asks the court interpreter to tell her privately what the defendant whispered. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that all interpreted communications must be on the record

Answer

Interpreters must keep all communications on the record; private disclosure to an attorney violates impartiality and transparency obligations.

Question 4

When a witness gives an extremely long, rambling response, the court interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Interpret everything rendered, requesting the witness to pause if necessary

Answer

Interpreters must render complete, faithful renditions; they may signal for pauses when utterances are too long, but may never summarize.

Question 5

The Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination (FCICE) assesses oral proficiency in which mode?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation

Answer

The FCICE evaluates candidates in all three modes — simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation — reflecting real courtroom demands.

(CTC) Court Translator Certification Practice Test