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  1. What does TMS stand for in the translation industry?

    Answer: Translation Management System

    TMS (Translation Management System) is a platform that manages the end-to-end workflow of translation projects including assignment and delivery.

  2. What is a key difference between localization and translation?

    Answer: Localization adapts content for cultural and regional appropriateness beyond text

    Localization goes beyond text translation to adapt cultural references, date formats, images, and user experience for a specific locale.

  3. What does the abbreviation 'i18n' refer to in software localization?

    Answer: Internationalization

    'i18n' is an abbreviation for 'internationalization,' where 18 represents the 18 letters between the first 'i' and final 'n.'

  4. What is 'pseudo-translation' used for in localization testing?

    Answer: Testing whether a UI can accommodate expanded translated text length

    Pseudo-translation replaces source text with fake translated-looking text to test whether UI layouts handle text expansion without breaking.

  5. What is a 'string freeze' in a software localization project?

    Answer: A deadline after which source content must not change

    A string freeze is a point in development after which no further changes are made to source content so translation can proceed without rework.

  6. Which ISO standard specifically addresses quality requirements for translation services?

    Answer: ISO 17100

    ISO 17100 specifies requirements for translation service processes, including translator qualifications, revision procedures, and project management.