FIT Legal & Technical Translation 3

Question 1

In technical translation, ISO/IEC 17100 is a standard that specifies:

Accepted Answer

Requirements for translation service providers and their processes

Answer

ISO/IEC 17100 defines core processes, resources, and quality requirements for professional translation services.

Question 2

Which element distinguishes a 'deed' from a simple written contract under common law?

Accepted Answer

A deed must be signed, witnessed, and delivered without requiring consideration

Answer

A deed is a formal legal instrument that is enforceable upon signing, witnessing, and delivery, independent of consideration.

Question 3

The concept of 'habeas corpus' translated into a non-English legal document should:

Accepted Answer

Be explained using the functional purpose: a court order to bring a detained person before a judge

Answer

Functional explanation preserves the legal meaning when no direct equivalent writ exists in the target legal system.

Question 4

In technical documentation translation, a 'safety critical' warning label must be translated to:

Accepted Answer

Preserve exact signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) per ANSI Z535 equivalents

Answer

ANSI Z535 and its international counterpart ISO 3864 define standardized signal words and their hazard levels that must be preserved in translation.

Question 5

A 'term base' (termbase) in legal and technical translation is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A structured database of approved source and target terminology for a specific domain or client

Answer

A termbase is a managed repository of validated term pairs, definitions, and usage notes that ensure consistency across a project or client relationship.

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FIT Legal & Technical Translation 3