FIT Quality Assurance in Translation 2

Question 1

Which ISO standard specifically addresses translation services and quality requirements?

Accepted Answer

ISO 17100

Answer

ISO 17100 is the international standard that specifies requirements for translation service providers, covering competences, resources, and processes.

Question 2

In QA terminology, what is a 'false positive' in automated quality checks?

Accepted Answer

An error flagged that is not actually an error

Answer

A false positive occurs when the QA tool flags something as an error when it is actually correct, requiring the translator to dismiss the alert.

Question 3

What does 'back-translation' primarily verify in a QA process?

Accepted Answer

Whether the meaning was accurately transferred

Answer

Back-translation re-translates the target text into the source language to verify that the intended meaning was accurately conveyed.

Question 4

A translation brief (project brief) is used in QA primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Establish scope, purpose, and target audience expectations upfront

Answer

A translation brief documents the project parameters—purpose, audience, tone, and constraints—against which quality is measured during review.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'revision' in translation workflow according to ISO 17100?

Accepted Answer

Bilingual examination of the target text against the source text by a second translator

Answer

ISO 17100 defines revision as a bilingual activity performed by a second qualified translator to check the target text against the source for accuracy and quality.

(FIT) International Federation of Translators Certified Translator Practice Test

(FIT) International Federation of Translators Certified Translator Practice Test

FIT Quality Assurance in Translation 2