FIT Translation Techniques & Language Proficiency 3

Question 1

The technique of 'compression' in translation is most commonly used in which context?

Accepted Answer

Subtitling and audiovisual translation where space and time are limited

Answer

Compression condenses the source text to fit spatial or temporal constraints, a necessity in subtitling where character limits and reading speed apply.

Question 2

A translator working with a Spanish source text changes a passive construction ('Se firmó el contrato') to an active English sentence ('The parties signed the contract'). This is an instance of:

Accepted Answer

Transposition

Answer

Transposition changes the grammatical category or structure (here, from passive to active voice) while preserving meaning.

Question 3

According to FIT's definition of translator competence, 'transfer competence' specifically refers to:

Accepted Answer

The capacity to convey meaning from a source language to a target language accurately

Answer

Transfer competence is the core ability to analyze source texts and re-express their content accurately and appropriately in the target language.

Question 4

When a French text uses 'vous' as a formal singular pronoun, an English translator must decide how to render the formality because English lacks a T-V distinction. This challenge relates to:

Accepted Answer

Pragmatic equivalence and register transfer

Answer

The translator must convey formality through other pragmatic means—word choice, syntax, honorifics—since English lacks the T-V pronoun distinction.

Question 5

Which quality standard is most directly applicable to professional translation services and is recognized by FIT-affiliated bodies?

Accepted Answer

ISO 17100 (translation services requirements)

Answer

ISO 17100 specifically governs translation service provider qualifications, processes, and quality assurance for translation services.

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FIT Translation Techniques & Language Proficiency 3