CASLI Ethical & Professional Decision-Making

Question 1

What guides interpreters in making ethical decisions?

Accepted Answer

Professional code of conduct

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Personal opinions

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Social media posts

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Client demands

Question 2

What does confidentiality mean in interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Keeping client details private

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Discussing publicly

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Recording sessions

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Emailing transcripts

Question 3

Why is impartiality important?

Accepted Answer

To remain neutral in content delivery

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To support the speaker

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To favor a side

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To agree with friends

Question 4

What should an interpreter do when there's a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Disclose and recuse if necessary

Answer

Accept the job

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Ignore it

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Change topic

Question 5

Why is professional boundary important?

Accepted Answer

To avoid favoritism and role confusion

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To get gifts

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To make friends

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To speed up jobs

Question 6

How should interpreters respond to ethical dilemmas?

Accepted Answer

Refer to ethical decision-making models

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Follow instincts

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Ask clients

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Ignore problems

Question 7

What is the primary responsibility of the interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Convey messages faithfully

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Change message tone

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Help one side

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Add jokes

Question 8

Why must interpreters pursue continuing education?

Accepted Answer

To maintain certification and competence

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To earn bonuses

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To switch careers

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To avoid interpreting

Question 9

What is an example of ethical misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Sharing confidential client information

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Timely arrival

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Seeking supervision

Answer

Using updated vocabulary