FIT Professional Ethics & Quality Assurance Standards 1

Question 1

Why is maintaining confidentiality critical for translators?

Accepted Answer

It protects client information and maintains trust

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It ensures faster project delivery.

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It allows translators to share content for feedback.

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It reduces workload.

Question 2

What is the role of professional ethics in translation?

Accepted Answer

To maintain integrity and impartiality in work

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To prioritize speed over accuracy.

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To promote personal opinion.

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To guarantee higher payment.

Question 3

How can a translator ensure quality in their work?

Accepted Answer

By checking for consistency and accuracy

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By using machine translation only.

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By skipping proofreading.

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By translating without reference materials.

Question 4

What action should be taken when facing a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict and assess if they can remain impartial

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Accept the project and ignore the conflict.

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Share the project with a colleague without notifying the client.

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Continue without informing anyone.

Question 5

Why is transparency with clients important in translation projects?

Accepted Answer

To establish clear expectations and maintain professionalism

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To ensure faster payment.

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To overpromise and secure projects.

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To limit client involvement.

Question 6

What should a translator do if they are unsure about the terminology?

Accepted Answer

Research or consult reliable sources to confirm accuracy

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Guess based on previous knowledge.

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Ignore and skip the term.

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Use general terms instead.

Question 7

Why is continuing education important for translators?

Accepted Answer

To stay current with language changes and professional practices

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To qualify for non-related jobs.

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To improve marketing skills.

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To avoid project work.

Question 8

How can a translator handle feedback constructively?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the feedback and use it to improve future work

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Dismiss all negative feedback.

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Use feedback to argue with the client.

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Ignore suggestions and keep methods unchanged.

Question 9

What is a key aspect of quality assurance in translation?

Accepted Answer

Using glossaries and checking for consistency and tone

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Skipping QA to meet deadlines.

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Translating without any tools.

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Relying only on personal judgment.