ITI Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which standard is most relevant for evaluating translation quality in a professional ITI context? → ISO 17100 (Translation Services)
2. In translation studies, 'adequacy' refers to: → The degree to which a translation is faithful to the source text's norms and values
3. When a translator realizes they have made a significant error after submitting a completed translation, the ethical obligation is to: → Inform the client immediately and offer to correct the error
4. The ITI's approach to continuing professional development (CPD) reflects which ethical principle? → Maintaining and improving competence throughout one's career
5. What is an important aspect of Language Proficiency & Accuracy question 3? → Option B
6. A fellow translator contacts you saying they plan to undercut market rates significantly to win a contract you are also bidding on. The ethical response is to: → Compete on the merits of your own offer without colluding on pricing
7. In Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation practice, what is the PRIMARY goal of a quality improvement program? → To systematically enhance processes, outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction
8. What is an important aspect of Language Proficiency & Accuracy question 7? → Option B
9. Which scenario represents a violation of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation code of professional conduct? → Misrepresenting qualifications or certification status
10. In professional translation practice, 'transparency' about rates and services primarily serves to: → Enable clients to make informed decisions and build trust in the profession
11. A source text uses sentence fragments for stylistic effect. The translator expands every fragment into a complete sentence. This decision: → May normalize the style and lose the deliberate rhetorical effect of the source
12. What is an important aspect of Subject-Specific Terminology & Research question 7? → Option B
13. The abbreviation 'i18n' stands for: → Internationalization (18 letters between 'i' and 'n')
14. Why is feedback important in the translation process? → Feedback ensures quality and accuracy
15. What is an important aspect of Subject-Specific Terminology & Research question 5? → Option B
16. What role does continuous feedback play in ITI quality improvement? → It provides ongoing data for identifying trends, successes, and areas for improvement
17. A ITI certified professional is asked to provide services outside their scope of competence. The CORRECT ethical response is to: → Decline and refer to a qualified professional
18. What is an important aspect of Language Proficiency & Accuracy question 8? → Option B
19. A ITI professional discovers a conflict of interest in a current assignment. What is the MOST ethical course of action? → Disclose the conflict immediately and recuse if necessary
20. What is the significance of source text analysis? → To fully understand the source material
21. In Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation practice, what is the PRIMARY goal of a quality improvement program? → To systematically enhance processes, outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction
22. What is an important aspect of Subject-Specific Terminology & Research question 8? → Option B
23. What is a 'cultureme' in translation studies? → A unit of meaning unique to a specific culture with no direct equivalent elsewhere
24. In Reiss and Vermeer's text-type model, an 'operative' text type (e.g., advertising copy) requires the translator to prioritize: → Achieving the intended effect or behavioral response in the target reader
25. In Polysystem Theory (Even-Zohar), translation literature occupies a 'primary' position in a literary polysystem when: → The target literary system is young, weak, or in crisis and needs foreign models
26. Which technique involves replacing a word or phrase with a target-language equivalent that performs the same function but has a different literal meaning? → Functional equivalence
27. Which foundational principle is MOST important for success in Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation? → Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and quality outcomes
28. What distinguishes a Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation certified professional from a non-certified practitioner? → Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks
29. In financial translation, 'amortization' can refer to different concepts depending on context. Which pair of meanings must a translator distinguish? → The gradual repayment of a loan and the gradual write-off of an intangible asset
30. How should Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation professionals handle procedures that have been updated or revised? → Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures