ITI Language Proficiency & Accuracy 5

Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the translation technique known as 'modulation'?

Accepted Answer

Changing the point of view or cognitive category while preserving the meaning (e.g., translating 'not difficult' as 'easy')

Answer

Modulation changes the perspective or frame of reference (e.g., positive for negative) while conveying the same meaning.

Question 2

A translator working into English produces the phrase 'make a decision' in place of 'decide.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Nominalization that may reduce text economy but is not necessarily incorrect

Answer

Nominalization (using a noun phrase instead of a verb) can reduce conciseness but is a stylistic, not accuracy, issue unless the meaning changes.

Question 3

When a translator adds information that is implied in the source culture but unknown to target readers, this technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Explicitation

Answer

Explicitation makes implicit source-text information explicit in the target text to aid comprehension by the target audience.

Question 4

A translator consistently renders the Spanish imperfect tense as simple past in English, losing the habitual or ongoing nuance. This represents a failure in:

Accepted Answer

Grammatical transfer competence, specifically in tense and aspect

Answer

The Spanish imperfect conveys habitual or ongoing past actions, a nuance that must be captured through appropriate English constructions such as 'used to' or 'would.'

Question 5

Which standard is most relevant for evaluating translation quality in a professional ITI context?

Accepted Answer

ISO 17100 (Translation Services)

Answer

ISO 17100 specifically governs the requirements for translation services, including translator competence, revision, and quality assurance processes.

(ITI) Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation Practice Test

(ITI) Institute of Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Translation Practice Test

ITI Language Proficiency & Accuracy 5