Specialized Terminology Flashcards

In legal interpreting, what does the term 'voir dire' refer to?

Answer: A preliminary hearing to determine the admissibility of evidence or competency of a witness

Voir dire is a legal term for a preliminary examination conducted by a judge or lawyers to determine the competency of a witness or juror, or the admissibility of evidence.

Which NAATI term describes the process of rendering a spoken message from one language to another after the speaker has finished a complete utterance?

Answer: Consecutive interpreting

Consecutive interpreting involves listening to a complete utterance, often while taking notes, and then rendering the message into the target language after the speaker pauses.

In medical interpreting, 'informed consent' terminology requires the interpreter to convey which key concept accurately?

Answer: The patient's right to receive full information about risks and benefits before agreeing to treatment

Informed consent means the patient must receive complete, understandable information about proposed treatments, including risks and alternatives, before agreeing to proceed.

What does the specialized legal term 'habeas corpus' mean in the context of interpreting for court proceedings?

Answer: A writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge to determine if detention is lawful

Habeas corpus is a legal writ that protects individuals from unlawful detention by requiring that a detained person be brought before a court to determine the legality of their imprisonment.

In the context of NAATI credentialing, what does 'transliteration' refer to?

Answer: Converting text from one script or alphabet to another without changing the language

Transliteration is the process of representing the characters of one writing system using the characters of another writing system, preserving pronunciation rather than meaning.

What specialized term is used for the technique where an interpreter renders the source language into the target language while the speaker is still talking, typically via headphones?

Answer: Simultaneous interpreting

Simultaneous interpreting involves rendering the source message into the target language at nearly the same time as the speaker, typically used in conferences with booth equipment and headphones.

In social services interpreting, what does 'duty of care' mean for the interpreter?

Answer: The professional responsibility to act in the best interests of the client and avoid harm

Duty of care in interpreting means the professional obligation to act responsibly to protect clients from harm, maintain confidentiality, and uphold professional standards.