NAATI Communication Skills 3

Question 1

A speaker in a community interpreting session uses highly technical jargon that the listener is unlikely to understand. What should the interpreter do?

Accepted Answer

Interpret the term accurately and, if needed, alert the service provider that clarification may be needed

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Simplify the jargon into plain language without informing anyone

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Ask the speaker to use simpler language before interpreting

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Omit technical terms to make communication smoother

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'register' in NAATI interpreting standards?

Accepted Answer

The formality level and style of language appropriate to the communicative situation

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The volume at which the interpreter speaks

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The speed at which the interpreter delivers a rendition

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The method used to take notes during consecutive interpreting

Question 3

During a telephone interpreting session, there is a long silence. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Verbally check whether both parties are still connected

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Hang up and reconnect to resolve technical issues

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Begin summarizing what was previously said

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Interpret any background noise to fill the gap

Question 4

A NAATI interpreter is asked to interpret for a family member who is a patient. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that conflicts of interest compromise professional interpreting

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Accept if the patient requests it specifically

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Interpret but disclose the relationship to the provider

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Agree only if no other interpreter is available

Question 5

What is the purpose of a pre-session briefing in professional interpreting?

Accepted Answer

To establish roles, clarify the interpreting mode, and set communication ground rules

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To allow the interpreter to learn the client's preferred outcome

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To allow the interpreter to review the case file in detail

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To give the interpreter time to prepare personal opinions on the topic

Question 6

A client asks the interpreter after a court session to explain what just happened in simple terms. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and refer the client to their legal representative

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Provide a brief explanation as a professional courtesy

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Summarize only the positive outcomes for the client

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Report the request to court administration

Question 7

In simultaneous interpreting, which cognitive skill is MOST essential for managing the lag between source and target language delivery?

Accepted Answer

Anticipation and predictive language processing

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Photographic memory

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Speed reading of source documents

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Bilingual typing proficiency