NAATI Specialized Terminology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In immigration and legal interpreting, what is an 'affidavit'?
- A verbal oath sworn before a judge in open court
- A written sworn statement of fact used as evidence (Correct answer)
- A formal request for asylum submitted to immigration authorities
- A government document granting permanent residency
Correct answer: A written sworn statement of fact used as evidence
An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in legal proceedings, and must be accurately interpreted when read aloud in court.
Question 2: Which specialized term describes a document that certifies the accuracy and completeness of a translation, typically required for official submissions?
- Source text certification
- Certified translation (Correct answer)
- Notarized original
- Accredited transcript
Correct answer: Certified translation
A certified translation includes a signed statement from the translator attesting that the translation is accurate and complete, which is required for official documents like immigration applications.
Question 3: In mental health interpreting, what does the DSM-5 acronym stand for?
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (Correct answer)
- Department of Social Medicine, 5th Protocol
- Differential Symptom Measurement, Fifth Standard
- Division of Specialized Medicine, 5th Revision
Correct answer: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
The DSM-5 is the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, the standard reference for mental health diagnosis in the US.
Question 4: What does 'pro bono' mean in the context of legal interpreting services?
- Services provided at a discounted government rate
- Professional services provided free of charge for the public good (Correct answer)
- Interpreting conducted remotely via telephone or video
- Translation of legal documents without court certification
Correct answer: Professional services provided free of charge for the public good
Pro bono refers to professional services provided voluntarily and without payment, typically for charitable purposes or to assist those who cannot afford professional fees.
Question 5: In healthcare interpreting, what is a 'contraindication'?
- A recommended treatment for a specific condition
- A factor that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable (Correct answer)
- A second medical opinion required before surgery
- A medication approved for multiple conditions
Correct answer: A factor that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable
A contraindication is a specific situation or condition where a particular drug, treatment, or procedure should not be used because it may harm the patient.
Question 6: What is 'relay interpreting' in a NAATI professional context?
- Interpreting conducted over a telephone relay service
- A method where one interpreter's output serves as the source for another interpreter (Correct answer)
- Taking turns interpreting every few minutes to avoid fatigue
- Using pre-recorded audio to assist during interpreting sessions
Correct answer: A method where one interpreter's output serves as the source for another interpreter
Relay interpreting occurs when the output of one interpreter (the pivot) is used as the source language for another interpreter, often used when no interpreter knows both source and target languages directly.
Question 7: In legal terminology, what does 'subpoena' mean when encountered during court interpreting?
- A formal pardon granted by the court after sentencing
- A legal document compelling a person to attend court or produce evidence (Correct answer)
- An official court judgment in a civil case
- A written agreement between opposing legal parties
Correct answer: A legal document compelling a person to attend court or produce evidence
A subpoena is a legal writ that commands a person to appear in court to testify or to produce specific documents, and failure to comply may result in penalties.
NAATI Specialized Terminology 3
In immigration and legal interpreting, what is an 'affidavit'?