NAD NAD Certification Process & Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What organization jointly administers the NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) exam with NAD?
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) (Correct answer)
- National Council on Disability (NCD)
- American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA)
- Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
Correct answer: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
The NAD and RID jointly developed and administered the NIC to create a unified national certification standard.
Question 2: Which component of the NIC exam assesses a candidate's knowledge of interpreting, Deaf culture, and ethical practice?
- Written Knowledge Test (Correct answer)
- Performance Test
- Oral Interview
- Practical Assessment
Correct answer: Written Knowledge Test
The Written Knowledge Test evaluates foundational knowledge before candidates proceed to the performance portion.
Question 3: The NIC Performance Test requires candidates to demonstrate interpreting in how many scenarios?
- Multiple structured scenarios (Correct answer)
- A single extended passage
- One-on-one conversation only
- Written translation only
Correct answer: Multiple structured scenarios
The performance test includes multiple scenarios to evaluate interpretation across different contexts and registers.
Question 4: What is the minimum passing score requirement structure for the NIC Written Knowledge Test?
- A scaled score meeting the passing standard set by the joint committee (Correct answer)
- A raw score of 75%
- A percentile rank above the 50th
- An absolute score of 80 correct answers
Correct answer: A scaled score meeting the passing standard set by the joint committee
NIC uses a scaled scoring system with a passing standard established by a joint NAD-RID committee through standard-setting studies.
Question 5: Which of the following is a prerequisite for sitting for the NIC exam?
- High school diploma or equivalent (Correct answer)
- Bachelor's degree in ASL Studies
- Fluency certification from ASLTA
- Five years of professional interpreting experience
Correct answer: High school diploma or equivalent
A high school diploma or equivalent is among the minimum eligibility requirements to apply for the NIC.
Question 6: What does the acronym NIC stand for in the context of NAD-RID interpreter certification?
- National Interpreter Certification (Correct answer)
- National Interpreting Credential
- National Integration Certificate
- National Inclusion Certification
Correct answer: National Interpreter Certification
NIC stands for National Interpreter Certification, the credential jointly offered by NAD and RID.
NAD NAD Certification Process & Requirements 1
What organization jointly administers the NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) exam with NAD?