Mixed Deck — All NAD Topics Flashcards

Which statement best describes the Deaf Interpreter (CDI) role in ethics practice?

Answer: CDIs are bound by the same code of professional conduct

Certified Deaf Interpreters adhere to the same professional conduct standards as other interpreters.

In what year was the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) founded?

Answer: 1880

NAD was founded in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio, making it the oldest and largest organization of Deaf Americans.

The concept of 'Deaf gain' was introduced to describe which idea?

Answer: The unique cognitive and cultural advantages that come with being Deaf

'Deaf gain,' developed by H-Dirksen Bauman and Joseph Murray, reframes Deafness as a form of human diversity that enriches society.

When an educational interpreter notices that a Deaf student is struggling academically, the most appropriate action is to:

Answer: Inform the teacher or IEP team so appropriate support can be arranged

The interpreter's role is to relay concerns to the appropriate educational team rather than independently altering the content or providing academic instruction.

What does 'interpreter preparation' typically involve before a specialized assignment such as a medical or legal proceeding?

Answer: Researching terminology, reviewing case-relevant vocabulary, and clarifying logistics with the referral party

Effective preparation includes domain-specific terminology research and logistical clarification to ensure the interpreter can perform accurately.

Which is an appropriate way to set fees under ethical business practices?

Answer: Charge fair, consistent fees and clear cancellation policies

Tenet 6 calls for ethical, transparent business practices.

Which situation is the clearest conflict of interest for an interpreter?

Answer: Interpreting a legal matter in which the interpreter is a party

Having a personal stake in the matter compromises impartiality and requires declining or disclosing.

What does 'consecutive interpreting' mean in a medical or legal context?

Answer: The speaker pauses and the interpreter renders the message after the speaker finishes a segment

Consecutive interpreting involves a speaker pausing while the interpreter renders the full message before the speaker continues.

When a Deaf student is involved in a disciplinary meeting at school, an educational interpreter should:

Answer: Provide accurate and impartial interpretation of all communication in the meeting

The interpreter's role in a disciplinary meeting is to provide accurate, impartial interpretation so the Deaf student has full communication access, just as in any other setting.

How does the interpreter's role differ when providing oral transliteration versus ASL interpreting?

Answer: In oral transliteration the interpreter uses no signs, only clear mouthing and possible gestures, while ASL interpreting involves full sign language production

Oral transliteration is a distinct modality using only visible mouth movement and natural gestures, without ASL signs, serving lipread-dependent consumers.

What is the role of supervision in interpreter professional development?

Answer: Providing expert feedback on interpreting work to identify skill gaps and support professional growth in a structured way

Clinical or professional supervision in interpreting is about skill development and reflective practice, not administrative oversight.

Signed Exact English (SEE) is designed primarily to:

Answer: Represent English morphology and grammar visually sign-for-word to support English literacy

SEE was invented to manually represent English structure exactly, including grammatical morphemes, to support written English development.

The American School for the Deaf, the first school for Deaf students in the US, was established in which year and city?

Answer: 1817, Hartford, CT

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford in 1817.

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Deaf students who do not qualify for an IEP may still receive interpreter services through which mechanism?

Answer: A Section 504 Accommodation Plan

Section 504 provides a broader eligibility net; students who don't qualify for special education under IDEA may still receive accommodations, including interpreter services, through a 504 Plan.

Why do interpreters typically avoid giving personal advice to consumers during an assignment?

Answer: It oversteps the interpreter's role and may compromise impartiality

Advising consumers exceeds the interpreter's role and affects neutrality.

Mentorship programs for novice interpreters are important primarily because:

Answer: They provide supervised professional experience and guidance that bridges academic training and real-world practice

Mentorship bridges the gap between interpreter education and professional practice, supporting skill development and professional socialization.

What is the role of classifiers in ASL?

Answer: Classifiers represent categories of objects or people and show how they move or interact.

Classifiers in ASL are handshapes that represent a noun and show its movement, location, or relationship to other objects. They function like pronouns, describing the size, shape, and action of a person or object within a signed sentence. This visual representation adds rich detail and spatial information that would otherwise require many words in spoken language.

What role does facial expression play in ASL?

Answer: Facial expressions help convey emotions, tone, and grammar in ASL.

In ASL, facial expressions are not merely for emotion; they are crucial grammatical components known as non-manual markers. They can indicate question types, negation, adverbs, and the intensity of an action, significantly altering the meaning of a signed sentence. Therefore, they are essential for conveying complete and accurate messages, including tone and emotional nuance.

Which practice supports Tenet 7, professional development?

Answer: Ongoing training, mentoring, and meeting continuing education requirements

Tenet 7 requires continued skill development through learning and mentoring.

What is the main ethical concern of using unqualified family members as interpreters?

Answer: They may lack skills, impartiality, and confidentiality

Family members often have conflicts of interest and lack professional training.