NAD Ethical Standards & Professional Practice 2

Question 1

Under the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, which tenet addresses keeping assignment information private?

Accepted Answer

Confidential communication

Answer

The first tenet requires interpreters to adhere to standards of confidential communication.

Question 2

An interpreter is asked by a friend about a Deaf client's medical appointment they interpreted. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Decline to disclose any assignment information

Answer

Interpreters must not disclose information from an assignment, even in general terms.

Question 3

How many tenets does the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct contain?

Accepted Answer

Seven

Answer

The code lists seven tenets, each with illustrative behaviors.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Interpreting a legal matter in which the interpreter is a party

Answer

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

Question 5

An interpreter realizes mid-assignment that the content is beyond their skill level. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the limitation and seek a team interpreter or withdraw

Answer

Tenet 2 requires professional skills matching the assignment, so the interpreter should address the mismatch.

NAD - National Association of the Deaf Certified Interpreter Practice Test