NIC Educational Settings 3

Question 1

At the postsecondary level, which law primarily obligates colleges and universities to provide interpreting services for Deaf students?

Accepted Answer

ADA Title II and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer

ADA Title II (public institutions) and Section 504 require postsecondary schools to provide equal access, which includes interpreting services for Deaf students.

Question 2

A Deaf student's IEP states they prefer transliteration over ASL interpreting. The interpreter disagrees with this preference. What should the interpreter do?

Accepted Answer

Honor the IEP's stated communication preference

Answer

The IEP is a legal document; the interpreter must follow its stated communication mode unless and until the team formally modifies it.

Question 3

Which term describes the educational philosophy of placing Deaf students in general education classrooms with hearing peers, supported by interpreting services?

Accepted Answer

Mainstreaming / inclusion

Answer

Mainstreaming or inclusion refers to educating students with disabilities alongside hearing peers in general education classrooms with appropriate supports.

Question 4

During a parent-teacher conference, the Deaf student's parents use a different sign system than the interpreter knows. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Inform the school coordinator in advance so an interpreter familiar with the family's communication style can be arranged

Answer

Proactively informing the school allows alternative arrangements, ensuring effective communication for all parties at the conference.

Question 5

FERPA protects student education records. How does this most directly affect an educational interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Interpreters must keep confidential all student information learned in their role

Answer

As school employees with legitimate educational interest, interpreters access confidential student information and are bound by FERPA to protect it.

(NIC) National Interpreter Certification Practice Test

(NIC) National Interpreter Certification Practice Test

NIC Educational Settings 3