NIC Simultaneous Interpreting 5

Question 1

Which scenario BEST demonstrates a violation of the NIC Code of Professional Conduct during simultaneous interpreting?

Accepted Answer

An interpreter shares details of a session content with an outside party

Answer

Disclosing session content violates the confidentiality principle central to the NIC Code of Professional Conduct.

Question 2

What does the term 'source language interference' mean in simultaneous interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Allowing source language grammatical structures to distort the target language output

Answer

Source language interference occurs when the interpreter produces unnatural target language because they are following the source structure too closely.

Question 3

A Deaf consumer using simultaneous interpreting at a large conference asks the interpreter to slow down. How should the interpreter respond?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the request and, where feasible, adjust pacing while maintaining accuracy

Answer

Acknowledging consumer feedback and adapting where possible demonstrates professional responsiveness and respect.

Question 4

Which element of the NIC performance rubric specifically evaluates whether the interpreter's message matches the source message's intent?

Accepted Answer

Message equivalence

Answer

Message equivalence assesses whether the interpreted rendition accurately reflects the meaning and intent of the source message.

Question 5

An interpreter working in a simultaneous assignment begins to experience 'ear-voice span fatigue,' evidenced by increasing lag time. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Signal the boothmate to take over at the next natural pause

Answer

Handing off to the boothmate is the professional protocol when fatigue compromises performance.

(NIC) National Interpreter Certification Practice Test

(NIC) National Interpreter Certification Practice Test

NIC Simultaneous Interpreting 5