STC Document Standards 3

Question 1

Which document element should a translator typically leave untranslated in a Spanish-to-English certified translation?

Accepted Answer

Proper nouns that are official names of institutions

Answer

Official proper nouns such as the names of courts, agencies, or companies are generally left in their original form.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a translator's affidavit attached to a certified translation?

Accepted Answer

To swear under oath that the translator is competent and that the translation is accurate

Answer

The affidavit is a sworn statement attesting to the translator's qualifications and the accuracy of the translation.

Question 3

In formatting a certified translation, how should a table in the source document typically be handled?

Accepted Answer

Reproduced as a table with translated content maintaining the original structure

Answer

Tables should be reproduced with the same structure; only the textual content is translated while the format is preserved.

Question 4

A document contains a stamp or seal in the source language. What should the translator do?

Accepted Answer

Translate the text of the stamp and include a note indicating it is a stamp or seal

Answer

The text within stamps and seals must be translated and identified as such so the reader understands what the marking represents.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'back translation' in quality assurance for certified translations?

Accepted Answer

Translating the target text back into the source language to check for accuracy

Answer

Back translation involves retranslating the target text into the source language so discrepancies from the original can be identified.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test