STC Eligibility Requirements 3

Question 1

For the ATA certification exam, which of the following translation directions for Spanish is available?

Accepted Answer

Both Spanish into English and English into Spanish

Answer

ATA offers certification in both directions: Spanish into English and English into Spanish, as separate examination options.

Question 2

What type of examination format does the ATA use to evaluate Spanish translator candidates?

Accepted Answer

Translation of unseen passages evaluated by graders

Answer

The ATA exam requires candidates to translate unseen passages, which are then scored by trained graders using a defined error-point system.

Question 3

Which of the following resources are candidates permitted to use during the ATA certification exam?

Accepted Answer

Pre-approved printed dictionaries and glossaries only

Answer

Candidates may bring printed reference materials such as dictionaries and glossaries but are not permitted internet access or electronic translation tools.

Question 4

A candidate who fails the ATA certification exam must wait how long before retaking it?

Accepted Answer

Six months

Answer

ATA policy requires a six-month waiting period before a failed candidate may retake the certification examination.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a currently offered ATA-certified language pair involving Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Spanish into French

Answer

ATA does not currently offer a certified exam in the Spanish-into-French direction; Spanish↔English and Spanish↔Portuguese are among the active pairs.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

STC Eligibility Requirements 3