STC Professional Ethics 2

Question 1

A translator discovers mid-project that the source text contains information that could be used to defraud consumers. What is the ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to continue and inform the client of the concern

Answer

Ethical translators must not participate in deception and should alert the client to potential legal or ethical violations.

Question 2

Under the ATA Code of Ethics, a translator's primary obligation regarding accuracy is to:

Accepted Answer

Render the meaning of the source text faithfully and completely

Answer

The ATA Code requires translators to render the meaning of the source text faithfully, neither adding nor omitting content.

Question 3

When a certified Spanish translator is asked to certify a translation completed entirely by a non-certified colleague, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Review it thoroughly, make corrections, and then certify it as their own work

Answer

A translator may certify work they have thoroughly reviewed and take responsibility for, but cannot certify work they have not personally verified.

Question 4

A translator working on a medical record recognizes the patient as a neighbor. The most ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict of interest to the client and recuse themselves

Answer

Recognizing a personal connection creates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed, and the translator should withdraw from the assignment.

Question 5

Which behavior best demonstrates professional integrity for a Spanish translator?

Accepted Answer

Declining assignments outside one's area of competence

Answer

Professional integrity requires declining work one is not competent to perform, even if it means losing income.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

STC Professional Ethics 2