STC Professional Evaluation 4

Question 1

Which document issued by ASTM International specifically addresses quality standards for translation services?

Accepted Answer

ASTM F2575

Answer

ASTM E2700

Answer

ASTM D3299

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ASTM G1550

Question 2

When an evaluator encounters a 'false friend' error (e.g., 'embarazada' translated as 'embarrassed'), this is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A lexical false-cognate error

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A cultural adaptation failure

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A pragmatic error

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A syntactic transfer error

Question 3

In evaluating a certified translation for USCIS, what is the required statement that must accompany the document?

Accepted Answer

A certification statement attesting to completeness and accuracy signed by the translator

Answer

A notarization by a licensed notary public

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A court seal from a certified court interpreter

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An apostille issued by the state department

Question 4

What is the primary difference between 'error detection' and 'error correction' in professional translation evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Error detection identifies where and what errors are; error correction fixes them

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Error detection is automated; error correction is manual

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Error detection is performed by the client; error correction by the translator

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There is no meaningful difference between the two

Question 5

A translator consistently uses 'tú' in a translation of a corporate document that requires 'usted.' An evaluator would flag this as:

Accepted Answer

A register/formality error

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A terminology error

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A punctuation error

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A semantic error

Question 6

Which principle of the ATA Code of Ethics requires members to refrain from accepting work beyond their competence?

Accepted Answer

Principle of competence

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Principle of confidentiality

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Principle of professional conduct

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Principle of accuracy

Question 7

During a quality evaluation, the reviewer finds that all specialized medical terms are correct but the syntax is so awkward that target-language readers struggle to understand. Which quality dimension has failed?

Accepted Answer

Fluency/readability

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Accuracy

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Terminology

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Completeness