STC Quality Assurance 2

Question 1

Which QA technique involves a second translator reviewing the translated text against the source without access to the original translator's notes?

Accepted Answer

Blind review

Answer

A blind review ensures the reviewer evaluates the translation on its own merits without being influenced by the original translator's choices or rationale.

Question 2

In QA for certified translations, what is the primary purpose of a terminology glossary?

Accepted Answer

To ensure consistent use of agreed-upon terms across the translation

Answer

A terminology glossary standardizes key terms so that every occurrence of a source term is rendered consistently with the same target-language equivalent.

Question 3

What does a 'target audience review' specifically evaluate in translation QA?

Accepted Answer

Whether the translated text is natural and appropriate for the intended readership

Answer

A target audience review assesses whether the translation reads naturally and resonates appropriately with the cultural and linguistic expectations of the end reader.

Question 4

When a QA reviewer finds that a translator has consistently omitted a recurring disclaimer in a legal document, this is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Systematic omission requiring global correction

Answer

Consistent omission of required content is a systematic error that must be addressed globally throughout the document, not treated as an isolated oversight.

Question 5

In CAT tool-assisted QA, what is the function of a 'translation memory' (TM) consistency check?

Accepted Answer

It flags segments where the same source text has been translated differently

Answer

A TM consistency check identifies cases where identical or similar source segments have been rendered with different target translations, which may signal unintended inconsistency.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

STC Quality Assurance 2