STC Quality Assurance 3

Question 1

According to ISO 17100, which activity must be completed before translation begins?

Accepted Answer

Project analysis and preparation, including source text review

Answer

ISO 17100 requires that the project be analyzed and prepared—including reviewing source content for suitability—before the translation task begins.

Question 2

Which QA metric measures the number of errors per 1,000 words in a translated document?

Accepted Answer

Error density or defect rate

Answer

Error density (or defect rate) is calculated as errors per 1,000 words and provides a normalized, comparable measure of translation quality across documents of different lengths.

Question 3

In the STC's quality framework, which of the following best describes 'fitness for purpose'?

Accepted Answer

The translation meets the specific communicative needs of its intended use

Answer

Fitness for purpose means the translation fulfills the communicative function it was commissioned for, whether that is informational, legal, literary, or technical.

Question 4

A QA checklist for medical translations should prioritize which item above all others?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy of dosage instructions, contraindications, and safety warnings

Answer

In medical translation, errors in dosage, contraindications, or safety information can directly harm patients, making accuracy in these areas the highest QA priority.

Question 5

What is the role of a 'style guide' in translation QA?

Accepted Answer

It specifies preferred linguistic conventions, tone, and formatting standards for a client

Answer

A client style guide establishes preferred conventions such as tone of voice, punctuation style, number formatting, and register, ensuring the translation aligns with the client's brand or institutional standards.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

STC Quality Assurance 3