STC Translation Tools & Technology

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool?

Accepted Answer

To help translators work more efficiently by reusing previously translated segments

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To replace human translators with automated software

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To perform real-time voice interpretation between languages

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To automatically proofread grammar in the source document

Question 2

What does the acronym TM stand for in translation technology?

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Translation Memory

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Text Module

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Terminology Manager

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Transfer Method

Question 3

Which file format is most commonly used to exchange translation memories between different CAT tools?

Accepted Answer

TMX

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DOCX

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PDF

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CSV

Question 4

What is a termbase (TB) in translation technology?

Accepted Answer

A structured repository of approved terminology and their equivalents

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A database of common grammar rules for a target language

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A log file tracking all changes made during a translation project

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A billing system for tracking per-word translation rates

Question 5

Which of the following is a widely used professional CAT tool in the translation industry?

Accepted Answer

SDL Trados Studio

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Adobe Acrobat

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Microsoft Access

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Google Translate

Question 6

What is XLIFF primarily used for in the localization and translation workflow?

Accepted Answer

Exchanging localizable data between tools in a standardized XML format

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Storing audio files for interpretation assignments

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Compressing large translation memory files for storage

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Generating invoices for translation projects

Question 7

What does 'machine translation' (MT) refer to in the translation industry?

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Automated translation of text by software without direct human involvement

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Using specialized keyboards optimized for foreign language input

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A method of translating machine manuals and technical documents

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A billing system that automates payment for translation services