STC Translation Tools & Technology 2

Question 1

What is 'post-editing' in the context of machine translation?

Accepted Answer

A human translator correcting and refining the output of a machine translation engine

Answer

Post-editing involves a human translator reviewing and correcting the raw output of a machine translation engine to achieve an acceptable level of quality.

Question 2

What is a 'fuzzy match' in a translation memory system?

Accepted Answer

A source segment that partially matches a stored TM segment but is not identical

Answer

A fuzzy match occurs when a new source segment is similar but not identical to a stored TM entry, typically expressed as a percentage similarity (e.g., 75% match).

Question 3

What does 'leverage' mean in translation memory terminology?

Accepted Answer

The savings gained by reusing previously translated matches from a TM

Answer

Leverage refers to the cost and time savings achieved by reusing exact or fuzzy matches from a translation memory, reducing the volume of new translation needed.

Question 4

What distinguishes localization (L10n) from translation?

Accepted Answer

Localization adapts content culturally and functionally for a target market, beyond just converting language

Answer

Localization goes beyond translation by adapting content—including cultural references, formats, images, and UI elements—to fully suit the expectations of a target locale.

Question 5

What is a '100% match' in a CAT tool?

Accepted Answer

A source segment that is identical to a previously translated segment stored in the TM

Answer

A 100% match means the current source segment is identical to one already stored in the translation memory, allowing the translator to reuse the existing translation directly.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test

STC Translation Tools & Technology 2