Translation Translation Ethics and Professional Standards

Question 1

Which professional organization publishes the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice for translators in the US?

Accepted Answer

American Translators Association (ATA)

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International Federation of Translators (FIT)

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Translators Without Borders

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National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators

Question 2

What does the ethical principle of confidentiality require a translator to do?

Accepted Answer

Protect all information received from clients from unauthorized disclosure

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Share client documents with colleagues for quality review

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Post anonymized excerpts online for feedback

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Report all translation projects to a professional registry

Question 3

A translator realizes mid-project that the source text promotes harmful misinformation. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the client and consider withdrawing if the issue is not resolved

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Continue translating without comment

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Alter the text to remove the misinformation

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Publish a disclaimer with the completed translation

Question 4

What is a conflict of interest in translation?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a project where personal interests may compromise professional judgment

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Disagreeing with the client's preferred style

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Translating documents from a competitor's industry

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Working on multiple projects at the same time

Question 5

Why must a translator accurately represent their language competencies to clients?

Accepted Answer

To avoid liability for poor-quality work resulting from overstated skills

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To qualify for higher-paying projects

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To meet government licensing requirements

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To obtain ATA membership discounts

Question 6

Which practice violates professional translation ethics?

Accepted Answer

Subcontracting work without the client's knowledge or consent

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Using translation memory tools

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Asking for an extension when needed

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Charging a rush fee for urgent projects