Translator Skills Flashcards

What is a key ethical responsibility regarding confidential documents?

Answer: Maintaining strict confidentiality of client material

Translators must keep client materials confidential as a core ethical duty.

What does certification (e.g., ATA certification) signal about a translator?

Answer: They have demonstrated verified competence in a language pair

Certification verifies a translator's competence in a specific language pair.

When a translator lacks expertise in a highly technical field, the best action is to:

Answer: Decline or collaborate with a subject expert

Professionalism means declining or seeking expert support beyond one's competence.

Why is continuing professional development important for translators?

Answer: Languages and fields evolve, requiring updated knowledge

Ongoing learning keeps skills, terminology, and tool knowledge current.

What should a translator do if they discover an error in the source text?

Answer: Notify the client or flag it appropriately

Errors in the source should be flagged to the client rather than silently altered.

What is impartiality in interpreting and translation ethics?

Answer: Conveying messages faithfully without bias or personal opinion

Impartiality requires faithfully conveying content without adding bias or opinion.

Why should a translator review formatting and layout in the final file?

Answer: To ensure the target text fits and displays correctly

Reviewing formatting ensures translated text fits and displays properly in the final document.