Translation Translator Skills 3

Question 1

What does a CAT tool stand for in the translation industry?

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Computer-Assisted Translation

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Certified Accurate Translation

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Centralized Archive Tool

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Cultural Adaptation Technique

Question 2

What is a 'translation memory' (TM)?

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A database of previously translated segments for reuse

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A translator's mental recall ability

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A backup of deleted files

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A glossary of grammar rules

Question 3

What is a glossary or termbase used for?

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Storing approved terminology for consistency

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Tracking billing hours

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Spell-checking only

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Formatting documents

Question 4

What is the purpose of proofreading a translation?

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To detect and correct errors in grammar, spelling, and meaning

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To increase word count

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To change the source text

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To shorten deadlines

Question 5

What does 'back translation' help verify?

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Whether the translated meaning matches the original

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The speed of the translator

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The file format

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The client's payment

Question 6

Why might a translator keep a style guide on hand?

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To enforce consistent tone, formatting, and conventions

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To avoid using dictionaries

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To bill more hours

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To skip proofreading

Question 7

What is a 'fuzzy match' in a CAT tool?

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A partial match to a stored segment needing review

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A perfect 100% match

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A blurry scanned document

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An unverified glossary term