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Interpreter Practice Test

Check what you know about the interpreter job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on interpreter knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Simultaneous interpreting happens:
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Answer: While the speaker talks. Real-time interpreting.

Question 2 of 15Interpreters should speak in:
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Answer: First person. First person keeps it accurate.

Question 3 of 15CAT tools help:
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Answer: Translators. Computer-assisted translation.

Question 4 of 15Impartiality means:
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Answer: Not taking sides. Interpreters stay neutral.

Question 5 of 15VRI is:
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Answer: Video remote interpreting. Interpreting by video.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Interpreting while the speaker talks.”
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Answer: Simultaneous interpreting. Simultaneous interpreting: Interpreting while the speaker talks.

Question 7 of 15What does “Consecutive interpreting” mean?
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Answer: Interpreting after the speaker pauses.. Consecutive interpreting: Interpreting after the speaker pauses.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Conveying meaning faithfully.”
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Answer: Accuracy. Accuracy: Conveying meaning faithfully.

Question 9 of 15What does “Code of ethics” mean?
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Answer: Professional standards.. Code of ethics: Professional standards.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The original language.”
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Answer: Source language. Source language: The original language.

Question 11 of 15What does “Impartiality” mean?
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Answer: Not taking sides.. Impartiality: Not taking sides.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Computer-assisted translation software.”
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Answer: CAT tools. CAT tools: Computer-assisted translation software.

Question 13 of 15What does “Sight translation” mean?
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Answer: Reading a document aloud in another language.. Sight translation: Reading a document aloud in another language.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A list of terms and translations.”
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Answer: Glossary. Glossary: A list of terms and translations.

Question 15 of 15What does “OPI” mean?
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Answer: Over-the-phone interpreting.. OPI: Over-the-phone interpreting.

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