2.0 Professionalism

Question 1

Tenet

Answer 1

Interpreters posses the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.

Question 2

Guiding Principle: Part 1

Answer 2

Interpreters are expected to stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting as well as in the American Deaf Community.

Question 3

Guiding Principle: Part 2

Answer 3

Interpreters accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, communication mode, setting, and consumer needs. Interpreters possess knowledge of American Deaf culture and deafness-related resources.

Question 4

IB 2.1

Answer 4

Provide service delivery regardless of race, color national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor

Question 5

IB 2.2

Answer 5

Assess consumer needs and the interpreting situation before and during the assignment and make adjustments as needed

Question 6

IB 2.3

Answer 6

Render the message faithfully by convening the content and spirit of what is being communication, using language most readily understood by consumers, and correcting errors discreetly and expeditiously.

Question 7

IB 2.4

Answer 7

Request support when needed to fully convey the message or to address exceptional communication challenges

Question 8

IB 2.4 examples of support

Answer 8

CDI, team, language facilitators

Question 9

IB 2.4 examples of exceptional communication challenges

Answer 9

cognitive disabilities, foreign sign language, emerging language ability, lack of formal instruction or languages

Question 10

IB 2.5

Answer 10

Refrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal opinions

Question 11

IB 2.6

Answer 11

Judiciously provide information or referral regarding available interpreting or community resources without infringing upon consumers’ rights