Chp. 8

Question 1

The preferred mode of interpretation for one-on-one appointments is simultaneous interpreting because interpretations are more accurate, T/F?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A scenario where an interpreter effectively uses linguistic features that differentiate English and ASL, and incorporate appropriate linguistic and cultural mediations into an interpretation is an example of:

• The Machine philosophy
• The Communication Facilitation philosophy
• The Bilingual-Bicultural philosophy
• The Helper philosophy

Answer 2

The Bilingual-Bicultural philosophy

Question 3

According to the book, the philosophical frames of interpreting has shifted over time in the following order:

• Helper, Conduit, Communication Facilitation, Bilingual-Bicultural
• Bilingual-Bicultural, Communication Facilitation, Machine, Helper
• Machine, Helper, Bilingual-Bicultural, Communication Facilitation
• Communication Facilitation, Bilingual-Bicultural, Helper, Conduit

Answer 3

Helper, Conduit, Communication Facilitation, Bilingual-Bicultural

Question 4

A scenario where an interpreter wears a solid colored smock, and is more acutely aware of indicating who is speaking, proper placement, background, lighting, and the absence of visual noise while interpreting is an example of:

• The Machine philosophy
• The Bilingual-Bicultural philosophy
• The Communication Facilitation philosophy
• The Helper philosophy

Answer 4

The Communication Facilitation philosophy

Question 5

In the early days of the interpreting profession in the U.S., Deaf people were generally viewed as:

• Angry, argumentative individuals
• Handicapped and incompetent
• Capable, hard-working citizens
• Potent, strong-willed activists

Answer 5

Handicapped and incompetent

Question 6

There are no power differences between Deaf and hearing consumers when a qualified interpreter who subscribes to the bilingual-bicultural philosophy is present, T/F?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

A scenario where an interpreter interprets a doctor appointment and then calls a pharmacy to fill a prescription for the Deaf patient, without involving the Deaf patient in the call, is an example of:

• The Bilingual-Bicultural philosophy
• The Helper philosophy
• The Machine philosophy
• The Communication Facilitation philosophy

Answer 7

The Helper philosophy

Question 8

The first national professional association of sign language interpreters was established in ______ and named __________________.

• 1964, The Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada
• 1979, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• 1979, The Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada
• 1964, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Answer 8

1964, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Question 9

A scenario where an interpreter only minimally interacts with the Deaf and hearing clients, and produces “interpretations” without consideration of linguistic and cultural differences between ASL and English, is an example of:

• The Communication Facilitation philosophy
• The Bilingual-Bicultural philosophy
• The Helper philosophy
• The Machine philosophy

Answer 9

The Machine philosophy

Question 10

The RID Code of Ethics (as it was called then) was developed partially due to the:

• Helper philosophy
• The passage of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• The passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children’s Act of 1975
• The Conduit philosophy

Answer 10

The helper philosophy