CCHI Spanish Interpreting Exam Questions
2023/2024
An interpreter is assisting with an inpatient admission form. What is the MOST appropriate mode of interpreting for
the interpreter to use?
Sight Translation
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Produces a lubricating liquid for sperm
An interpreter has just lost a close family member to suicide. A patient arrives in the emergency room after surviving
an attempted suicide. The interpreter begins to feel emotionally overwhelmed during the interpretation. Which is the
MOST appropriate action for the interpreter to take?
A. Disqualify himself from the encounter.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional class that is required for all first-
time mothers. The interpreter notices that one young woman is not interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the
mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the mother's discomfort
since in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter
knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding
this assignment.
Why is it important that the emergency interpreter for the day is female?
A. The female interpreter could replace the male interpreter for this encounter.
A male interpreter has been assigned to interpret for a mother and child instructional class that is required for all first-
time mothers. The interpreter notices that one young woman is not interacting with the instructor. Additionally, the
mother is blushing and looking down. The interpreter believes that he may be the cause of the mother's discomfort
since in some cultures it is shameful for women to talk about female hygiene in the presence of men. The interpreter
knows that a female colleague is the dedicated emergency interpreter that day and considers calling her regarding
this assignment.
What led the interpreter to suspect that his presence was making the patient uncomfortable?
The patient was sending non-verbal cues.
