Code of ethics and conference process

To truly and faithfully conserve the tone, spirit and meaning of the source language message. To not add anything or express personal opinion to an individual for whom you are interpreting

• Cultural sensitivity

• Neutrality

• Professionalism

• Accuracy

To not divulge any information obtained through their assignments, this includes not discussing or recording any matter in which they are or have been engaged.

• Professionalism

• Confidentiality

• Proficiency

• Neutrality

To be punctual, prepared and dressed in a manner that is appropriate also to compromise to their training and continuing education.

• Professionalism

• Proficiency

• Accuracy

• Cultural sensitivity

To be impartial, unbiased and not discriminating under any basis or circumstance.

• Neutrality

• Proficiency

• Confidentiality

• Accuracy

To ask for clarification of any concept and/or meaning also to be able to notify the parties if an interpreter has any reservations about their competency in any assignment

• Proficiency

• Professionalism

• Accuracy

• Confidentiality

In terms of process, to discuss the main topics prior the meeting with the client as well as asking for specialized terminology is to:

• Clear communication

• Brief

• Pace

• Debrief

To use standard vocabulary both for the client and for the interpreter is an example of:

• Clear communication

• Proficiency

• Pace

When interpreting, the interpreter has to be aware of the message either party conveys and must look at the person who is speaking.

• True

• False

Interpreters are participants and should sit facing the person who they are interpreting for or slightly behind

• False

• True

The pace of the speaker is irrelevant and interpreters should interpret at the speaker's pace

• True

• False