Translator's Righs and Responsibilities

The translator must:

• provide objective translation

• include his opinion in translation if he disagrees with the translation content

Faithful translation means word-for-word translation (ad literam)

• True

• False

The translator must

• Know TL very well

• Master his mother tongue

• have a wide cultural background

• know the subject/field

The translator can provide services at a price that is lower than legally stipulated in case he is not experienced/qualified.

• True

• False

The translator must ensure the confidentiality of the documents/contents he is translating.

• True

• False

When translating literary texts, the translator

• must have the written permission from the original author

• doesn't need the permission from the original author

• must respect the copyrights

• doesn't have to respect the copyrights

Which of the following are serious mistakes in translation practice? Choose all that apply:

• Plagiarism

• (malicious) interpretation

• calomny

• accepting rewards for disclosing confidential information

The translator can accept more than one job offers for the same time period.

• True

• False

The translator must not perform services to the detriment of the image and dignity of the job.

• True

• false

It is a duty of PTA (Professional Translators Association) members to accept collegiality and moral support of colleagues.

• True

• False