iNtroduction to CAT

What major development occurred in the evolution of CAT tools in the late 1980s and early 1990s?

• Introduction of real-time collaboration features.

• Emergence of basic CAT tools with text segmentation and memory storage.

• The shift from manual translation to automatic translation.

• Development of fully automated translation platforms like Google Translate.

What is the primary difference between CAT tools and Machine Translation (MT)?**

• CAT tools replace human translators, while MT assists them.

• CAT tools work alongside human translators, while MT automates translation entirely.

• CAT tools handle creative content better than MT.

• CAT tools are only used for literary translations.

Which of the following is NOT a component of CAT tools?

• Translation Memory (TM)

• Alignment Tools

• Real-time voice translation

• Terminology Management

What is a key advantage of using Translation Memory (TM) in CAT tools?

• It automatically translates entire documents without human input.

• It helps to store previously translated segments and suggests them for reuse.

• It ensures creative translations by adding cultural nuances.

• It replaces the need for quality assurance.

What is the purpose of terminology management in CAT tools?

• To correct grammatical errors in the text.

• To maintain consistency in the use of specific terms across documents.

• To translate creative and literary works more effectively.

• To align previously translated texts with new translations.

Which of the following is a common limitation of CAT tools?

• They are not scalable for large projects.

• They require a significant learning curve for new users.

• They automatically handle creative content without human input.

• They offer free access to all professional-grade features.

What role do QA (Quality Assurance) tools play in CAT software?

• They automatically translate texts without errors.

• They align previously translated texts with new ones.

• They detect inconsistencies, untranslated segments, and spelling errors.

• They help with creative translations like poetry or marketing texts.

Which of the following is an advantage of using CAT tools for large-scale projects?

• They allow real-time collaboration among multiple translators.

• They eliminate the need for human translators entirely.

• They automatically generate creative translations.

• They reduce the need for quality assurance.

In which type of translation is CAT tools' Translation Memory (TM) most beneficial?

• Poetry translation

• Technical and legal translation

• Literary translation

• Marketing translation

What is a major benefit of using CAT tools for professional translators?

• CAT tools are inexpensive and accessible to everyone.

• They significantly reduce translation time by reusing previous work.

• They automatically handle highly creative and literary texts.

• They eliminate the need for human editing and review.