Translation Accuracy and Completeness Quiz

What is considered the most important feature of translations being revised?

• Smoothness

• Accuracy

• Completeness

• Tailoring

According to the text, what should a translator ensure regarding major mistranslations?

• They are acceptable if minor

• They should be avoided

• They enhance readability

• They are necessary for accuracy

What does the acronym NANS stand for in the context of translation?

• No Annotations, No Substitutions

• No Adjustments, No Simplifications

• No Alterations, No Summaries

• No Additions, No Subtractions

Which of the following is NOT a parameter discussed in the text?

• Completeness

• Logic

• Accuracy

• Creativity

What does the term 'ephemeral texts' refer to?

• Texts that are permanent

• Texts that are read and discarded

• Texts that require high accuracy

• Texts that are legally binding

What is the primary task of a professional translator according to the text?

• To improve writing quality

• To guarantee message accuracy

• To ensure readability

• To create adaptations

What should be checked when texts contain graphics?

• The translation of graphic captions should be verified

• The graphics should be altered

• The graphics should be removed

• The graphics should be ignored

What is the relationship between accuracy and language style parameters?

• They are identical

• They are completely unrelated

• There is a trade-off between them

• They are both equally important

What does the text suggest about the accuracy of translations?

• It should be as accurate as possible

• It should be as accurate as necessary

• It is not important

• It should be ignored

What is the significance of the phrase 'Never make something more accurate than absolutely necessary'?

• Accuracy is always paramount

• Accuracy should be balanced with necessity

• Accuracy is irrelevant

• Accuracy should be avoided