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WorksheetsTRA460 Quiz 1 21.10.2024
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does the word "translation" literally mean?
To rewrite completely
To carry across
To interpret fully
To convert meanings
What is the main difference between translators and interpreters?
Translators work with spoken messages, interpreters with written ones
Both translators and interpreters work with written messages
Translators transfer written messages, interpreters transfer spoken or signed messages
Interpreters work with written messages, translators work with signed ones
In translation, what does the term "source" refer to?
The translated message
The end point in the translation process
The original message, text, language, or culture
The audience of the translated message
What does the term "target" refer to in translation?
The original text that needs to be translated
The language that is the starting point in the translation process
The person performing the translation
The translated message, including the text, language, audience, or culture
What is the main goal of literal translation?
To completely change the structure of the original text
To prioritize the meaning over the structure
To rewrite the text creatively
To keep the structure of the original text while showing the meaning
What is the focus of free translation?
Keeping the original structure intact
Prioritizing the meaning over the exact form of the original text
Translating word-for-word regardless of context
Rearranging the original text for clarity
What does equivalence in translation generally refer to?
The relationship between different languages
The relationship between the translator and the author
The relationship between the source and target text
The relationship between cultural norms
From the translator's internal perspective, which aspect is considered most important in the translation process?
The final delivery of the text
Networking and building relationships
The activity and process of becoming a translator
Researching cultural contexts
From the non-translator's external perspective, what aspect of translation is considered most important?
The process of translating
The relationship between the translator and client
The accuracy of the translation
The text as a product or commodity
What does a text’s reliability consist of?
The translator's proficiency in both languages
The user's willingness to base future actions on the assumed relation between the original and the translation
The aesthetic quality of the translated text
The length of the original text
What type of textual reliability is demonstrated when a translation summarizes some passages briefly while commenting closely on others, unpacking the most important passages and summarizing the less significant ones?
Literal translation
Paraphrase
Summary-commentary
Word-for-word translation
Which aspect of translator’s reliability emphasizes the importance of thoroughness, awareness of user requirements, and the necessity for verification in the translation process?
Attention to detail
Sensitivity to the user’s needs
Research
Reliability with regard to the text
Which characteristic emphasizes the importance of maintaining trust and ensuring that agreements made with clients are honored in translation work?
Friendliness
Confidentiality
Promises
Versatility
What principle emphasizes the translator's obligation to protect the confidentiality of the text being translated and not share it with third parties?
Professional integrity
Translator’s confidentiality
Ethical responsibility
Transparency in communication
Which factor is considered extremely important for a translator, even though it may hold little significance for outsiders?
Reliability as a source of professional pride
Speed as a source of increased income
Enjoyment of the work
Elements significant to translation users
What is considered a higher consideration for translators and interpreters than money or continued employability?
Professional self-esteem
Job security
Speed of translation
Client satisfaction
What aspect of a translator's professional life is considered of great importance to them, but is of little or no concern to translation users?
Networking with other translators
Client feedback
Translation speed
Payment rates
How have the professional ethics of translation been traditionally defined?
Translators should always provide literal translations.
It is unethical for the translator to distort the meaning of the source text.
Translators must prioritize speed over accuracy.
Translators should avoid any adaptations of the source text.
How do speed and income relate for different types of translators?
Speed is irrelevant to all translators' income.
Freelance translators benefit from faster translations by earning more money, while in-house translators have a less clear link between speed and income.
In-house translators are paid based solely on the number of words they translate.
All translators are expected to translate at the same speed for equal pay.
What is one of the desired outcomes of efforts by translator associations, training programs, and scholars regarding the profession of translation?
To limit the number of translators in the market.
To raise general awareness of translation and its importance to society, which includes increasing translator income.
To standardize translation practices across all languages.
To focus solely on the technical aspects of translation.
