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If the client wishes to use the interpreting service 1-2hrs/ day, the ___ rate may be applied.

A. hourly

B. daily

C. monthly

A

If the client wishes to have stable interpreter service of constant quality, the ___ rate may be applied.

A. hourly

B. daily

C. monthly

C

___ rate pricing method is the most common and convenient.

A. hourly

B. daily

C. monthly

B

In 2016, the average rate in Hanoi is 300 USD net/ day. T or F?

T

Simultaneous interpreter in a pair often switch working after every ___ minutes. A. 15-30

B. 30-45

C. 45-60

A

The evening rate may be ___% higher than day time rate.

A. 40-60

B. 30-100

C. 50-100

B

The most common type of tax payable is ___.

A. Value-added tax (VAT)

B. Personal income tax (PIT)

C. Profit tax (PT)

B

Interpreters/ Translators have to pay tax which is ___% of the total service.

10

If the clients requests a formal invoice, at least another 10% of ___ shall be included to the final rate.

A. Value-added tax (VAT) B. Personal income tax (PIT) C. Profit tax (PT) A

Interpreters are allowed to use voice recorders at any cases. T or F?

F

A(n) ___ is a request for information about your potential availability.

A. inquiry

B. option

C. firm offer

D. written contract

A

A(n) ___ is an offer of work that is subject to confirmation.

A. inquiry

B. option

C. firm offer

D. written contract

B

A(n) ___ is one which, when accepted, creates a binding commitment between the interpreter and the recruiter.

A. inquiry

B. option

C. firm offer

D. written contract

C

Acceptance of a(n) ___ is usually followed up by signing a written contract.

A. inquiry

B. option

C. firm offer

D. written contract

C

A(n) ___ is a formal written agreement setting forth the agreed arrangements, working conditions, the rights and obligation of each party.

A. inquiry

B. option

C. firm offer

D. written contract

D

When discussing a potential assignment, seek explicit clarity about whether you are being presented with an option or a firm offer/ contract.

T

After accepting a firm offer, protect yourself by signing a written contract with an explicit ___.

cancellation clause

After accepting an assignment, you can accept another assignment at the same period of time. T or F?

F

What interpreter should do if they want to be replaced for serious and valid reason after accepting an assignment?

1. Find a suitable colleague who is free on the date concerned 2. Approach recruiter to see whether the replacement is acceptable.

Which of the following information you should NOT ask the recruiter before accepting an assignment?

A. Whether the interpretation will be recorded and/or broadcasted

B. tips and gifts

C. availability of documents and texts

D. terms of payment

B

There are 4 types of client of interpreting, namely ___.

1. intergovernmental organization

2.consultant interpreter

3. intermediary

4. direct client

Which of the following group is NOT the 4 main types of client of interpreting?

A. Intermediary

B. Non-government organization

C. Intergovernmental organization

D. Direct client

B

AIIC stands for ___.

- French: Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence

- English: International Association of Conference Interpreters - VNese: Hiệp hội Phiên dịch Hội nghị Quốc tế

What are the responsibilities of consultant interpreters?

A. ensuring a high-quality service adapted to clients' needs

B. obtaining optimum working conditions for interpreters at each conference C. ensuring AIIC Code of Professional Ethics and Professional Standards are observed

D. All the above

D

___ include professional conference organizers (PCOs), public relation firms, translation companies and ad hoc organizers

A. Intermediaries

B. Direct clients

C. Intergovernmental organizations

D. Consultant interpreters

A

___ include government agencies, companies, law firms, and NGOs.

A. Intermediaries

B. Direct clients

C. Intergovernmental organizations

D. Consultant interpreters

B

Intermediaries and direct clients always have no experience working with teams of professional conference interpreters. T or F?

F (may/ may not)

We should sign a written contract that is ___.

A. explicitly sets out all the terms + conditions of service

B. defines and guarantee prof. working conditions

C. contains a cancellation clause

D. All the above

D

There are 2 AIIC standard contract form: Master contract & ___ contract.

Individual

___ contract is to be signed between conference organizer & consultant interpreter.

Master

__ contract is to be signed between conference organizer & interpreter directly.

Individual

What should we NOT do if an intermediary/ direct clients give a different contract form?

A. suggest using the AIIC contract form

B. request that the 2nd page of the AIIC Individual Contract (General conditions of work) be attached to the contract

C. Add the clauses you feel should contain

D. Turn down the assignment immediately

D

3 main sources of information interpreters should use to prepare for a meeting are conference documents, ___ and the pre-conference briefing

World Wide Web (WWW)

What should chief interpreters/ team leader do in the pre-conference briefing?

1. discuss the significance of a term/ process

2. remind speakers to provide a copy of read-out text and demonstrate appropriate reading speed

Switching your phone to silent mode before the meeting begin is advisable. T or F

F - switch it off completely (phones will interfere with audio system if too close to the console/ the flashing and buzzing may be distracting)

If interpreters want to sneeze, cough or say sth to the boothmate in the middle of interpreting, they should use the ___.

A. main on/off switch

B. cough button

C. hands cover the mic

B

Microphones in the booth should be turned off ___.

A. during recesses/ breaks

B. when interpreters want to sneeze, cough or say sth to the boothmate

C. as an option if speaker is reading too fast without sending interpreter a copy

D. A & C

D

In relay interpreting, the one that interpreters from other booths are listening to and taking relay from is called ___.

the pivot

What to do if a speaker reads a text at a breakneck speed without sending interpreter a copy beforehand?

1. Say over mic that it is impossible to provide a complete and accurate interpretation

2. inform the problem to your delegates and indicate you will try to provide a summary

3. say: you regret to have to stop interpreting until reliable interpretation becomes possible again

4. (extreme tactic!) turn off the mic

We should criticize and give comments to our boothmates for the sake of their professional development. T or F?

F (think twice, prefer constructive comments, be loyal to your colleagues and include them in the tribute)

When interpreting for TV/ radio, we should contact the broadcasting orgs and send them the list of basic ___ requirements.

technical

Media interpreters must work with a very short "___" (EVS)

ear-voice span

Always try your best to interpret a scripted presentation/ exchange without a copy of the script. T or F?

F (Never! make sure you got the text beforehand)

Where should consecutive interpreters sit?

1. At the table with the speaker if the setting is in a meeting room

2. If the speaker stands on a podium, make sure there is a second podium/ a table and chair

Interpreters should try their best to interpret a recorded speech/ video.

F (Only interpret when there is a direct feed to their headset and they had prepared it beforehand)

What should interpreters do after the assignment?

1. return confidential docs/ when being asked to hand back

2. Say thanks and goodbyes

3. Promptly invoice; Keep careful accounts of income and expenditure

4. Self-evaluate and Update + File glossary