Question 1
In a US courtroom, where should a court interpreter typically be positioned during witness testimony?
Correct Answer:
Seated next to or slightly behind the witness
Question 2
When a BEI-certified court interpreter encounters an unfamiliar legal term during a proceeding, what is the correct action?
Correct Answer:
Ask the judge to clarify the term on the record
Question 3
Which mode of interpretation is most commonly used for witness testimony in US courts?
Correct Answer:
Consecutive interpretation
Question 4
What does 'sight translation' mean in the context of US court interpreting?
Correct Answer:
Orally translating a written document in real time
Question 5
Under the Court Interpreters Act, which types of US federal proceedings require a certified or otherwise qualified interpreter for a non-English-speaking defendant?
Correct Answer:
Any proceeding initiated by the United States
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