ReTrans Quiz

Did you watch the video carefully? Test your knowledge in the following quiz. (set: $wrongCounter to 0) [[Start]]

Public service interpreting takes place in: [[courts->Question 1 wrong]] [[medical and mental health offices->Question 1 wrong]] [[immigration departments ->Question 1 wrong]] [[all the above]]

Yes, but not only that. [[Try again->Start]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Correct! Public service interpreting takes place in courts, medical and mental health offices! Next question: Public service interpreters should: [[give legislative advice->Question 2 wrong]] [[treat everyone with respect]] [[do written translations->Question 2 wrong]]

Unfortunately, this is not correct. [[Try it again->all the above]] or watch the video again carefully. (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Yes, public service interpreters should treat everyone with respect! Next question is a true or false: Public service interpreters should support their compatriot during the procedure: [[Yes->Question 3 wrong]] [[No]]

Well that was a 50/50 chance, [[try again->treat everyone with respect]]. (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Right, public service interpreters should not support their compatriot during the procedure. That went well, let's do another true or false question: Public service interpreters are allowed to express their personal opinion during the procedure. [[Yes->Question 4 wrong]] [[No -> Question 5]]

Well that was a 50/50 chance, [[try again->No]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Right, even if it can be difficult, public service interpreters are not allowed to express their personal opinion. Next question: Public service interpreters are allowed to share information they know about the foreigner with their friends. [[Yes->Question 5 wrong]] [[No->Question 6]]

Come on, that could be sensitive information. [[Try again-> Question 5]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Of course, public service interpreters are not allowed to share information with friends. Next one: We can also find a public service interpreter working in social welfare centers. [[Yes->Question 7]] [[No->Question 6 wrong]]

Yes we can also find a public service interpreter working in social welfare centers. Are public service interpreters allowed to omit details that they consider unimportant? [[Yes->Question 7 wrong]] [[No->Question 8]]

Well, thats wrong. [[Try again ->Question 6]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Well that was a 50/50 chance, [[try again->Question 7]]. (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

No, public service interpreters should omit no detail, you were right! What about the next one: Public service interpreters facilitate communication between citizens and authorities or official bodies. [[Yes ->Question 9]] [[No ->Question 8 wrong]]

Yes, public service interpreters facilitate communication between citizens and authorities or official bodies. Next question: Public service interpreters should not: [[be impartial->Question 9 wrong]] [[overstep the boundaries of their job]] [[facilitate communication between citizens and authorities or official bodies ->Question 9 wrong a]]

Well that was a 50/50 chance, [[try again->Question 8]]. (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Public service interpreters should not overstep the boundaries of their job. That one was easy right? How about this one: What characterizes a public service interpreter? [[professionalism->Question 10 wrong]] [[confidentiality->Question 10 wrong]] [[impartiality->Question 10 wrong]] [[all the above->Question 11]]

That's incorrect. Maybe you didn't read the question carefully. The questions was what should public service interpreters ''not'' do! [[try again->Question 9]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

You just answered that correctly earlier. Maybe you didn't read the question carefully. The questions was what should public service interpreters ''not'' do! [[try again->Question 9]] (set: $wrongCounter to +1)

Yes, that was a trick question. A a public service interpreter is characterized by professionalism, confidentiality and impartiality! What do you think about this one? Public service interpreters should treat only the public servants respectfully. [[Yes->Question 11 wrong]] [[No->Question 12]]

Yes, but not only that. [[Try again->overstep the boundaries of their job]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Well that was a 50/50 chance, [[try again->Question 11]] (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Exactly they should not only treat the public servants respectfully. Are public service interpreters allowed to interrupt the discussion and express their personal opinion on the topic? [[Yes->Question 12 wrong]] [[No->Question 13]]

Well that one wasn't too easy, but it was a 50/50 chance, so [[try again->Question 12]]! (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

Right, public service interpreters are not allowed to interrupt the discussion and express their personal opinion on the topic. Next question: Public service interpreters co- control and coordinate the flow of the discussion along with the public servant. [[No->Question 13 wrong]] [[Yes->Question 14]]

Well that one wasn't too easy, but it was a 50/50 chance, so [[try again->Question 13]]! (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

In case the public servant forgets to ask a question is the interpreter allowed to stop the discussion and highlight the fact? [[Yes->Question 14 wrong]] [[No->Question 15]]

Well that one wasn't too easy, but it was a 50/50 chance, so [[try again->Question 14]]! (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)

No, in case the public servant forgets to ask a question the interpreter is not allowed to stop the discussion and highlight the fact. Final question: In case there is a misunderstanding during the discussion, the interpreter: [[should clarify->End]] [[should not intervene->Question 15 wrong]]

RESULTS In 15 questions you answered incorrectly $wrongCounter times. (if:$wrongCounter < 1)[Your are like Sherlock Holmes, you can proudly say: "I never guess". Nice job!]

Well that one wasn't too easy, but it was a 50/50 chance, so [[try again->Question 15]]! (set: $wrongCounter to $wrongCounter + 1)