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C Rationale: Educational interpreters are not responsible for managing assistive devices. Enforcing device use without training can harm the student or damage trust. The DHH teacher or audiologist handles it.
B Rationale: Tenet 2.1 of the CPC – interpreters maintain confidentiality. Even acknowledging that information exists can be a violation. Redirecting to the case manager is professional and appropriate. eipa written test practice
– A high school interpreting assignment has 45 minutes of lecture followed by group discussion. The student is the only deaf person in the room. The interpreter is alone. What is the MOST ethical action? A) Interpret everything – fatigue doesn’t matter B) Request a team interpreter for the discussion portion C) Only interpret the lecture, skip the discussion D) Tell the student to watch the teacher’s lips during discussion B Rationale: Tenet 2
– During an IEP meeting, a parent shares private medical information about the student. Later, a general education teacher asks you, “Why is the student absent so much? The parent told you something, right?” You respond: A) “Yes, but I can’t share the details.” B) “That’s confidential. Please ask the case manager.” C) Tell the teacher the medical reason because they “need to know” for grading D) Pretend you didn’t hear the question – A high school interpreting assignment has 45
B Rationale: Pre‑session means active collaboration with the teacher to understand content, not just showing up early or general studying.
B Rationale: The interpreter must convey the teacher’s full intent – “silent reading” is an instructional strategy. Voice would disrupt others. Signing “no voice” clarifies the expectation.