This document appears to be a midterm exam for a translation and editing course. It consists of multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions that test understanding of key concepts in translation like the roles of translators and editors, different types of translation (e.g. technical, legal), and the differences between translation and interpretation. The questions cover topics such as the steps involved in translation, advantages and limitations of human vs. machine translation, and characteristics of audiovisual translation.

1. Midterm Exam
Translation and editing
Multiple choice
1. The following are the translator’s role, EXCEPT_______
A. to send the message across without any form of distortion or emphasis
B. to appreciate, promote or share culture across continents
C. to understand the culture of the target clients and communicate efficiently using their local language
D. To interpret the culture of the people
2. It is about the general concept of the material quickly condensed into culturally appropriate language.
A. Editing
B. Translating
C. Interpretating
D. Analyzing
3. It relates to a wide range of documents spanning all manner technological and scientfic subjects.
A. Technical Translation
B. Literal translation
C. Legal Translation
D. Computer-Aided translation
4. to communicate only means that the ____________ will be clearly sent in its equivalent context to the target audience.
A. Translated message
A. original message
B. Edited message
C. Analyzed message
5. how can one build or sustain a sound relationship across the world if there’s lack of understanding to one another?
A. provide an effective means of communication
B. Hire skilled interpreter in English
C. Employ an editor
D. All of the above
6. The key steps involved in producing a high-quality finished product are____________
A. translation and editing

2. B. Editing and interpretation
C. Analyzing and translation
D. Translation and interpretation
7. The first linguist to work with the source text is ________________________
A. Editor
B. Translator
C. Interpreter
D. Teacher
8. The main goal of the translator is ______________
A. to accurately render the text from the original language into the target language
B. To give the literal essence of the text
C. To transcribe the text
D. To interprete the text magically
9. the second person to work with the source text and is the first person to review the target content.
A. Editor
B. Translator
C. Interpreter
D. Teacher
10. Which of the following is NOT the role of the editor
A. to improve the overall quality of the translation.
B. to pay attention to accuracy and word choice, consistent use of vocabulary and style, and grammar and punctuation.
C. to review the entire translation to ensure consistent use of style and terminology.
D. to ensure the translation reads as if it were revised and interpreted by the author in the target language.
11. It is about the general concept of the material quickly condensed into culturally appropriate language.
A. Translation
B. Interpretation
C. Editing
D. Analyzing
12. In the international law, legal translation follows the following general rules , EXCEPT_________
A. Legal system of the source language must suit the culture of the language format and reflective of the legal language

3. B. The translation should be read by someone who is well-versed with the other legal system where the translation was prepared
C. Proper documentation of the translation is required such as certificate of accuracy, witness statement, court orders, immigration documents, labels
and other related documents.
D. To report legal matters to ensure understanding passages of documents that are legal in nature.
13. It is the communication of meaning from one language (the source) to another language (the target).
A. Translation
B. Interpretation
C. Editing
D. Analyzing
14. Which of the following is NOT the Characteristics of Mechanical/Machine Translation
A. a computer program analyses a source text and produces a target text without further human intervention.
B. machine translation typically does involve human intervention, in the form of pre-editing and post-editing
C.the use of a controlled language, combined with a machine-translation tool, will typically generate largely comprehensible translations (AirSpeak)
D. Relying on machine translation exclusively accepts the fact that communication in human language is context-embedded
15. Which of the following is the Advantage of Machine Translation
A. pre-translation procedure (computer-aided TR)
B. raw material for Computer refinement
C. inability to recognize voice
D. Ignore inputs
16.Which of the following is the restriction of machine translation?
A. Machine translation could only translate the texts from one language to another.
B. Can do what a human translator could do, which is to take into account the grammar, idioms, conventions and etc.
C. Can preserve the meaning as close to the original as possible.
D. computers are not human beings
16. Why translation is a complex process that only humans are able to do?
A. It is not a scientific calculation or a mathematical equation that could be programmed into an intelligent machine.
B. The process involves the work of a professional linguist/translator, usually a native speaker or one who has studied the target language
extensively.

4. C. The translator will translate the original text into a version that captures the spirit and meaning of the original using the right tone and style suitable
for the target reader of the translated text.
D. All of the above
17. Which of the following is the advantage of Human Translation?
A.Human can ignore the help of professional translators
B. Humans are able to pick up on the intricacies of linguistics and can implement their own experiences and gut feelings to do a job well.
C. Human may break down a language and inject excitement into the content to alter the meaning of the text
D. Human have the ability to hop on the phone or a Skype call with a human translator to agree on details to omit.
18. Which of the following is the limitation of human translation?
A.Human translation projects are not as fast to complete as MT, and it is more expensive of a process.
B. human translators has no ability to massage your content to capture the ineffable components so it resonates in a deeper way.
C. it s process is cheaper than the rest.
D. Human translation can be done by anybody.
20. It is refer to the transfer from one language to another of the verbal components contained in audiovisual works and products.
A. Human Translation
B. Audiovisual translation
C. Machine Translation
D. Literal Translation
21. Feature films, television programs, theatrical plays, musicals, opera, Web pages, and video games are just some examples of __________
A. Human Translation
B. Audiovisual translation
C. Machine Translation
D. Literal Translation
22. It is one of the typical characteristics that define audiovisual translation
A. Speech

5. B. Sound
C. Phonemes
D. Morphemes
23. The following are the criteria for the work of an audiovisual translator, EXCEPT________.
A. Translate cultural references adequately, and thus know the cultures of your working languages well.
B. Translate onomatopoeia with equivalent sounds in the target language (if they exist)
C. Tend to overuse of colloquialism
D. Become acquainted with sources out of the field
24. It is the the oral adaptation of an audiovisual document in which you do not have any traces of the original language.
A. Synchronization
B. Subtitles
C. Localization
D. Register
25. translating and adapting all elements of websites, video games, software and other audiovisual documents to provide a better consumer
approved product in a certain country it is exported to.
A. Synchronization
B. Subtitles

6. C. Localization
D. Register
II. TRUE OR FALSE
26.human translators carry out all the processes involved in the translation of written text.
27. Human language does not resemble mathematical equations.
28. Modern-day translators use sophisticated tools and technologies to accomplish their work, and rely heavily on software applications to simplify
and streamline their tasks.
29. Translation refers to written information, whereas interpretation refers to spoken information.
30. translation is the part of the process that takes the most time, the translator must also be very focused on efficiency and productivity
31. The translator and the editor would work differently to avoid confusion and influence
32. Interpretation and paraphrasing is synonymous.
33. When a translation is edited by a second linguist, the consistency and accuracy of the original translation is improved
34.Most linguists involved in the translation industry often work as both translators and editors.
35.The translator can do more jobs at the same time on efficiency and productivity of the translation.
36.The editor’s job is not to add their own stylistic touch, but to improve the quality and ensure that the client’s expectations are met.
37. Read your translations aloud to pick up any unnatural phrasing, and spend time refining and polishing your wording
Test III. Matching Type: Match Column A with Column B
COLUMN A COLUMN B
38.Linguistic Expertise A. need to make every effort to stay up-to-
date with modern trends of vocabulary.
39.Awareness of the Evolution of
Language B.have a level of fluency that enables them to

7. communicate and understand the languages
they translate at a near-native level.
40.Appreciation for Other Cultures
c.with expertise in a variety of industries to
supportthe needs ofdiverse client-base
41.Attention to Detail
D.can check, double-check, and triple-check to
ensure that every detail is correct.
42.Area of Specialization E. They believe they have a valuable role to
play by sharing their linguistic appreciation
with the world.
43.Time Management Skills F.demand perfection from themselves and
those around them—and they feel confident in
the quality of their work.
44.Ability to Accept Criticism
G.have a deep interestin language and
translation that inspires them amid the
pressure
45.Passion for Language H.know how to strike the perfect balance
between speed and accuracy to keep their
clients happy.
I.need to transpose the source
J.

8. Subject: TRANSLATION AND EDITING Time : 8:00-9:00PM Room : K202 Term : 1ST
Instructor :ROSE E. USERO, MAEd
Academic Year: 2020-2021 Semester: IST
Topic
Learning
Competencies /
Objectives
R U Ap An E C
Tot
al
IV. Transliteration
V. Translators
a. Roles of Translators
b. Attributes
VI. Techniques in Translation
a. Computer-Assisted
b. Machine Translation
c. Subtitling
d. Editing/Post Editing
VII. Press Freedom and Limitations
a. Constitutional Guarantees
b. Delimitations
c. Anti-Obscenity Laws
d. Libel
e. Copyright Law
a. explain what
transliteration is;
b. discuss the
different techniques
in translation;
c. refresh one’s
knowledge on
press freedom and
limitations;
d. reflect on the
significance of
translating and
having translators;
and
e. explore each one’s
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,1
9,20,21,33,34,
35,38,39,40
17,18,29,30
,31,41
15,16,26,27
,28,42,43
13,14,26,4
4
11,12,24
,25,45
8,9,10,
22,23,3
6,37
45

9. f. Right of privacy
g. National Securit
cultures through
translation
TOTAL 45

10. Translation and editing
ANSWER KEY:
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. D
11. A
12. D
13. A
14. D
15. A
16. A
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. C
26. T
27. T
28. T
29. T
30. T
31. F
32. T
33. T
34. T
35. F
36. T
37. T
38. B
39. A
40. E
41. D
42. C
43. H
44. F
45. G