ATA Code of Ethics Flashcards
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According to ATA professional standards, how should a translator handle a source text that contains apparent errors?
Answer: Translate the errors faithfully and note them to the client
The professional approach is to translate faithfully while flagging apparent source errors to the client, preserving transparency and allowing informed decisions.
Which best describes the ATA's requirement for fair dealing in business practices?
Answer: Translators must honor agreed terms, avoid deceptive practices, and deliver what was promised
The ATA Code requires members to conduct business honestly, honor commitments, and avoid misleading clients about services, rates, or capabilities.
When a client requests a translation the translator believes is intended for a fraudulent or harmful purpose, what should the translator do?
Answer: Decline the assignment regardless of the financial impact
Ethical obligations require translators to refuse work that would facilitate fraud, harm, or illegal activity, regardless of financial consequences.
How does the ATA Code address continuing professional development?
Answer: Members are encouraged to maintain and improve their professional competence throughout their careers
The ATA Code encourages ongoing professional development as part of maintaining competence, which is a core ethical obligation.
What does the ATA Code say about a translator's ability to report unethical conduct by another member?
Answer: Translators may report genuine ethical violations through the ATA's complaint process
The ATA provides a formal complaint process for reporting ethical violations. Reporting is permissible but is generally not framed as a mandatory obligation for every observer.
Which statement correctly describes the ATA Code's position on subcontracting work?
Answer: Translators may subcontract provided the client is informed and quality is maintained
Subcontracting is ethically permissible when the client is aware and the primary translator ensures the subcontractor's work meets the required quality standard.