Eipa Written Test Practice ((exclusive)) May 2026

B Rationale: Pre‑session means active collaboration with the teacher to understand content, not just showing up early or general studying.

– A kindergarten deaf student with a cochlear implant keeps removing the external processor. The teacher asks you to “make him keep it on.” As the interpreter, you should: A) Physically prevent the child from removing it B) Sign to the child, “Teacher says keep processor on” C) Remind the teacher that it is not your role to enforce device use; refer to the DHH teacher or audiologist D) Tape the processor to the child’s ear

– 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 eipa written test practice

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.

– Which of the following is the BEST example of an educational interpreter pre‑session preparation? A) Arriving 2 minutes before class and quickly scanning the textbook B) Asking the teacher for vocabulary lists, lesson objectives, and handouts 24 hours in advance C) Memorizing every sign for every possible science term D) Reviewing the previous week’s interpreted video The student is the only deaf person in the room

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.

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. A) Interpret everything – fatigue doesn’t matter B)

– 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