Before starting a joint interpretation with Deaf and hearing participants, the hearing interpreters should ask the Deaf interpreters their preferred mode of receiving the message.

• A. True
• B. It depends
• C. Only for long assignments
• D. False

Answer: (A)

Before starting a joint interpretation, hearing interpreters should ask the Deaf interpreter how they want to receive the message. Deaf interpreters may prefer different ways to access the content—such as receiving it directly in ASL or through another accessible mode—and this can vary from session to session. Clarifying this upfront ensures the Deaf interpreter can process the material accurately and efficiently, which helps deliver a clear, accessible message to the Deaf participants and reduces the risk of misunderstandings later. It also helps establish how the workflow will run and aligns expectations between the interpreters and participants. This readiness supports even brief assignments, not just long ones. So the statement is true.