Which Procedure Involves Two Translators, One with First-Language Skills in One

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which procedure involves two translators, one with first-language skills in one language, and one with first-language skills in another, translating a message from one language to another and then back to the first language so that the original message can be compared with the second translation?

• A) back translating
• B) literal translating
• C) cultural translating
• D) high-context translating
• E) power distance translating

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