1. When using back translation, the translations are good if
the translators are both native speakers of the language they are translating from.
the second translation matches the original message.
the first translation and the second translation match.
both translations are confirmed by a third translator.
the translators translate into their own native languages.
2. When Felipa meets with a client, she likes to spend the first half hour or so of the meeting chatting about the client's life and current events. Felipa is most likely a member of a ______ culture.
polychronic
long-term orientation
monochronic
low-context
high-context
3. Which of the following statements about the expression of emotion in different cultures is true?
Almost all cultures display grief in the same way.
Displays of amusement, such as smiles and laughter, are spontaneous and thus are universal to all cultures.
Public displays of affection not encouraged in any culture.
Some cultures expect communication to be subdued, while others communicate loudly and with emotion.
All cultures value straightforward, emotionless, and efficient communications.
4. When explaining a proposal to business associates, Adelaide makes sure to explicitly state all relevant background information. Adelaide most likely belongs to a ______ culture.
polychronic
high-context
low-context
monochronic
high power distance
5. Which of the following statements about body movements is true?
If you nod your head, everyone will know what you mean, regardless of which culture they belong to.
The different ways cultures use physical behaviors do not affect communication.
Hand gestures may mean different things in different cultures, but eye contact always conveys the same message.
Countries that speak English all apply the same meanings to particular hand gestures.
Some body movements have clear meanings in a culture while others have no definite meaning.
6. Which of the following combines a verb with a second element to create a meaning that the verb does not have alone?
adjectives
two-word verbs
conjunctions
colloquialisms
high-context verbs
7. Dorian believes that if he puts all of his energy into working rather than having fun, he will be successful. Based on this information, is can be said that Dorian adheres to
the values of a polychronic culture.
a high power distance.
the Protestant work ethic.
an ethnocentric view of the world.
the values of a high-context culture.
8. Which of the following should you do to adapt your English to a nonnative English speaking audience?
Use plenty of colloquialisms and slang.
Speak exactly as you would talk to your native English speaking friend.
Talk simply, slowly, and clearly.
Stick to using questions with yes/no answers.
Do not continually check for understanding to avoid insulting the other person's intelligence
9. Which of the following is an example of a colloquialism?
1. pass over ,
2. as pretty as a rose,
3. Thank you for your time. ,
4. head for the hill,
5. dedicated fiber optic circuit
10. When preparing to conduct business with people from another culture, you should
focus only on learning more about the other culture.
make sure that you know yourself and understand the business you represent.
spend all of your energy learning the language of the other culture.
prepare a script and stick to it during your conversation to avoid using colloquialisms or slang.
study your culture so you can tell the other business people how your customs are normal when compared to theirs.
11. Benedito considers the customs of his culture to be normal and the customs of other cultures to be weird. Benedito is displaying
cultural intelligence.
ethnocentrism.
power distance.
monochronic tendencies.
low-context tendencies.
12. Which process involves translating a message into a new language and then back into the original language so that the original message and the second translation can be compared?
double translating
two-word verb translating
back translating
colloquialism translating
high-context translating
13. When researching another culture, you should
use a variety of sources, including books, other people, and cultural festivals, to learn all you can.
focus your energy on learning how to speak the language.
use stereotypes as your basis for understanding individuals within the culture.
focus on learning about their business practices, as you will not need to know about customs that do not relate to business.
ignore historical facts in favor of more up-to-date information.
14. At Sadie's work, employees usually have a say in office-related decisions. Sadie most likely belongs to a
low-context culture.
culture with low power distance.
high-context culture.
culture with high power distance.
feminist culture.