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What does ISO 9000 define quality as?
What does ISO 9000 define quality as?
the degree to which the inherent characteristics of an object fulfil a set of stated or implied requirements, with 'requirements' defined to include needs, expectations and obligations
What is the most important implied need in translation?
What is the most important implied need in translation?
Quality in translation is always absolute.
Quality in translation is always absolute.
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Quality control is the part of quality _________ that focuses on fulfilling quality requirements.
Quality control is the part of quality _________ that focuses on fulfilling quality requirements.
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Match the following quality concepts:
Match the following quality concepts:
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Study Notes
Quality in Translation
- Quality is defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9000, 2015) as the degree to which the inherent characteristics of an object fulfill a set of stated or implied requirements.
- Requirements include needs, expectations, and obligations, with implied requirements being common practice or customary.
- Quality is relative to needs and different jobs have different quality criteria because they meet different needs.
- Implied needs in translation include accuracy and successful communication of the text's message to readers.
Education and Quality in Translation
- Clients often have unrealistic expectations about translation due to a lack of understanding about the process.
- Educating clients can be difficult due to lack of interest or frequent changes in the person representing the client.
Quality and Computer Tools
- Computer tools are affecting the notion of acceptable quality, potentially leading to 'higher' or 'lower' expectations.
- Translators may rely too much on suggestions from memory, leading to a deskilling process.
- The use of computer tools may also affect the concept of quality in the minds of revisers, prioritizing terminological consistency.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Quality control focuses on fulfilling quality requirements during the translation process.
- Quality assurance provides confidence that quality requirements have been fulfilled and focuses on aspects of quality management that contribute to quality before the translation process starts.
3 Concepts of Quality
- Protect and promote the target language.
- Satisfy clients and fit for purpose.
- Ensure quality during the translation process.
Quality Parameter
- Ensure the text is coherent and logically composed.
- Adapt the text to make it suitable for the target group.
- Ensure the text meets the standards of the organization/company.
- Check that the text or translation is correct.
Conclusion
- Quality is a major issue in translation and can be evaluated using well-defined criteria.
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This quiz covers the concept of quality control in media translation, including quality assurance and the importance of accuracy and zero mistakes.
