What does the term equivalence refer to in translation studies ?, Using the same words in both languages, Achieving similarity of meaning between the source and target texts, Translating word for word, Ignoring cultural differences, Which type of translation focuses on meaning rather than form?, Literal translation, Word-for-word translation, Free translation, Machine translation, Can one source text have more than one correct translation?, No, there is only one correct translation, Yes, depending on context and purpose, Only in literary translation, Only in machine translation, What does Skopos theory primarily emphasize in translation?, Formal equivalence between source and target texts, The grammatical structure of the source text, The purpose and function of the target text, The personal style of the translator, Why is translation often described as a decision-making process?, Because translators choose words randomly, Because translators must constantly select between possible solutions, Because translation follows one fixed rule, Because dictionaries limit choices, What is the main limitation of literal translation?, It is too slow, It ignores stylistic features, It may distort meaning when structures differ between languages, It cannot be used in written texts, Which statement best reflects a general theoretical view of translation?, Translation always produces identical meaning, Translation is a neutral and mechanical activity, Translation involves interpretation influenced by linguistic and cultural factors, Translation only applies to literary texts, Which of the following statements are true about the role of context in translation?, Context helps determine the meaning of words, Context guides stylistic choices, Context is irrelevant in literary texts, Context affects both language and culture, Which of the following are typical strategies used by translators to handle difficult expressions?, Paraphrasing, Omission, Literal word-for-word translation, Compensation, Which statements describe the nature of translation as an interpretative activity?, Translators make conscious decisions based on context, Translators only follow dictionaries, Translators influence meaning and style in the target text, Translators rely solely on literal equivalence, Which factors influence translation strategies?, Purpose of the translation, Target audience, Length of the source text, Cultural context, Which features are part of translation competence?, Linguistic knowledge, Cultural awareness, Familiarity with translation strategies, Ability to memorize source text, Which of the following are goals of functional translation?, To achieve a similar effect on the target audience as the source audience, To preserve communicative purpose, To maintain word-for-word correspondence only, To adapt form if necessary, Which of the following can cause translation loss?, Cultural references, Stylistic features, Grammatical structures, The color of the font, Which of these are considered part of the translator’s professional role?, Mediating between cultures, Preserving authorial intent, Adding personal opinions only, Choosing appropriate strategies for meaning and function

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