1) What is the primary aim of safeguarding? a) Protecting people from harm, abuse, and neglect b) Ensuring all children have access to education c) Providing financial support to vulnerable families d) Helping individuals learn English 2) Who is responsible for safeguarding? a) Teachers and social workers only b) Only the police and local authorities c) Everyone, including community interpreters d) Only parents and guardians 3) Under UK law, which groups are specifically protected by safeguarding legislation? a) Children only b) Adults only c) Both children and adults at risk d) Only people with disabilities 4) Which of the following is NOT one of the six safeguarding principles? a) Protection b) Partnership c) Punishment d) Prevention 5) The principle of Empowerment means: a) Taking control away from individuals for their safety b) Supporting individuals to make their own informed choices c) Ensuring all decisions are made by professionals d) Ignoring the views of those at risk 6) How does the principle of Prevention help safeguard individuals? a) By acting only after harm has occurred b) By raising awareness and taking action to stop harm before it happens c) By ignoring concerns until evidence is certain d) By making safeguarding the responsibility of the police only 7) The principle of Proportionality ensures that: a) Safeguarding responses match the level of risk without overreacting b) Any safeguarding action taken is extreme to ensure protection c) All concerns are treated the same way, regardless of severity d) Individuals lose their rights when safeguarding is involved 8) The principle of Protection involves: a) Identifying and supporting those most at risk of harm b) Only protecting children, not adults at risk c) Waiting until evidence is confirmed before acting d) Punishing those who fail to report safeguarding concerns 9) Which of the following best describes the principle of Partnership? a) Relying only on social services to handle safeguarding issues b) Individuals being solely responsible for their own safety c) Professionals working in isolation to prevent conflicts d) Organisations and communities working together to keep people safe 10) Why is the principle of Accountability important in safeguarding? a) It ensures clear roles and responsibilities for safeguarding actions b) It allows professionals to act without oversight c) It prevents organisations from sharing information d) It removes the need for training and policies 11) True or false: A third of people who suspect child abuse do nothing. a) True b) False 12) If a community interpreter suspects abuse during an assignment, what should they do? a) Ignore it, as it is not their role b) Confront the suspected abuser directly c) Report concerns to the designated safeguarding officer (DSO) in the institution d) Discuss the situation with the family privately 13) Which of the following is NOT a sign of potential abuse or neglect? a) Unexplained bruises or injuries b) Extreme changes in behaviour (e.g., withdrawal, aggression) c) Poor hygiene and malnutrition d) A child that is tired in class 14) What should an interpreter do if a child makes a disclosure of abuse during a session? a) Promise to keep it a secret b) Reassure the child, listen carefully, and report to the safeguarding officer c) Ask the child detailed questions to get more information d) Share the information with teachers for advice 15) As an interpreter, you are asked to interpret during a safeguarding meeting for a family. What is the most important ethical consideration? a) Offering your own opinion about the family's situation b) Keeping all information confidential except where safeguarding concerns arise c) Siding with the parents to ensure they feel supported d) Avoiding interpreting sensitive information to avoid distress 16) If an interpreter is unsure about safeguarding policies, they should: a) Avoid any involvement in safeguarding cases b) Seek guidance from the organisation’s safeguarding officer c) Make decisions based on personal judgment d) Ignore the situation to avoid conflict 17) Scenario: You are interpreting for a parent-teacher meeting. The teacher expresses concerns about a child’s welfare, mentioning frequent absences, poor hygiene, and bruises. The parent appears defensive and dismisses the concerns. What should you do? a) Advise the parent to be more careful in the future b) Accurately interpret everything that is said without altering meaning c) Offer your opinion on whether you think there is a safeguarding issue d) Reassure the parent that this is just a routine check and nothing serious 18) Scenario: A teenager you are interpreting for tells you in confidence that they are being hurt at home but begs you not to tell anyone. What is the correct course of action? a) Promise to keep their secret to maintain trust and rapport b) Explain that you must report this to a safeguarding officer for their safety c) Try to talk to their parents to resolve the situation privately d) Ask the teenager for more details before deciding what to do 19) Scenario: You are interpreting for an adult with disabilities, and they mention that their caregiver withholds food when they misbehave. What should you do? a) Ignore it since it is not your responsibility b) Report your concerns to the relevant safeguarding officer c) Confront the caregiver directly d) Give advice on how to handle the situation themselves

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