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The ATA practice test is a learning opportunity. The test will be returned to you with errors marked and classified by type and degree of seriousness.
The ATA certification exam is not a learning opportunity. The exam is not returned to you, and no feedback is provided.
It is the same level of difficulty as the exam.
It is scored by a current exam grader using the same criteria as the exam.
It is taken under different conditions, such as time limitation.
It is returned to you with errors marked and classified by type and degree of seriousness.
Before taking the test, review the ATA exam grading standards and error marking documents. Remember, the practice test will be graded with the same criteria as the exam itself.
Before taking the test, review the tips for exam candidates. These work for the practice test as well.
Simulate the exam conditions as much as possible, including time limit, allowing resources, etc.
If it’s clear from the context what the correct spelling or wording should be, change your translation accordingly. Example: Brot un Butter instead of Brot und Butter should not be translated as bread an butter.
If the error is debatable, do the best you can with what’s there. Example: If you think odd style should really be old style, translate odd style and add a note suggesting that there’s a typo. If you translate old style and you’re wrong about the typo, an error will be marked.
Flowchart for Error Point Decision
Framework for Standardized Error Marking
Please email the ATA Certification Program Manager or call ATA Headquarters at (703) 683-6100, extension 3013, for additional questions.