NIC Interview Rubric

Each of the five Interview scenarios on the NIC Interview and Performance exam is rated on three domains. The domains are rated on a scale of one to four, with four being the highest. Below is a chart of the domains and the ratings that correspond to the candidate’s response.

NIC Interview Examination Rubric Anchors

Overarching description

Rating I

Exhibits a rigid or incorrect analysis of the problem(s) and/or solution(s).

Rating II

Exhibits superficial and onedimensional analysis of the problem(s) and/or solution(s).

Rating III

Exhibits a thoughtful and positive approach to the problem(s) and solution(s).

Rating IV

Exhibits integrity, confidence, critical thinking, and focus in analysis of the problem(s) and solution(s).

Domain #1
Identification of problem or conflict

Rating I

The candidate’s response might lack identification of problem or conflict between the situation and the interpreter code of ethics, policies, procedures, and/or laws, as applicable. The candidate’s response might provide insufficient discussion of a single perspective.

Rating II

The candidate’s response might identify the problem or conflict between the situation and the interpreter code of ethics, policies, procedures, and/or laws as applicable. The candidate’s response might provide a discussion of a single perspective with minimal expansion.

Rating III

The candidate’s response will identify and sufficiently describe the problem or conflict between the situation and the interpreter code of ethics, policies, procedures, and/or laws, as applicable. The candidate’s response will provide a sufficient discussion of at least two perspectives including, if applicable, the D/deaf consumer’s perspective.

Rating IV

The candidate’s response will describe clearly and comprehensively the problem or conflict between the situation and the interpreter code of ethics, policies, procedures, and/or laws, as
applicable. The candidate’s response will provide a substantial discussion of perspectives of involved parties.

Domain #2
Construction of a decision or solution

Rating I

The candidate’s response might contain a single perspective (e.g., D/deaf or hearing consumer,
interpreter, system). The candidate’s response might lack a reasonable solution. The candidate’s response might contain a solution that is incorrect, inflexible, and/or irrelevant.

Rating II

The candidate’s response might contain a single perspective (e.g., D/deaf or hearing consumer,
interpreter, system) with minimal expansion. The candidate’s response might present an ineffective solution, or present an effective solution with no explanation.

Rating III

The candidate’s response will contain sufficient discussion of at least two perspectives including, if applicable, the D/deaf consumer’s perspective. The candidate’s response will present an effective solution(s) to the problem with sufficient explanation.

Rating IV

The candidate’s response will provide a substantial discussion of perspectives of involved parties. The candidate’s response will present a successful solution(s) using, as applicable, (1) reasoning as influenced by past and present practices and (2) resources.

Domain#3
Consequences of a decision or solution

Rating I

The candidate’s response might lack discussion of the potential consequences.

Rating II

The candidate’s response might contain minimal discussion of potential consequences.

Rating III

The candidate’s response will contain sufficient discussion of the short-term effects.

Rating IV

The candidate’s response will contain sufficient discussion of both the short-term and long-term effects that might include cultural, political, and/or sociological implications.

In summary...

• Answer the question that is asked.
• Be thorough.
• Be thoughtful and knowledgable about your answer.
• Reference your answer to the CPC and applicable laws.