Interpreter Bench
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Built on the NCSC Consortium exam used by most states

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Timed 135-question mock exams, 1,000+ practice questions with plain-English explanations, and the official sample questions published by the courts — all in the real exam's format.

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Your readinessTexas (JBCC) · exam in 42 days
78%
last 3 mocks · pass mark 80%
Idioms91%
Court-related terms74%
Ethics scenarios68%
Next up: 20 court-related term questions you missed last week.
Same 10 sections
Same question counts and instruction wording as the real exam.
Real timing
135 questions in 2 h 15 min, scored like the exam.
Official samples included
Every sample question the courts have published, with sources.
How it works

Three steps, then repeat until you're ready

1

Pick your exam and date

Choose your state. State-specific questions (court structure, sentencing ranges) only appear when they apply to you.

2

Take a diagnostic mock

A full timed exam shows your readiness score and which of the 10 sections are costing you points.

3

Drill your weak sections

Practice by section with an explanation after every answer, flag the ones to revisit, and re-drill what you missed.

What's inside

Everything the written exam tests, nothing it doesn't

1,000+
Practice questions

Written for this site, each with an explanation that teaches the rule.

69
Official sample questions

From NCSC, Pennsylvania and Oregon court publications, with answer keys and sources.

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Timed mock exams

Every mock draws a fresh set, so retakes are never the same exam.

10
Section drills

Synonyms to ethics scenarios, each with instant feedback.

Flashcards

Flag any question to turn it into a card. Plus a step-by-step deck of a criminal case.

Progress tracking

Readiness score, section mastery and a missed-question drill that rebuilds itself.

The exam blueprint we follow

135 questions · 2 h 15 min · 80% to pass

SectionQuestions
Part 1 · General language75
Sentence completion9
Synonyms in context8
Synonyms21
Antonyms12
Idioms25
Part 2 · Court-related terms50
Sentence completion36
Court-related questions10
Sequence4
Part 3 · Ethics and conduct10
Professional conduct2
Scenarios8
Try one

A question from the Idioms section

On the exam you'll see 25 of these. The underlined idiom has a meaning you need to match, and the distractors are designed to catch literal readings.

Idioms · choose the closest meaning

The witness took the Fifth when asked about the money.

Correct."Taking the Fifth" invokes the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The other options read the phrase literally.
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FAQ

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Which states' exams does this cover?

Most states that belong to the NCSC Consortium for Language Access in the Courts use the same 135-question written exam. Choose your state during setup; questions specific to another state's courts or sentencing are kept out of your pool. Texas has its own preset today, and more states are being added.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. The practice questions were written for this site to match the exam's sections, difficulty and instruction wording. The official sample questions are the ones the courts themselves have published, and are always free.

Does this cover the oral exam?

Not yet. This is written-exam preparation. The oral exam (sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting) is a separate test you take after passing the written exam.

Do I need an account?

No. Your progress is saved in your browser on this device. Full access comes with a license key that works on any device; there is no password to remember.

What if Full access isn't for me?

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Is this affiliated with the NCSC or my state's courts?

No. This is an independent study tool, not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the National Center for State Courts, any state certification body or any court.

Who made this

Built by a candidate, for candidates

This site started as one candidate's study tool for the Texas written exam in 2026 — he passed on the first attempt. Every question was written to match what the exam actually asks, then checked against the official candidate overview and the sample items the courts publish. Found a question you disagree with? Every question has a "Report a problem" link, and reports are read.

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