Oklahoma General Information Regarding Oral Examination for Certified Courtroom Interpreters is the official guide for interpreter certification in the state. The examination is administered by a committee of professional interpreters and court personnel. It consists of two parts: a written examination and an oral examination. The written examination covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform as a certified courtroom interpreter. The oral examination assesses the candidate's ability to accurately interpret spoken English into a target language. Candidates are required to pass both parts of the examination in order to become a certified courtroom interpreter. There are two types of Oklahoma General Information Regarding Oral Examinations for Certified Courtroom Interpreters: the Core Competency Oral Examination and the Language Proficiency Oral Examination. The Core Competency Oral Examination evaluates the candidate's mastery of the English language, legal terminology, and court procedures. The Language Proficiency Oral Examination assesses the candidate's ability to accurately interpret spoken English into a target language. Both examinations are designed to test the interpreter's ability to accurately interpret spoken English into a target language.