The Pennsylvania Questionnaire For Prospective Interpreters (PPI) is a form used by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to evaluate the qualifications of individuals applying to become interpreters. The PPI is used to assess the interpreter’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in a variety of communication settings and to verify the interpreter’s requirements for licensure. The questionnaire includes questions related to the interpreter’s education, experience, training, and certifications, as well as questions related to the interpreter’s ability to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. There are two types of Pennsylvania Questionnaire For Prospective Interpreters: the PPI I and the PPI II. The PPI I is used to assessing an individual’s qualifications for licensure as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. The PPI II is used to assess an individual’s qualifications for licensure as a Sign Language Interpreter (SLI). The PPI is an online questionnaire that must be completed in its entirety by all prospective interpreters. The questionnaire is divided into four sections: Education and Training, Professional Experience, Certification and Licensure, and Interpreter Skills. Each section contains questions related to the applicant’s experience, training, and certifications, as well as questions related to the interpreter’s ability to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. At the end of the questionnaire, applicants must submit documentation to verify their qualifications. Once the questionnaire is completed and all required documents are submitted, the applicant's information is reviewed by the Pennsylvania Board of Interpreters (PBI). Based on the information provided, the PBI will decide whether the applicant is qualified to become an interpreter in Pennsylvania.