Languages Used in WTO Committee on Trade in Services Meetings

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Which of the following languages is not an official language of the WTO?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Chinese


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official languages of the WTO are English, French, and Spanish.

Which language is used most frequently in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the most frequently used language in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings.

How many languages are used in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The three official languages of the WTO are used in Committee on Trade in Services meetings.

Which of the following is not a reason why multiple languages are used in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. To ensure that all participants can understand the proceedings

  2. To promote transparency and accountability

  3. To make the meetings more efficient

  4. To exclude certain participants from the meetings


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of multiple languages in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings is intended to ensure that all participants can understand the proceedings, promote transparency and accountability, and make the meetings more efficient.

What is the role of interpreters in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. To translate speeches and documents into different languages

  2. To provide simultaneous interpretation of speeches

  3. To assist participants with language difficulties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interpreters in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings perform all of the above tasks.

How are interpreters selected for WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. They are appointed by the WTO Secretariat

  2. They are nominated by member governments

  3. They are chosen through a competitive examination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interpreters for WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings are selected through a combination of the above methods.

What is the dress code for interpreters in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. Formal attire

  2. Business casual

  3. Casual

  4. There is no dress code


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interpreters in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings are expected to dress in formal attire.

How many interpreters are typically present at a WTO Committee on Trade in Services meeting?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4 or more


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are typically four or more interpreters present at a WTO Committee on Trade in Services meeting.

What is the role of the chairperson in WTO Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. To ensure that the meetings run smoothly

  2. To maintain order and decorum

  3. To give speeches and presentations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chairperson of a WTO Committee on Trade in Services meeting is responsible for all of the above tasks.

How are the decisions of the WTO Committee on Trade in Services made?

  1. By consensus

  2. By majority vote

  3. By a combination of consensus and majority vote

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The decisions of the WTO Committee on Trade in Services are made by consensus.

What is the role of the WTO Secretariat in Committee on Trade in Services meetings?

  1. To provide administrative support

  2. To prepare reports and documents

  3. To interpret speeches and documents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WTO Secretariat performs all of the above tasks in Committee on Trade in Services meetings.

How often does the WTO Committee on Trade in Services meet?

  1. Once a year

  2. Twice a year

  3. Three times a year

  4. Four times a year


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The WTO Committee on Trade in Services typically meets twice a year.

Where are the meetings of the WTO Committee on Trade in Services held?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. New York, United States

  3. London, United Kingdom

  4. Brussels, Belgium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The meetings of the WTO Committee on Trade in Services are held in Geneva, Switzerland.

What is the main purpose of the WTO Committee on Trade in Services?

  1. To negotiate and implement agreements on trade in services

  2. To promote the liberalization of trade in services

  3. To facilitate the exchange of information on trade in services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WTO Committee on Trade in Services has all of the above purposes.

When was the WTO Committee on Trade in Services established?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WTO Committee on Trade in Services was established in 1995.

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