AAERT CDR Exam Study Guide Overview Questions and
Answers with complete Solutions | new update 2026
Cardioid - (ANSWERS)Pick up pattern = heart-shaped
Omnidirectional - (ANSWERS)All directions
Dynamic Microphone - (ANSWERS)Moving coil
Condenser Microphone - (ANSWERS)Front plate (diaphragm), backplate and 48 v.
Power source
Low Profile Boundary Mic - (ANSWERS)Lay flat, 1-2 inches thick
Lavalier - (ANSWERS)Extremely small condenser mic, attaches directly to speaker
Gooseneck - (ANSWERS)Solid base with long, flexible neck and narrow condenser
mic that extends to speaker
XLR Connectors - (ANSWERS)Most common mic connectors, referred to as mic
cables
Digital Mixer - (ANSWERS)Device that takes signal through cable to computer,
referred to as audio interfaces
Court Proceedings - (ANSWERS)Assigned a docket #
Motion to Compel - (ANSWERS)A request by one party to court for an order
requiring other side to comply with a discovery request
Civil vs. Criminal Trials - (ANSWERS)Presumption of innocence only applies to
criminal trials
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, AAERT CDR Exam Study Guide Overview Questions and
Answers with complete Solutions | new update 2026
Written Interrogatories - (ANSWERS)One party submits written questions about
case → another party/witness
Deposition - (ANSWERS)Out of court testimony sworn to under penalties of
perjury
Errata - (ANSWERS)List of errors in transcript
Sworn Affidavit - (ANSWERS)Warrants only granted upon preparation of affidavit
Declarations - (ANSWERS)Statements made by individuals who have some
personal interest in the outcome of the case
Opinion Testimony - (ANSWERS)Testimony as to what witness infers with respect
→ facts in dispute
Voir Dire - (ANSWERS)Preliminary examination where a witness' qualifications
are disclosed
Lay Witness - (ANSWERS)Strictly reciting facts, not permitted → give opinion
testimony
Surprise Witness - (ANSWERS)Limited → plaintiff's rebuttal or defendants'
Adverse Witness - (ANSWERS)Testimony is prejudicial → case of party who
called them
Official Record - (ANSWERS)Total body of evidence
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Answers with complete Solutions | new update 2026
Cardioid - (ANSWERS)Pick up pattern = heart-shaped
Omnidirectional - (ANSWERS)All directions
Dynamic Microphone - (ANSWERS)Moving coil
Condenser Microphone - (ANSWERS)Front plate (diaphragm), backplate and 48 v.
Power source
Low Profile Boundary Mic - (ANSWERS)Lay flat, 1-2 inches thick
Lavalier - (ANSWERS)Extremely small condenser mic, attaches directly to speaker
Gooseneck - (ANSWERS)Solid base with long, flexible neck and narrow condenser
mic that extends to speaker
XLR Connectors - (ANSWERS)Most common mic connectors, referred to as mic
cables
Digital Mixer - (ANSWERS)Device that takes signal through cable to computer,
referred to as audio interfaces
Court Proceedings - (ANSWERS)Assigned a docket #
Motion to Compel - (ANSWERS)A request by one party to court for an order
requiring other side to comply with a discovery request
Civil vs. Criminal Trials - (ANSWERS)Presumption of innocence only applies to
criminal trials
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, AAERT CDR Exam Study Guide Overview Questions and
Answers with complete Solutions | new update 2026
Written Interrogatories - (ANSWERS)One party submits written questions about
case → another party/witness
Deposition - (ANSWERS)Out of court testimony sworn to under penalties of
perjury
Errata - (ANSWERS)List of errors in transcript
Sworn Affidavit - (ANSWERS)Warrants only granted upon preparation of affidavit
Declarations - (ANSWERS)Statements made by individuals who have some
personal interest in the outcome of the case
Opinion Testimony - (ANSWERS)Testimony as to what witness infers with respect
→ facts in dispute
Voir Dire - (ANSWERS)Preliminary examination where a witness' qualifications
are disclosed
Lay Witness - (ANSWERS)Strictly reciting facts, not permitted → give opinion
testimony
Surprise Witness - (ANSWERS)Limited → plaintiff's rebuttal or defendants'
Adverse Witness - (ANSWERS)Testimony is prejudicial → case of party who
called them
Official Record - (ANSWERS)Total body of evidence
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