AAERT Study Guide with Complete
Solutions
American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers
Components
Digital recording technology
Transcript Production
Legal Terminology
Professional Ethics
Procedural rules
Courtroom procedures
, AAERT suggests at least ________ backup. We highly recommend at least _____
backups. - ANS-One and Two
When troubleshooting, where should you start? - ANS-By checking that the headphones
are working properly.
Which type of microphone is not recommended by AAERT - ANS-Ribbon
What is not a type of audio interface? USB, ASIO, MINI, DAC - ANS-Mini
A microphone that picks up signals from 360 degrees is? - ANS-An omnidirectional
microphone
True or False: Drapery, ceiling tiles and wall panels absorb sound and reduce echo,
which allows for a better audio recording - ANS-True
True or False: If using the analog method of recording audio, annotations can be linked
with the recordings? - ANS-False
True or False: Audio becomes digital the second it turns into electronic energy - ANS-
False
True or False: The ribbon contains tabs such as file, insert, design. - ANS-False
What are appropriate places to store a long term copy of the proceedings? - ANS-
Cloud, network drive, external hard drive
What microphone is the most durable? - ANS-Dynamic
True or False: When troubleshooting, AAERT recommends start at the last device in the
chain, the headphones and moving toward the microphone? - ANS-True
True or False: Every microphone always has it's own channel? - ANS-False
According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a minimum? - ANS-Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to capture? - ANS-A
single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files? - ANS-To make large audio files
smaller in order to upload/download more quickly on the internet.
The ____________ the sample rate, the smoother the audio will be. - ANS-Higher
Solutions
American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers
Components
Digital recording technology
Transcript Production
Legal Terminology
Professional Ethics
Procedural rules
Courtroom procedures
, AAERT suggests at least ________ backup. We highly recommend at least _____
backups. - ANS-One and Two
When troubleshooting, where should you start? - ANS-By checking that the headphones
are working properly.
Which type of microphone is not recommended by AAERT - ANS-Ribbon
What is not a type of audio interface? USB, ASIO, MINI, DAC - ANS-Mini
A microphone that picks up signals from 360 degrees is? - ANS-An omnidirectional
microphone
True or False: Drapery, ceiling tiles and wall panels absorb sound and reduce echo,
which allows for a better audio recording - ANS-True
True or False: If using the analog method of recording audio, annotations can be linked
with the recordings? - ANS-False
True or False: Audio becomes digital the second it turns into electronic energy - ANS-
False
True or False: The ribbon contains tabs such as file, insert, design. - ANS-False
What are appropriate places to store a long term copy of the proceedings? - ANS-
Cloud, network drive, external hard drive
What microphone is the most durable? - ANS-Dynamic
True or False: When troubleshooting, AAERT recommends start at the last device in the
chain, the headphones and moving toward the microphone? - ANS-True
True or False: Every microphone always has it's own channel? - ANS-False
According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a minimum? - ANS-Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to capture? - ANS-A
single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files? - ANS-To make large audio files
smaller in order to upload/download more quickly on the internet.
The ____________ the sample rate, the smoother the audio will be. - ANS-Higher
