AAERT CER EXAM Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: What is the minimum continuing education required every 3 years?
Answer: 30 CEUs (3.0 credits)
Question 2: Is it permissible to transcribe your own recording without disclosing you were the
reporter?
Answer: No, it is a violation of Best Practices.
Question 3: Can a CER certify a transcript if they did not personally make or monitor the recording?
Answer: No, a CER may only certify a transcript if they personally made or monitored the recording.
Question 4: Are members required to report known ethical violations by other members?
Answer: Yes, members are required to report known ethical violations.
Question 5: Can a CER discuss case content with friends or family?
Answer: No, a CER may not discuss case content with friends or family.
Question 6: Must original audio be preserved after a transcript is produced?
Answer: Yes, original audio must be preserved even after a transcript is produced and certified.
Question 7: Is altering or enhancing the original audio file allowed?
Answer: No, altering or enhancing the original audio file is never allowed.
Question 8: What is the federal oath that must be administered before every proceeding?
Answer: 18 U.S.C. § 753 oath.
Question 9: What is the correct log note when a witness is sworn?
Answer: 09:42:11 a.m. - Witness John Doe sworn by clerk.
Question 10: Who has the sole legal right to order the original deposition audio?
Answer: The noticing attorney only.
Question 11: What is the federal felony audio retention period?
Answer: 10 years.
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Question 1: What is the minimum continuing education required every 3 years?
Answer: 30 CEUs (3.0 credits)
Question 2: Is it permissible to transcribe your own recording without disclosing you were the
reporter?
Answer: No, it is a violation of Best Practices.
Question 3: Can a CER certify a transcript if they did not personally make or monitor the recording?
Answer: No, a CER may only certify a transcript if they personally made or monitored the recording.
Question 4: Are members required to report known ethical violations by other members?
Answer: Yes, members are required to report known ethical violations.
Question 5: Can a CER discuss case content with friends or family?
Answer: No, a CER may not discuss case content with friends or family.
Question 6: Must original audio be preserved after a transcript is produced?
Answer: Yes, original audio must be preserved even after a transcript is produced and certified.
Question 7: Is altering or enhancing the original audio file allowed?
Answer: No, altering or enhancing the original audio file is never allowed.
Question 8: What is the federal oath that must be administered before every proceeding?
Answer: 18 U.S.C. § 753 oath.
Question 9: What is the correct log note when a witness is sworn?
Answer: 09:42:11 a.m. - Witness John Doe sworn by clerk.
Question 10: Who has the sole legal right to order the original deposition audio?
Answer: The noticing attorney only.
Question 11: What is the federal felony audio retention period?
Answer: 10 years.
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