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1. If an attorney has their expert (not appearing as the witness) listening to the deposition
telephonically and the attorney tell you that the expert doesn't need to be
on the appearance page of the transcript, what should you do?
Politely explain that all people who are apart of this deposition, including telephonic
participants, must be on the appearance list of the transcript.
2. If the witness is at the same location as the reporter and both lawyers are appearing
remotely, what would that be considered?
A hybrid-proceeding
3. Is it true when a witness drops their speaking volume at the end of their sentence, the digital
court reporter must NOT interrupt the proceedings? They should wait
until a recess to inquire of the witness to find out what was said.
False
4. Is it true when attorneys quote case law, it is advisable for the digital court reporter to ask
for a copy of the document(s) the attorney referenced to find spellings of the case law?
True
5. Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room?
6. Why is it important to say, "swear or affirm," when swearing in witnesses?
,In case a witness has an issue swearing, they can affirm.
7. Is it true when a lawyer says, "Strike that," the digital reporter doesn't need to do anything
special for the transcriptionist.
True
1/5
8. What should you do if while on the record, a lawyer starts saying things that you think they
would want off the record?
Quickly ask if they are still on the record. And if the lawyers says they want to
go off, the reporter would glance around the room to make sure no party objects to going off
and then would state, "We are now off the record."
9. What type of transcript (aka mini transcript) usually contains four pages of transcript on
one PDF page.
Condensed
10. What is an errata sheet?
The form filled out by the witness if they have any changes hey want to make to the transcript.
11. Is it true an acoustically "live" room will echo sound off of hard surfaces like marble?
True
12. Exhibit stickers should include what three things? -Exhibit number
-Party presenting the exhibit
-Date of the deposition
,13. What does "et seq." mean? And the following
14. What does "Pro se" mean? A party who represents themselves instead of hiring a lawyer.
15. What does "Pro Hac Vice" mean? Adding a lawyer to a case in a jurisdiction in which they
are not licensed.
2/5
16. What does "et al." mean?
In regards to a case, this means there are more parties that are not listed.
17. What is the correct language to swear in a witness?
"Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you give today will be the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth?"
18. Who can order the deposition transcript?
-The witness
-A pro se party (self represented)
-A lawyer who represents a party
19. If there is missing audio for something that was on the
record, who is responsible?
The reporter
20. In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibility is it to interrupt the proceedings?
The digital court reporter
, 21. What are three reasons a reporter is asked to play back?
-Remind the attorney/witness the last question
-Clear up an answer given from earlier
-Clear up a point raised in an objection
3/5
22. Is it true the court reporter only needs to put the lawyer's email address on the appearance
page of the transcript, appearances no longer need to include a physical address?
False
23. What is a stipulation?
When opposing parties come to an agreement on something.
24. You are covering a deposition in a state considered to be "No R&S Unless Requested." If no
one brings up the reading, what would you indicate in your job information for the
transcriptionist?
Indicate the witness will not be reading.
25. Is it true retention periods vary by jurisdiction?
True
26. Is it true if the lawyers does not mention the Read and Sign at the end of a deposition in a
FEDERAL case, the reporter should ask whether the witness wants to read?
False
Exam with 200 Latest Questions and Correct Answers/
AAERT CDR Exam Prep
1. If an attorney has their expert (not appearing as the witness) listening to the deposition
telephonically and the attorney tell you that the expert doesn't need to be
on the appearance page of the transcript, what should you do?
Politely explain that all people who are apart of this deposition, including telephonic
participants, must be on the appearance list of the transcript.
2. If the witness is at the same location as the reporter and both lawyers are appearing
remotely, what would that be considered?
A hybrid-proceeding
3. Is it true when a witness drops their speaking volume at the end of their sentence, the digital
court reporter must NOT interrupt the proceedings? They should wait
until a recess to inquire of the witness to find out what was said.
False
4. Is it true when attorneys quote case law, it is advisable for the digital court reporter to ask
for a copy of the document(s) the attorney referenced to find spellings of the case law?
True
5. Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room?
6. Why is it important to say, "swear or affirm," when swearing in witnesses?
,In case a witness has an issue swearing, they can affirm.
7. Is it true when a lawyer says, "Strike that," the digital reporter doesn't need to do anything
special for the transcriptionist.
True
1/5
8. What should you do if while on the record, a lawyer starts saying things that you think they
would want off the record?
Quickly ask if they are still on the record. And if the lawyers says they want to
go off, the reporter would glance around the room to make sure no party objects to going off
and then would state, "We are now off the record."
9. What type of transcript (aka mini transcript) usually contains four pages of transcript on
one PDF page.
Condensed
10. What is an errata sheet?
The form filled out by the witness if they have any changes hey want to make to the transcript.
11. Is it true an acoustically "live" room will echo sound off of hard surfaces like marble?
True
12. Exhibit stickers should include what three things? -Exhibit number
-Party presenting the exhibit
-Date of the deposition
,13. What does "et seq." mean? And the following
14. What does "Pro se" mean? A party who represents themselves instead of hiring a lawyer.
15. What does "Pro Hac Vice" mean? Adding a lawyer to a case in a jurisdiction in which they
are not licensed.
2/5
16. What does "et al." mean?
In regards to a case, this means there are more parties that are not listed.
17. What is the correct language to swear in a witness?
"Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you give today will be the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth?"
18. Who can order the deposition transcript?
-The witness
-A pro se party (self represented)
-A lawyer who represents a party
19. If there is missing audio for something that was on the
record, who is responsible?
The reporter
20. In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibility is it to interrupt the proceedings?
The digital court reporter
, 21. What are three reasons a reporter is asked to play back?
-Remind the attorney/witness the last question
-Clear up an answer given from earlier
-Clear up a point raised in an objection
3/5
22. Is it true the court reporter only needs to put the lawyer's email address on the appearance
page of the transcript, appearances no longer need to include a physical address?
False
23. What is a stipulation?
When opposing parties come to an agreement on something.
24. You are covering a deposition in a state considered to be "No R&S Unless Requested." If no
one brings up the reading, what would you indicate in your job information for the
transcriptionist?
Indicate the witness will not be reading.
25. Is it true retention periods vary by jurisdiction?
True
26. Is it true if the lawyers does not mention the Read and Sign at the end of a deposition in a
FEDERAL case, the reporter should ask whether the witness wants to read?
False
