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AAERT- CER EXAM || 2025 QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
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WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| GUARANTEED
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Describe Equipment Needed for All Types of Audio Recording Setups
ANSWER-
Mics, Cables/Connectors/Digital Mixer/Computer/Software
Identify Everything Necessary in Order to Create an Accurate Transcript
ANSWER- Equipment set up and tested.
All parties arrived: business cards received and cells off.
Read certain info into record: name, company address, date, time, location, case
caption, party who ordered, notice or stipulation, witness name, names of parties.
Swear in Witness. Record and Annotate.
Describe instructions to participants and remind as necessary ANSWER- Speak
clearly and speak up
Avoid cross talk and non-verbal events, mumbling No cells/Get business cards
Speakers near mics
No extraneous loud noises No reading too fast
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Describe transcript order protocol for each type of proceeding ANSWER- After
depo:
Ask if signature of deposed is required or waived Ask for transcript copy orders
Ask for expected delivery time Ask about method of payment
Read & Sign Transcript (if not waived) Ask who retains exhibits
Check spelling of proper nouns or specialized terms
Discuss rough and expedited transcripts ANSWER- "Dirty ASCII"
Not considered a complete or legally binding record of a deposition (Without
details)
Identify proper technical escalation assistance ANSWER- Transferring a
customer's problem to a higher level of support when it can't be resolved by current
level.
Explain how HIPAA works for dcr ANSWER- Protection of electronic
protected health information.
"Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996" Privacy Rule:
National Standards
Security Rule: National Standards re electronics
How to handle conflict of interest situation ANSWER- Avoid the appearance of
any impropriety or partiality to all parties involved.
Be familiar with local, state, and federal rules
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Define professional appearance ANSWER- First impressions matter. Err on the
conservative side:
Comfortable clothing
Won't distract from proceedings Nothing provocative
Not unkempt or unclean No noisy jewelry
Positively reflect on your skills and competence.
Discuss maintaining confidentiality ANSWER- Don't discuss remarks on or off
the record with anyone.
Keep everything confidential:
Transcripts not for public distribution Transcription orders or info
Oral communication re proceeding
Compare ethical/unethical behavior ANSWER- Ethical:
AAERT code of professional ethics- right, honest, proper Unethical:
Stipulations that court reporter can do something illegal (example swearing in
witness over phone not allowed because you can't see them).
Any changes that don't reflect the record accurately.
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Discuss ethics around gift giving ANSWER- Avoid giving or receiving any gift,
incentive, or reward to/from an attorney, client, witness, or anyone associated with
the proceedings (other than payment for services).
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question ANSWER- Make
annotation immediately (usually witness refuses to answer question).
Check local rules for specific procedures.
Usually separate document listing these. Sign and give to atty.
Describe Basic Troubleshooting Steps During Video Conference & Telephonic
Proceedings ANSWER- Sound quality crucial.
Use a high-quality speakerphone.
Speakers identified as they speak (when 2 or more). Place mics where they pick up
best sound.
Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. ANSWER- Take
charge of room upon arrival.
Be professional and polite but firm. Explain where you need to set up and why.
Video must frame the witness.
Videographer will have a script to follow that they put on their record. Explain this
to attys.
Compare and Contrast Original vs Copy ANSWER- Only ONE original for
signature (by deponent).
Copies are clearly marked and certified (use Notary Seal). Keep a copy for file.
AAERT- CER EXAM || 2025 QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| GUARANTEED
A+
Describe Equipment Needed for All Types of Audio Recording Setups
ANSWER-
Mics, Cables/Connectors/Digital Mixer/Computer/Software
Identify Everything Necessary in Order to Create an Accurate Transcript
ANSWER- Equipment set up and tested.
All parties arrived: business cards received and cells off.
Read certain info into record: name, company address, date, time, location, case
caption, party who ordered, notice or stipulation, witness name, names of parties.
Swear in Witness. Record and Annotate.
Describe instructions to participants and remind as necessary ANSWER- Speak
clearly and speak up
Avoid cross talk and non-verbal events, mumbling No cells/Get business cards
Speakers near mics
No extraneous loud noises No reading too fast
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Describe transcript order protocol for each type of proceeding ANSWER- After
depo:
Ask if signature of deposed is required or waived Ask for transcript copy orders
Ask for expected delivery time Ask about method of payment
Read & Sign Transcript (if not waived) Ask who retains exhibits
Check spelling of proper nouns or specialized terms
Discuss rough and expedited transcripts ANSWER- "Dirty ASCII"
Not considered a complete or legally binding record of a deposition (Without
details)
Identify proper technical escalation assistance ANSWER- Transferring a
customer's problem to a higher level of support when it can't be resolved by current
level.
Explain how HIPAA works for dcr ANSWER- Protection of electronic
protected health information.
"Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996" Privacy Rule:
National Standards
Security Rule: National Standards re electronics
How to handle conflict of interest situation ANSWER- Avoid the appearance of
any impropriety or partiality to all parties involved.
Be familiar with local, state, and federal rules
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Define professional appearance ANSWER- First impressions matter. Err on the
conservative side:
Comfortable clothing
Won't distract from proceedings Nothing provocative
Not unkempt or unclean No noisy jewelry
Positively reflect on your skills and competence.
Discuss maintaining confidentiality ANSWER- Don't discuss remarks on or off
the record with anyone.
Keep everything confidential:
Transcripts not for public distribution Transcription orders or info
Oral communication re proceeding
Compare ethical/unethical behavior ANSWER- Ethical:
AAERT code of professional ethics- right, honest, proper Unethical:
Stipulations that court reporter can do something illegal (example swearing in
witness over phone not allowed because you can't see them).
Any changes that don't reflect the record accurately.
, 4|Page
Discuss ethics around gift giving ANSWER- Avoid giving or receiving any gift,
incentive, or reward to/from an attorney, client, witness, or anyone associated with
the proceedings (other than payment for services).
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question ANSWER- Make
annotation immediately (usually witness refuses to answer question).
Check local rules for specific procedures.
Usually separate document listing these. Sign and give to atty.
Describe Basic Troubleshooting Steps During Video Conference & Telephonic
Proceedings ANSWER- Sound quality crucial.
Use a high-quality speakerphone.
Speakers identified as they speak (when 2 or more). Place mics where they pick up
best sound.
Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. ANSWER- Take
charge of room upon arrival.
Be professional and polite but firm. Explain where you need to set up and why.
Video must frame the witness.
Videographer will have a script to follow that they put on their record. Explain this
to attys.
Compare and Contrast Original vs Copy ANSWER- Only ONE original for
signature (by deponent).
Copies are clearly marked and certified (use Notary Seal). Keep a copy for file.
