NVRA STUDY GUIDE Exam 2026
Attributes of a professional reporter. - Correct answer-confidentiality and
punctuality
According to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, what must a witness who is
requesting to read and sign the transcript do? - Correct answer-The witness must
sign a statement listing the changes in form or substance and the reasons for
making them.
What is an ex parte proceeding? - Correct answer-A proceeding in which all parties
are not present or given the opportunity to be heard.
What is an errata page? - Correct answer-A statement signed by the deponent
listing changes in the form or substance of his testimony and the reasons for
making such changes.
According to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, what must a reporter attest to
on the certificate page? - Correct answer-The transcript is true and accurate of the
material reported on the date set forth.
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,Involuntary, rapid, horizontal, vertical, rotary, or mixed movements of the eyeball.
- Correct answer-Nystagmus.
Role of a grand jury. - Correct answer-To determine probable cause.
Criminal sentences that must be served one after the other rather than at the same
time. - Correct answer-Consecutive.
Money a party receives as compensation for a legal wrong. - Correct answer-
Damages.
Rights accrued to the owner of land on the banks of a waterway. - Correct answer-
Riparian.
Definition of "venue". - Correct answer-The place where the trial takes place.
"to remove unhealthy tissue" - Correct answer-Debridement.
"encumbrance" - Correct answer-A mortgage on property.
"movement that draws the body part toward the midline of the body" - Correct
answer-Adduction.
"an abnormal condition of the vertebrae or spinal column" - Correct answer-
Spondylosis.
Roman Numerals 1-10 - Correct answer-I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
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,Roman Numerals 20-90 - Correct answer-XX, XXX, XL, L, LX, LXX, LXXX,
XC
Roman Numerals 100-900 - Correct answer-C, CC, CCC, CD, D, DC, DCC,
DCCC, CM
Roman Numerals 1,000-3,000 - Correct answer-M, MM, MMM
MMXVI - Correct answer-2016 = MMXVI
Bill of Rights, 1st Amendment - Correct answer-Freedom of Religion, Speech,
Press, Assembly, and Petition.
(Establishment Clause/Free Exercise Clause)
Bill of Rights, 2nd Amendment - Correct answer-Right to keep and bear arms.
Bill of Rights, 3rd Amendment - Correct answer-Protection from quartering of
soldiers.
Bill of Rights, 4th Amendment - Correct answer-Protection from unreasonable
search and seizure.
Bill of Rights, 5th Amendment - Correct answer-Right to due process of law,
freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
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, Eminent domain: no private property can be taken for public use without just
compensation.
Bill of Rights, 6th Amendment - Correct answer-Right to a speedy and public trial
by impartial jury; right to counsel.
Right to be informed of the accusations; confronted with witnesses against him,
and compulsory processes for obtaining witnesses in favor.
(Confrontation Clause)
Bill of Rights, 7th Amendment - Correct answer-Civil trial by jury.
Bill of Rights, 8th Amendment - Correct answer-Prohibits cruel and unusual
punishment; excessive bail.
Bill of Rights, 9th Amendment - Correct answer-Protection of rights not
specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
abscond - Correct answer-To depart secretly or suddenly; to conceal oneself.
affiant - Correct answer-One who makes an affidavit. (i.e. deponent)
arraignment - Correct answer-in criminal law, the calling of the accused before the
Court to answer to the charge.
a vinculo matrimonii - Correct answer-from the bond of marriage, of a divorce.
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Attributes of a professional reporter. - Correct answer-confidentiality and
punctuality
According to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, what must a witness who is
requesting to read and sign the transcript do? - Correct answer-The witness must
sign a statement listing the changes in form or substance and the reasons for
making them.
What is an ex parte proceeding? - Correct answer-A proceeding in which all parties
are not present or given the opportunity to be heard.
What is an errata page? - Correct answer-A statement signed by the deponent
listing changes in the form or substance of his testimony and the reasons for
making such changes.
According to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, what must a reporter attest to
on the certificate page? - Correct answer-The transcript is true and accurate of the
material reported on the date set forth.
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,Involuntary, rapid, horizontal, vertical, rotary, or mixed movements of the eyeball.
- Correct answer-Nystagmus.
Role of a grand jury. - Correct answer-To determine probable cause.
Criminal sentences that must be served one after the other rather than at the same
time. - Correct answer-Consecutive.
Money a party receives as compensation for a legal wrong. - Correct answer-
Damages.
Rights accrued to the owner of land on the banks of a waterway. - Correct answer-
Riparian.
Definition of "venue". - Correct answer-The place where the trial takes place.
"to remove unhealthy tissue" - Correct answer-Debridement.
"encumbrance" - Correct answer-A mortgage on property.
"movement that draws the body part toward the midline of the body" - Correct
answer-Adduction.
"an abnormal condition of the vertebrae or spinal column" - Correct answer-
Spondylosis.
Roman Numerals 1-10 - Correct answer-I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
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,Roman Numerals 20-90 - Correct answer-XX, XXX, XL, L, LX, LXX, LXXX,
XC
Roman Numerals 100-900 - Correct answer-C, CC, CCC, CD, D, DC, DCC,
DCCC, CM
Roman Numerals 1,000-3,000 - Correct answer-M, MM, MMM
MMXVI - Correct answer-2016 = MMXVI
Bill of Rights, 1st Amendment - Correct answer-Freedom of Religion, Speech,
Press, Assembly, and Petition.
(Establishment Clause/Free Exercise Clause)
Bill of Rights, 2nd Amendment - Correct answer-Right to keep and bear arms.
Bill of Rights, 3rd Amendment - Correct answer-Protection from quartering of
soldiers.
Bill of Rights, 4th Amendment - Correct answer-Protection from unreasonable
search and seizure.
Bill of Rights, 5th Amendment - Correct answer-Right to due process of law,
freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
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, Eminent domain: no private property can be taken for public use without just
compensation.
Bill of Rights, 6th Amendment - Correct answer-Right to a speedy and public trial
by impartial jury; right to counsel.
Right to be informed of the accusations; confronted with witnesses against him,
and compulsory processes for obtaining witnesses in favor.
(Confrontation Clause)
Bill of Rights, 7th Amendment - Correct answer-Civil trial by jury.
Bill of Rights, 8th Amendment - Correct answer-Prohibits cruel and unusual
punishment; excessive bail.
Bill of Rights, 9th Amendment - Correct answer-Protection of rights not
specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
abscond - Correct answer-To depart secretly or suddenly; to conceal oneself.
affiant - Correct answer-One who makes an affidavit. (i.e. deponent)
arraignment - Correct answer-in criminal law, the calling of the accused before the
Court to answer to the charge.
a vinculo matrimonii - Correct answer-from the bond of marriage, of a divorce.
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