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AAERT CER EXAM STUDY GUIDE | TEST QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
| EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED PASS!!
Define Importance of an Accurate & Verbatim Record & How it Impacts Judicial
System - ANSWER: Minutes of events as they occur.
Becomes part of the Court's official record.
You are acting as an impartial quasi-officer of the court.
Describe How to Request and/or Research Proper Nouns to Verify Spelling for
Transcription - ANSWER: Ask parties after hearing.
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Strikes Something from the Record -
ANSWER: Removes a portion of the record from consideration by a fact-finder.
The material stricken remains physically in evidence-in case the ruling to strike is
found on appeal to be in error.
Describe procedure when an Attorney marks something confidential - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Check State, Federal, Local Guidelines.
Use a Watermark or Footer on each pg of testimony to clearly show the transcript
is subject to protection.
"Subject to Protective Order" or "Confidential & Sealed"
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Describe how to actively adjust tracks for proper audio level - CORRECT- ANSWER-
Use the gain pad to adjust levels on audio channels (on mixer).
Find a "home" position for each control (average amount of gain). May need to be
adjusted by environment.
Discuss Confidence Monitoring - ANSWER: Digital Recording Software MUST
provide a method to monitor the recorded content after it has been written to the
computer's hard disc.
Provides the reporter confidence that they are capturing a quality recording.
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.
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Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question - CORRECT- 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 Chain of Custody - ANSWER: Record showing proper maintenance of
REAL evidence as opposed to mere documents.
Identify types of power sources - ANSWER: Internal battery source
External Power Source (Phantom Power-Mixer, etc) (Batteries not suggested)
Identify Microphone Types and Sizes - ANSWER: Dynamic Condenser
Combination of the 2
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.
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Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. - CORRECT- ANSWERTake
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.
Describe proper audio recording equipment maintenance - CORRECT-
ANSWERCords: Make sure no cracks or bends.
Mixer: Lights properly.
Mics: Proper storage (original packaging or bubble wrap) CDs: Stored in plastic
storage boxes
Describe how to perform playback or read back requested testimony - ANSWER:
Find annotation for what they want played or read back.
(This is to clear up a specific point raised in an objection. Timestamp each
objection to make it easier to find.) Unplug headset and press play.
AAERT CER EXAM STUDY GUIDE | TEST QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
| EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED PASS!!
Define Importance of an Accurate & Verbatim Record & How it Impacts Judicial
System - ANSWER: Minutes of events as they occur.
Becomes part of the Court's official record.
You are acting as an impartial quasi-officer of the court.
Describe How to Request and/or Research Proper Nouns to Verify Spelling for
Transcription - ANSWER: Ask parties after hearing.
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Strikes Something from the Record -
ANSWER: Removes a portion of the record from consideration by a fact-finder.
The material stricken remains physically in evidence-in case the ruling to strike is
found on appeal to be in error.
Describe procedure when an Attorney marks something confidential - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Check State, Federal, Local Guidelines.
Use a Watermark or Footer on each pg of testimony to clearly show the transcript
is subject to protection.
"Subject to Protective Order" or "Confidential & Sealed"
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Describe how to actively adjust tracks for proper audio level - CORRECT- ANSWER-
Use the gain pad to adjust levels on audio channels (on mixer).
Find a "home" position for each control (average amount of gain). May need to be
adjusted by environment.
Discuss Confidence Monitoring - ANSWER: Digital Recording Software MUST
provide a method to monitor the recorded content after it has been written to the
computer's hard disc.
Provides the reporter confidence that they are capturing a quality recording.
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.
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Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question - CORRECT- 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 Chain of Custody - ANSWER: Record showing proper maintenance of
REAL evidence as opposed to mere documents.
Identify types of power sources - ANSWER: Internal battery source
External Power Source (Phantom Power-Mixer, etc) (Batteries not suggested)
Identify Microphone Types and Sizes - ANSWER: Dynamic Condenser
Combination of the 2
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.
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Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. - CORRECT- ANSWERTake
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.
Describe proper audio recording equipment maintenance - CORRECT-
ANSWERCords: Make sure no cracks or bends.
Mixer: Lights properly.
Mics: Proper storage (original packaging or bubble wrap) CDs: Stored in plastic
storage boxes
Describe how to perform playback or read back requested testimony - ANSWER:
Find annotation for what they want played or read back.
(This is to clear up a specific point raised in an objection. Timestamp each
objection to make it easier to find.) Unplug headset and press play.
