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AAERT CDR EXAM PREP - FINAL
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Is it appropriate for the reporter to interrupt after a witness has
answered a question non-verbally and ask the witness to answer out
loud?
Ans: Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to
interrupt the proceeding?
Ans: The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room?
Ans: Dead
Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations
because the transciptionist can usually figure it out?
Ans: False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested?
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Ans: The digital reporter should make an annotation about the
certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that
orders the transcript.
Ans: Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to
capture...
Ans: A single speaking participant
Is it true an annotation is required when an exhibit is entered on the
record, as well as the exhibit's description if said out loud?
Ans: True
Is it true every person present for a hearing or trail must be added to
the reporter's appearance sheet, including the onlookers seated in the
gallery?
Ans: False
What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back?
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Ans: To make sure the reporter is properly recording the audio
of the proceeding.
Should you be on the record if during a deposition, one of the lawyers
says to go off the record and no one responds in agreement or
disagreement?
Ans: On the record
If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her
in?
Ans: Before you swear in the witness
What is the correct order of examination?
Ans: Direct examination, cross-examination, redirect
examination, recross-examination
Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______
released to the general public.
Ans: confidential & should not be
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AAERT CDR EXAM PREP - FINAL
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Is it appropriate for the reporter to interrupt after a witness has
answered a question non-verbally and ask the witness to answer out
loud?
Ans: Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to
interrupt the proceeding?
Ans: The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room?
Ans: Dead
Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations
because the transciptionist can usually figure it out?
Ans: False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested?
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Ans: The digital reporter should make an annotation about the
certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that
orders the transcript.
Ans: Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to
capture...
Ans: A single speaking participant
Is it true an annotation is required when an exhibit is entered on the
record, as well as the exhibit's description if said out loud?
Ans: True
Is it true every person present for a hearing or trail must be added to
the reporter's appearance sheet, including the onlookers seated in the
gallery?
Ans: False
What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back?
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Ans: To make sure the reporter is properly recording the audio
of the proceeding.
Should you be on the record if during a deposition, one of the lawyers
says to go off the record and no one responds in agreement or
disagreement?
Ans: On the record
If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her
in?
Ans: Before you swear in the witness
What is the correct order of examination?
Ans: Direct examination, cross-examination, redirect
examination, recross-examination
Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______
released to the general public.
Ans: confidential & should not be
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