AAERT CDR EXAM PREP - Hardware & Software (2/4) |
Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+
1. What is a key reason for maintaining consistency in annotations during digital
reporting?
To reduce the amount of equipment needed.
To ensure accurate and reliable recordings.
To avoid using timestamps.
To make the transcriptionist's job easier.
2. What is the purpose of using a visual audio monitor in digital reporting?
To enhance the visual aspect of the recording.
To replace the need for headphones.
To visually assess audio levels and quality.
To provide a backup for audio recordings.
3. If a digital reporter is experiencing A/C noise during a recording session,
what steps should they take to minimize its impact?
Adjust the microphone placement and use noise reduction
techniques.
Use a different recording software that does not capture noise.
Ignore the noise as it will not affect the recording.
Increase the volume of the recording to drown out the noise.
4. If a digital reporter uses a sampling rate that is too low for a recording, what
might be the consequence during transcription?
, Increased file size without affecting audio quality.
Loss of audio detail leading to inaccuracies in the transcription.
Improved clarity of speech making transcription easier.
No impact on transcription quality at all.
5. Discuss the implications of A/C noise on audio recordings and why it is
considered a problem.
A/C noise has no effect on audio quality.
A/C noise can interfere with the clarity of recordings, making it
difficult to transcribe accurately.
A/C noise is beneficial as it adds ambiance to recordings.
A/C noise only affects video recordings, not audio.
6. What should the digital reporter prioritize above all else when typing in their
software as indicated by AAERT?
Attorney objections and court rulings
Speaker designations
Time stamps during important events
Proper nouns and spellings
7. If a digital reporter forgets to set the first timestamp during a recording, how
might this affect the transcription process?
It could lead to confusion in identifying the start of the recording.
It will have no effect on the transcription process.
It will make the recording easier to navigate.
It will enhance the accuracy of the transcription.
,8. If a digital reporter is using ASR technology in a noisy environment, what
steps can they take to improve transcription accuracy?
Use a high-quality microphone and minimize background noise.
Record in a different language.
Increase the volume of the recording device.
Use multiple ASR systems simultaneously.
9. What type of noise is specifically mentioned as a potential issue in audio
recording?
Background chatter
A/C noise
Wind noise
Traffic noise
10. If a digital court reporter is experiencing unclear audio recordings, what
troubleshooting step should they take regarding the audio source?
Use a different computer for recording.
Increase the volume of the speakers.
Check the microphone settings and connections.
Change the software used for reporting.
11. Which type of cable (connector) is most commonly used for microphones?
XLR
1/4 " mono phone
RCA
, HDMI
12. Describe the significance of using different microphone pickup patterns in
digital reporting.
Only one pickup pattern is suitable for all recording situations.
Different pickup patterns help capture sound effectively based on
the environment and speaker arrangement.
Pickup patterns are irrelevant to digital reporting.
All pickup patterns are the same and do not affect sound quality.
13. What is the primary characteristic of a cardioid microphone's pick-up
pattern?
Captures sound primarily from one direction
Captures sound equally from all directions
Captures sound from two opposite directions
Captures sound from multiple sources simultaneously
14. If a digital reporter fails to use speaker designations during a recording,
what impact might this have on the transcription process?
It would only affect the audio quality.
It could lead to confusion about who is speaking, resulting in
inaccurate transcriptions.
It would make the transcription process faster.
It would have no impact on the transcription process.
15. To annotate means to indicate _____________
Where we left out important information in our notes
Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+
1. What is a key reason for maintaining consistency in annotations during digital
reporting?
To reduce the amount of equipment needed.
To ensure accurate and reliable recordings.
To avoid using timestamps.
To make the transcriptionist's job easier.
2. What is the purpose of using a visual audio monitor in digital reporting?
To enhance the visual aspect of the recording.
To replace the need for headphones.
To visually assess audio levels and quality.
To provide a backup for audio recordings.
3. If a digital reporter is experiencing A/C noise during a recording session,
what steps should they take to minimize its impact?
Adjust the microphone placement and use noise reduction
techniques.
Use a different recording software that does not capture noise.
Ignore the noise as it will not affect the recording.
Increase the volume of the recording to drown out the noise.
4. If a digital reporter uses a sampling rate that is too low for a recording, what
might be the consequence during transcription?
, Increased file size without affecting audio quality.
Loss of audio detail leading to inaccuracies in the transcription.
Improved clarity of speech making transcription easier.
No impact on transcription quality at all.
5. Discuss the implications of A/C noise on audio recordings and why it is
considered a problem.
A/C noise has no effect on audio quality.
A/C noise can interfere with the clarity of recordings, making it
difficult to transcribe accurately.
A/C noise is beneficial as it adds ambiance to recordings.
A/C noise only affects video recordings, not audio.
6. What should the digital reporter prioritize above all else when typing in their
software as indicated by AAERT?
Attorney objections and court rulings
Speaker designations
Time stamps during important events
Proper nouns and spellings
7. If a digital reporter forgets to set the first timestamp during a recording, how
might this affect the transcription process?
It could lead to confusion in identifying the start of the recording.
It will have no effect on the transcription process.
It will make the recording easier to navigate.
It will enhance the accuracy of the transcription.
,8. If a digital reporter is using ASR technology in a noisy environment, what
steps can they take to improve transcription accuracy?
Use a high-quality microphone and minimize background noise.
Record in a different language.
Increase the volume of the recording device.
Use multiple ASR systems simultaneously.
9. What type of noise is specifically mentioned as a potential issue in audio
recording?
Background chatter
A/C noise
Wind noise
Traffic noise
10. If a digital court reporter is experiencing unclear audio recordings, what
troubleshooting step should they take regarding the audio source?
Use a different computer for recording.
Increase the volume of the speakers.
Check the microphone settings and connections.
Change the software used for reporting.
11. Which type of cable (connector) is most commonly used for microphones?
XLR
1/4 " mono phone
RCA
, HDMI
12. Describe the significance of using different microphone pickup patterns in
digital reporting.
Only one pickup pattern is suitable for all recording situations.
Different pickup patterns help capture sound effectively based on
the environment and speaker arrangement.
Pickup patterns are irrelevant to digital reporting.
All pickup patterns are the same and do not affect sound quality.
13. What is the primary characteristic of a cardioid microphone's pick-up
pattern?
Captures sound primarily from one direction
Captures sound equally from all directions
Captures sound from two opposite directions
Captures sound from multiple sources simultaneously
14. If a digital reporter fails to use speaker designations during a recording,
what impact might this have on the transcription process?
It would only affect the audio quality.
It could lead to confusion about who is speaking, resulting in
inaccurate transcriptions.
It would make the transcription process faster.
It would have no impact on the transcription process.
15. To annotate means to indicate _____________
Where we left out important information in our notes
