AAERT CDR/ AAERT CERTIFIED DEPOSITION REPORTER ACTUAL
EXAM 2026-2027 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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A digital deposition reporter is asked by one attorney to privately discuss the
strengths and weaknesses of the opposing counsel's questioning technique. What is
the most appropriate response?
A. Agree because the discussion is unrelated to the transcript
B. Provide an opinion only if the attorney promises confidentiality
C. Decline to provide an opinion and maintain neutrality
D. Discuss the matter after the deposition concludes
ANSWER: C. Decline to provide an opinion and maintain neutrality.
The CDR is an impartial, nonparty professional. Providing strategic opinions to
one side can compromise neutrality and create an appearance of impropriety. A
and B are incorrect because confidentiality does not make an otherwise improper
,discussion appropriate. D is also incorrect because the ethical obligation
continues after the proceeding.
Which situation most clearly creates a conflict of interest for a digital reporter?
A. The reporter previously recorded a deposition involving the same law firm
B. The reporter owns a financial interest in a company involved in the litigation
C. The reporter has worked with one attorney several times
D. The reporter knows the witness socially
ANSWER: B. The reporter owns a financial interest in a company involved in the
litigation.
An actual financial interest can directly affect, or appear to affect, the reporter's
impartiality. Familiarity with an attorney or witness does not automatically create a
conflict, although circumstances may require disclosure. A prior professional
relationship with a firm is not necessarily a conflict.
A party offers the reporter an expensive gift immediately after a deposition. What
should the reporter do?
A. Accept it because the deposition is finished
B. Accept it if the opposing attorney is not present
C. Decline the gift when acceptance could create an appearance of favoritism
D. Accept it and report it to the agency later
,ANSWER: C. Decline the gift when acceptance could create an appearance of
favoritism.
Accepting valuable gifts from participants can undermine impartiality or create an
appearance of impropriety. The fact that the deposition has ended does not
eliminate ethical concerns. The safest professional practice is to avoid gifts that
could reasonably affect or appear to affect neutrality.
A reporter discovers before a deposition that a close family member works as an
executive for a company involved in the case. What is the best action?
A. Say nothing unless someone asks
B. Disclose the potential conflict and follow applicable professional requirements
C. Proceed because the reporter has no personal financial interest
D. Ask the family member not to discuss the case
ANSWER: B. Disclose the potential conflict and follow applicable professional
requirements.
Potential conflicts should be addressed before the proceeding begins. Disclosure
allows the parties and appropriate authority to determine whether the reporter
should proceed. Silence can create an appearance of impropriety even when the
reporter believes they can remain neutral.
Which action best protects confidentiality?
A. Saving case files on a shared public computer
, B. Sending recordings through an unsecured personal email account
C. Using appropriate security controls and limiting access to authorized persons
D. Leaving exhibits in an unlocked vehicle overnight
ANSWER: C. Using appropriate security controls and limiting access to authorized
persons.
Confidential case information should be protected against unauthorized access,
loss, theft, and tampering. Public computers, unsecured email, and unattended
physical files increase confidentiality and security risks.
A deposition involves extensive medical information. Which principle is most
important when handling the digital files?
A. Medical information may be shared with anyone working in the legal profession
B. Medical information should be handled according to applicable privacy and
security requirements
C. Medical information is automatically public because it was discussed under oath
D. Medical information does not require special security after the deposition
ANSWER: B. Medical information should be handled according to applicable
privacy and security requirements.
Medical information may contain protected health information and must be
handled appropriately. The fact that information was discussed in a legal
proceeding does not make unrestricted disclosure appropriate.
EXAM 2026-2027 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
NEWEST AAERT CDR EXAM EDITION 2026 GUARANTEED PASS
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A digital deposition reporter is asked by one attorney to privately discuss the
strengths and weaknesses of the opposing counsel's questioning technique. What is
the most appropriate response?
A. Agree because the discussion is unrelated to the transcript
B. Provide an opinion only if the attorney promises confidentiality
C. Decline to provide an opinion and maintain neutrality
D. Discuss the matter after the deposition concludes
ANSWER: C. Decline to provide an opinion and maintain neutrality.
The CDR is an impartial, nonparty professional. Providing strategic opinions to
one side can compromise neutrality and create an appearance of impropriety. A
and B are incorrect because confidentiality does not make an otherwise improper
,discussion appropriate. D is also incorrect because the ethical obligation
continues after the proceeding.
Which situation most clearly creates a conflict of interest for a digital reporter?
A. The reporter previously recorded a deposition involving the same law firm
B. The reporter owns a financial interest in a company involved in the litigation
C. The reporter has worked with one attorney several times
D. The reporter knows the witness socially
ANSWER: B. The reporter owns a financial interest in a company involved in the
litigation.
An actual financial interest can directly affect, or appear to affect, the reporter's
impartiality. Familiarity with an attorney or witness does not automatically create a
conflict, although circumstances may require disclosure. A prior professional
relationship with a firm is not necessarily a conflict.
A party offers the reporter an expensive gift immediately after a deposition. What
should the reporter do?
A. Accept it because the deposition is finished
B. Accept it if the opposing attorney is not present
C. Decline the gift when acceptance could create an appearance of favoritism
D. Accept it and report it to the agency later
,ANSWER: C. Decline the gift when acceptance could create an appearance of
favoritism.
Accepting valuable gifts from participants can undermine impartiality or create an
appearance of impropriety. The fact that the deposition has ended does not
eliminate ethical concerns. The safest professional practice is to avoid gifts that
could reasonably affect or appear to affect neutrality.
A reporter discovers before a deposition that a close family member works as an
executive for a company involved in the case. What is the best action?
A. Say nothing unless someone asks
B. Disclose the potential conflict and follow applicable professional requirements
C. Proceed because the reporter has no personal financial interest
D. Ask the family member not to discuss the case
ANSWER: B. Disclose the potential conflict and follow applicable professional
requirements.
Potential conflicts should be addressed before the proceeding begins. Disclosure
allows the parties and appropriate authority to determine whether the reporter
should proceed. Silence can create an appearance of impropriety even when the
reporter believes they can remain neutral.
Which action best protects confidentiality?
A. Saving case files on a shared public computer
, B. Sending recordings through an unsecured personal email account
C. Using appropriate security controls and limiting access to authorized persons
D. Leaving exhibits in an unlocked vehicle overnight
ANSWER: C. Using appropriate security controls and limiting access to authorized
persons.
Confidential case information should be protected against unauthorized access,
loss, theft, and tampering. Public computers, unsecured email, and unattended
physical files increase confidentiality and security risks.
A deposition involves extensive medical information. Which principle is most
important when handling the digital files?
A. Medical information may be shared with anyone working in the legal profession
B. Medical information should be handled according to applicable privacy and
security requirements
C. Medical information is automatically public because it was discussed under oath
D. Medical information does not require special security after the deposition
ANSWER: B. Medical information should be handled according to applicable
privacy and security requirements.
Medical information may contain protected health information and must be
handled appropriately. The fact that information was discussed in a legal
proceeding does not make unrestricted disclosure appropriate.
