A A E R T C E R T I F I E D D I G I TA L R E P O R T E R ( C D R )
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AAERT CDR PRACTICE TEST
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A+ QUESTIONS VERIFIED SECTIONS COMPLETE R AT I O N A L E S
C AT E G O R I E S
The Court System and Legal Terminology
Deposition and Proceeding Procedures
Digital Recording Equipment and Setup
Audio Quality and Troubleshooting
Annotations, Logs and the Record
Exhibits, Oaths and Evidence Handling
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Technology, Files and Data Management
STUVIAACTUALEXAM
,This practice exam mirrors the style, difficulty, and topic coverage of the AAERT CDR Exam Prep (2026/2027 edition).
Answer each multiple-choice question, then check the green Correct Answer line and rationale beneath every item. A
consolidated answer key appears at the end of the document. Recommended passing score: 70%.
SECTION 1 - NEW PRACTICE TEST FOR THE AAERT CDR EXAM | QUESTIONS
1–200
Q1. The AAERT certification for professionals who capture the record using digital audio equipment is:
A. CET
B. CDR (Certified Digital Reporter)
C. CRR
D. RPR
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AAERT offers CER and CDR for reporters (analog/electronic and digital respectively) and CET for
transcribers.
Q2. Trial courts differ from appellate courts because trial courts:
A. Have no judges
B. Only review legal error
C. Hear evidence and testimony first, while appellate courts review the record for legal error
D. Never use records
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trial courts establish facts; appellate courts evaluate whether the law was applied correctly to the trial record.
Q3. Jurisdiction refers to a court's:
A. Judge's tenure
B. Building size
C. Caseload budget
D. Legal authority to hear a case, including subject matter and personal jurisdiction
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subject matter jurisdiction concerns the type of case; personal jurisdiction concerns authority over the parties.
Q4. In a civil case, the burden of proof is generally:
A. Preponderance of the evidence
B. Beyond a reasonable doubt
C. Clear and convulsive evidence only
D. Probable cause
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Civil plaintiffs must show their case is more likely true than not; criminal cases require proof beyond a
reasonable doubt.
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,Q5. In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove guilt:
A. Beyond a reasonable doubt
B. By a preponderance
C. By allegation
D. By reputation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The highest burden protects defendants; the digital reporter records testimony but never weighs it.
Q6. The person who brings a civil lawsuit is the:
A. Appellant
B. Defendant
C. Plaintiff
D. Warden
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The plaintiff files the complaint against the defendant, who answers the allegations.
Q7. A deposition is:
A. A jury verdict
B. Sworn, out-of-court testimony recorded for later use in the case
C. A sentencing hearing
D. An appeal brief
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depositions capture witness testimony under oath, typically via stenographic, video, or digital audio recording.
Q8. Voir dire refers to:
A. Closing arguments
B. Opening statements
C. The jury selection questioning process
D. Sentencing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Attorneys question prospective jurors for bias; the digital reporter records the proceedings and annotations.
Q9. An arraignment is a proceeding where:
A. Evidence is destroyed
B. The defendant is formally charged and enters a plea
C. Jurors deliberate
D. Appeals are filed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At arraignment, charges are read and pleas (guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere) are entered, all part of the
record.
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, Q10. A court reporter's record of proceedings is considered:
A. An advisory memo
B. A summary opinion
C. A legal brief
D. The official verbatim record of what was said
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporters produce the official record; accuracy and completeness are the core professional duty.
Q11. Federal trial courts are called:
A. State Superior Courts
B. Circuit Courts of Appeals
C. United States District Courts
D. Small claims panels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: District courts try federal cases; appeals go to Circuit Courts of Appeals, then the Supreme Court.
Q12. A subpoena duces tecum commands the witness to:
A. Testify only
B. Bring specified documents or records to the proceeding
C. Pay costs
D. Serve papers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subpoena ad testificandum compels testimony; duces tecum adds production of documents.
Q13. A court interpreter's rendition during proceedings is:
A. Recorded as part of the official record like any other testimony
B. Ignored by the record
C. Optional to capture
D. Always stricken
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The reporter records interpreted testimony and must annotate that interpretation is occurring for transcript
clarity.
Q14. Which court document initiates a civil lawsuit?
A. Writ
B. Answer
C. Judgment
D. Complaint
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The complaint states claims; the defendant responds with an answer, which may include defenses and
counterclaims.
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STUVIA ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK
AAERT CDR PRACTICE TEST
(BRAND NEW)
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ANSWERS
AAERT CDR Exam Prep Latest 2026/2027 • Passing Score: 70% • Detailed Rationales
A+ 1 100%
A+ QUESTIONS VERIFIED SECTIONS COMPLETE R AT I O N A L E S
C AT E G O R I E S
The Court System and Legal Terminology
Deposition and Proceeding Procedures
Digital Recording Equipment and Setup
Audio Quality and Troubleshooting
Annotations, Logs and the Record
Exhibits, Oaths and Evidence Handling
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Technology, Files and Data Management
STUVIAACTUALEXAM
,This practice exam mirrors the style, difficulty, and topic coverage of the AAERT CDR Exam Prep (2026/2027 edition).
Answer each multiple-choice question, then check the green Correct Answer line and rationale beneath every item. A
consolidated answer key appears at the end of the document. Recommended passing score: 70%.
SECTION 1 - NEW PRACTICE TEST FOR THE AAERT CDR EXAM | QUESTIONS
1–200
Q1. The AAERT certification for professionals who capture the record using digital audio equipment is:
A. CET
B. CDR (Certified Digital Reporter)
C. CRR
D. RPR
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AAERT offers CER and CDR for reporters (analog/electronic and digital respectively) and CET for
transcribers.
Q2. Trial courts differ from appellate courts because trial courts:
A. Have no judges
B. Only review legal error
C. Hear evidence and testimony first, while appellate courts review the record for legal error
D. Never use records
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trial courts establish facts; appellate courts evaluate whether the law was applied correctly to the trial record.
Q3. Jurisdiction refers to a court's:
A. Judge's tenure
B. Building size
C. Caseload budget
D. Legal authority to hear a case, including subject matter and personal jurisdiction
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subject matter jurisdiction concerns the type of case; personal jurisdiction concerns authority over the parties.
Q4. In a civil case, the burden of proof is generally:
A. Preponderance of the evidence
B. Beyond a reasonable doubt
C. Clear and convulsive evidence only
D. Probable cause
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Civil plaintiffs must show their case is more likely true than not; criminal cases require proof beyond a
reasonable doubt.
STUVIAACTUALEXAM • Page 1
,Q5. In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove guilt:
A. Beyond a reasonable doubt
B. By a preponderance
C. By allegation
D. By reputation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The highest burden protects defendants; the digital reporter records testimony but never weighs it.
Q6. The person who brings a civil lawsuit is the:
A. Appellant
B. Defendant
C. Plaintiff
D. Warden
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The plaintiff files the complaint against the defendant, who answers the allegations.
Q7. A deposition is:
A. A jury verdict
B. Sworn, out-of-court testimony recorded for later use in the case
C. A sentencing hearing
D. An appeal brief
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depositions capture witness testimony under oath, typically via stenographic, video, or digital audio recording.
Q8. Voir dire refers to:
A. Closing arguments
B. Opening statements
C. The jury selection questioning process
D. Sentencing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Attorneys question prospective jurors for bias; the digital reporter records the proceedings and annotations.
Q9. An arraignment is a proceeding where:
A. Evidence is destroyed
B. The defendant is formally charged and enters a plea
C. Jurors deliberate
D. Appeals are filed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At arraignment, charges are read and pleas (guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere) are entered, all part of the
record.
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, Q10. A court reporter's record of proceedings is considered:
A. An advisory memo
B. A summary opinion
C. A legal brief
D. The official verbatim record of what was said
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporters produce the official record; accuracy and completeness are the core professional duty.
Q11. Federal trial courts are called:
A. State Superior Courts
B. Circuit Courts of Appeals
C. United States District Courts
D. Small claims panels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: District courts try federal cases; appeals go to Circuit Courts of Appeals, then the Supreme Court.
Q12. A subpoena duces tecum commands the witness to:
A. Testify only
B. Bring specified documents or records to the proceeding
C. Pay costs
D. Serve papers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subpoena ad testificandum compels testimony; duces tecum adds production of documents.
Q13. A court interpreter's rendition during proceedings is:
A. Recorded as part of the official record like any other testimony
B. Ignored by the record
C. Optional to capture
D. Always stricken
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The reporter records interpreted testimony and must annotate that interpretation is occurring for transcript
clarity.
Q14. Which court document initiates a civil lawsuit?
A. Writ
B. Answer
C. Judgment
D. Complaint
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The complaint states claims; the defendant responds with an answer, which may include defenses and
counterclaims.
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