AAERT CDR EXAM WITH 200 LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS/ AAERT CDR EXAM PREP LATEST 2026 (BRAND NEW!)
1. During a deposition, the digital reporter is asked by one attorney to stop
recording because the attorney wants to discuss a private settlement matter
with opposing counsel. The opposing attorney has not agreed to go off the
record. What should the reporter do?
A. Stop recording immediately because one attorney requested it
B. Continue recording until the parties clearly establish that the proceeding
is off the record
C. Stop recording and delete the portion already captured
D. Allow the attorneys to decide privately without documenting the change
Answer: B
2. A digital reporter is preparing to cover a deposition involving a company in
which the reporter's spouse owns a substantial financial interest. The
reporter realizes that the relationship could reasonably create an
appearance of partiality. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Accept the assignment because the reporter personally intends to
remain neutral
B. Accept the assignment but avoid mentioning the relationship
C. Disclose the potential conflict and follow applicable procedures for
determining whether the assignment should be declined
D. Accept the assignment if only one attorney knows about the relationship
Answer: C
3. During a deposition, an attorney offers the reporter an expensive gift and
says it is simply a token of appreciation for excellent service. What should
the reporter do?
A. Accept the gift because it was offered after the proceeding
B. Accept the gift but avoid telling anyone
C. Accept it if the opposing attorney also receives one
D. Decline the gift when accepting it could create an appearance of
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, impropriety or compromise professional neutrality
Answer: D
4. A reporter is covering a deposition in which one party's attorney is a close
personal friend. The attorney asks the reporter to give that side extra time
to clarify questions because the reporter understands the attorney's
communication style. What is the appropriate response?
A. Maintain the same neutral professional treatment for all participants
B. Provide additional assistance because the attorney is a friend
C. Give the attorney preferential treatment only when opposing counsel is
not present
D. Alter the recording so the attorney's questions are easier to understand
Answer: A
5. A reporter finishes a deposition containing confidential medical information
and leaves the digital audio files on an unsecured personal computer that
other household members routinely use. Which professional obligation has
been compromised?
A. Punctuality
B. Confidentiality and secure handling of protected information
C. Exhibit numbering
D. Speaker identification
Answer: B
6. A digital reporter receives an email containing a nondisclosure agreement
for a highly confidential corporate deposition. Before beginning the
assignment, what should the reporter understand about the agreement?
A. It eliminates all professional ethics obligations
B. It permits unrestricted sharing of deposition information
C. It establishes contractual confidentiality obligations that must be
followed
D. It applies only to attorneys
Answer: C
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, 7. During a remote deposition, the reporter notices that an unauthorized
person appears to be listening from the witness's room. What should the
reporter do?
A. Ignore the person because the reporter is not an attorney
B. Continue recording without addressing the issue
C. Immediately delete the recording
D. Alert the appropriate participants and address the unauthorized
presence according to the proceeding's procedures
Answer: D
8. A reporter is asked by a participant to send a copy of confidential deposition
audio to a personal email address. Which approach is most appropriate?
A. Use a secure, authorized method for transmitting confidential files
B. Send the file through any convenient email account
C. Upload the file to a public file-sharing service
D. Send the file through social media messaging
Answer: A
9. During a deposition, the reporter becomes aware that a confidential
medical record has been marked as an exhibit. What is the reporter's
responsibility regarding the exhibit?
A. Publish it because it is now part of the record
B. Handle and store it securely according to applicable requirements
C. Give a copy to every person in the room
D. Photograph it with a personal phone for convenience
Answer: B
10. A reporter is covering a deposition remotely and notices that the witness is
repeatedly looking away from the camera before answering difficult
questions. What should the reporter do?
A. Privately coach the witness
B. Tell opposing counsel that the witness appears dishonest
C. Remain neutral and avoid interpreting or characterizing the witness's
behavior
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, D. Interrupt every answer to ask why the witness is looking away
Answer: C
11. A reporter arrives 20 minutes before a scheduled deposition and discovers
that the venue's permanent audio system is unavailable. Which preparation
principle is most important?
A. Assume the attorneys will provide replacement equipment
B. Begin the proceeding without testing any equipment
C. Cancel the deposition immediately
D. Have appropriate backup equipment and a contingency plan available
Answer: D
12. During a deposition, two attorneys repeatedly speak at the same time,
making portions of the recording difficult to understand. What should the
reporter appropriately do?
A. Provide a professional reminder that participants need to avoid cross-talk
B. Choose which attorney's voice should be recorded
C. Stop recording permanently
D. Guess the words that cannot be heard
Answer: A
13. A reporter is covering a deposition in a conference room with hard walls,
glass surfaces, and little carpeting. The resulting recording has substantial
reverberation. Which environmental description best applies?
A. Dead room
B. Live room
C. Silent room
D. Isolated room
Answer: B
14. A reporter is selecting microphones for a deposition in which several
speakers will sit around a large conference table. Which factor should
receive particular consideration?
A. The color of the microphones
B. The brand name alone
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ANSWERS/ AAERT CDR EXAM PREP LATEST 2026 (BRAND NEW!)
1. During a deposition, the digital reporter is asked by one attorney to stop
recording because the attorney wants to discuss a private settlement matter
with opposing counsel. The opposing attorney has not agreed to go off the
record. What should the reporter do?
A. Stop recording immediately because one attorney requested it
B. Continue recording until the parties clearly establish that the proceeding
is off the record
C. Stop recording and delete the portion already captured
D. Allow the attorneys to decide privately without documenting the change
Answer: B
2. A digital reporter is preparing to cover a deposition involving a company in
which the reporter's spouse owns a substantial financial interest. The
reporter realizes that the relationship could reasonably create an
appearance of partiality. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Accept the assignment because the reporter personally intends to
remain neutral
B. Accept the assignment but avoid mentioning the relationship
C. Disclose the potential conflict and follow applicable procedures for
determining whether the assignment should be declined
D. Accept the assignment if only one attorney knows about the relationship
Answer: C
3. During a deposition, an attorney offers the reporter an expensive gift and
says it is simply a token of appreciation for excellent service. What should
the reporter do?
A. Accept the gift because it was offered after the proceeding
B. Accept the gift but avoid telling anyone
C. Accept it if the opposing attorney also receives one
D. Decline the gift when accepting it could create an appearance of
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, impropriety or compromise professional neutrality
Answer: D
4. A reporter is covering a deposition in which one party's attorney is a close
personal friend. The attorney asks the reporter to give that side extra time
to clarify questions because the reporter understands the attorney's
communication style. What is the appropriate response?
A. Maintain the same neutral professional treatment for all participants
B. Provide additional assistance because the attorney is a friend
C. Give the attorney preferential treatment only when opposing counsel is
not present
D. Alter the recording so the attorney's questions are easier to understand
Answer: A
5. A reporter finishes a deposition containing confidential medical information
and leaves the digital audio files on an unsecured personal computer that
other household members routinely use. Which professional obligation has
been compromised?
A. Punctuality
B. Confidentiality and secure handling of protected information
C. Exhibit numbering
D. Speaker identification
Answer: B
6. A digital reporter receives an email containing a nondisclosure agreement
for a highly confidential corporate deposition. Before beginning the
assignment, what should the reporter understand about the agreement?
A. It eliminates all professional ethics obligations
B. It permits unrestricted sharing of deposition information
C. It establishes contractual confidentiality obligations that must be
followed
D. It applies only to attorneys
Answer: C
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, 7. During a remote deposition, the reporter notices that an unauthorized
person appears to be listening from the witness's room. What should the
reporter do?
A. Ignore the person because the reporter is not an attorney
B. Continue recording without addressing the issue
C. Immediately delete the recording
D. Alert the appropriate participants and address the unauthorized
presence according to the proceeding's procedures
Answer: D
8. A reporter is asked by a participant to send a copy of confidential deposition
audio to a personal email address. Which approach is most appropriate?
A. Use a secure, authorized method for transmitting confidential files
B. Send the file through any convenient email account
C. Upload the file to a public file-sharing service
D. Send the file through social media messaging
Answer: A
9. During a deposition, the reporter becomes aware that a confidential
medical record has been marked as an exhibit. What is the reporter's
responsibility regarding the exhibit?
A. Publish it because it is now part of the record
B. Handle and store it securely according to applicable requirements
C. Give a copy to every person in the room
D. Photograph it with a personal phone for convenience
Answer: B
10. A reporter is covering a deposition remotely and notices that the witness is
repeatedly looking away from the camera before answering difficult
questions. What should the reporter do?
A. Privately coach the witness
B. Tell opposing counsel that the witness appears dishonest
C. Remain neutral and avoid interpreting or characterizing the witness's
behavior
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, D. Interrupt every answer to ask why the witness is looking away
Answer: C
11. A reporter arrives 20 minutes before a scheduled deposition and discovers
that the venue's permanent audio system is unavailable. Which preparation
principle is most important?
A. Assume the attorneys will provide replacement equipment
B. Begin the proceeding without testing any equipment
C. Cancel the deposition immediately
D. Have appropriate backup equipment and a contingency plan available
Answer: D
12. During a deposition, two attorneys repeatedly speak at the same time,
making portions of the recording difficult to understand. What should the
reporter appropriately do?
A. Provide a professional reminder that participants need to avoid cross-talk
B. Choose which attorney's voice should be recorded
C. Stop recording permanently
D. Guess the words that cannot be heard
Answer: A
13. A reporter is covering a deposition in a conference room with hard walls,
glass surfaces, and little carpeting. The resulting recording has substantial
reverberation. Which environmental description best applies?
A. Dead room
B. Live room
C. Silent room
D. Isolated room
Answer: B
14. A reporter is selecting microphones for a deposition in which several
speakers will sit around a large conference table. Which factor should
receive particular consideration?
A. The color of the microphones
B. The brand name alone
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