Study Guide – AAERT UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
AAERT suggests at least ________ backup. We highly recommend at least _____ backups. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- One and Two
When troubleshooting, where should you start? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- By checking
that the headphones are working properly.
Which type of microphone is not recommended by AAERT - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Ribbon
What is not a type of audio interface? USB, ASIO, MINI, DAC - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Mini
A microphone that picks up signals from 360 degrees is? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- An
omnidirectional microphone
True or False: Drapery, ceiling tiles and wall panels absorb sound and reduce echo, which
allows for a better audio recording - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
True or False: If using the analog method of recording audio, annotations can be linked with
the recordings? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
True or False: Audio becomes digital the second it turns into electronic energy - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- False
True or False: The ribbon contains tabs such as file, insert, design. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- False
What are appropriate places to store a long term copy of the proceedings? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Cloud, network drive, external hard drive
, What microphone is the most durable? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Dynamic
True or False: When troubleshooting, AAERT recommends start at the last device in the
chain, the headphones and moving toward the microphone? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
True
True or False: Every microphone always has it's own channel? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
False
According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a minimum? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to capture? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- A single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- To make large
audio files smaller in order to upload/download more quickly on the internet.
The ____________ the sample rate, the smoother the audio will be. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Higher
Why can't one of the attorneys and a witness share a channel of audio? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Because they will be speaking to one another during Q & A.
Transcriptionists won't be able to isolate their voices if they are on the same channel.
What is the best quality of audio? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 48,000 HZ
True or False: Condenser microphones are a good option for use in depositions? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- true
What is something the digital court reporter should pay attention to during the proceeding
when using a boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of microphone? -
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
AAERT suggests at least ________ backup. We highly recommend at least _____ backups. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- One and Two
When troubleshooting, where should you start? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- By checking
that the headphones are working properly.
Which type of microphone is not recommended by AAERT - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Ribbon
What is not a type of audio interface? USB, ASIO, MINI, DAC - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Mini
A microphone that picks up signals from 360 degrees is? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- An
omnidirectional microphone
True or False: Drapery, ceiling tiles and wall panels absorb sound and reduce echo, which
allows for a better audio recording - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
True or False: If using the analog method of recording audio, annotations can be linked with
the recordings? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
True or False: Audio becomes digital the second it turns into electronic energy - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- False
True or False: The ribbon contains tabs such as file, insert, design. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- False
What are appropriate places to store a long term copy of the proceedings? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Cloud, network drive, external hard drive
, What microphone is the most durable? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Dynamic
True or False: When troubleshooting, AAERT recommends start at the last device in the
chain, the headphones and moving toward the microphone? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
True
True or False: Every microphone always has it's own channel? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
False
According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a minimum? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to capture? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- A single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- To make large
audio files smaller in order to upload/download more quickly on the internet.
The ____________ the sample rate, the smoother the audio will be. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Higher
Why can't one of the attorneys and a witness share a channel of audio? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Because they will be speaking to one another during Q & A.
Transcriptionists won't be able to isolate their voices if they are on the same channel.
What is the best quality of audio? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 48,000 HZ
True or False: Condenser microphones are a good option for use in depositions? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- true
What is something the digital court reporter should pay attention to during the proceeding
when using a boundary microphone as opposed to a different kind of microphone? -
