AAERT Certification Exam 2025/2026 – All
Verified Questions and Correct Answers | A+
Graded | Latest Official Edition
This 2025 AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers)
certification exam includes 50 verified questions on court reporting, transcription, legal
terminology, ethics, and technology. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, the correct
answer in RED, and simple rationales for A+ success.
Question 1: What does AAERT stand for?
A. American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers
B. Association of Audio Editing and Reporting Technicians
C. American Audio Association for Reporters and Transcribers
D. Association of Advanced Electronic Reporting Technologies
Correct Answer: A. American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers
Rationale: AAERT is the professional organization for electronic reporting and transcription.
Question 2: What is the primary role of an electronic reporter?
A. Write by hand
B. Record audio and video of proceedings
C. Type live captions
D. Edit transcripts only
Correct Answer: B. Record audio and video of proceedings
Rationale: Electronic reporters use digital tools to capture real-time events.
Question 3: What is a CAT system?
A. Computer-Aided Transcription
B. Code Analysis Tool
C. Court Audio Technology
D. Caption and Translation
Correct Answer: A. Computer-Aided Transcription
Rationale: CAT software translates stenotype notes to text.
, Question 4: What is the standard format for court transcripts?
A. PDF only
B. Printed paper
C. Digital TXT
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Transcripts can be in multiple formats for accessibility.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a transcript index?
A. List pages
B. Help find specific content
C. Add images
D. No purpose
Correct Answer: B. Help find specific content
Rationale: Index allows quick navigation.
Question 6: What is real-time captioning?
A. Post-event
B. Live text display
C. Audio only
D. Video only
Correct Answer: B. Live text display
Rationale: Used in court or CART for accessibility.
Question 7: What is CART?
A. Court Audio Recording Technology
B. Communication Access Realtime Translation
C. Certified Audio Reporting Technician
D. Caption and Audio Real-Time Tool
Correct Answer: B. Communication Access Realtime Translation
Rationale: Provides live captions for deaf/hard of hearing.
Question 8: What is the AAERT Code of Professional Ethics?
A. Optional
B. Mandatory for members
C. Only for courts
D. No code
Verified Questions and Correct Answers | A+
Graded | Latest Official Edition
This 2025 AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers)
certification exam includes 50 verified questions on court reporting, transcription, legal
terminology, ethics, and technology. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, the correct
answer in RED, and simple rationales for A+ success.
Question 1: What does AAERT stand for?
A. American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers
B. Association of Audio Editing and Reporting Technicians
C. American Audio Association for Reporters and Transcribers
D. Association of Advanced Electronic Reporting Technologies
Correct Answer: A. American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers
Rationale: AAERT is the professional organization for electronic reporting and transcription.
Question 2: What is the primary role of an electronic reporter?
A. Write by hand
B. Record audio and video of proceedings
C. Type live captions
D. Edit transcripts only
Correct Answer: B. Record audio and video of proceedings
Rationale: Electronic reporters use digital tools to capture real-time events.
Question 3: What is a CAT system?
A. Computer-Aided Transcription
B. Code Analysis Tool
C. Court Audio Technology
D. Caption and Translation
Correct Answer: A. Computer-Aided Transcription
Rationale: CAT software translates stenotype notes to text.
, Question 4: What is the standard format for court transcripts?
A. PDF only
B. Printed paper
C. Digital TXT
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Transcripts can be in multiple formats for accessibility.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a transcript index?
A. List pages
B. Help find specific content
C. Add images
D. No purpose
Correct Answer: B. Help find specific content
Rationale: Index allows quick navigation.
Question 6: What is real-time captioning?
A. Post-event
B. Live text display
C. Audio only
D. Video only
Correct Answer: B. Live text display
Rationale: Used in court or CART for accessibility.
Question 7: What is CART?
A. Court Audio Recording Technology
B. Communication Access Realtime Translation
C. Certified Audio Reporting Technician
D. Caption and Audio Real-Time Tool
Correct Answer: B. Communication Access Realtime Translation
Rationale: Provides live captions for deaf/hard of hearing.
Question 8: What is the AAERT Code of Professional Ethics?
A. Optional
B. Mandatory for members
C. Only for courts
D. No code
