New Practice Test for the AAERT CDR Exam with
200 Latest Questions and Correct Answers/ AAERT
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Is it true when a witness drops their speaking volume at the end of their sentence,
the digital court reporter must NOT interrupt the proceedings? They should wait
until a recess to inquire of the witness to find out what was said. - ANSWER-False
Is it true when attorneys quote case law, it is advisable for the digital court reporter
to ask for a copy of the document(s) the attorney referenced to find spellings of the
case law? - ANSWER-True
Why is it important to say, "swear or affirm," when swearing in witnesses? -
ANSWER-In case a witness has an issue swearing, they can affirm.
Is it true when a lawyer says, "Strike that," the digital reporter doesn't need to do
anything special for the transcriptionist? - ANSWER-True
What should you do if while on the record, a lawyer starts saying things that you
think they would want off the record? - ANSWER-Quickly ask if they are still on
the record. And if the lawyers says they want to go off, the reporter would glance
around the room to make sure no party objects to going off and then would state,
"We are now off the record."
What type of transcript (aka mini transcript) usually contains four pages of
transcript on one PDF page. - ANSWER-Condensed
What is an errata sheet? - ANSWER-The form filled out by the witness if they
have any changes hey want to make to the transcript.
pg. 1
,Is it true an acoustically "live" room will echo sound off of hard surfaces like
marble? - ANSWER-True
Exhibit stickers should include what three things? - ANSWER--Exhibit number
-Party presenting the exhibit
-Date of the deposition
What does "et seq." mean? - ANSWER-And the following
What does "Pro se" mean? - ANSWER-A party who represents themselves instead
of hiring a lawyer.
What does "Pro Hac Vice" mean? - ANSWER-Adding a lawyer to a case in a
jurisdiction in which they are not licensed.
What does "et al." mean? - ANSWER-In regards to a case, this means there are
more parties that are not listed.
What is the correct language to swear in a witness? - ANSWER-"Do you swear or
affirm that the testimony you give today will be the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth?"
Who can order the deposition transcript? - ANSWER--The witness
-A pro se party (self represented)
-A lawyer who represents a party
pg. 2
, If there is missing audio for something that was on the record, who is responsible?
- ANSWER-The reporter
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibility is it to interrupt the
proceedings? - ANSWER-The digital court reporter
Is it appropriate for the reporter to interrupt after a witness has answered a question
non-verbally and ask the witness to answer out loud? - ANSWER-Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibility is it to interrupt the
proceeding? - ANSWER-The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room? - ANSWER-
Dead
Is it true that consistency is not important when making annotations because the
transcriber can usually figure it out? - ANSWER-False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? - ANSWER-The
digital reporter should make an annotation about the certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that orders the
transcript. - ANSWER-Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to capture... -
ANSWER-A single speaking participant
Is it true an annotation is required when an exhibit is entered on the record, as well
as the exhibit's description if said out loud? - ANSWER-True
pg. 3
200 Latest Questions and Correct Answers/ AAERT
CDR Exam Prep Latest 2026 (Brand new!)
Is it true when a witness drops their speaking volume at the end of their sentence,
the digital court reporter must NOT interrupt the proceedings? They should wait
until a recess to inquire of the witness to find out what was said. - ANSWER-False
Is it true when attorneys quote case law, it is advisable for the digital court reporter
to ask for a copy of the document(s) the attorney referenced to find spellings of the
case law? - ANSWER-True
Why is it important to say, "swear or affirm," when swearing in witnesses? -
ANSWER-In case a witness has an issue swearing, they can affirm.
Is it true when a lawyer says, "Strike that," the digital reporter doesn't need to do
anything special for the transcriptionist? - ANSWER-True
What should you do if while on the record, a lawyer starts saying things that you
think they would want off the record? - ANSWER-Quickly ask if they are still on
the record. And if the lawyers says they want to go off, the reporter would glance
around the room to make sure no party objects to going off and then would state,
"We are now off the record."
What type of transcript (aka mini transcript) usually contains four pages of
transcript on one PDF page. - ANSWER-Condensed
What is an errata sheet? - ANSWER-The form filled out by the witness if they
have any changes hey want to make to the transcript.
pg. 1
,Is it true an acoustically "live" room will echo sound off of hard surfaces like
marble? - ANSWER-True
Exhibit stickers should include what three things? - ANSWER--Exhibit number
-Party presenting the exhibit
-Date of the deposition
What does "et seq." mean? - ANSWER-And the following
What does "Pro se" mean? - ANSWER-A party who represents themselves instead
of hiring a lawyer.
What does "Pro Hac Vice" mean? - ANSWER-Adding a lawyer to a case in a
jurisdiction in which they are not licensed.
What does "et al." mean? - ANSWER-In regards to a case, this means there are
more parties that are not listed.
What is the correct language to swear in a witness? - ANSWER-"Do you swear or
affirm that the testimony you give today will be the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth?"
Who can order the deposition transcript? - ANSWER--The witness
-A pro se party (self represented)
-A lawyer who represents a party
pg. 2
, If there is missing audio for something that was on the record, who is responsible?
- ANSWER-The reporter
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibility is it to interrupt the
proceedings? - ANSWER-The digital court reporter
Is it appropriate for the reporter to interrupt after a witness has answered a question
non-verbally and ask the witness to answer out loud? - ANSWER-Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibility is it to interrupt the
proceeding? - ANSWER-The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room? - ANSWER-
Dead
Is it true that consistency is not important when making annotations because the
transcriber can usually figure it out? - ANSWER-False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? - ANSWER-The
digital reporter should make an annotation about the certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that orders the
transcript. - ANSWER-Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to capture... -
ANSWER-A single speaking participant
Is it true an annotation is required when an exhibit is entered on the record, as well
as the exhibit's description if said out loud? - ANSWER-True
pg. 3
