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AAERT EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025/ 2026
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What microphone is the most durable? - ANSWER - Dynamic
According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a
minimum? - ANSWER - Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to
capture? - ANSWER - A single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files? - 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. -
ANSWER - Higher
The cardioid pickup pattern, also known as __________________ is
named after the Greek word kardioeides, which means heart shaped. -
ANSWER - Unidirectional
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What is the most common type of microphone connection? - ANSWER -
XLR
The rejection zone is - ANSWER - The area outside of microphone
pickup pattern
AAERT suggests what pickup pattern? - ANSWER - Omni
An ______________ pickup pattern intercepts sound from all directions
from its placement meaning it captures sound equally from all
directions. - ANSWER - Omnidirectional
What is an audio interface? - ANSWER - Connection between an audio
device and a computer.
What is the best quality of audio? - ANSWER - 48,000 HZ
In order to insure a good quality recording the minimum number of
channels recommended for court proceedings is - ANSWER - Four
What microphone pickup pattern is best for opening and closing
statements to a jury? - ANSWER - Unidirectional microphone
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The key to successful troubleshooting is having knowledge of how
what? - ANSWER - the flow that audio travels from start to end.
In what order should you do basic troubleshooting on your equipment? -
ANSWER - headphones, laptop, computer software system, microphone
What compressed file takes up the most space and takes the longest to
upload or download - ANSWER - WAV
How should you archive files? - ANSWER - The recording process shall
be copied to, or written to, an alternate location
The two most important factors in the quality of the new digital audio -
ANSWER - the sample rate (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, etc.)
&
The bit rate (usually 16 or 24 bits)
Our federated system includes three types of courts - ANSWER - State
Courts
Federal Courts
The United States Supreme Court
cases or issues a court is authorized to hear - ANSWER - Jurisdiction
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All courts have two types of jurisdiction - ANSWER - subject matter
and territorial
An area a court is authorized to hear cases - ANSWER - Geographic
Jurisdiction
a court may consider only certain matters - ANSWER - Limited
Jurisdiction
a court may hear any matter constitutionally permitted - ANSWER -
General Jurisdiction
no other court may consider the matter in question; only the one holding
it - ANSWER - Original Jurisdiction
The territorial jurisdiction of county and municipal courts is their -
ANSWER - Venue
Courts differ from state to state because their organizations, functions,
and rules are not subject to federal control Unless they violate -
ANSWER - 1)the federal Constitution or
2) any laws passed by Congress which preempt state action
Video is used - ANSWER - to enhance the record.
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AAERT EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025/ 2026
TEST BANK| AAERT CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
WITH COMPLETE 500 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What microphone is the most durable? - ANSWER - Dynamic
According to AAERT, how many channels should be used at a
minimum? - ANSWER - Four
A cardiod pickup pattern, a/k/a unidirectional, is best when trying to
capture? - ANSWER - A single speaking participant
What is the purpose of compressing audio files? - 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. -
ANSWER - Higher
The cardioid pickup pattern, also known as __________________ is
named after the Greek word kardioeides, which means heart shaped. -
ANSWER - Unidirectional
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What is the most common type of microphone connection? - ANSWER -
XLR
The rejection zone is - ANSWER - The area outside of microphone
pickup pattern
AAERT suggests what pickup pattern? - ANSWER - Omni
An ______________ pickup pattern intercepts sound from all directions
from its placement meaning it captures sound equally from all
directions. - ANSWER - Omnidirectional
What is an audio interface? - ANSWER - Connection between an audio
device and a computer.
What is the best quality of audio? - ANSWER - 48,000 HZ
In order to insure a good quality recording the minimum number of
channels recommended for court proceedings is - ANSWER - Four
What microphone pickup pattern is best for opening and closing
statements to a jury? - ANSWER - Unidirectional microphone
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The key to successful troubleshooting is having knowledge of how
what? - ANSWER - the flow that audio travels from start to end.
In what order should you do basic troubleshooting on your equipment? -
ANSWER - headphones, laptop, computer software system, microphone
What compressed file takes up the most space and takes the longest to
upload or download - ANSWER - WAV
How should you archive files? - ANSWER - The recording process shall
be copied to, or written to, an alternate location
The two most important factors in the quality of the new digital audio -
ANSWER - the sample rate (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, etc.)
&
The bit rate (usually 16 or 24 bits)
Our federated system includes three types of courts - ANSWER - State
Courts
Federal Courts
The United States Supreme Court
cases or issues a court is authorized to hear - ANSWER - Jurisdiction
pg. 3
, 4|Page
All courts have two types of jurisdiction - ANSWER - subject matter
and territorial
An area a court is authorized to hear cases - ANSWER - Geographic
Jurisdiction
a court may consider only certain matters - ANSWER - Limited
Jurisdiction
a court may hear any matter constitutionally permitted - ANSWER -
General Jurisdiction
no other court may consider the matter in question; only the one holding
it - ANSWER - Original Jurisdiction
The territorial jurisdiction of county and municipal courts is their -
ANSWER - Venue
Courts differ from state to state because their organizations, functions,
and rules are not subject to federal control Unless they violate -
ANSWER - 1)the federal Constitution or
2) any laws passed by Congress which preempt state action
Video is used - ANSWER - to enhance the record.
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