AAERT CDR EXAM PREP – FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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? - ANS Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to interrupt the proceeding? -
ANS The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room? - ANS Dead
Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations because the transciptionist can
usually figure it out? - ANS False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? - ANS The digital reporter
should make an annotation about the certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that orders the transcript. -
ANS Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to capture... - ANS A single
speaking participant
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, 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? - ANS True
Is it true every person present for a hearing or trail must be added to the reporter's appearance
sheet, including the onlookers seated in the gallery? - ANS False
What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back? - ANS To make sure the
reporter is properly recording the audio of the proceeding.
Should you be on the record if during a deposition, one of the lawyers says to go off the record
and no one responds in agreement or disagreement? - ANS On the record
If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her in? - ANS Before you
swear in the witness
What is the correct order of examination? - ANS Direct examination, cross-examination,
redirect examination, recross-examination
Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______ released to the general
public. - ANS confidential & should not be
Should you be on the record while during a deposition, the hiring attorney directs you to go off
the record, but the other attorney does not want to go off the record. - ANS On the record
Is it true even if they represent a party to the case, not all lawyers can order the deposition
transcript? - ANS False
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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? - ANS Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to interrupt the proceeding? -
ANS The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room? - ANS Dead
Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations because the transciptionist can
usually figure it out? - ANS False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? - ANS The digital reporter
should make an annotation about the certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that orders the transcript. -
ANS Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to capture... - ANS A single
speaking participant
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, 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? - ANS True
Is it true every person present for a hearing or trail must be added to the reporter's appearance
sheet, including the onlookers seated in the gallery? - ANS False
What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back? - ANS To make sure the
reporter is properly recording the audio of the proceeding.
Should you be on the record if during a deposition, one of the lawyers says to go off the record
and no one responds in agreement or disagreement? - ANS On the record
If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her in? - ANS Before you
swear in the witness
What is the correct order of examination? - ANS Direct examination, cross-examination,
redirect examination, recross-examination
Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______ released to the general
public. - ANS confidential & should not be
Should you be on the record while during a deposition, the hiring attorney directs you to go off
the record, but the other attorney does not want to go off the record. - ANS On the record
Is it true even if they represent a party to the case, not all lawyers can order the deposition
transcript? - ANS False
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