AAERT CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
Courts use interpreters. Their job is to:
A: Interpret complex legal terms for any party to a proceeding.
B: Interpret from one language to another.
C: Interpret legislation for a person.
D: Interpret complex legal terms for an accused person. - ANSWERS-
B: Interpret from one language to another.
True or False?
Court reporters are an essential link in the process of the legal system
preserving the record and being a neutral third party. - ANSWERS-
True
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: When a corporation employs an attorney. - ANSWERS-In-
House Counsel
Match the term with the definition.
,Definition: A law firm hires an attorney who doesn't work at their law
office to appear for the deposition. - ANSWERS-Of Counsel
Match the term with the description.
Definition: In a deposition the paralegal present in the room is
considered an ______. - ANSWERS-Also Present
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: A party who decides not to hire - ANSWERS-Pro Se
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: When the defendant sues the plaintiff. - ANSWERS-
Counterclaim
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: Attorneys who work at different law firms and represent
the same party. - ANSWERS-Co-counsel
Match the term with the definition.
,Definition: A party who is not listed in the original claim. -
ANSWERS-Third Party
Match the term with the description.
Description: To see a remote participant, use a _______ platform. -
ANSWERS-Video Conference
Match the term with the description.
Description: Expedites are the ________ version of the transcript. -
ANSWERS-Final
Match the term with the description.
Description: The videographer's video can be used for playback
during the _______. - ANSWERS-Trial
Match the term with the description.
Description: When a transcript is signed by the
reporter/transcriptionist. - ANSWERS-Certified
Match the term with the description.
, Description: A mini transcript usually contains _______ or more
pages on one PDF page. - ANSWERS-Four
Match the term with the description.
Description: Certificate pages appear at the _______ of the transcript.
- ANSWERS-End
Match the term with the description.
Description: The rough is an _______ version of the transcript. -
ANSWERS-Uncertified
The 94 Federal District Courts are organized into ______ regional
circuits.
A: 11
B: 25
C: 50
D: 12 - ANSWERS-D: 12
If the top tier is number one in this scenario. put the following court
systems in order.
State Supreme Court
Municipal Courts
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
Courts use interpreters. Their job is to:
A: Interpret complex legal terms for any party to a proceeding.
B: Interpret from one language to another.
C: Interpret legislation for a person.
D: Interpret complex legal terms for an accused person. - ANSWERS-
B: Interpret from one language to another.
True or False?
Court reporters are an essential link in the process of the legal system
preserving the record and being a neutral third party. - ANSWERS-
True
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: When a corporation employs an attorney. - ANSWERS-In-
House Counsel
Match the term with the definition.
,Definition: A law firm hires an attorney who doesn't work at their law
office to appear for the deposition. - ANSWERS-Of Counsel
Match the term with the description.
Definition: In a deposition the paralegal present in the room is
considered an ______. - ANSWERS-Also Present
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: A party who decides not to hire - ANSWERS-Pro Se
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: When the defendant sues the plaintiff. - ANSWERS-
Counterclaim
Match the term with the definition.
Definition: Attorneys who work at different law firms and represent
the same party. - ANSWERS-Co-counsel
Match the term with the definition.
,Definition: A party who is not listed in the original claim. -
ANSWERS-Third Party
Match the term with the description.
Description: To see a remote participant, use a _______ platform. -
ANSWERS-Video Conference
Match the term with the description.
Description: Expedites are the ________ version of the transcript. -
ANSWERS-Final
Match the term with the description.
Description: The videographer's video can be used for playback
during the _______. - ANSWERS-Trial
Match the term with the description.
Description: When a transcript is signed by the
reporter/transcriptionist. - ANSWERS-Certified
Match the term with the description.
, Description: A mini transcript usually contains _______ or more
pages on one PDF page. - ANSWERS-Four
Match the term with the description.
Description: Certificate pages appear at the _______ of the transcript.
- ANSWERS-End
Match the term with the description.
Description: The rough is an _______ version of the transcript. -
ANSWERS-Uncertified
The 94 Federal District Courts are organized into ______ regional
circuits.
A: 11
B: 25
C: 50
D: 12 - ANSWERS-D: 12
If the top tier is number one in this scenario. put the following court
systems in order.
State Supreme Court
Municipal Courts
