AAERT CDR FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW VERSION

AAERT CDR FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW
VERSION

SECTION 1: COURTROOM PROCEDURE & TERMINOLOGY
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1. What does the term "voir dire" refer to in courtroom proceedings?
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• A) The process of selecting a jury
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• B) The opening statement by the prosecution
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• C) The closing arguments
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• D) The judge's instructions to the jury
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Correct Answer: A
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2. Which of the following is the correct definition of "stipulation"?
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• A) A formal objection raised by an attorney
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• B) An agreement between opposing parties on a matter
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• C) A court order requiring testimony
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• D) A written legal brief
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Correct Answer: B
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3. What is the proper response when an attorney makes a speaking objection?
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• A) Stop recording immediately
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• B) Continue recording to capture the full exchange
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, • C) Ask the attorney to repeat the objection
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• D) Mark the transcript and note the objection
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Correct Answer: D
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4. The term "sustained" means:
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• A) The objection is overruled
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• B) The objection is upheld/accepted
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• C) The witness must answer the question
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• D) The attorney may rephrase the question
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Correct Answer: B
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5. When the judge orders a "sidebar," the digital reporter should:
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• A) Stop recording and leave the courtroom
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• B) Continue to record if possible or note that a sidebar occurred
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• C) Approach the bench with the judge
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• D) Inform the jury of the sidebar discussion
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Correct Answer: B
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SECTION 2: EQUIPMENT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
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6. What is the recommended procedure for testing audio equipment before a proceeding?
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• A) Only test if there are technical issues
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• B) Perform a sound check with all microphones and backup systems
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• C) Rely on court staff to test equipment
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• D) Test only the primary recording system
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Correct Answer: B
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7. Which of the following is the proper backup strategy for digital recordings?
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, • A) One primary recording only
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• B) Primary recording plus at least one backup method
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• C) Two backup copies on the same device
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• D) Backup only if time permits
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Correct Answer: B
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8. When replacing a dead battery in a recording device during a proceeding, you should:
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• A) Wait until a break in the proceeding
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• B) Immediately swap batteries while continuing to record if possible
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• C) Stop the proceeding to replace the battery
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• D) Ask the judge for permission
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Correct Answer: B
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9. The optimal placement for a boundary microphone is:
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• A) At the back of the room
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• B) On a flat surface near the speaker
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• C) Suspended from the ceiling
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• D) Held by the witness
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Correct Answer: B
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10. What does "gain" refer to in audio recording?
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• A) The amount of file compression
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• B) The level of audio signal amplification
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• C) The number of recording channels
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• D) The speed of file transfer
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Correct Answer: B
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, SECTION 3: DIGITAL RECORDING STANDARDS
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11. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recommends audio recordings be ma
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de at a minimum of:
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• A) 16-bit, 22.05 kHz
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• B) 16-bit, 44.1 kHz
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• C) 24-bit, 48 kHz
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• D) 32-bit, 96 kHz
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Correct Answer: B jh jh




12. What is "clipping" in audio recording?
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• A) The process of splitting audio files
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• B) Distortion caused by audio signal exceeding maximum levels
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• C) The removal of background noise
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• D) The compression of audio files
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Correct Answer: B jh jh




13. A properly calibrated recording system should have audio levels peaking at approximat
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ely:

• A) -3 dB to 0 dB
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• B) -12 dB to -6 dB
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• C) -20 dB to -12 dB
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• D) 0 dB to +3 dB
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14. Which file format is most commonly used for digital court recordings?
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