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AAERT CER EXAM ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE||
ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| SURE PASS!!
Define Importance of an Accurate & Verbatim Record & How it Impacts Judicial
System - ANSWER: Minutes of events as they occur.
Becomes part of the Court's official record.
You are acting as an impartial quasi-officer of the court.
Describe How to Request and/or Research Proper Nouns to Verify Spelling for
Transcription - ANSWER: Ask parties after hearing.
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Strikes Something from the Record -
ANSWER: Removes a portion of the record from consideration by a fact-finder.
The material stricken remains physically in evidence-in case the ruling to strike is
found on appeal to be in error.
Describe procedure when an Attorney marks something confidential -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Check State, Federal, Local Guidelines.
Use a Watermark or Footer on each pg of testimony to clearly show the transcript
is subject to protection.
"Subject to Protective Order" or "Confidential & Sealed"
Describe Chain of Custody - ANSWER: Record showing proper maintenance of
REAL evidence as opposed to mere documents.
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Identify types of power sources - ANSWER: Internal battery source
External Power Source (Phantom Power-Mixer, etc) (Batteries not suggested)
Identify Microphone Types and Sizes - ANSWER: Dynamic Condenser
Combination of the 2
Describe how to actively adjust tracks for proper audio level - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Use the gain pad to adjust levels on audio channels (on mixer).
Find a "home" position for each control (average amount of gain). May need to be
adjusted by environment.
Discuss Confidence Monitoring - ANSWER: Digital Recording Software MUST
provide a method to monitor the recorded content after it has been written to the
computer's hard disc.
Provides the reporter confidence that they are capturing a quality recording.
Describe Equipment Needed for All Types of Audio Recording Setups -
ANSWER: Mics, Cables/Connectors/Digital Mixer/Computer/Software
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Identify Everything Necessary in Order to Create an Accurate Transcript
- ANSWER: Equipment set up and tested.
All parties arrived: business cards received and cells off.
Read certain info into record: name, company address, date, time, location, case
caption, party who ordered, notice or stipulation, witness name, names of parties.
Swear in Witness. Record and Annotate.
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Make annotation immediately (usually witness refuses to answer
question).
Check local rules for specific procedures.
Usually separate document listing these. Sign and give to atty.
Describe Basic Troubleshooting Steps During Video Conference & Telephonic
Proceedings - ANSWER: Sound quality crucial.
Use a high-quality speakerphone.
Speakers identified as they speak (when 2 or more). Place mics where they pick up
best sound.
Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. - CORRECT- ANSWER-
Take charge of room upon arrival.
Be professional and polite but firm. Explain where you need to set up and why.
Video must frame the witness.
Videographer will have a script to follow that they put on their record. Explain this
to attys.
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Compare and Contrast Original vs Copy - ANSWER: Only ONE original for
signature (by deponent).
Copies are clearly marked and certified (use Notary Seal). Keep a copy for file.
Identify permanently installed equipment vs mobile equipment - ANSWER: All
need the same thing: assess recording room and take into consideration all
elements of the environment.
Permanent- Stuck with what is already there. Independent- Select own equipment
and placement
Describe proper audio recording equipment maintenance - CORRECT- ANSWER-
Cords: Make sure no cracks or bends.
Mixer: Lights properly.
Mics: Proper storage (original packaging or bubble wrap) CDs: Stored in plastic
storage boxes
Describe how to perform playback or read back requested testimony - ANSWER:
Find annotation for what they want played or read back.
(This is to clear up a specific point raised in an objection. Timestamp each
objection to make it easier to find.) Unplug headset and press play.
AAERT CER EXAM ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE||
ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| SURE PASS!!
Define Importance of an Accurate & Verbatim Record & How it Impacts Judicial
System - ANSWER: Minutes of events as they occur.
Becomes part of the Court's official record.
You are acting as an impartial quasi-officer of the court.
Describe How to Request and/or Research Proper Nouns to Verify Spelling for
Transcription - ANSWER: Ask parties after hearing.
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Strikes Something from the Record -
ANSWER: Removes a portion of the record from consideration by a fact-finder.
The material stricken remains physically in evidence-in case the ruling to strike is
found on appeal to be in error.
Describe procedure when an Attorney marks something confidential -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Check State, Federal, Local Guidelines.
Use a Watermark or Footer on each pg of testimony to clearly show the transcript
is subject to protection.
"Subject to Protective Order" or "Confidential & Sealed"
Describe Chain of Custody - ANSWER: Record showing proper maintenance of
REAL evidence as opposed to mere documents.
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Identify types of power sources - ANSWER: Internal battery source
External Power Source (Phantom Power-Mixer, etc) (Batteries not suggested)
Identify Microphone Types and Sizes - ANSWER: Dynamic Condenser
Combination of the 2
Describe how to actively adjust tracks for proper audio level - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Use the gain pad to adjust levels on audio channels (on mixer).
Find a "home" position for each control (average amount of gain). May need to be
adjusted by environment.
Discuss Confidence Monitoring - ANSWER: Digital Recording Software MUST
provide a method to monitor the recorded content after it has been written to the
computer's hard disc.
Provides the reporter confidence that they are capturing a quality recording.
Describe Equipment Needed for All Types of Audio Recording Setups -
ANSWER: Mics, Cables/Connectors/Digital Mixer/Computer/Software
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Identify Everything Necessary in Order to Create an Accurate Transcript
- ANSWER: Equipment set up and tested.
All parties arrived: business cards received and cells off.
Read certain info into record: name, company address, date, time, location, case
caption, party who ordered, notice or stipulation, witness name, names of parties.
Swear in Witness. Record and Annotate.
Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Make annotation immediately (usually witness refuses to answer
question).
Check local rules for specific procedures.
Usually separate document listing these. Sign and give to atty.
Describe Basic Troubleshooting Steps During Video Conference & Telephonic
Proceedings - ANSWER: Sound quality crucial.
Use a high-quality speakerphone.
Speakers identified as they speak (when 2 or more). Place mics where they pick up
best sound.
Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. - CORRECT- ANSWER-
Take charge of room upon arrival.
Be professional and polite but firm. Explain where you need to set up and why.
Video must frame the witness.
Videographer will have a script to follow that they put on their record. Explain this
to attys.
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Compare and Contrast Original vs Copy - ANSWER: Only ONE original for
signature (by deponent).
Copies are clearly marked and certified (use Notary Seal). Keep a copy for file.
Identify permanently installed equipment vs mobile equipment - ANSWER: All
need the same thing: assess recording room and take into consideration all
elements of the environment.
Permanent- Stuck with what is already there. Independent- Select own equipment
and placement
Describe proper audio recording equipment maintenance - CORRECT- ANSWER-
Cords: Make sure no cracks or bends.
Mixer: Lights properly.
Mics: Proper storage (original packaging or bubble wrap) CDs: Stored in plastic
storage boxes
Describe how to perform playback or read back requested testimony - ANSWER:
Find annotation for what they want played or read back.
(This is to clear up a specific point raised in an objection. Timestamp each
objection to make it easier to find.) Unplug headset and press play.
