AAERT Test Study Prep Questions and
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Correct | new update 2025
Having plaster, marble and wood paneling will result in what? - ANSWER an
acoustically "live" room
What is the primary responsibility of the electronic reporter? - ANSWER
obtaining a high quality recording
What should be checked each time a reporter begins a recording session? -
ANSWER the digital mixer, the input and output connections, power, and gain
settings
Sample Rate - ANSWER for digital audio sample at a high sampling rate so
speech sounds are smooth and correctly represented
Bit Rate - ANSWER represents the amount of information, or detail that is
stored per unit time of a recording
Sample Rate - ANSWER 44.1 khz, 48khz, etc.
Bit Rate - ANSWER usually 16 or 24 bits
What are two types of microphones? - ANSWER dynamic and condenser
,Unidirectional - ANSWER single voice
Omnidirectional - ANSWER all directions
What should you consider when placing microphones? - ANSWER size and
character of the room, the number and location of speakers, and types of
microphones available
What type of microphones are always preferred for use? - ANSWER cardioid
microphones
In the case of an unexpected number of participants, what type of microphones
should be part of the emergency equipment? - ANSWER omnidirectional
microphones
What is the reporters responsibility? - ANSWER ensure that every speaker is
audible in the recording and secure microphones to minimize trip hazards
What are the best ways to test the microphones? - ANSWER speak into the
microphone and identify it or lightly scrape its screen with your finger
Why is an acoustically "dead" room preferred for electronic reporting? -
ANSWER it picks up the speakers better by having walls that absorb sound and
reduce echoes
,What is the ROLE of a court reporter? - ANSWER to capture and preserve the
verbatim record by recording proceedings with an analog or digital system as well
as take simultaneous annotations to identify important case events such as
identifying speakers, unusual jargon, proper nouns, and key terms
Discovery Period - ANSWER allows parties to marshal their evidence
Interrogatories - ANSWER posed by each side to the opposing side
What is the standard order of events for criminal and civil trials? - ANSWER
discovery, trial, decision
This is filed BEFORE a trial. - ANSWER initial motion in limine
Voir Dire - ANSWER examination that determines individual suitability for
randomly selected citizens to sit as jurors in a case
Peremptory - ANSWER dismisses a juror from further consideration without
the challenging attorney having to tell the court why
For Cause - ANSWER attorney must inform the court why the juror is being
challenged
This type of witnesses may be deposed only to give an opinion testimony. -
ANSWER expert witness
, Opinion Testimony - ANSWER admitted to the court only as an aid in
understanding technical matters
This type of witness is NOT permitted to express their opinion, but are restricted
to reciting facts only. - ANSWER lay witness
Mitigating Circumstances - ANSWER might lead to a "downward departure"
from the standard sentence
Aggravating Circumstances - ANSWER Might lead to an increase of the severity
of the standard sentence
When a lawyer makes a specific reference to a prior case law, they are doing
what? - ANSWER citing precedents
If a jury is "deadlocked" the judge will declare a what? - ANSWER mistrial
Opinions and findings of judges and jury verdicts are said to be what when read or
stated aloud in court? - ANSWER published
When does the official record begin? - ANSWER the clerk or presiding official
calls the case to be heard
Sidebar/bench conferences are part of the official record unless... - ANSWER
the judge advises otherwise
Answers with complete Solutions | 100%
Correct | new update 2025
Having plaster, marble and wood paneling will result in what? - ANSWER an
acoustically "live" room
What is the primary responsibility of the electronic reporter? - ANSWER
obtaining a high quality recording
What should be checked each time a reporter begins a recording session? -
ANSWER the digital mixer, the input and output connections, power, and gain
settings
Sample Rate - ANSWER for digital audio sample at a high sampling rate so
speech sounds are smooth and correctly represented
Bit Rate - ANSWER represents the amount of information, or detail that is
stored per unit time of a recording
Sample Rate - ANSWER 44.1 khz, 48khz, etc.
Bit Rate - ANSWER usually 16 or 24 bits
What are two types of microphones? - ANSWER dynamic and condenser
,Unidirectional - ANSWER single voice
Omnidirectional - ANSWER all directions
What should you consider when placing microphones? - ANSWER size and
character of the room, the number and location of speakers, and types of
microphones available
What type of microphones are always preferred for use? - ANSWER cardioid
microphones
In the case of an unexpected number of participants, what type of microphones
should be part of the emergency equipment? - ANSWER omnidirectional
microphones
What is the reporters responsibility? - ANSWER ensure that every speaker is
audible in the recording and secure microphones to minimize trip hazards
What are the best ways to test the microphones? - ANSWER speak into the
microphone and identify it or lightly scrape its screen with your finger
Why is an acoustically "dead" room preferred for electronic reporting? -
ANSWER it picks up the speakers better by having walls that absorb sound and
reduce echoes
,What is the ROLE of a court reporter? - ANSWER to capture and preserve the
verbatim record by recording proceedings with an analog or digital system as well
as take simultaneous annotations to identify important case events such as
identifying speakers, unusual jargon, proper nouns, and key terms
Discovery Period - ANSWER allows parties to marshal their evidence
Interrogatories - ANSWER posed by each side to the opposing side
What is the standard order of events for criminal and civil trials? - ANSWER
discovery, trial, decision
This is filed BEFORE a trial. - ANSWER initial motion in limine
Voir Dire - ANSWER examination that determines individual suitability for
randomly selected citizens to sit as jurors in a case
Peremptory - ANSWER dismisses a juror from further consideration without
the challenging attorney having to tell the court why
For Cause - ANSWER attorney must inform the court why the juror is being
challenged
This type of witnesses may be deposed only to give an opinion testimony. -
ANSWER expert witness
, Opinion Testimony - ANSWER admitted to the court only as an aid in
understanding technical matters
This type of witness is NOT permitted to express their opinion, but are restricted
to reciting facts only. - ANSWER lay witness
Mitigating Circumstances - ANSWER might lead to a "downward departure"
from the standard sentence
Aggravating Circumstances - ANSWER Might lead to an increase of the severity
of the standard sentence
When a lawyer makes a specific reference to a prior case law, they are doing
what? - ANSWER citing precedents
If a jury is "deadlocked" the judge will declare a what? - ANSWER mistrial
Opinions and findings of judges and jury verdicts are said to be what when read or
stated aloud in court? - ANSWER published
When does the official record begin? - ANSWER the clerk or presiding official
calls the case to be heard
Sidebar/bench conferences are part of the official record unless... - ANSWER
the judge advises otherwise
