AAERT CDR EXAM PREP – FINAL/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS CULMINATION OF EVERYTHING LEARNED TO PREPARE FOR THE AAERT
EXAM
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? - (Correct Answer)-Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to interrupt the proceeding? -
(Correct Answer)-The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room? - (Correct Answer)-Dead
Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations because the transciptionist can
usually figure it out? - (Correct Answer)-False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? - (Correct Answer)-The digital
reporter should make an annotation about the certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that orders the transcript. -
(Correct Answer)-Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to capture... - (Correct Answer)-
A single speaking participant
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? - (Correct Answer)-True
, 2
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? - (Correct Answer)-False
What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back? - (Correct Answer)-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? - (Correct Answer)-On the record
If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her in? - (Correct Answer)-
Before you swear in the witness
What is the correct order of examination? - (Correct Answer)-Direct examination, cross-
examination, redirect examination, recross-examination
Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______ released to the general
public. - (Correct Answer)-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. - (Correct Answer)-On the
record
Is it true even if they represent a party to the case, not all lawyers can order the deposition
transcript? - (Correct Answer)-False
ANSWERS CULMINATION OF EVERYTHING LEARNED TO PREPARE FOR THE AAERT
EXAM
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? - (Correct Answer)-Yes
In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to interrupt the proceeding? -
(Correct Answer)-The digital court reporter
Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room? - (Correct Answer)-Dead
Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations because the transciptionist can
usually figure it out? - (Correct Answer)-False
What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? - (Correct Answer)-The digital
reporter should make an annotation about the certified question.
The ________ transcript is usually provided to the first attorney that orders the transcript. -
(Correct Answer)-Original
A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to capture... - (Correct Answer)-
A single speaking participant
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? - (Correct Answer)-True
, 2
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? - (Correct Answer)-False
What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back? - (Correct Answer)-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? - (Correct Answer)-On the record
If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her in? - (Correct Answer)-
Before you swear in the witness
What is the correct order of examination? - (Correct Answer)-Direct examination, cross-
examination, redirect examination, recross-examination
Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______ released to the general
public. - (Correct Answer)-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. - (Correct Answer)-On the
record
Is it true even if they represent a party to the case, not all lawyers can order the deposition
transcript? - (Correct Answer)-False
