CALIFORNIA COURT REPORTER EXAMINATION –
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
English Vocabulary and Grammar
Legal Terminology and Procedures
Medical Terminology
California Codes and Regulations
Transcript Preparation Standards
Professional Ethics and Conduct
Court Reporting Technology and CAT Systems
Deposition Procedures
Introduction
The California Court Reporter Examination is designed to
ensure that candidates possess the requisite knowledge and
,skills to perform the duties of a Certified Shorthand Reporter
within the state's judicial system. This assessment evaluates
proficiency in legal and medical nomenclature, mastery of
the English language, and a comprehensive understanding
of the California Code of Civil Procedure and California
Rules of Court. The exam utilizes a combination of multiple-
choice and scenario-based questions to measure a
candidate's ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-
world reporting environments, emphasizing accuracy, ethical
decision-making, and professional reliability in high-stakes
legal proceedings.
1. Which of the following refers to a person who dies
without leaving a valid will?
A. Testator
B. Intestate
C. Executor
D. Administrator
🟢 B. Intestate
,🔴 RATIONALE: A person is said to die intestate when they
do not leave a legally binding will, and their estate is
distributed according to state intestacy laws.
2. In a civil proceeding, what is the maximum number of
days a court reporter has to file a transcript after an
appeal is filed, pursuant to California Rules of Court?
A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
🟢 C. 30 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Under California Rules of Court,
specifically Rule 8.130, the reporter must usually file the
transcript within 30 days after receiving notice from the clerk.
3. Which term describes a chronic condition
characterized by the inflammation of several joints?
A. Polyarthritis
B. Osteoporosis
, C. Myasthenia
D. Chondromalacia
🟢 A. Polyarthritis
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "poly-" means many, and
"arthritis" refers to joint inflammation; therefore, polyarthritis
involves multiple joints simultaneously.
4. A witness is asked a question that calls for a hearsay
response, and the attorney objects. If the judge says
"Sustained," what must the reporter do?
A. Stop writing immediately.
B. Strike the question from the record.
C. Continue recording the proceedings and any subsequent
rulings.
D. Ask the attorney to rephrase.
🟢 C. Continue recording the proceedings and any
subsequent rulings.
🔴 RATIONALE: The court reporter's duty is to capture the
full verbatim record, including objections and rulings,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
English Vocabulary and Grammar
Legal Terminology and Procedures
Medical Terminology
California Codes and Regulations
Transcript Preparation Standards
Professional Ethics and Conduct
Court Reporting Technology and CAT Systems
Deposition Procedures
Introduction
The California Court Reporter Examination is designed to
ensure that candidates possess the requisite knowledge and
,skills to perform the duties of a Certified Shorthand Reporter
within the state's judicial system. This assessment evaluates
proficiency in legal and medical nomenclature, mastery of
the English language, and a comprehensive understanding
of the California Code of Civil Procedure and California
Rules of Court. The exam utilizes a combination of multiple-
choice and scenario-based questions to measure a
candidate's ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-
world reporting environments, emphasizing accuracy, ethical
decision-making, and professional reliability in high-stakes
legal proceedings.
1. Which of the following refers to a person who dies
without leaving a valid will?
A. Testator
B. Intestate
C. Executor
D. Administrator
🟢 B. Intestate
,🔴 RATIONALE: A person is said to die intestate when they
do not leave a legally binding will, and their estate is
distributed according to state intestacy laws.
2. In a civil proceeding, what is the maximum number of
days a court reporter has to file a transcript after an
appeal is filed, pursuant to California Rules of Court?
A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
🟢 C. 30 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Under California Rules of Court,
specifically Rule 8.130, the reporter must usually file the
transcript within 30 days after receiving notice from the clerk.
3. Which term describes a chronic condition
characterized by the inflammation of several joints?
A. Polyarthritis
B. Osteoporosis
, C. Myasthenia
D. Chondromalacia
🟢 A. Polyarthritis
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "poly-" means many, and
"arthritis" refers to joint inflammation; therefore, polyarthritis
involves multiple joints simultaneously.
4. A witness is asked a question that calls for a hearsay
response, and the attorney objects. If the judge says
"Sustained," what must the reporter do?
A. Stop writing immediately.
B. Strike the question from the record.
C. Continue recording the proceedings and any subsequent
rulings.
D. Ask the attorney to rephrase.
🟢 C. Continue recording the proceedings and any
subsequent rulings.
🔴 RATIONALE: The court reporter's duty is to capture the
full verbatim record, including objections and rulings,
