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Arizona Court Reporter Certification Exam COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Arizona Supreme Court's Board of Certified Reporters. It requires a national skills test component (like
the NCRA RPR) combined with a specific written knowledge test on Arizona laws and procedural rules .
Part 1: Arizona Revised Statutes (Title 32) & Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA §7-206)
1. A court reporter in Arizona discovers a significant typographical error in a transcript that was filed two
weeks ago. Under the ACJA Code of Conduct, what is the reporter’s primary ethical obligation?
A) Ignore the error unless a party complains.
B) Issue a corrected certificate and prepare an errata sheet.
C) Destroy the original transcript and pretend it never existed.
D) Charge the requesting party a fee to correct the mistake.
Answer: B
Rationale: ACJA § 7-206(J)(1)(c) dictates that reporters must maintain accuracy and, upon discovery of
an error, issue a corrected transcript. Ignoring errors violates the duty of accuracy .
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2. According to A.R.S. § 32-4022, the examination for certification in Arizona consists of two specific
parts. What are they?
A) A typing speed test (60 wpm) and an ethics essay.
B) The NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) exam (or equivalent) and a written knowledge test
on AZ rules and statutes.
C) A college degree in English and a practical deposition simulation.
D) A federal background check and a notary public exam.
Answer: B
Rationale: A.R.S. § 32-4022(B) explicitly states the exam is: 1) an RPR or CVRA exam (demonstrating
proficiency) and 2) a written test of Arizona Supreme Court rules and statutes .
3. Under A.R.S. § 32-4023, when does a standard Arizona Court Reporter certification expire, requiring
renewal?
A) Annually on the reporter's birthday.
B) Every five years based on the date of issuance.
C) Midnight on February 28th of each even-numbered year.
D) There is no expiration; certification is for life.
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Answer: C
Rationale: ACJA § 7-206(G)(1) and A.R.S. statutes establish a biennial renewal cycle expiring at midnight
on February 28th of even-numbered years .
4. A certified reporter is applying for renewal and must report continuing education. What is the specific
requirement mandated by A.R.S. § 32-4023(D)?
A) 5 hours of judicial ethics courses per year.
B) 20 hours of approved CE every two years (10 per year).
C) 40 hours of legal terminology training.
D) Attendance at one National Court Reporters Association convention per term.
Answer: B
Rationale: The statute mandates certificate holders complete 10 hours of approved CE annually,
meaning 20 hours are required by December 31st of each odd-numbered year to renew the certificate .
5. An applicant for certification in Arizona passed the national skills exam in another state but failed the
Arizona written exam. What is the applicant's status regarding certification?
A) They are automatically certified based on the national exam.
B) They must retake the entire national exam in Arizona.
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C) They are disqualified from applying for one year.
D) They may apply for re-examination of the written portion at any time.
Answer: D
Rationale: A.R.S. § 32-4022(F) specifically states that an applicant who fails the "written knowledge test"
(Part 2) may apply for reexamination at any time .
6. According to A.R.S. § 32-4003, what is the legal consequence for a person who is not certified but
represents themselves as a "Certified Reporter" in Arizona?
A) It is a civil infraction resulting in a fine.
B) It is unlawful and considered a violation of state statute.
C) It is allowed if they are working under a licensed attorney.
D) It is a misdemeanor only if they charge a fee.
Answer: B
Rationale: A.R.S. § 32-4003(D) explicitly states: "It is unlawful for any person who is not certified... to
represent oneself as a certified reporter" .
7. Under ACJA § 7-206(E)(5), what is "Conditional Initial Certification"?
A) A temporary license allowing a reporter to work anywhere in the state for 90 days.
Arizona Court Reporter Certification Exam COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Arizona Supreme Court's Board of Certified Reporters. It requires a national skills test component (like
the NCRA RPR) combined with a specific written knowledge test on Arizona laws and procedural rules .
Part 1: Arizona Revised Statutes (Title 32) & Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA §7-206)
1. A court reporter in Arizona discovers a significant typographical error in a transcript that was filed two
weeks ago. Under the ACJA Code of Conduct, what is the reporter’s primary ethical obligation?
A) Ignore the error unless a party complains.
B) Issue a corrected certificate and prepare an errata sheet.
C) Destroy the original transcript and pretend it never existed.
D) Charge the requesting party a fee to correct the mistake.
Answer: B
Rationale: ACJA § 7-206(J)(1)(c) dictates that reporters must maintain accuracy and, upon discovery of
an error, issue a corrected transcript. Ignoring errors violates the duty of accuracy .
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2. According to A.R.S. § 32-4022, the examination for certification in Arizona consists of two specific
parts. What are they?
A) A typing speed test (60 wpm) and an ethics essay.
B) The NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) exam (or equivalent) and a written knowledge test
on AZ rules and statutes.
C) A college degree in English and a practical deposition simulation.
D) A federal background check and a notary public exam.
Answer: B
Rationale: A.R.S. § 32-4022(B) explicitly states the exam is: 1) an RPR or CVRA exam (demonstrating
proficiency) and 2) a written test of Arizona Supreme Court rules and statutes .
3. Under A.R.S. § 32-4023, when does a standard Arizona Court Reporter certification expire, requiring
renewal?
A) Annually on the reporter's birthday.
B) Every five years based on the date of issuance.
C) Midnight on February 28th of each even-numbered year.
D) There is no expiration; certification is for life.
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Answer: C
Rationale: ACJA § 7-206(G)(1) and A.R.S. statutes establish a biennial renewal cycle expiring at midnight
on February 28th of even-numbered years .
4. A certified reporter is applying for renewal and must report continuing education. What is the specific
requirement mandated by A.R.S. § 32-4023(D)?
A) 5 hours of judicial ethics courses per year.
B) 20 hours of approved CE every two years (10 per year).
C) 40 hours of legal terminology training.
D) Attendance at one National Court Reporters Association convention per term.
Answer: B
Rationale: The statute mandates certificate holders complete 10 hours of approved CE annually,
meaning 20 hours are required by December 31st of each odd-numbered year to renew the certificate .
5. An applicant for certification in Arizona passed the national skills exam in another state but failed the
Arizona written exam. What is the applicant's status regarding certification?
A) They are automatically certified based on the national exam.
B) They must retake the entire national exam in Arizona.
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C) They are disqualified from applying for one year.
D) They may apply for re-examination of the written portion at any time.
Answer: D
Rationale: A.R.S. § 32-4022(F) specifically states that an applicant who fails the "written knowledge test"
(Part 2) may apply for reexamination at any time .
6. According to A.R.S. § 32-4003, what is the legal consequence for a person who is not certified but
represents themselves as a "Certified Reporter" in Arizona?
A) It is a civil infraction resulting in a fine.
B) It is unlawful and considered a violation of state statute.
C) It is allowed if they are working under a licensed attorney.
D) It is a misdemeanor only if they charge a fee.
Answer: B
Rationale: A.R.S. § 32-4003(D) explicitly states: "It is unlawful for any person who is not certified... to
represent oneself as a certified reporter" .
7. Under ACJA § 7-206(E)(5), what is "Conditional Initial Certification"?
A) A temporary license allowing a reporter to work anywhere in the state for 90 days.
