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AAERT Certification Exam | Featuring CET
(Certified Electronic Transcriber) and CER
(Certified Electronic Reporter) credentials |
2026 Version
Q1. The American Association of Electronic Reporters and
Transcribers (AAERT) was founded in which year?
A) 1975
B) 1988
C) 1995
D) 2000
Answer: D
*Rationale: AAERT was founded in 2000 to establish standards
for electronic reporting and transcribing professionals.【
187†L10-L12】*
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Q2. AAERT administers two primary certifications. They are:
A) CET (Certified Electronic Transcriber) and CER (Certified
Electronic Reporter)
B) CRT and RPR
C) CET and CART
D) CVR and CRC
Answer: A
*Rationale: AAERT offers the Certified Electronic Transcriber
(CET) and Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) credentials.【
187†L13-L15】*
Q3. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to sit for the
CET certification exam?
A) High school diploma or equivalent
B) Completion of AAERT-approved training or equivalent
experience
C) Pass a criminal background check
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D) US citizenship
Answer: C
*Rationale: AAERT does not require a background check for
certification, though some employers may. CET requirements
focus on education and experience.【187†L43-L47】*
Q4. The AAERT Code of Ethics requires a CER to prioritize
which of the following above all else?
A) Speedy turnaround of transcripts
B) Minimizing equipment costs
C) Impartiality and accuracy of the record
D) Professional appearance
Answer: C
*Rationale: The Code of Ethics emphasizes that the reporter's
primary duty is to create a complete, accurate, and impartial
record.【187†L53-L57】*
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Q5. Under AAERT's Code of Ethics, a CER may disclose
private communications related to the proceeding ONLY under
what circumstance?
A) To discuss the case with friends
B) To prepare a social media post about a notable witness
C) To sell the audio recording online
D) When required by law or court order
Answer: D
*Rationale: Confidentiality is paramount; disclosure is only
permitted when legally compelled.【187†L57-L61】*
Q6. Which AAERT certification allows the holder to manage
the entire process of recording a deposition?
A) CET only
B) CER only
C) Both CET and CER
D) Neither; this requires a separate notary license
AAERT Certification Exam | Featuring CET
(Certified Electronic Transcriber) and CER
(Certified Electronic Reporter) credentials |
2026 Version
Q1. The American Association of Electronic Reporters and
Transcribers (AAERT) was founded in which year?
A) 1975
B) 1988
C) 1995
D) 2000
Answer: D
*Rationale: AAERT was founded in 2000 to establish standards
for electronic reporting and transcribing professionals.【
187†L10-L12】*
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Q2. AAERT administers two primary certifications. They are:
A) CET (Certified Electronic Transcriber) and CER (Certified
Electronic Reporter)
B) CRT and RPR
C) CET and CART
D) CVR and CRC
Answer: A
*Rationale: AAERT offers the Certified Electronic Transcriber
(CET) and Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) credentials.【
187†L13-L15】*
Q3. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to sit for the
CET certification exam?
A) High school diploma or equivalent
B) Completion of AAERT-approved training or equivalent
experience
C) Pass a criminal background check
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D) US citizenship
Answer: C
*Rationale: AAERT does not require a background check for
certification, though some employers may. CET requirements
focus on education and experience.【187†L43-L47】*
Q4. The AAERT Code of Ethics requires a CER to prioritize
which of the following above all else?
A) Speedy turnaround of transcripts
B) Minimizing equipment costs
C) Impartiality and accuracy of the record
D) Professional appearance
Answer: C
*Rationale: The Code of Ethics emphasizes that the reporter's
primary duty is to create a complete, accurate, and impartial
record.【187†L53-L57】*
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Q5. Under AAERT's Code of Ethics, a CER may disclose
private communications related to the proceeding ONLY under
what circumstance?
A) To discuss the case with friends
B) To prepare a social media post about a notable witness
C) To sell the audio recording online
D) When required by law or court order
Answer: D
*Rationale: Confidentiality is paramount; disclosure is only
permitted when legally compelled.【187†L57-L61】*
Q6. Which AAERT certification allows the holder to manage
the entire process of recording a deposition?
A) CET only
B) CER only
C) Both CET and CER
D) Neither; this requires a separate notary license
