CDR DTR PRACTICE EXAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION VERIFIED
SUCCESS KIT GRADED A+
⩥ In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to
interrupt the proceeding? Answer: The digital court reporter
⩥ Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room?
Answer: Dead
⩥ Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations
because the transciptionist can usually figure it out? Answer: False
⩥ What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? 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. Answer: Original
⩥ A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to
capture... 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? Answer: True
⩥ 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? Answer: False
⩥ What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back?
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? Answer: On the record
⩥ If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her
in? Answer: Before you swear in the witness
⩥ What is the correct order of examination? Answer: Direct
examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-
examination
⩥ Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______
released to the general public. Answer: confidential & should not be
COMPLETE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION VERIFIED
SUCCESS KIT GRADED A+
⩥ In the event of an electronic failure, whose responsibiity is it to
interrupt the proceeding? Answer: The digital court reporter
⩥ Which is preferable when recording audio, a "live" or "dead" room?
Answer: Dead
⩥ Is it true consistency is not important when making annotations
because the transciptionist can usually figure it out? Answer: False
⩥ What needs to happen when a certified question is requested? 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. Answer: Original
⩥ A cardioid pickup patter, aka unidirectional, is best when trying to
capture... 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? Answer: True
⩥ 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? Answer: False
⩥ What is NOT one of the reasons a reporter is asked to play back?
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? Answer: On the record
⩥ If there is an interpreter at the proceeding, when do you swear him/her
in? Answer: Before you swear in the witness
⩥ What is the correct order of examination? Answer: Direct
examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-
examination
⩥ Transcripts, recordings, and exhibits should be kept ______ &______
released to the general public. Answer: confidential & should not be
