CART CART Terminology and Vocabulary Management

Question 1

What is a custom dictionary in CART software primarily used for?

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Storing client-specific terms, names, and jargon for accurate real-time output

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Replacing the need for stenography training

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Translating foreign language terms automatically

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Managing billing records for clients

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'conflict' in steno theory?

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Two different words that share the same steno outline

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A disagreement between the CART provider and the client

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A software error that crashes the translation engine

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A mismatch between audio input and text output speed

Question 3

Before a CART assignment at a scientific conference, a provider should primarily:

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Research domain-specific terminology and add it to their custom dictionary

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Use default dictionary settings to avoid errors

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Request the presenter slow down their speech

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Avoid writing technical words and paraphrase instead

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'global' in CAT (computer-aided transcription) software?

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An entry that forces a specific translation for a steno outline regardless of context

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A setting that broadcasts text to all connected devices simultaneously

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A search function that scans the entire dictionary at once

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A formatting rule applied to the entire transcript after the event

Question 5

Why might a CART provider create a 'job dictionary' separate from their main dictionary?

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To isolate assignment-specific entries so they don't permanently alter the main dictionary

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To backup their entire steno dictionary for archival purposes

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To share their dictionary with other providers on the same job

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To comply with HIPAA requirements for medical assignments

Question 6

Which approach best helps a CART provider handle an unfamiliar proper name encountered mid-assignment?

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Write phonetically and add a correction or global for it immediately after the assignment if time permits

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Stop the stream and ask the speaker to spell the name

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Skip the name entirely to maintain pace

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Use an automatic speech recognition fallback for proper names only