Core Concepts and Principles Flashcards

Which professional association administers the Certified Realtime Captioner (CRC) credential in the United States?

Answer: National Court Reporters Association

NCRA administers the CRC, the credential for realtime captioners and CART providers.

Why are short, distinctive 'briefs' valuable to a CART writer?

Answer: They reduce the number of strokes needed for frequent or long terms, helping the writer keep pace

Briefs let writers capture common or lengthy words in fewer strokes, increasing speed and reducing hesitation.

A briefed outline accidentally matches a common word, causing frequent mistranslations. What is this problem called?

Answer: A dictionary conflict

When one outline can mean two things, it creates a conflict that causes wrong translations.

What is the CART provider's responsibility regarding information heard during a confidential medical appointment?

Answer: Keep it confidential and not disclose it

Confidentiality is a core ethical duty, and CART providers do not disclose content from assignments.

Which display option allows a CART consumer to view realtime text on a personal device such as a laptop or tablet?

Answer: A streaming text link or local network viewer

CART text is commonly streamed to a browser link or viewer app on the consumer's device.

A speaker reads quickly from a prepared script. What can a CART provider request in advance to improve accuracy?

Answer: A copy of the script or presentation materials

Advance materials allow the provider to prepare dictionary entries for names and terminology.

Which statement best reflects the CART principle of 'equal access'?

Answer: The consumer receives the same information, in real time, as hearing participants

Equal access means the consumer gets complete, simultaneous information like everyone else present.