CART Steno Theory and Writing Systems

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of machine shorthand (steno) over standard typing for CART providers?

Accepted Answer

It allows sustained writing speeds exceeding 200 words per minute

Answer

Machine shorthand enables CART providers to write at speeds of 200+ WPM by allowing multiple keys to be struck simultaneously, matching or exceeding average speech rates.

Question 2

In standard stenographic theory, which section of the steno keyboard represents the initial (onset) consonants of a syllable?

Accepted Answer

The left bank of keys

Answer

The left bank of the steno keyboard is used to write the initial consonant sounds of a syllable, following the standard phonetic layout of machine shorthand.

Question 3

In stenographic theory, what is a 'conflict' (also called a 'homophone conflict')?

Accepted Answer

When two different words or phrases share the same steno outline

Answer

A conflict occurs when the same steno outline maps to more than one word or phrase, requiring the writer to create alternative outlines to distinguish between them.

Question 4

What is a 'brief form' in stenographic writing?

Accepted Answer

An abbreviated steno outline representing a common word or phrase in fewer strokes than normal

Answer

Brief forms are shortened steno outlines that allow writers to produce common words or phrases with fewer strokes, increasing overall speed and efficiency.

Question 5

In steno theory, when is fingerspelling (stroking individual letters) most commonly used by a CART provider?

Accepted Answer

For proper nouns and unfamiliar words not in the dictionary

Answer

CART providers use fingerspelling primarily for proper nouns, unusual names, and unfamiliar terms that do not have established outlines in their dictionary.

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CART Steno Theory and Writing Systems