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Question 1

Which stenography machine feature is most critical for a broadcast captioner working in a live TV environment?

Accepted Answer

Low latency output

Answer

Low latency output is essential for broadcast captioning so captions appear on-screen as close to real-time speech as possible.

Question 2

What software is most commonly used by CART and broadcast captioners in the United States to translate steno strokes into text?

Accepted Answer

Eclipse or Case CATalyst

Answer

Eclipse and Case CATalyst are the leading Computer-Aided Real-time Translation (CART) software platforms used by broadcast captioners.

Question 3

A broadcast captioner's 'dictionary' in their CAT software refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A file mapping steno outlines to text output

Answer

In CAT software, the dictionary maps specific steno stroke combinations to their corresponding text output, forming the captioner's personalized translation table.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'scopist' in the broadcast captioning workflow?

Accepted Answer

To edit and proofread CAT software output for accuracy

Answer

A scopist reviews and corrects the rough transcript produced by a CAT/steno system, improving accuracy before or after broadcast.

Question 5

Which output format is the US broadcast standard for delivering closed captions embedded in an HDTV signal?

Accepted Answer

CEA-708

Answer

CEA-708 is the standard for digital television closed captions in the United States, replacing the older CEA-608 analog standard.

(CBC) Certified Broadcast Captioner Practice Test

(CBC) Certified Broadcast Captioner Practice Test

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