Realtime Writing & Stenography Fundamentals Flashcards
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What is 'voice writing' and how does it differ from stenographic captioning?
Answer: Voice writing uses a silenced mask and speech recognition software, while steno uses a keyboard machine
Voice writing captioners speak into a silencing mask with built-in speech recognition, while stenographic captioners encode speech using a steno keyboard machine.
When a broadcast captioner encounters an unfamiliar proper noun during a live broadcast, what is the recommended best practice?
Answer: Write the best phonetic approximation and add the correct spelling to the dictionary before the next broadcast
During live broadcast, captioners write the best available phonetic approximation, then perform dictionary maintenance afterward to add the correct entry for future use.
What is the main purpose of 'pre-show preparation' in broadcast captioning?
Answer: Loading show-specific names, terms, and briefs into the CAT dictionary before going live
Pre-show preparation involves adding relevant proper nouns, technical terms, and targeted briefs into the CAT dictionary so realtime accuracy is maximized during the live broadcast.
In realtime captioning, what accuracy rate do broadcast captioning standards typically require?
Answer: 98% or higher
Broadcast captioning standards typically require 98% or higher accuracy, reflecting the FCC's expectations for equal access for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
What does the term 'untranslate' mean in CAT software?
Answer: A steno stroke the software cannot match to any dictionary entry, displaying raw steno symbols
An untranslate occurs when CAT software receives a steno outline that has no matching dictionary entry, causing raw steno characters to appear in the output instead of readable text.
Which captioning delivery method is most commonly used for live broadcasts requiring minimal latency and high accuracy?
Answer: Realtime stenographic captioning with a direct CAT-to-encoder feed
Live broadcasts requiring minimal latency rely on realtime stenographic captioning with a direct feed from the CAT software to the broadcast encoder for the fastest, most accurate output.
What practice most effectively helps broadcast captioners maintain and improve their steno speed over time?
Answer: Regular speed drills and dictation practice at speeds above their current comfort level
Regularly practicing at speeds that exceed the captioner's current comfort level through structured speed drills and dictation is the proven method for building and sustaining stenographic speed.