CBC Realtime Writing & Stenography Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is CAT software in the context of stenographic captioning?

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Computer-Aided Transcription software that translates steno strokes into text

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Software that automatically generates captions using AI speech recognition

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A program that checks completed transcripts for spelling errors

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Software used to manage broadcast scheduling and caption timing

Question 2

What does 'phonetic writing' mean in steno theory?

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Encoding words based on how they sound rather than standard spelling

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Writing words exactly as they appear in the dictionary

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Writing only the first letter of each word for speed

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Using symbols to represent entire sentences at once

Question 3

What is a 'personal dictionary' in broadcast captioning?

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The customized CAT software database mapping a captioner's specific steno strokes to words

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A private vocabulary reference list kept in a notebook by the captioner

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A glossary of technical terms provided by a broadcast client

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A list of proper nouns and names common to news broadcasts

Question 4

Which organization offers the Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) credential that is relevant to broadcast captioning professionals?

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National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

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National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

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American Captioning Institute (ACI)

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Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Question 5

What is the primary technique experienced stenographers use to minimize untranslates?

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Regular dictionary maintenance and continuously adding new briefs

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Typing at a slower pace to ensure all strokes register correctly

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Using only standard phonetic outlines and avoiding custom briefs

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Relying on spell-check software to correct errors after each session

Question 6

In steno writing, what does 'stacking' refer to?

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Pressing multiple keys simultaneously on the steno machine to form a single stroke

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Writing multiple briefs in rapid succession during a fast-talking segment

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Organizing layers of transcript text for post-broadcast editing

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A backup writing method used when the primary steno machine malfunctions

Question 7

When building steno briefs for a specialized broadcast subject (e.g., medical, legal), what is the best practice?

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Research subject-specific terminology beforehand and create targeted briefs before the broadcast

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Use the same briefs as general-purpose writing to avoid confusion

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Spell out every specialized term letter by letter for maximum accuracy

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Ask a colleague to handle specialized segments while you manage general dialogue