CBC Realtime Writing & Stenography Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is CAT software in the context of stenographic captioning?

Accepted Answer

Computer-Aided Transcription software that translates steno strokes into text

Answer

CAT (Computer-Aided Transcription) software receives steno keystrokes and translates them in real time into readable text using the captioner's personal dictionary.

Question 2

What does 'phonetic writing' mean in steno theory?

Accepted Answer

Encoding words based on how they sound rather than standard spelling

Answer

Phonetic writing in steno means encoding words according to their sounds rather than conventional spelling, forming the core principle of stenographic theory.

Question 3

What is a 'personal dictionary' in broadcast captioning?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A personal dictionary is the captioner's customized database within CAT software that maps their individual steno outlines to the correct output words, making it unique to each captioner.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

Answer

The NCRA (National Court Reporters Association) offers the CRR credential, which validates a professional's ability to produce accurate realtime text used in broadcast captioning.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Regular dictionary maintenance and continuously adding new briefs

Answer

Regular dictionary maintenance—adding new entries, resolving conflicts, and building targeted briefs—is the primary method for reducing untranslates and improving realtime accuracy.

(CBC) Certified Broadcast Captioner Practice Test

(CBC) Certified Broadcast Captioner Practice Test

CBC Realtime Writing & Stenography Fundamentals 2