CLT Professional Ethics & Standards 5

Question 1

A CLT working remotely notices that their home Wi-Fi is unsecured. To comply with professional security standards, the transcriptionist should:

Accepted Answer

Enable WPA2/WPA3 encryption and a strong password on the router before handling any client files

Answer

Professional standards require that all channels used to handle confidential legal materials be adequately secured.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines 'chain of custody' as it applies to legal transcription?

Accepted Answer

A documented record of who has handled the transcript from creation through delivery to ensure its integrity

Answer

Maintaining chain of custody proves the transcript has not been altered after creation, which is essential for its admissibility.

Question 3

A CLT is hired by a law firm but is simultaneously approached by the opposing counsel in the same case for transcription services. The ethically correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline the opposing counsel's request and disclose the conflict to the hiring firm

Answer

Serving both sides in the same matter without disclosure is a clear conflict of interest that violates professional ethics.

Question 4

A CLT suspects that the audio recording of a proceeding has been edited before being submitted for transcription. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Flag the suspicion in writing to the supervising attorney before proceeding

Answer

Written notification ensures the concern is documented and allows the attorney to verify the integrity of the source recording.

Question 5

Under professional ethics standards, a CLT's duty of confidentiality continues:

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely, even after the engagement ends, unless legally compelled to disclose

Answer

Confidentiality obligations in legal settings do not expire when the project ends; they persist unless overridden by legal compulsion.

(CLT) Certified Legal Transcriptionist Practice Test

(CLT) Certified Legal Transcriptionist Practice Test

CLT Professional Ethics & Standards 5