CRI Assessment & Evaluation Techniques 4

Question 1

Which dictation material type is considered the most challenging for court reporting students and is typically used at higher speed levels?

Accepted Answer

Question-and-answer testimony

Answer

Q&A testimony requires the reporter to track speaker changes, legal vocabulary, and rapid turn-taking, making it the most demanding material type.

Question 2

A CRI wants to assess whether a student can perform under simulated courtroom pressure. Which assessment design is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A proctored, cold-take dictation with immediate readback requested afterward

Answer

A proctored cold take with immediate readback closely replicates the pressures and demands of actual courtroom work.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a speed-building assessment as opposed to a proficiency-passing test?

Accepted Answer

Speed-building assessments identify comfort zones and incremental growth; proficiency tests certify readiness for advancement

Answer

Speed-building assessments are diagnostic tools for growth, while proficiency tests are gatekeeping measures for level advancement.

Question 4

A student's transcript has a 94% accuracy rate, with most errors being improper punctuation. The instructor should:

Accepted Answer

Fail the student on technical grounds and prescribe targeted punctuation drills

Answer

Court reporting accuracy standards include punctuation, and a below-threshold score with a specific error pattern warrants targeted remediation.

Question 5

Which practice BEST supports fair assessment when a student has a documented learning disability?

Accepted Answer

Providing approved accommodations (e.g., extended time) consistent with institutional policy while maintaining the same accuracy standards

Answer

Accommodations adjust the conditions of testing to provide equal access while preserving the integrity of the performance standard.

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