CRI Court Reporting Technology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the advantage of using a writer with an internal SSD over one relying solely on paper tape for backup?
- SSD writers produce higher-speed steno output
- SSD storage prevents data loss if paper tape jams or runs out during proceedings (Correct answer)
- SSD writers are compatible with older CAT software
- SSD storage replaces the need for a CAT dictionary
Correct answer: SSD storage prevents data loss if paper tape jams or runs out during proceedings
An internal SSD provides a redundant electronic backup of all steno strokes, protecting the record if the paper tape mechanism fails.
Question 2: When configuring a realtime feed for remote depositions, which protocol is most commonly used to stream the transcript over the internet?
- FTP
- RTMP
- TCP/IP via a streaming feed port in the CAT software (Correct answer)
- Bluetooth PAN
Correct answer: TCP/IP via a streaming feed port in the CAT software
CAT software realtime feeds use TCP/IP connections on a designated port to stream transcript data to remote viewing software over the internet.
Question 3: Which type of microphone configuration is preferred in multi-party depositions to clearly identify and separate each speaker's audio channel?
- Single omnidirectional room microphone
- Lavalier microphones or boundary microphones assigned per speaker (Correct answer)
- A handheld directional microphone passed between speakers
- Built-in laptop microphone with noise-cancellation software
Correct answer: Lavalier microphones or boundary microphones assigned per speaker
Individual lavalier or boundary microphones assigned to each speaker create separate audio channels, making speaker identification and transcription accuracy far superior.
Question 4: What is the function of a 'global' edit in CAT software?
- Replacing every instance of a mistranslation throughout the entire transcript at once (Correct answer)
- Sending the transcript to all connected realtime viewers simultaneously
- Applying a new page format template to all pages
- Merging two separate job files into one transcript
Correct answer: Replacing every instance of a mistranslation throughout the entire transcript at once
A global edit finds every occurrence of a steno stroke or word error throughout the transcript and replaces them all in one action, saving significant editing time.
Question 5: In court reporting, what does 'E-transcript' technology enable that paper transcripts cannot?
- Certified delivery via postal mail
- Hyperlinking of exhibits, synchronized audio/video playback, and full-text search within the transcript (Correct answer)
- Automatic redaction of confidential witness information
- Instant translation into foreign languages
Correct answer: Hyperlinking of exhibits, synchronized audio/video playback, and full-text search within the transcript
E-transcript formats like PTX or LEF bundle the transcript with synchronized media and exhibit links, enabling interactive navigation impossible in paper form.
Question 6: Which ergonomic factor unique to stenographic machine use most commonly contributes to repetitive strain injuries in court reporters?
- Sitting in the same chair for extended periods
- The constant depression of multiple keys simultaneously at high speeds with minimal finger travel (Correct answer)
- Reading handwritten notes to produce transcripts
- Extended use of computer mouse for editing
Correct answer: The constant depression of multiple keys simultaneously at high speeds with minimal finger travel
The high-speed simultaneous depression of steno keys for hours places repetitive stress on finger tendons and wrists, making RSI a leading occupational risk for stenographers.
Question 7: What is 'CART' and how does it differ from traditional court reporting?
- Computer-Aided Realtime Translation, providing realtime captioning for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, rather than producing a legal transcript (Correct answer)
- Court Automated Recording Technology, a digital backup system for steno machines
- Certified Audio Recording Transcript, a format for archived depositions
- Computer-Assisted Reporting Tool, software for editing transcripts offline
Correct answer: Computer-Aided Realtime Translation, providing realtime captioning for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, rather than producing a legal transcript
CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) uses steno skills to provide live accessibility captions for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, prioritizing immediate readability over legal formatting.
CRI Court Reporting Technology 3
What is the advantage of using a writer with an internal SSD over one relying solely on paper tape for backup?