CRI Court Reporting Technology 4

Question 1

In realtime court reporting, what is 'tethering' in the context of connecting a steno writer to a laptop?

Accepted Answer

Using a physical USB or serial cable to connect the steno writer directly to the CAT software laptop

Answer

Tethering refers to connecting the steno writer to the CAT laptop via a physical cable (USB or serial) so keystrokes are transmitted directly to the translation software.

Question 2

What does 'steno theory' refer to in the context of court reporting education?

Accepted Answer

The system of rules and abbreviation principles governing how words and sounds are represented in steno strokes

Answer

Steno theory is the systematic set of rules — phonetic, semantic, and brief-form — that a reporter uses to consistently represent English words and phrases on the steno keyboard.

Question 3

Which CAT software feature automatically suggests the most probable translation when a steno outline is not found in the main dictionary?

Accepted Answer

Autodefinition or suggest mode

Answer

Autodefinition or suggest mode uses phonetic matching and frequency analysis to propose the most likely word for an unrecognized steno stroke.

Question 4

When a court reporter uses a Bluetooth-enabled steno writer, what is the most critical troubleshooting concern during a live proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Wireless interference or dropped connection causing lost steno strokes

Answer

Wireless interference or a dropped Bluetooth connection can cause steno strokes to be lost without warning, creating gaps in the realtime feed and the paper tape backup.

Question 5

What is the significance of the NCRA's A-to-Z Steno Machine Shorthand Dictionary in CAT software use?

Accepted Answer

It is a reference dictionary providing standardized steno outlines, often used as a base dictionary for new reporters

Answer

The NCRA's A-to-Z dictionary provides a standardized set of steno outlines and is commonly used as a starting base dictionary that reporters then personalize over time.

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CRI Court Reporting Technology 4