CRI Court Reporting Technology 5

Question 1

What does 'read-back' mean in a courtroom context, and how does modern CAT software assist with it?

Accepted Answer

Reading previously recorded testimony aloud from the transcript; CAT software allows instant search and retrieval of the requested passage

Answer

Read-back is when a reporter reads aloud a portion of prior testimony; CAT software's search function allows the reporter to instantly locate the requested passage in the transcript.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'voice writing' as an alternative court reporting method?

Accepted Answer

Speaking all spoken words and speaker identifications into a voice-masking recorder; software transcribes the audio via speech recognition

Answer

Voice writers speak everything said in the proceeding — plus punctuation and speaker IDs — into a voice-masking recorder; speech recognition software then produces the transcript.

Question 3

What is the purpose of timestamping in digital court reporting transcripts?

Accepted Answer

To create a time-linked index between the written transcript and the audio/video recording for precise navigation

Answer

Timestamps link each transcript line to a specific point in the audio or video recording, allowing users to jump directly to any moment in the media by clicking on the corresponding text.

Question 4

When a court reporter trains a new personal dictionary entry in CAT software during a proceeding, what is the typical workflow?

Accepted Answer

Use a finger-spelling or define mode stroke to link the untranslated steno to its correct word without stopping writing

Answer

Most CAT software has a define-on-the-fly or finger-spell mode that lets the reporter link an untranslated stroke to its correct translation in real time without interrupting the writing flow.

Question 5

What is the main difference between a 'rough draft' and a 'certified transcript' in court reporting?

Accepted Answer

A rough draft is the unedited, uncertified output directly from CAT translation; a certified transcript has been proofread, edited, and signed by the reporter under oath of accuracy

Answer

A rough draft is the raw CAT translation provided immediately after a proceeding, while a certified transcript is the fully edited, proofread version to which the reporter attaches their official certificate of accuracy.

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CRI Court Reporting Technology 5