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Foundational Concepts & Principles Flashcards

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  1. What does the acronym 'CAT' stand for in court reporting technology?

    Answer: Computer-Assisted Transcription

    CAT (Computer-Assisted Transcription) software translates stenographic strokes into readable English text using a reporter's personal dictionary.

  2. A steno machine keyboard differs from a standard QWERTY keyboard primarily because it is designed for:

    Answer: Simultaneous chord-based key combinations

    Steno machines use chording — pressing multiple keys simultaneously — to represent syllables, words, or phrases in a single stroke.

  3. Which component of a steno machine stores the reporter's stenographic strokes for later translation?

    Answer: The internal memory or storage media

    Modern steno machines store raw steno strokes on internal memory or removable media (e.g., SD card or USB drive) so they can be translated by CAT software.

  4. In a CSR examination, what is typically assessed in the 'jury charge' portion of the speed test?

    Answer: A judge's instructions to a jury read at a designated speed

    The jury charge (or judicial dictation) segment tests the reporter's ability to capture a judge's instructions to a jury at a prescribed WPM rate.

  5. What does 'scopist' refer to in the court reporting profession?

    Answer: A professional who edits and proofreads a reporter's rough transcript using CAT software

    A scopist works with a reporter's raw CAT translation, resolving untranslated steno, correcting conflicts, and formatting the final transcript.

  6. Under most state CSR regulations, who holds the official record of a deposition?

    Answer: The certified court reporter

    The certified reporter is the official custodian of the record and is responsible for the original stenographic notes and the certified transcript.

  7. What is the primary purpose of a reporter's 'personal dictionary' in CAT software?

    Answer: To map steno strokes to specific English words and phrases for accurate translation

    A personal dictionary is a customized database that links a reporter's unique steno outlines to their English equivalents, enabling accurate CAT translation.