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Stenography Theory & Machine Shorthand Systems Flashcards

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  1. In CAT software, what is a 'dictionary'?

    Answer: A database that maps each steno outline to its corresponding English word or phrase translation

    A CAT dictionary is the core lookup database that converts steno outlines into English, and its accuracy directly determines translation quality.

  2. What is 'untranslated' text (sometimes called 'untran') in a CAT transcript?

    Answer: Raw steno strokes that the CAT software could not match to any dictionary entry

    Untranslated text appears as raw steno characters when an outline is missing from the reporter's dictionary, requiring manual resolution during editing.

  3. Which of the following is a leading CAT (Computer-Aided Transcription) software platform used by professional court reporters?

    Answer: Eclipse

    Eclipse is a widely used professional CAT software platform designed specifically for steno-to-text translation and transcript production.

  4. What does the acronym 'CART' stand for in the context of court reporting accessibility services?

    Answer: Communication Access Realtime Translation

    CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) uses steno realtime technology to provide live captioning for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

  5. What is a 'job dictionary' in court reporting practice?

    Answer: A case-specific supplemental dictionary built before an assignment to capture proper nouns, technical terms, and specialized vocabulary

    A job dictionary is a temporary, case-specific dictionary supplement that improves realtime accuracy for proper names and technical terminology unique to a particular proceeding.

  6. What is the role of a 'scopist' in court reporting?

    Answer: To proofread and edit a court reporter's transcript using CAT software, resolving untranslates and formatting issues

    A scopist works remotely or in-office using CAT software to clean up a reporter's raw transcript, freeing the reporter to take on more work.

  7. Machine shorthand is described as 'phonetic' writing. What does this mean?

    Answer: Steno outlines represent how words sound rather than how they are conventionally spelled

    Machine shorthand captures the sounds of words phonetically, which is why steno outlines may differ significantly from standard English spelling.