CSR Assessment & Evaluation Methods 2

Question 1

What is the standard minimum dictation speed required to pass the CSR literary portion in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

200 words per minute

Answer

Most state CSR examinations require candidates to write literary material at a minimum of 200 words per minute with 95% accuracy.

Question 2

In a CSR speed examination, 'jury charge' dictation is typically administered at which speed?

Accepted Answer

200 wpm

Answer

Jury charge material is generally dictated at 200 wpm because it contains complex legal language that tests the reporter's legal vocabulary.

Question 3

How is a 'word' defined for purposes of calculating dictation speed in shorthand reporting speed tests?

Accepted Answer

A standard syllable count of 1.4 per word or 28 syllables per minute per 20 wpm

Answer

Speed is calculated using a syllabic intensity standard where one 'word' equals approximately 1.4 syllables, so 200 wpm equals roughly 280 syllables per minute.

Question 4

What is the typical transcription time allowed after dictation ends in a CSR speed examination?

Accepted Answer

A fixed ratio such as one hour per five-minute take

Answer

Most CSR exams allow transcription time at a ratio, commonly one hour of transcription for each five-minute dictation segment.

Question 5

A CSR candidate transcribes 1,800 words from a 10-minute dictation segment and makes 18 errors. What is their accuracy rate?

Accepted Answer

99%

Answer

Accuracy rate = (total words − errors) / total words × 100 = (1,800 − 18) / 1,800 × 100 = 99%.

(CSR) Certified Shorthand Reporter Practice Test

(CSR) Certified Shorthand Reporter Practice Test

CSR Assessment & Evaluation Methods 2