CSR Foundational Concepts & Principles 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Computer-Assisted Transcription

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous chord-based key combinations

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The internal memory or storage media

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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CSR Foundational Concepts & Principles 3