CSR Safety & Risk Management 3

Question 1

Which ergonomic adjustment has the greatest impact on reducing neck and shoulder strain for a court reporter using a laptop-based steno setup?

Accepted Answer

Positioning the screen at eye level so the neck remains upright

Answer

Raising the screen to eye level eliminates chronic neck flexion, which is the leading cause of neck and shoulder strain in computer-based work.

Question 2

A court reporter receives a transcript request from someone claiming to be an attorney in the case but who cannot be verified in the court record. What risk management practice applies?

Accepted Answer

Verify the requestor's identity and standing in the case before releasing the transcript

Answer

Releasing transcripts to unverified parties risks confidentiality breaches and potential liability; identity and standing verification is mandatory before production.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a court reporter's written conflict-of-interest policy in risk management?

Accepted Answer

To prevent bias or appearance of bias by disclosing relationships with parties

Answer

A written conflict-of-interest policy ensures the reporter discloses any relationships that could compromise neutrality, protecting both the record and the reporter's professional standing.

Question 4

Under NCRA guidelines, what is the minimum acceptable audio backup quality recommended for risk management during critical proceedings?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated digital recorder with 44.1 kHz sampling rate or higher placed near the witness

Answer

A dedicated digital recorder with adequate sampling rate placed close to the source provides a reliable backup that meets professional standards for critical proceedings.

Question 5

A court reporter experiences acute hand pain mid-deposition. What is the safest risk management response?

Accepted Answer

Go off the record, inform the parties, and request a short break or replacement

Answer

Disclosing the situation on the record and requesting a break or replacement protects both the reporter's health and the integrity of the transcript.

(CSR) Certified Shorthand Reporter Practice Test

(CSR) Certified Shorthand Reporter Practice Test

CSR Safety & Risk Management 3