CSR Stenography Theory & Machine Shorthand Systems

Question 1

In machine shorthand, what is the term for a single depression of steno keys that produces one or more sounds?

Accepted Answer

Stroke

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Brief

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Chord

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Stack

Question 2

Which side of the steno keyboard contains the keys representing initial consonant sounds that begin syllables?

Accepted Answer

Left side

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Right side

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Number bar row

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Center vowel row

Question 3

What is a 'brief' in machine shorthand?

Accepted Answer

An abbreviated steno outline used for a frequently written word or phrase

Answer

A short legal filing submitted to the court

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A single phonetic keystroke

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A conflict between two identical outlines

Question 4

When a court reporter presses multiple steno keys simultaneously in one motion to form an outline, this is called a:

Accepted Answer

Chord

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Sequence

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Stack

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Run

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the number bar on a steno machine?

Accepted Answer

To produce numbers when pressed simultaneously with designated letter keys

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To mark the beginning of a new exhibit

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To activate the machine's CAT software

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To flag a correction in the steno notes

Question 6

In machine shorthand, the term 'theory' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive system of rules governing how sounds and words are represented on the steno keyboard

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An unproven hypothesis about transcription speed

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A list of approved legal abbreviations

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A speed-building drill set

Question 7

In machine shorthand, what is a 'conflict'?

Accepted Answer

A situation where two different words produce the same steno outline

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A dispute between counsel captured in the record

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An illegible section of paper tape

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A mismatch between audio and written notes