CSR Stenography Theory & Machine Shorthand Systems 2

Question 1

At what words-per-minute speed must California CSR candidates pass all three speed examination tests?

Accepted Answer

200 WPM

Answer

160 WPM

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180 WPM

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225 WPM

Question 2

What minimum accuracy rate is typically required to pass the speed tests on the CSR examination?

Accepted Answer

95%

Answer

90%

Answer

92%

Answer

98%

Question 3

What is 'phrasing' in machine shorthand?

Accepted Answer

Combining two or more words into a single steno stroke to increase writing speed

Answer

Adding punctuation to a steno outline

Answer

Separating a compound word across two strokes

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Using the number bar to write dates

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Computer-Aided Transcription

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Certified Audio Transcription

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Court Automated Technology

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Certified Accuracy Testing

Question 5

What is 'realtime' court reporting?

Accepted Answer

The simultaneous translation of steno strokes into readable English text displayed on a screen as testimony is given

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Delivering a final certified transcript within 24 hours

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Recording testimony with both audio and steno simultaneously

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Providing a rough draft after each recess

Question 6

What is the primary function of the asterisk (*) key on a steno machine?

Accepted Answer

To delete or correct the immediately preceding steno stroke

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To indicate a speaker change in the transcript

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To activate the number bar for digits

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To mark an exhibit reference

Question 7

What physical record does a traditional steno machine produce as a reporter writes?

Accepted Answer

A paper tape containing steno outlines

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A printed page of English text

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An audio waveform file

Answer

A digital PDF of the proceedings